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Care@Home™
MDsense
User Guide
September 2020

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  • Page 1 Care@Home™ MDsense User Guide September 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the MDsense ......................... 12 3.1. Notifications ........................12 3.2. Supervision.......................... 12 Replacing the Batteries ........................13 Specifications ...........................15 Appendix A Installing with Screws ....................18 Care@Home™ MDsense User Guide © 2020 Essence SmartCare Ltd - All Rights Reserved - Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 3: Overview

    OVERVIEW 1. Overview The Essence MDsense is a battery operated, bi-directional, wireless, multidimensional fall sensor. The MDsense can also be used with either an optional power cable or an optional emergency pull cord, but not both at the same time. Care@Home™...

  • Page 4: Setting Up The Mdsense

    SETTING UP THE MDSENSE 2. Setting Up the MDsense To set up the MDsense: Ensure you have four 1.5 V C alkaline batteries  Determine the best location  Install and test the MDsense  Configure the MDsense  2.1. Determining the Best Location The mounting location should be: In a room with the maximum size of 5 x 5 m (16.4 x 16.4 ft.) ...
  • Page 5 SETTING UP THE MDSENSE At a height of 2.1 m (6.9 ft.)  Within 700 m (2,297 ft.), open air, of the  control panel The mounting location should not be: Where objects obscure the coverage  area, even partially. For example, bookcases or cabinets.

  • Page 6: Installing And Testing The Mdsense

    SETTING UP THE MDSENSE A location that has moving objects in  the coverage area. For example, curtains or light fixtures with hanging parts. Directly in front of an air conditioner or  heat source. In front of a mirror ...
  • Page 7 SETTING UP THE MDSENSE 3. Remove the battery compartment, by pressing the release buttons and pulling downward. 4. Insert four 1.5 V C alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity. WARNING! A new battery can cause damage if it is incorrectly installed. 5.
  • Page 8 SETTING UP THE MDSENSE PAIRING button 6. Slide the battery compartment upward into the MDsense until it clicks. The LED flashes. 7. Ensure that the pairing process is successful. The process can have the following results: Success 1. The control panel beeps and the control panel ring blinks blue ...
  • Page 9 SETTING UP THE MDSENSE PAIRING button b. Move close to where you want to install the MDsense. c. Remove the socket cover. The MDsense’s LED lights. The control panel responds with a voice message. d. Replace the socket cover or insert the pull cord or power cable. 9.
  • Page 10 SETTING UP THE MDSENSE 12. Slide the MDsense into the corner. The tape sticks to the wall. 13. Peel off the strip and press the MDsense against the wall. Care@Home™ MDsense User Guide...

  • Page 11: Configuring The Mdsense

    SETTING UP THE MDSENSE 14. Test detection: a. Walk in front of the MDsense. The LED flashes. b. Lie on the floor. Remain still while the LED is solid red. Remain on the floor until the LED flashes slowly. c. Press the control panel’s RESET button. The control panel exits test mode. 2.3.

  • Page 12: Operating The Mdsense

    OPERATING THE MDSENSE 3. Operating the MDsense The MDsense sends status and event messages to the control panel. 3.1. Notifications The MDsense sends notifications to the control panel when: The MDsense detects a fall  The MDsense is removed from its position on the wall or returned to its position ...

  • Page 13: Replacing The Batteries

    REPLACING THE BATTERIES 4. Replacing the Batteries When the batteries are low, replace the batteries. NOTE: While the batteries are being changed, the MDsense does not function, even when using a power cable. To replace the batteries: 1. Remove the battery compartment, by pressing the release buttons and pulling downward. NOTE: It is recommended to leave the optional power cord or optional pull cord connected.
  • Page 14 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 3. Insert the new batteries, observing the correct polarity. WARNING! New batteries can cause damage if incorrectly installed. Replace the batteries only with recommended models. Refer to 5. Specifications on page 15. 4. Slide the battery compartment upward into the MDsense until it clicks. The LED flashes. Care@Home™...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 5. Specifications The following table lists the MDsense’s technical specifications. Category Details Essence Part number ES700MDS Communications Maximum RF range Up to 700 m (2,297 ft.) – open air Protocols Proprietary bi-directional radio protocol Modulation and frequency FSK modulation: 869.225 MHz (Europe) ...
  • Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 17 SPECIFICATIONS WARNING! To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. The antennas used for this product must not be co- located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (Essence Security International Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 18: Appendix A Installing With Screws

    INSTALLING WITH SCREWS Appendix A Installing with Screws To install the mounting base with screws: 1. Prepare the following equipment: A drill with a standard bit  4 x 35 DIN 7982 C screws and wall anchors  A Philips head screwdriver ...
  • Page 19 INSTALLING WITH SCREWS 4. Use a screwdriver to clear the screw holes. 5. Ensure that the wall mount is right side up. 6. Place and hold the mounting base on the desired location and mark the drilling spots. 7. Drill the holes. 8.
  • Page 20 INSTALLING WITH SCREWS 10. Place the MDsense against the wall mount and pull downward. 11. Continue with step 14 on page 11. Care@Home™ MDsense User Guide...
  • Page 21 If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the remainder of this document. This document contains highly confidential information, which is proprietary to Essence SmartCare Ltd. and/or its affiliates (hereafter, "Essence"). No part of this document's contents may be used, copied, disclosed or conveyed to any third party in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from Essence.

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