Fall Detection Unit USER MANUAL February 2005
HomeFree Systems Ltd Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1.1. 1.2. Fall Detection Unit Operational Instructions........................3 Connecting the Fall Detection Unit ...........................................4 Activating / Deactivating the Fall Detection Unit .....................4 1.2.1. Setting the Fall Alarm Volume ..................................................5 1.2.2. Setting the Fall Alarm Delay .....................................................5 1.3.
HomeFree Systems Ltd Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual 2
HomeFree Systems Ltd Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual 1. Fall Detection Unit Operational Instructions The HomeFree system was designed to monitor special needs and Dementia individuals in the care center environment. The Fall Detection Unit is one of the many unique elements of this system. The Fall Detection Unit is a small, battery operated device, connected to a chair or bed monitoring mat, that can be used to notify care center staff members whenever the resident gets out of the chair or bed.
HomeFree Systems Ltd 1.1. Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual Connecting the Fall Detection Unit Plug the chair / bed mat into the mat connection jack, ensuring that the cable between the mat and the Fall Detection Unit can move freely and is clear of any moving parts. Place the chair / bed mat into its required position (refer to the placement instructions for the appropriate chair / bed mat). Place the Fall Detection Unit on the chair or at the bedside. 1.2.
HomeFree Systems Ltd 1.2.1. Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual Setting the Fall Alarm Volume The level of the audible fall alarm depends on the level defined on the Alarm Volume panel. Holding the Fall Alert Unit tightly, press the Alarm button until the desired level is selected. The alarm level options are; silent, low or loud. The illuminated LED indicates the alarm level selected. 1.2.2.
HomeFree Systems Ltd Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual To reset the fall alarm, hold the Fall Detection Unit tightly and press the Reset button for approximately 5 seconds. The audible alarm is deactivated. The Fall Detection Unit will continue monitoring once there is pressure on the chair / bed mat for more than 15 consecutive seconds. 1.3.1. Bypassing the Fall Alarm Holding the Fall Detection Unit tightly, press the Reset button for approximately 5 seconds.
HomeFree Systems Ltd Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual 2. FCC Notices This note is applicable to the American FDU-800 NOTE The FDU-800 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
HomeFree Systems Ltd • Pendant (Panic Button) User Manual Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Customer Support contact: Home Free Systems Inc. Wireless Tele home Care Solutions 6629 West Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 USA Toll Free Fax 1-800-606-0661 +1-414-358-8100 Web: http://www.homefreesys.
