Summary of Contents for Alert-it Care Systems P163 Series
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Alert-it Care Systems P163xxA General Alarm Monitor (radio) Handbook Models covered by this handbook P163ACA Radio Touch-iT Monitor P163BAA Radio Sense-iT Bed/Chair Vacation Monitor P163BCA Radio Sense-iT Switch input One of a range of Alert-it Care Alarms available from...
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This handbook is intended to assist carers install, configure and use the monitors. The carer therefore needs to understand the needs of the user and asses that the monitor meets those needs and if any supplementary monitoring is needed taking into account any health risks.
Quick Reference Sheet: Installation Call for assistance Alarm Indicator 12v power supply or power off key on non- rechargeable versions Connection for sensors (bed mats, floor mats, or switches. See page for pinout Slide open door under unit to replace batteries RESET and standby power enable for rechargeable versions The standard range of sensors are fitted with a connector to mate with the front...
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Installation (cont) Sensor Testing Occupancy Sensors Ensure the bed/chair is unoccupied and after pressing RESET there will be a four tone beep and the unit should be in STANDBY. Five tones will indicate the sensor is being falsely triggered by the weight of the bedding/cushion or otherwise in- stalled incorrectly.
Operation (cont) become active. When the user leaves the bed/chair, the monitor will send an URGENT alarm (either immediately or after a time delay dependent on the “1- Input Link” (see page 8). The alarm will automatically reset if the user returns to bed/chair.
Maintenance Battery Replacement Expected Battery Life: Operating Mode Battery capacity No failsafe heartbeat, no alarms 1 year Fail safe heartbeat, and alarms 6 months Maximum alarm number (based on 2 min response) 2000 alarms The battery needs replacing when FAULT 30 or 31 shows on the P137/8 pager (and the alarm led flashes intermittently every 8 seconds).
Technical Information & Configuration Securelink Mode In Safelink the monitor will send a radio “heartbeat” signal every 10 seconds. If this signal disappears for more than 2 minutes, the pager will issue an “RF Fail” alarm. This mode will decrease battery life but is essential in any health critical application The default setting is without Securelink (as shown).
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Technical Information & Configuration 1-Input Link The two input s can be joined by this link so that one level of alarm is INSTANT and a second level DELAYED. To access this link , remove the 4 case screws and separate the two halves. The picture shows the two possible positions for the Bed/Chair Vacation Alarm.
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UH1142 P163 General Interface page 9 of 8...
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UH1142 P163 General Interface page 10 of 8...
Safety Instructions and Warnings This symbol indicates there are warnings and precautions associated with the use of this equipment that should be carefully read and understood before using the equipment. Ensure that the senor cable is routed and secured to avoid the risk of entanglement or strangulation.
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Alert-it Care Alarms are social aids designed and manufactured in accordance with 93/42/EEC as Class 1 Medical Devices. They are intended to improve the vigilance of carers to distressing side-effects of various diseases, such as Epilepsy and Dementia. They do not monitor vital physiological processes and should not be expected to diagnose any disease or predict the onset of any symptoms.
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