HOMEFREE AT CARE CENTERS WIRELESS MONITORING UNIT (iDEU 800/iDEU 800-2) OPERATIONAL GUIDE July 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1-1 1.1 PARTS OF THE WIRELESS MONITORING UNIT (IDEU-800).............. 1-2 1.1.1 LED Panel................................................................................. 1-3 2 MOUNTING THE WIRELESS MONITORING UNIT (IDEU-800)............2-4 2.1 PERMANENT ANCHOR/DOWEL WALL FITTING ................................ 2-4 2.2 TEMPORARY VELCRO WALL FITTING ................
TABLE OF FIGURES Page Section Figure 1-1 Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800).................................
1 Introduction The new improved Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) is a versatile combination of both transmitter and receiver that is designed to extend the transmission/reception range of HomeFree at Care Centers systems.
1.1 Parts of the Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) LED Panel Figure 1-1 7.5 VDC Power Socket Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) Control Usage and Description LED Panel Used to show transmission and reception indication, backup battery charge status and external power supply status. 7.
1.1.1 LED Panel The faceplate of the Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) comprises of 4 LEDs (Light emitting diodes). The purpose of each LED is explained in the following table: LED Description and Purpose Reception Blinks when receiving transmission signals Transmission Blinks when transmitting signals Charge Steady light indicates internal battery is fully charged. Charge LED blinks when internal battery is not fully charged Power Steady light indicates external power OK.
2 Mounting the Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) For a Wireless Monitoring Unit to receive and transmit signals with maximum efficiency, it should be mounted on a wall or flat surface and positioned upright. The Wireless Monitoring Unit should also be mounted within reach of a power outlet (an electrician my need to install a power outlet near the chosen Wireless Monitoring Unit location). Note that the distance between the wall and the Wireless Monitoring Unit should be at least 10 cm.
3. Using the template, drill two holes in the wall and place the supplied wall anchors/dowels into these holes. 4. Insert the supplied bolts/screws into the wall dowels, ensuring not to tighten the bolts/screws completely. 5. Holding the Wireless Monitoring Unit with the mounting brackets facing away from you, maneuver the holes on the mounting brackets over the bolts/screws already attached to the wall. 6.
5. Holding the Wireless Monitoring Unit with the mounting brackets facing away from you, maneuver the Wireless Monitoring Unit to a suitable mounting location. 6. Using sufficient pressure, adhere the mounting bracket on the Wireless Monitoring Unit, to the wall.
3 Activating the Wireless Monitoring Unit In order to activate the Wireless Monitoring Unit, perform the following: 1. Connect the adapter end of the power supply to a power outlet. 2. Connect the small end of the supplied power supply into the 7.5 VDC power socket located on the back panel of the Wireless Monitoring Unit. The Wireless Monitoring Unit makes three audible beeping sounds. The Charge LED on the front panel flashes when the Wireless Monitoring Unit is first activated.
4 FCC Notices This note is applicable to the American Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-800) NOTE - The Wireless Monitoring Unit (iDEU-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.
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