Use Instructions

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 is the third generation of the
DryBuddyFLEX bedwetting, enuresis and incontinence
detection and alarm system, and provides improvements and
enhancements over previous versions. It is a very feature-rich
true wireless system, where no wires of any kind are attached to
or worn by the user. It has been designed to provide unmatched
convenience, ease-of-use and exibility to the user and
caregiver, and oers many useful features and options to allow it
to be customized for the user.
The DryBuddyFLEX 3 oers one-button user simplicity. It
also allows customization of its many features so that it best
matches the needs of the user and the caregiver. After the
DryBuddyFLEX 3 system has been set up as required, the
user only needs to use the Power button on the Transceiver
to operate the system. The Remote oers additional
convenience for the user and the caregiver.
Where can the DryBuddyFLEX 3 be used?
The DryBuddyFLEX 3 can be used at home or any place where
there is an AC (alternating current) electric power source and
receptacle. It comes with a special power adaptor that allows ready
use with standard electric plug sockets in the U.S. (North America),
U.K. (United Kingdom) and EU (European Union). A 110 – 240 V AC
50/60 Hz electric power source must be used. For nations with a
dierent plug design, a plug adaptor may be needed.
Setting up the DryBuddyFLEX 3
Place the Transceiver on a bed-side table or other
convenient location.
Attach the plug at the end of the power cord from the power
supply to the socket at the end of the short cord of the
Transceiver. (See Fig. 6A – 6D)
Plug the Power Supply into a live electric wall socket. The
Power button will show a Yellow light. The system is now in
its SLEEP state.
Press the Power button on the Transceiver once. A Green
light will show under the button. The system is now in its
READY state, ready to receive a signal from the Sensor.
Attach the Sensor to the patient’s briefs or special wetness
sensing briefs. The wetness sensing briefs should have
been gently washed and dried before use. (See Panel A4)
The alarm has been pre-set to Audio (Trumpet Fanfare) at
maximum volume.
When the alarm sounds, a Red light will also ash under the
Power button. The alarm can be switched OFF manually by
pressing the Power button on the Transceiver, or remotely
by pressing the OFF button on the Remote. A Yellow light
will show under the Power switch. Make certain that the
child or patient is awake and gets out of bed before turning
the alarm OFF.
Remove the sensor and other items that may be soiled,
wash and dry them, and re-attach them to the patient’s
fresh briefs.
To reset the system so that it will be triggered by wetness,
press the Power button manually or press the ON button
on the Remote. The Power button will show a Green light
indicating that the system is in its READY state. The system
is again ready to be triggered by the Sensor when it detects
wetness.
If the DryBuddyFLEX 3 system is not being used, you can
turn the system completely OFF (Optional) by disconnecting
the power supply cable from the Transceiver.
Note: To conserve the Sensor’s sealed battery, once the Sensor
is triggered, it is automatically switched OFF for two (2) minutes.
Please wash and clean the sensor while it is OFF. If washed later,
it may re-trigger the Sensor. This does no harm except to use the
non-replaceable battery a little. To prevent false alarms, please
reset the Transceiver to its READY state after the cleaned Sensor
has been re-attached to the user’s fresh briefs.
Note: The DryBuddyFLEX 3 is designed to be perspiration
resistant. It requires a rapid increase in urine at the sensor
(coming in a “rush”). The magnetic Sensor senses the wetness
at the narrow gap separating the two large magnets. Position
the Sensor on the briefs so that urine is likely to fall directly
on the Sensor and at this gap. The Sensor may not respond
adequately to plain water or a creep in wetness soaking through
the briefs. Salt water should be used for any testing. Once the
DryBuddyFLEX 3 system has been set up, the easiest way
to test by activating the Sensor is to dip both magnets of the
Sensor into a cup of salt water.
