E-Pill MedSmart User & Programming Manual

User & Programming Guide

Carefully review and save this
guide for set up instructions
and an explanation of the
features and functions of
your MedSmart System.

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© 2008 AMAC

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Contents

Table of Contents

Features & Use........................................................................3

Equipment................................................................................4

System Description, Controls & Functions...............................5

Setting Up.................................................................................7

Getting Started

Preparing the MedSmart Unit for Use..................................9

Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times.....10

Loading Medications...........................................................12

Reloading Medications........................................................13

Placing Tray into MedSmart Unit........................................14

Using Your MedSmart........................................................... 15

Locking & Early Dose Features............................................. 16

Using the Docking Base.........................................................17

Frequently Asked Questions................................................. 18

General Suggestions & Important Safegurads...................... 19

Troubleshooting..................................................................... 20

FCC Information.................................................................... 21

Planning Chart....................................................................... 22

Remote Programming & Monitoring Sheet............................ 23

IMPORTANT

Before you program, load, or use the MedSmart Medica­tion Reminder and Dispensing System, review this guide
for complete operating and maintenance instructions and
be sure to carefully read the Care and Maintenance infor­mation located on page 19.

Save this guide for future reference in a safe, accessible
place near the MedSmart Docking Base.

ATTENTION

MedSmart Monitored Base Customers

Call 1-800-853-1458 to have your MedSmart Unit programmed
and activated. Please complete the Programming Worksheet
before calling the Product Support and Programming Center.

Introduction

Congratulations on your decision to bring MedSmart into your life.

MedSmart is a convenient, user-friendly device to help you take your
pills and vitamins properly and on-time. The circular tray has cells for
you to organize and store medications to be taken from 1 to 6 times
per day. At each reminder/alarm time, a flashing light and sound alert
will remind you that it is time to take your pills, the tray will rotate, and
your medication will be made available. The alarm will stop when you
tip the unit to dispense your pills.

MedSmart is available in stand-alone or monitored versions depending
on your needs.

The monitored (with modem) version of the MedSmart will transmit
dispensing history and device information to a secure website, via
the Monitored Docking Base, for access by authorized individuals,
caregivers, or healthcare professionals. This version can also be
programmed for you by the Product Support & Programming Center.
(See page 16 for more information.)

Please make sure that you, your caregiver or any other person
responsible for setting up and loading MedSmart fully reads and
completely understands this user guide and operating manual.

Product Support & Programming Center 1-800-853-1458

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LARGE DISPLAY

MedSmart’s display is large and easy
to read – it shows you the current
time and date, and also the time of
your next medication reminder.

DOCKING BASE

with an option for REMOTE
PROGRAMMING AND MONITORING

The Docking Base keeps your
MedSmart powered up and ready
to use. If you choose the optional
“monitored” version of the Docking
Base, your MedSmart can be
remotely programmed for you, and
will transmit your information
to a secure website for review by
authorized individuals or healthcare
professionals.

REMINDER LIGHTS AND
SOUND ALERTS

When it is time to take your
pills, the MedSmart will let
you know with a reminder
light and audio alert. Once
you have taken your current
dose, the unit will auto­matically reset for your next
reminder/alarm time.

HANDY “QUICK REFERENCE CARD”

The “Quick Reference Card” is always
available to remind you how to set up
your MedSmart. For your convenience
the reference card is printed both in
English and Spanish.

Monitored or Unmonitored
DOCKING BASE?

For complete information on which
Docking Base you have and how to
use its features and functions, go to
page 6 in this manual.

IT’S EASY!

MedSmart is designed to help you
remember to take your medications
on the correct schedule. A reminder
light and sound alert will prompt you
at the correct times – even if you are
away from home, because you can
take your MedSmart with you!

Features & Use

Product Support & Programming Center 1-800-853-1458

YOUR FIRST LOOK

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Included with your system are the following items:

A. MedSmart Dispensing Unit
B. A/C Wall Transformer
C. Docking Base with built-in Reference Card
D. Two Med-Trays (24 or 29 cells), one inside the

MedSmart unit, the other separate with a dust cover
E. 7 Loading Guide Disks (not shown)
F. Keys (2)
G. Alkaline AA Batteries (4)
H. On-the-Go Pill Box

NOTE: In the monitored version,
the system will come with a
telephone line cord to connect
to your household modular
phone line jack. This will provide
the access point for the device
to transmit critical information to
the data center.

