Alert-it Companion Mini Manuale utente
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Companion
Mini
HANDBOOK
Your product has been manufactured
by a team of industry experts with
more than 20 years of experience
designing, manufacturing and
distributing care alarms.
With a commitment to quality and innovation we
are able to bring you a robust and reliable system
to aid carers with the detection of seizures and the
safeguard of individuals. Please read this quick start
guide carefully to ensure the correct set up, use, and
maintenance of your new product for years to come.
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Congratulations on your Alert-iT purchase 2
Product Information 4
Using the device with a 3rd party radio module 4
In The Box 5
Device Installation 6
Turning on the Companionmini (Monitor) 6
Turning off the Companionmini (Monitor) 6
Turning on the Pager 7
Turning off the Pager 7
Positioning and Setup 8
Companion Mini Function 9
System Operation 9
Alarm Mode 9
Operationl Tables 10
Pager Charging 12
Pairing Instructions 12
Maintenance Instructions for the mini 14
Routine Testing 13
How to Clean the Device 13
Changing Battery’s in the Companinon Mini 13
Opening in Situ 14
Routine Testing Sheet 15
Profile Editor Software 16
Changing Settings on the Companion Mini 16
Using Profile Editor 16
Specifications 17
Important Information 18
Contents 3
The Companion mini provides peace of mind for carers and individuals
who have epilepsy.
This product has been designed to discreetly monitor the user with high performance
sensors which identify movements that could indicate a seizure.
The monitor can help to indicate the following seizure types:
`Tonic-clonic
`Partial
`Generalised
The carer is then alerted via the Alert-iT “Safelink®” radio system. This offers a failsafe
detection of radio integrity using a Class 2 radio receiver. The carer must respond to the
radio fail alarm as the user will be unprotected until solved.
Product Information 4
Companion Mini Features
Key features of the Companion Mini sensor include:
`Our failsafe “Safelink®” Radio technology
`450m+ radio range
`Digital movement sensor
`1 year+ battery life
`Biomaster®Anti-microbial plastic casing
`Tamper proof
In The Box 5
The Companion Mini Pack Contains:
A 1 x Companion Mini - P176A (C0) Includes 2 x AAA Non-rechargeable Batteries
B 1 x P168 Plesio Pager
C 1 x 12v Power Supply - P153
D 1 x Companion Mini Mounting Kit 2x Cable ties & Velcro Pads
E 1 x Foam Block
F 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A to micro-USB cable
A C
E F
B
D
PLEASE NOTE:
Nurse Call Leads are not included and are provided
separately. See page 19 for further details.
Device Installation 6
The Companion mini monitor is shipped in a low-power
state. The monitor must be activated and placed into a
test mode by pressing the recessed “test” button on the
front of the monitor (Figure 1), typically using a pen tip.
The internal red light will ash to indicate the unit is now
turned on and in test mode. Once activated, it will enter a
60 second test mode which allows the user to easily test
the positioning of the monitor.
The mini will run for over a year in continuous use,
however if the companion mini is no longer needed it can
be turned off by press and holding the “test” button for
8 seconds. The red light will ash rapidly for 1 second
upon shutting down.
Turning on the Companion Mini (Monitor)
Turning off the Companion Mini (Monitor)
Figure 1
PLEASE NOTE:
After turning the companion mini off, any device
that it is paired with will now raise an “RF Fail”
alarm after 2 minutes. This is due to the devices
no longer receiving the 8 second Safelink signals
from the mini that they are expecting. To stop the
warning the mini will need to be unpaired from the
device or deactivated on the pager.
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To turn the Pager on, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.
The pager will beep and all three LEDs will ash. The green Pager LED
will blip every 8 seconds to show that the pager is awake and listening
for alarm signals.
`If the monitor is turned on, you now see the red Monitor LED on the
pager blip every 8 seconds.
Turning on the Pager
PLEASE NOTE:
While the pager is shipped with
some charge in the batteries, it is
recommended that the pager is
charged before use.
To turn the pager off, press and hold the On / Off button for
3 seconds. The pager will bleep and all three LEDs will
ash 3 times.
