Attenti FDU 830 2 User Manual

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Alarm Reset /

Jack

Wireless Resident Monitoring Solutions 830

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. The Fall Detection Unit is
positioned on the chair or at the bedside.

outside the monitored area.

The Fall Detection Unit is not for use

Bypass Button

LED Indicator

Alarm Volume

Panel

LED Indicator

Mats Connection

Connecting the Fall Detection Unit

Plug the chair / bed /Incontinence 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.

The FDU-830 can be connected to the pressure pad and incontinence pad at the
same time but not the same units at same time.

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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.

Activating / Deactivating the Fall Detection Unit

Insert the batteries in order to activate the Fall Detection Unit. Loosen the screw
located on the back lower panel of the Fall Detection Unit and gently remove the
cover. Insert the required batteries into the battery holder. The LED indicator
illuminates and a single beeping sound is heard. Gently replace the cover and
tighten the screw holding the back lower panel.

Once in active mode, the Fall Alert Unit automatically sends a transmission (every
20 seconds) indicating the current battery status and current location information.
This status message is sent as long as the Fall Detection Unit is activated.

To deactivate the Fall Detection Unit, simply remove the batteries from the unit.

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.

Setting the Fall Alarm Delay

The delay time of the audible fall alarm depends on the level defined on the Alarm
Delay panel. Holding the Fall Alert Unit tightly, press the Delay button until the
desired level is selected. The delay level options are; 2-second delay (non­illuminated LED and single beeping will sound) or 5-second delay (illuminated LED
and single beeping will sound). The LED status indicates the delay level selected.

Initiating a Fall Alarm

The Fall Detection Unit begins to monitor for falls after the resident sits or lies on
the chair / bed mat for more than 15 consecutive-seconds. At the end of the 15

seconds the LED indicator illuminates and a single beeping sound is heard.

If the resident gets up from the chair or bed once the unit has gone into monitoring
mode, an audible fall alarm is activated.

Once in alarm mode, the Fall Detection Unit sends an alarm transmission (every 20
seconds) to the monitoring station. This message is sent until the fall alarm is reset.

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