DT Communications SafeKare CRU101A Quick Reference Booklet And User Manual

Quick Reference Booklet And User Guide

Version 1.4

SafeKare™ Model CRU101A

Version 1.4

SafeKare

TM

Alzheimer’s disease or different forms of Dementia can affect all who have to deal with the care of individual family members stricken with this unfortunate condition. A major problem in providing home care for patients, is knowing that the patient is within the caregiving control area. All too often, for whatever reason, the patient will leave the control area without the caregiver’s knowledge. This can be a dangerous situation for the patient, as well as a frustrating problem for the caregiver.

DT Communications Inc. has developed a simple method of alerting a busy caregiver whenever the patient leaves a defined control area.

Our company has designed a unit that can be used both inside and outside the home or caregiving facility. The unit will alert the caregiver if the patient leaves or moves outside the range of

the SafeKare™ system.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your SafeKare™ Caregiver Assistant. This information sheet will guide you through the Quick Start setup and operation of your SafeKare™ system. Refer to your User’s Manual for details on setting up and operating the caregiver system.

“DO NOT” power on the Caregiver Receiver CRU101A until the

WARNING

battery has been charged. See Section 5 of the user’s manual for help if necessary.

Table of Contents

1 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.........................................................................4

1.1 CHARGING THE CAREGIVER RECEIVER......................................................................................5

1.2 UNPACKING THE BADGE/FOB ....................................................................................................5

1.3 FOB OPTION: ACTIVATING THE PATIENT FOB............................................................................ 6

1.4 BADGE OPTION: ACTIVATION OF THE PATIENT BADGE .............................................................7

1.5 SYSTEM LEARN MODE............................................................................................................... 7

2 USING THE SAFEKARE CAREGIVER SYSTEM...................................................................8

2.1 CHECKING THE SYSTEM RANGE ................................................................................................8

2.2 PLACING THE BADGE OR FOB UNIT ON THE PATIENT................................................................. 9

2.3 ENSURING CORRECT USAGE OF THE SAFEKARE™ SYSTEM .....................................................10

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1 Packing List

Before unpacking this caregiver kit, take out the packing list. As you unpack the kit, check off the items listed on the packing list

Example packing list

Sent Received

Caregiver Receiver, CRU101A ___

X___ _______ Wall Power Module, WPU101A ___X___ _______ Hanging Patient Fob, FOB101A ___ Coin style Battery #CR2032 ___

X___ _______

X___ _______ Hanging Patient Badge, PB101A (Optional) _______ _______ Base Stand for Caregiver Unit, BS101A (Optional) _______ _______ Belt Clip For Receiver Unit BC101 (Optional) _______ _______ Charging Plug For Car/Vehicle CP101 (Optional) _______ _______ READY TO USE Option (Optional) _______ _______

1.1 Unpacking the System Components

Unpack the box containing your SafeKare™ system. Ensure that all items are present and accounted for. Check your packing list to see what items were included in your system. The packing list for a basic system is shown below.

If a part of the system you ordered is missing, consult the User’s Manual for instructions on contacting the company.

Figure 1. Location Of Receiver Functions

6

7

5

M

5

4

5

S

4

L

4

1

1 Power Switch

1 Power Switch 2 Low Ba ttery LED

2 Low Ba ttery LED 3 Base Stand DC Power Charging Connector

3 Base Stand DC Power Charging Connector 4 Range Switch

4 Range Switch 5 DC Power Charging Jack

5 DC Power Charging Jack 6 Alarm Reset Switch

6 Alarm Reset Switch

And Learn Mode Switch

7 Red Alarm LED

2

Range Switch

Range Switch S – Short

S – Short M- Medium

M- Medium L- Long

L- Long

3

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Before your SafeKare system is used, the battery in the caregiver receiver must be

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The locations of the switches, indicators, and power jack, for the CRU101A receiver, are shown in Figure 1. Become familiar with each function location.

1.2 Charging the Caregiver Receiver

Plug the AC adapter into the wall, and then plug the other end into the caregiver receiver. See Figure 2 for reference.

A full charge will be reached in approximately 6-8 hours. The unit will not be damaged if left charging for longer than 8 hours.

After the caregiver receiver has been charged, the receiver is ready for use.

fully charged.

SK101A

Power Plug

WPM101

5

DC Power Jack

Figure 2. Charging the Battery

1.3 Unpacking the Badge/Fob

Remove the badge or fob from the metal case.

Do not dispose of this metal box. It may be needed to store or

.

!

ship the fob or badge

110/120 V

110/120 V AC Outlet

AC Outlet

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1.4 Fob Option: Activating the Patient Fob

Place the patient fob FOB101A face down on a flat table like surface. Remove the screw located in the center of the fob and remove the cover. See Figure 3.

Figure 3 Removing The Back of The Fob

The fob battery sits on the backside of the circuit board. Remove the battery from the protective plastic pouch that came in your kit. Insert the battery as shown in Figure 4. Note, the battery must be placed into the holder with the minus (-) side of the battery against the circuit board. The plus (+) side of the battery faces away from the circuit board. Replace the circuit board after the battery is installed. Replace the cover and screw the back together. The fob is now ready to use.

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My

Battery

Battery Minus (-)

Battery

Plus (+)

Slide Into Holder,

Slide Into Holder, Minus Side Toward Board

Toward Board

Battery

Battery Holder

Holder

Figure 4. Inserting the Battery

Badge Option: Activation of the Patient Badge, OPTIONAL Equipment

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The patient badge comes with a preinstalled

PB101A Pat ient Badge Tag

battery. The battery has not been factory activated in order to preserve battery life. On the backside of the badge, locate the circle about ½ inches in diameter with the inscription

IF Found Please Contact

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555 - 1000

1) 408

2) 408 - 555 - 6000

-

555 - 2000

3) 800

START located near the middle of the badge.

Start

Hold the badge firmly with one hand and with

Start

the other hand use a finger to press the circle

Name Is

firmly for 6 to 7 seconds. The badge should now be active and ready for use

Name Is

Jean Doe

Figure 5, PB101A Hanging Badge

1.6 System Learn Mode

Before the caregiver receiver can operate with the patient badge or fob, it must first learn the badge or fob ID code. Place the badge or fob 2 – 3 feet away from the caregiver receiver. Refer to figure 6. Turn on the caregiver receiver (refer to figure 1). Wait for receiver to initialize, indicated when the two LED’s stop flashing. Locate the “Reset-Learn” button on the caregiver receiver. Hold caregiver receiver in the upright position and press down on the ‘Reset/Learn” button switch. Hold the button down until an audible beep is heard from the caregiver receiver. Within 3 to 15 seconds a second audible sound (a long beep) should be heard. This indicates the receiver has learned the badge/fob code. If the receiver starts to alarm, repeat the learn function. If the alarm condition continues, consult the Trouble shooting section of the User’s Manual

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Press RS/Learn Switch, Hold Down Until “Beep”

2 to 3 Foot

2 to 3 Foot Separation

Separation

Figure 6. Setting Up Receiver Learn Mode

Using the SafeKare Caregiver System

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A detailed description of using the CRU101A system is described in the User’s Manual. Refer to the User’s Manual if you have any problems using the “Quick Start User Guide.” A short system check of the receiver operating at different range settings is described in the next section. For a detailed description see Section 6 of the User’s Manual. Note the locations where the receiver starts to alarm as you move away from the badge or fob. This will be an indication of how the unit will operate in your home environment.

2.1 Checking the System Range

Refer to Figure 1 for the following instructions. Turn the caregiver receiver on, and place the badge or fob unit on a table or similar object. Set the switch located on the side of the receiver to the “S” position (short range setting).

Walk very slowly away from the badge or fob and record the distance at which the caregiver receiver begins to alarm (a short beep, followed by a continuous beep 12 seconds after the short beep).

Switch the receiver to the “M” position (medium range setting). The beeping should stop within 12 to 15 seconds. Continue moving the distance at which the caregiver receiver begins to alarm (a short beep).

Switch the receiver range to the “L” position (long range setting). The beeping should stop in about 12 to 15 seconds. Continue walking distance at which the receiver alarms, a short “beep” followed by a “continuous beeping” after 12 seconds. The receiver is now in full alarm mode.

slowly

away from the badge or fob. Again, record

slowly

away from the fob. Again, record the

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