Note: The feature-rich DryBuddyFLEX 3 is the most
sophisticated bedwetting alarm available today. It has many
The DryBuddyFLEX 3 or DryBuddyFLEX 3 Briefs system comes
ready-to-use. The included Sensor, Remote and Transceiver
have been synchronized with one-another at the factory. The
feature-rich DryBuddyFLEX 3 can be used simply by following
the following instructions. To use additional features please
refer to the additional instructions at www.DryBuddy.com:
www.DryBuddy.com → Our Products → DryBuddyFLEX
→ DryBuddyFLEX 3 Instructions
The DryBuddyFLEX 3 system consists of:
• A Sensor, which consists of a magnetic sensor with a built-in
wireless transmitter, and its magnetic “cap.” When used with
standard cotton briefs, the material of the briefs are clamped
between the magnets of the Sensor and the Cap. (See Fig. 1)
• A Transceiver, which receives the wireless signals from the
Sensor and Remote and alerts. It also re-transmits to other
transceivers (if used) so that all transceivers behave alike. A
power supply is included. (See Fig. 4A and 4B)
• A Remote, which wirelessly sends signals to the Transceiver
to control its behavior. (See Fig. 5)
Note: The Remote is optional, and may not be included
depending on which DryBuddyFLEX system has been
purchased. In the Instructions, please ignore matters
relating to the Remote if you do not have it.
The DryBuddyFLEX 3 Briefs system consists of the DryBuddyFLEX
3 system described above plus two (2) DryBuddy wetness sensing
briefs of the ordered size.
All DryBuddyFLEX 3 parts and wetness sensing briefs can be
obtained from DryBuddy.
DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use
Instructions (Con’t)
DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use Instructions
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useful features which can be individually set and controlled by
the user. Understanding the DryBuddyFLEX 3 helps the user to
benet from its extra-ordinary capabilities. Learn more about
it on www.DryBuddy.com. Please contact DryBuddy with any
questions or comments at:
Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]
To set the Transceiver’s sound and volume, use a
straightened metal paper clip, toothpick or similar narrow and
blunt device to push the buttons on the side of the Transceiver.
(See Fig. 4B) The Transceiver must be in its SLEEP state (Yellow
light) to activate these buttons.
Sound: Each time the Sound switch is pressed, it is switched to
the next sound in the order:
Trumpet fanfare → Berlin police siren → Silence (no sound)
The Silence setting can be used if the audio alarm is to be silent.
Volume: There are ve (5) volume levels. Each time the + or –
button is pressed, the volume will increase or decrease by one level.
This new level will be heard if the sound is set to an audio setting.
Simple Daily Use
The DryBuddyFLEX can be set up to facilitate control of the
Transceiver and the ability of the patient (child) to control the
system. If you are not using a Remote, please ignore anything
about the Remote.
Universal Use (One-Button and Remote Use)
(This is the default factory setup)
Allows the caregiver and patient to turn the Transceiver ON or OFF
using the button on the Transceiver and/or the Remote.
To set the system to Universal Use, rst trigger the Sensor (One beep
is heard). The Transceiver light will become Blue ashing for 15
seconds and will then turn Green. If using a Remote, while the Blue
light is ashing, press the OFF button on the Remote (2 beeps are
heard). The light will then turn Green.
To Use: Switch the Transceiver to READY by pushing its power
button or the ON button of the Remote. A Green light will show.
When the alarm sounds, press the Transceiver’s power button or
the OFF button on the Remote to stop the alarm and place the
Transceiver in its SLEEP state (Yellow light).
When the cleaned sensor is reattached to the patient, press the power
button or the ON button on the Remote to switch the Transceiver to its
READY state. It can now be triggered again by the sensor.
Remote Only Use (if a Remote is used)
Used when the patient (child) is not allowed to switch the system ON.
The system can only be switched ON or OFF by using the Remote.
To set the system to Remote use, rst trigger the Sensor (one beep
is heard). While the Blue light ashes (for 15 seconds) press the ON
button on the Remote when synchronizing (2 beeps are heard).
To Use: Press the Remote’s ON button to switch the Transceiver to
its READY state (Green light).
When the alarm sounds, press the Remote’s OFF button to stop the
alarm and place the Transceiver in its SLEEP state (Yellow light). The
alarm can also be turned OFF by pressing the button on the Transceiver.
When the cleaned sensor is reattached to the patient, press
the Remote’s ON button to switch the Transceiver to its READY
state. It can now be triggered again by the sensor.
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DryBuddyFLEX 3 Introduction
DryBuddyFLEX 3 System Contents
DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use
Instructions (Con’t)