Equipment

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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System Description, Controls & Functions

MedSmart is a user-friendly device that organizes, stores, reminds and
dispenses pills in accordance with prescribed treatment regimens. The
Dispensing Unit is easy to program and load to remind you to take your
pills from 1 to 6 times per day with both visible and audible alarms.
When its time to take your pills, the audible alarm will sound for a
maximum of 90 minutes. The visible light and audible alarm will turn off

when the MedSmart unit is flipped over and the pills dispensed.

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LCD Display Shows device programming information

including - current time, date and year, alarm
sound type, number alarms per day (1-6), next
alarm time, doses left and battery condition.

2

Visual Alarm Light Provides a visual cue when it’s time to take

pills.

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Dispensing Door Protects available pills from dust.

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Lid Release
Button

Press to release lid for access to tray and
programming keypad. To close, gently push
down until properly latched.

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Early Dose Access
Cover

Allows the Early Dose Button to be accessible
or protected.

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Early Dose Button When accessible, press to advance the next

scheduled dose to the dispensing position.

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Keypad Used to input programming information.

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Lock (not visible) Prevents tampering and unauthorized access

to programming and medications.

The Dispensing Unit

NOTE: All dispensing functions are operational when the MedSmart unit
is on or off of the Docking Base. To conserve battery life, return unit to the
Docking Base after dispensing pills. Please refer to Indicator Lights and
Troubleshooting section for additional information.

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System Description, Controls & Functions

The Docking Base is home to the MedSmart unit to provide A/C power

and to transmit data** to the server in the monitored configuration (When

monitored, the Docking Base must be connected to an active phone jack).
The MedSmart Dispensing Unit is designed to be portable within your home
and may be taken with you on long trips. However, to conserve battery life,
we recommend you keep the unit in the Docking Base.

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A/C Power Contacts The MedSmart Unit must be properly seated

on the contacts at the rear.

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Phone Connection
Light

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When lit, the Docking Base is using the phone

line.

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Power Light When lit red light, the Docking Base has

power.

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Help/Refill Request
Button

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Will send a Help/Refill Request alert to the

Data Center to notify the designated message

recipient(s) that assistance is needed.

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Quick Reference

Card

Contains user and programming information.

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Line In Jack

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Jack for telephone line connecting unit to a
household phone line wall jack.

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Phone Jack

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Jack to connect a telephone or an answering
machine.

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Power Input Input for provided transformer power cord.

The Docking Base

NOTE: This Docking Base does not contain an internal back-up battery
and therefore will not provide power to the MedSmart Unit when there is a
power outage or if it is not properly plugged in. To conserve battery life of
the MedSmart Unit, make certain the Docking Base is plugged in and Power
indicator light is on. Please refer to Indicator Lights and Troubleshooting
section for additional information.

** Only provided with the Monitored Docking Base.

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NOTE: For safety purposes the Docking Base does not have a traditional ON/

OFF switch.

1. Plug the A/C Wall Transformer into an electrical outlet that is powered at all times.
Be sure the outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

2. Insert the small end connector of the A/C Wall Transformer power cord into the
input labeled POWER on the rear of the Docking Base.

** Follow remaining instructions ONLY if you are installing the Monitored
Docking Base.

3. Disconnect the telephone at its wall jack and reconnect it to the jack labeled
PHONE at the rear of the Docking Base.

4. Insert the supplied telephone line cord into the jack labeled LINE IN at the rear of
the Docking Base. Plug the other end of the supplied telephone cord into your
household wall jack.

5. Pick up your telephone receiver and verify that a dial tone is present. If you do not
hear a dial tone, check your telephone and Docking Base connections. If a dial
tone is still not present, consult the Indicator Lights and Troubleshooting section on
page 20 to identify the problem and resolution.

Docking
Base

Wall
Outlet

Telephone
Jack

The initial setup of your MedSmart is important in providing a safe
and reliable service. Place the Docking Base in a convenient
location in your home on a sturdy surface near a modular phone jack
and an electrical wall outlet.

Your MedSmart Unit is furnished with a set of 4 Alkaline AA batteries.
When the internal battery is low, the low battery symbol will show
on the display. Please immediately change batteries when this indicator
appears.

Setting Up

Docking Base Installation

Battery Compartment

Installation Note

UNIT POWER REQUIREMENTS AND RATINGS:
Power requirements: 120 VAC @ 1A
Power supply: 7.5 VDC regulated, 800 mA

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Using the Medication Planning Chart to define your
medications and your Reminder/Alarm times

Enclosed and at the end of this User’s Guide you will find a Medication
Planning Chart to make loading the medication trays and setting your
MedSmart easier.

1. Across the top of the chart, write the name of each medication and

vitamin you will be loading into the MedSmart.

2. Determine how many times per day you take your medications (1

to 6) and write those times in the first column from earliest to latest.

NOTE: If you only need the MedSmart to dispense pills once a
day, follow step 3, but instead of filling in times of day, fill in days

of the week for reference, starting with the first day of the week the
MedSmart will begin dispensing.

3. Select the set of disk(s) corresponding to the # of doses per day.

4. For each medication, mark the number of pills to be taken in each
appropriate block on the chart.

5. If you have any pills that are not taken daily, use the bottom row
to make appropriate notes as to when and how much should be
taken. Use this row for day 7 when filling in days of the week.

NOTE: Only tablets or capsules suitable for swallowing should be
placed in the MedSmart Dispensing Unit.

Setting Up

Medication Planning Chart

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6th

*Not taken daily

List of Medications

Fill in numbersFill in times

Times of Day
Pills and
Vitamins will be
taken from first
to last

8:00 am

Rosuvastatin Tacrolimus

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9:00 pm

DO NOT load the tray with nitroglycerine, liquid, injectable or patch

medications.

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Preparing the MedSmart Unit for Use

Setting up your MedSmart Unit is easy. The display and keypad layouts
have been designed for clarity and ease of programming. What you will
see when you open the MedSmart lid is as follows:

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Date Displays currently set day-month-year.

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Day/Time Displays default day of the week and time of

day.

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Next Alarm/Time Displays reminder time for the next dose to be

dispensed.

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Set Alarms Button Use to set reminder times/alarms for

dispensing of medications.

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– Adjust Button

Use to decrease settings.

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+ Adjust Button

Use to increase settings.

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# Per Day

Displays number of reminder/alarm times set
per day.

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Alarms Left Displays number of reminder/alarm times

remaining today.

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Doses Left Displays total number of medication doses

remaining in the MedSmart Unit.

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Alarm Sounds Displays which alarm sound type will be heard

when medication is ready to be dispensed.

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Low Battery This symbol appears when battery power is

low and batteries must be replaced.

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Set Clock Button Use to set time and date.

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Full Tray Reset Use to set and adjust the number of filled cells

in the MedSmart Unit after reloading.

Getting Started

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Set Alarms

Adjust

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Early
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Set Alarms

Adjust

Set Clock

Early
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Full Tray Reset

Full Tray Reset

Getting Started

Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times

Setting the Time and Date

Set the current date and time prior to setting Reminder/Alarms per Day and Dispensing Times, as the
alarm times and sequence refer to the time and date settings. An incorrect time will cause the unit
to alarm and advance to the next dose prior to completing programming.

■ Push the Set Clock

button once: the Hour digits will begin flashing.

■ Adjust the hour (including AM/PM setting) by pushing the - or + buttons.

■ Push the Set Clock button again to accept the setting and advance. Minutes will begin flashing.

■ Follow the same procedure to adjust the Minutes, accept by pushing the Set Clock

button and

advance to Day of the Month.

■ Follow the same procedure to adjust the Day, Month and Year. After Year is set, push the Set Clock
button one last time to accept. All display fields will stop flashing. Date and time are now set.

Note: Day of the Week is automatically set based on the date set at the top of the display.
Note: Each time new batteries are installed in the MedSmart Dispensing Unit, the time will reset to
12:00 PM, however, alarm setting will not be lost.

Setting the Alarm Times, # Per Day and Dispensing Times

Now that the time and date are correct you are ready to set up the alarms, reminders per day and
medication dispensing times. Use this procedure whenever you need to change any setting from a
previous regimen.

Alarm Tones

■ Push the Set Alarms

button once. The alarm tones symbols will begin flashing.

■ Three alarm tones are available: Tone 1

, Tone 2 and Combined Tone 1&2 .

■ Cycle through the Tones by pushing the - or + buttons.

■ Push the Set Alarms button again to accept the setting and advance. # Per Day will begin

flashing.

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Adjust

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Early
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Set Alarms

Adjust

Set Clock

Early
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Full Tray Reset

Full Tray Reset

Getting Started

Note: The MedSmart Unit can be programmed to alarm/dispense from 1 to 6 doses of pills each
day.

■ Adjust the # Per Day setting by pushing the - or + buttons to decrease or increase the number of

alarms you want to occur in a 24-hour period.

■ Push the Set Alarms

button again to accept the setting and advance. Alarms Left is

automatically adjusted, so the next setting to adjust will be the Next Alarm, which will begin

flashing.

Note: The number of Alarm Times to set is based on the previously set

# Per Day setting.
Therefore, you will only be able to create alarm/dose times for 1 Alarm if that is the # Per Day
setting, or as many as 6 Alarms if that is the # Per Day setting.

Dispensing Times

■ Cycle through the Next Alarm numbers by pushing the - or + buttons. End will also cycle through
as one of the choices. Begin setting Alarms with number 1. This will be the first dose of the day.

■ Push the Set Alarms

button while 1 is flashing to set a time for this dose and alarm. Hours will

then begin flashing.

■ Adjust the hour by pushing the - or + buttons to decrease or increase the time and AM/PM settings.

■ Push the Set Alarms

button again to accept the setting and advance. Minutes will begin

flashing.

■ Follow the same procedure to adjust the Minutes, then accept by pushing the Set Alarms

button.

Next Alarm number will begin flashing.

■ Cycle through the Next Alarm numbers and set the Alarm Time for each using the previous
procedure.

■ When all Alarm Times are correctly set, cycle through to End and push the Set Alarm

button to

accept and store all settings.

Note: Two Alarm Times can be set simultaneously if one dose of medications will not fit within only
one cell of the tray. The tray will immediately advance after the first dose is dispensed.

Reminder times and alarms are now set. Next Alarm will now show the next reminder/alarm number
and its dispensing time. As each medication dose is taken, the display will show the reminder time for
the next dose of the day.

Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times

Reminders per Day

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Begin Loading Here

Counter-Clockwise
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Noon (2) will

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Night (4) will

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Example 1: Doses Per Day = 3

Current Time = 11am

Next Scheduled Dose/

Alarm = 12pm

3 times a day Loading

Guide Disk started

before the Noon

dose.

Example 2: Doses Per Day = 4

Current Time = 8pm

Next Scheduled Dose/

Alarm = 9pm

Getting Started

Loading Medications

MedSmart comes with Loading Guide Discs to help you with filling

the tray.

■ Select disk(s) corresponding to the number of Reminder/Alarms

per Day determined on the Medication Planning Chart.

Reminder/Alarms Per

Day

1 2 3 4 5* 6*

Color Yellow Red Blue Green Purple Orange

# of Disks 1 1 2 2 1* 1*

■ Based on when you load the tray (prior to Morn(1), Noon(2)
Eve(3) or Night(4) etc.), select the disk with the “Start” prior to the
correct next Reminder/Alarm number.

Example 1: (Illustration A) If you take 3 medication doses per day, and the next
scheduled dose is at noon, then use the disk shown.
Example 2: (Illustration B) If you take 4 medication doses per day, and the next

scheduled dose is that night, the last dose that day, then use the disk shown.

