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Infant Protection Bracelet – User Guide _____________________________________________________________________________________________

General Overview

The Elpas Infant Protection Bracelet from Visonic Technologies (VT) is a rechargeable

miniature, unified active long-range Radio Frequency (RFID) and Infrared device. The

bracelet provides 24/7 infant protection by tracking the real-time location of newborns in

maternity wards and by generating mother-baby mismatch alarms.

The Infant Protection Bracelet is comprised of a

rechargeable tag and a disposable, anti-tamper,

adjustable band made of skin-safe non-latex materials

that can be retightened should the baby loose weight.

When worn by the newborn, the bracelet automatically

transmits removal alert notifications for keeping facility

personnel informed of deliberate or accidental

tampering and/or removal of the baby from the

protected area.

The bracelet’s all-in-one, dual technology transmitter

continuously emits low power, beacon type radio

frequency (RF) messages as well as safe, supplemental infra-red (IR) messages that

identifies the exact real-time location of the new born infant This same RF/IR technologies

also continuously broadcasts the operational status of the tag (such it’s battery state and the

condition of its tamper wire). The bracelet's onboard magnetic low frequency (LF) receiver

adds chokepoint area detection so whenever the new born infant nears a prohibited

exit/entrance covered by an Elpas LF Exciter a security intervention alarm is raised.

The Infant Protection Bracelet is small in both size and weight and is enclosed a tough ABS,

IP66 water rated outer casing. Powered by an internal lithium battery, the badge’s motion

power management greatly extends the life expectancy of the tag. The badge also includes

two LEDs for indicating operational status, tamper and low battery condition.

CAUTION: It is important that you read, understand, and follow the

instructions in this document. If you have questions, call your local Visonic

Technologies support representative. This document is intended for trained

system integrators, field service or maintenance engineers that need to

troubleshoot problems in the EIRIS system, or configurations and processes.

RF and IR Transmissions

The tag transmits supervisory RF messages every 10 seconds when in motion and every 60 seconds when

motionless. IR messages are transmitted every 5 seconds while in motion and every 300 seconds when

motionless.

When an emergency event occurs then a burst of 3 RF and IR event messages is transmitted. Should the

tag remain in the forbidden area then the tag will continue to transmit RF messages every 2 seconds for a

period of 10min. After this time, the tag returns to the normal 10 second rate.

Comments on IR Signaling

Attaining the maximum IR reception range depends mainly on direct line of sight between the transmitter

and the receiver. Nevertheless, certain environments allow the signal to reach the receiver in a roundabout

path, by reflection or refraction of the infrared radiation. Tiled floors (uncarpeted), walls, smooth ceilings

(not too high) can reflect IR signals reasonably well, and allowing them to be received even when the

radiating source is pointed away from the receiver. With good indirect reflection path, a range of 5 - 6m

(15 - 18ft) is expected (with poor reflection, the range gets even shorter). The user is therefore strongly

advised to point the transmitter directly at the nearest receiver or, if the location of the nearest receiver is

unknown, to press the transmit button several times while pointing the transmitter in different directions.

It is strongly recommended not install IR receiver outdoors, facing direct sunlight, or near fluorescent

lamps, to prevent interference to IR reception.

The installer is encouraged to test the reception range in the various zones and to install additional

receivers if necessary.

Comments on Radio Signaling

Some limitations have to be considered.

A. Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating frequencies,

regardless of the code selected.

B. A receiver can only respond to one transmitted signal at a time.

C. Wireless equipment should be tested regularly (at least once a week) to determine if there are

sources of interference and to protect against faults.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Infant Protection Bracelet – User Guide _____________________________________________________________________________________________ General Overview The Elpas Infant Protection Bracelet from Visonic Technologies (VT) is a rechargeable miniature, unified active long-range Radio Frequency (RFID) and Infrared device. The bracelet provides 24/7 infant protection by tracking the real-time location of newborns in maternity wards and by generating mother-baby mismatch alarms.
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Infant Protection Bracelet – User Guide _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Removing the Bracelet Preparing the Bracelet for Use 1. Pull gently on the Tag as far as possible from the infant’s ankle. Using baby-safe scissors cut either side of the Ankle Wire as close to the tag as possible.
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Infant Protection Bracelet – User Guide _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Electrical Specifications Supervision Transmissions Rates: IR: 5sec in motion 300sec motionless / RF:10sec in motion.
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Product Warranty Visonic Technologies Ltd., and its affiliates, (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Manufacturer") warrants its products (hereinafter referred to as "the Product”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal operating conditions and use for a period of one year from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer.