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Companion Mini Pro U S E R M A N U A L This document applies to; P176A Product Version: P176A Firmware: v1.0 P176B Product Version: P176B Firmware: v1.0 P137 Product Version: P137 Firmware: v9.3 UH1462B-ENG Companion Mini Pro User Manual Version: 9.0.0 [31 May 2024] L E S S S T R E S S C A R I N G...
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If you have any questions or require assistance in regards to the Companion Mini Pro or any other Alert-iT product please contact your equipment provider. For equipment provided directly by Alert-iT, please call: +44 (0) 1530 239 900.
Contents Intended Use Safety Safety Precautions In The Box Device Installation Turning on the Companion Mini Turning off the Companion Mini Turning on the Pager Turning off the Pager Reset Button Setup Fitting Reset Button Positioning and Testing Operation Overview Companion Mini Function System Operation Alarm Mode...
Intended Use This product has been designed to discreetly monitor the user with high performance sensors which detects fine movements. The carer is then alerted via Alert-iT’s failsafe “Safelink ” radio system. ® Indications for Use The product is intended to detect an increase in repetitive movement in the bed and to alert caregivers to the increased movement which may indicate a seizure.
Safety Explanation of the markings used on the device and in the documentation This is a Medical Device. Unique Device Identification. Batch Code. Serial Number. Catalogue Number. Manufacturer. Date of Manufacture. EC REP Authorized representative in the European Community. Keep Dry. Fragile, handle with care.
This product is for indoor use only in a dry environment. The Alert-iT system has been designed with due regard to reliability and integrity. While it offers a highly vigilant monitoring method, it is always possible that a distress condition can go undetected for a variety of reasons (including malfunction) and in life threatening situations it is advisable to use the Alert-iT system in conjunction with additional monitoring techniques (e.g.
In The Box The Companion Mini Pack Contains: 1 x Companion Mini - [P176A - C1] Includes 2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline Batteries (LR03. Non-rechargeable) 1 x Reset Button - [P176B] Includes 2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline Batteries (LR03. Non-rechargeable) 4 x Velcro Pads To secure the Companion Mini to the bed / foam 1 x Foam Block Fitted under the mini to increase sensitivity...
Device Installation This handbook covers everything you need to know to install, test and maintain the Companion Mini. The Companion Mini is designed to be fitted and used in 4 steps: Step 1) Turn on the Companion Mini (see below). Step 2) Turn on the Pager (see page 9).
Turning on the Pager (Supplied Separately) To the Pager on, press and hold the “Menu ” / “ON/OFF” button for 3 seconds. The pager will beep and the screen will show the pager software version information briefly before turning on. PLEASE NOTE: If the Companion Mini is turned on, you now see the name While the pager is shipped with...
The Reset Button is designed to allow the caregiver to reset the Companion Mini’s movement alarm on the pager once they have attended to the patient. Alert-iT advise that the Reset Button is located as near to the Companion mini as possible and is fixed in location using the provided screws or sticky pads.
Note 2: To improve alarm detection or to reduce false alarms, the Companion Mini’s alarm parameters can be adjusted using the Alert-iT Profile Editor software which is available to download for free (See page 18). If the device is now operating as expected, the Companion Mini can be secured to the bed frame using the provided velcro pads.
Companion Mini Function System Operation You should now have the Companion Mini installed in the bed, and the pager turned on and receiving the Safelink ® signals. Indicated by the name assigned to the Companion Mini appearing on the pager screen every ~10 seconds. If the pager stops receiving the failsafe radio signal from the Companion Mini, the pager will raise a radio failure fault and will display “RF Fail“...
Pager Function Pager Charging The pager’s battery should last approximately 3 days depending on how many alarm cycles it goes through during this period. When the pager’s battery starts to get low it will indicate less than 10% charging remaining. When nearly exhausted it will indicate immediate charging is needed and an intermittent audible alarm will start.
Maintenance Instructions for the Companion mini Routine Testing It is recommended to test the system weekly by simulating the repetitive movements that you want the device to detect on the bed and ensuring the alarm is raised and received by the pager. A “Routine Testing”...
Additional Information Warranty Information For 3 years from the date of purchase of the initial equipment (excluding batteries), Alert-iT will offer you; Access to support between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm each weekday (excluding Public Holidays) via the telephone help-line for the purposes of fault diagnosis and the provision of advice.
Available Adjustments: 8s to 35s. Movement Rate = 3 seconds. Available Adjustments: 1s to 6s. If required, these settings can be adjusted using the Alert-iT Profile Editor software which is available to download for free from our Support page; www.alert-it.co.uk/support Installation instructions are available within the download.
Regulations (UK) 2017 and the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address; www.alert-it.co.uk/support/ In conformity with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip- ment Directive (WEEE Directive), the device must be collected separately and returned to an authorised collection facility.
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Designs Ltd T/A: Alert-iT Care Alarms Fernie House, Unit 3 Coalville Business Park Jackson Street Leicester, UK. LE67 3NR Leisner ApS EC REP Korsvangcentret DK - 5610 Assens Denmark For support please contact your equipment provider. L E S S S T R E S S C A R I N G...
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