■ Seat the chosen disk onto the tray and begin loading medications
into the first cell to the right of Start using the Medication
Planning Chart as reference.

■ Moving counter-clockwise (to the right), load your pills into each
of the appropriate cells (Illustration C).

* The 5 and 6 times a day guide disk are included on the front and back of

one disk and can be filled in with a nonpermanent marker or pencil to

accommodate your own dosing schedule.

IMPORTANT: NEVER LOAD PILLS INTO THE START POSITION.

Illustration A

Illustration B

Illustration C

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Counter-Clockwise
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3 Times a Day Disk on

nearly empty tray.

Reloading a 3 Times a

Day schedule tray.

Illustration E

Note position of remaining
medications. Positions 2 (Noon)
in this example.

Illustration D

Getting Started

Reloading Medications

Note: The medication tray must be removed and the

Loading Guide Disk repositioned each time medications
are reloaded.

■ Remove the medication tray from the MedSmart Unit and

note which dose(s)/number(s) correspond to any remaining

medication doses. (Illustration D)

■ Lift the Loading Guide Disk and rotate it so that the same

dose(s)/number(s) to the right of Start are lined up with the

correct dose(s)/number(s) you noted prior to repositioning.

(Illustration E)

Note: Any missed doses remaining in the tray must be removed

before reloading.

■ If you are reloading medications at a different time of day than

usual, make certain the Dosage Guide Disk is the correct one
for your current reloading time. Start should always fall before
the next scheduled dose to be taken.

■ Using your Medication Planning Chart for reference,

reload empty cells to the right (counter-clockwise) of existing

medications or to the right of the Start position as when

loading an empty tray.

■ Moving counter-clockwise (to the right), load your pills into

each of the cells based on your Medication Planning Chart

schedule.

IMPORTANT: NEVER LOAD PILLS INTO THE START

POSITION.

When tray is nearly empty, Start
should be to the right of remaining
medications.

Reposition Loading Guide Disk so that

Start is to the left of the remaining doses. Be certain to match
up the cell number with the remaining dose number/position

noted before repositioning the Guide Disk.

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Place tray with Start cell centered
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Getting Started

Placing Tray into MedSmart Unit

Important! Each time the Medication Tray is removed and

refilled it must be replaced into the MedSmart Unit so that the

empty Start cell, is directly underneath the dispensing window,
lined up with the security lock.

■ After the Medication Tray is loaded and positioned in the
MedSmart Unit, press the Full Tray Reset button. The

Doses Left indicator will flash on the display.

■ Use the - and + buttons to enter the number of loaded cells in

the tray.

NOTE: If the number is set incorrectly, the unit will still
function but the Doses Left indicator will be wrong.

■ Press the Full Tray Reset button again. The tray will rotate
one full rotation and stop at the empty cell prior to the first

scheduled medication dose.

■ Close Lid firmly. You should hear and feel a distinct “click”
as the lid latches into place. Your MedSmart Unit is ready for
dispensing.

Note: Although it is possible to use the MedSmart without

locking it, it is recommended that you lock the unit to prevent
tampering and accidental spills of medications.

Your MedSmart unit comes standard with two 29-cell trays. 24-cell

tray systems are available if you have any pills that will not fit into

the 29-cell tray. Contact Product Support for more information.

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Using Your MedSmart

Testing & Operating

Dispensing Medication at Reminder/
Alarm Times

1. At the programmed reminder times the

MedSmart will emit the chosen alarm sound

and the reminder light will begin to flash.

Both audio alarm and light will continue to

flash as a reminder to take the pills now

available under the dispensing door.

2. To remove pills, pick up the MedSmart
Unit and tip it over so that the available
medications spill into your hand or an
available receptacle.

3. Place Unit back onto the Docking Base or, if
traveling, back onto an appropriate surface

on its own base feet. The MedSmart will not

advance if left upside down. Pack face up when

traveling.

When the Unit is tipped for dispensing, a
sensor signals both alarm and light to stop.
The Unit will now display the Reminder/Alarm
Time for the next dose to be dispensed.