Turning off the Pager
Alarm LED
Pair/Mute
Pager LED
Monitor LED
On / Off
Figure 2
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Positioning and Setup
Press and release the “Test” button on the front of the monitor to enter the 60 second test mode.
Temporarily place the monitor under the mattress without any xings.
The monitor performs best if placed beneath the user. However, due to the wide variety of bed types and
mattresses, it is advisable to test the units positioning before securing it into place.
If movement isn’t detected due to the mattress thickness or density, the foam provide is designed to enhance
the sensitivity.
This is used to enhance the sensitivity of the 3 settings available if you require the Companion Mini to detect small
tremors associated with the seizure. Please use the sticky pads provided and secure the foam block to the bottom
of the Companion mini, place the unit under the mattress in a central location and test by simulating the seizure.
For an example of the seizure presentations discussed above, please see a video which was recorded in a clinical
simulation on our YouTube Channel “Alert iT Care Alarms”.
If required, the base can be screwed to the bed through the holes in the base (screws not provided) if foam
not required.
If a suitable position (place to detect movements) cannot be found, the sensitivity may need to be increased
slightly by connecting the monitor (mini) to a PC and making adjustments with the software provided Online
https://alert-it.co.uk/support
Contact Alert-iT customer support for more information.
As default the monitor detects any excessive movements in the bed for a period greater than 15 seconds.
This 15 second Time Delay is programmable using the provided software.
Please refer to page 16 for how to use this software
Figure 3 Figure 4
Companion mini Function 9
System Operation
Alarm Mode
You should now have the monitor installed in the bed, and the Connect-iT turned on and receiving the Safelink®
signal every 8 seconds. Indicated by the red “Monitor” LED ashing on the Connect-iT ashing every 8 seconds.
If the pager stops receiving the failsafe radio signal from the monitor, the pager’s “Monitor” LED will be
permanently lit and an intermittent “Alarm” tone will sound.
If the monitor’s battery gets low the pager’s “Monitor” LED will ash every second, to indicate that you should now
change the battery in the monitor. (see page 10).
When prolonged movements are detected, the Alarm LED on the pager will light up, it will make an audible alarm
and will vibrate.
Pressing the Pair/Mute button will temporarily mute the alarm tone and stop the pager vibrating for 5 minutes.
A minute after the spasm activity has ceased, the pager will resume the alarm state, pressing the Pair/Mute button
again will clear the pager (If previously muted, this will be the second press).
SAFETY NOTICE:
The monitor is set to send an alarm signal
continuously (every 10 seconds) while spasm activity
continues. The monitor will send an “All clear” signal,
when atleast 1 minute has passed spasm free.
At this point the pager will continue to display an
“Alarm” LED, even after the “All clear” has been
received, up until the “Pair/Mute” button is pressed.
Always check the user even if the alarm
appears to have cleared.
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STATUS Vibration Beeping/
Tone
Pager LED
(Green)
Monitor LED
(Red)
Alarm LED
(Red)
Stops receiving failsafe
radio from mini No Du-Di-Du Tone
every min N/A Solid
(Permanently lit) N/A
Alarm mode with ongoing
movement Yes Ongoing alarm
tone N/A Flash every Second Solid
(Permanently lit)
Muted Alarm Mode with
ongoing movement No No N/A Flash every Second Solid
(Permanently lit)
Alarm mode with movement
stopped - Pair to clear Yes Ongoing alarm
tone N/A Blips On Solid
(Permanently lit)
Companion Mini battery
getting low No No N/A Flash every Second N/A
On and paired to Mini-
listening for alarm signals No No N/A Blips On N/A
Switching Off No Three Beeps 3 Flashes 3 Flashes 3 Flashes
Switching On No Once Flash Once Flash Once Flash Once
Pager battery getting low No No Flash every Second N/A N/A
Pager battery getting
very low No Sound every
minute Flash every Second N/A N/A
Pager - Boost Charge Mode No No Solid with blipping off N/A N/A
Pager Trickle Charging No No Solid (Permanently lit) N/A N/A
On (battery power only) No No Blips On N/A N/A
Off No No N/A N/A N/A
The Tables below are to give an indication of the status of the Alert-it devices based
on LED, Sound and Vibration condition(s).
Operational Modes of the Plesio Pager
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