NOTE: When lifting the MedSmart

Dispensing Unit be certain not
to lift the Docking Base as this
could dislodge the power cord
and cause the Docking Base to
stop functioning.

Always check to make sure that the

MedSmart Unit is properly seated

onto the Docking Base and the

POWER light is illuminated GREEN
.
If the POWER light is off, check

the connections to the Docking

Base and the wall. If the light
is still not illuminated go to the
Troubleshooting section of manual
on page 20.

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Locking and Early Dose Features

Security Lock and Release Latch

To lock the MedSmart Dispensing Unit,
use the provided key, turning the lock
clockwise one quarter-turn. The lid
release latch is now blocked, which
prevents it from being pushed in and
releasing the lid.

NOTE: The MedSmart Dispensing Unit
can only be opened with the provided key

- the key should be kept in a safe place.

Early Dose Feature

The Early Dose button allows pills
to be immediately dispensed prior to
reminder/alarm settings. This feature
allows you to take your next dosage
with you when you will not be at
home for the next reminder/alarm.

The Early Dose button can be
closed to prevent early dispensing.
Slide the small panel in the lid to
the closed position to cover the
Early Dose button. This panel is not
accessible when the lid is closed and
locked.

NOTE: Pills can be made available
in advance of the schedule only once
every reminder/alarm period. This
means that the next dose is available
for early dispensing only after the
current reminder/alarm time has
passed.

CLOSED

To open, press lower tab in and slide panel down.

To close, simply slide panel up until tab
snaps into place locking the door in place.

OPEN

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Using the Docking Base

MONITORING DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES

The MedSmart Dispensing Unit will automatically transmit device and dispensing history
(compliance) information to the Data Center one time per day at night (between 12:00 AM

and 5:00 AM). MedSmart will also send instant messages to communicate certain

situations such as mechanical jam, missed dose or a Help/Refill Request. Below is a list

of immediate and next day alert messages that designated recipients may elect to receive.

Immediate Alert Messages Next Day Alert Messages

Mechanical Jam Dispensing History (Compliance)
Missed Dose Low Battery

Help/Refill Request Refill Reminder (low medicine)

Based on the monitoring requirements, missed dose alerts may be customized

based on the number of missed does received (e.g. alert message after one (1)
missed dose or alert message after three (3) missed doses).

REMOTE PROGRAMMING – MONITORED VERSION ONLY

Getting Ready:

1. Be sure the device is properly connected to electrical power and the telephone line

wall jack.

2. Have the following information (from Remote Programming and Monitoring

Information Form) ready to provide to the Programming Support Representative:
a. User name, address and phone
b. Device serial #
c. Time zone
d. Tray size (24 or 29 Cell Tray)
e. # of alarms per day (1-6 per day)
f. Reminder/Alarm times per day (e.g. 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm etc.)
g. Alert Recipient information email address or cell phone number

3. Remove the tray from the MedSmart Unit for loading. Based upon the number of

reminders/alarms per day, select and place the correct Loading Guide Disk on the
tray. Load the appropriate pills into the correct cells and place in unit.

4. Once complete, call the Product Support Center 1-800-853-1458 to program and

activate Monitored MedSmart.

ATTENTION

MedSmart Monitored Base Customers

A Programming Change Confirmation email will
be sent to the primary caregiver when a change
is made to MedSmart programming.

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What is MedSmart?

MedSmart is a break-through product in medication management that
organizes, reminds and dispenses pills so they are taken properly and on­time. The system can generate from 1 to 6 alarms per day (audible and
visual) to help people remember to take their pills and vitamins.

How does it work?

MedSmart is simple to use and program. At set times during the day,
MedSmart will remind you to take your pills. The reminder can be both audible

and visual, consisting of a loud beep and flashing light. To stop the alarm and
remove the pills, just flip the device over so the pills end up in your hand or

other receptacle. Take your pills as instructed by your physician.

How many cells are in each tray?

MedSmart has two tray sizes (24 or 29 cells) available to accommodate the
different needs of our customer. The 24 cell tray size has larger pill capacity
for individuals with more complex drug regimens.

What is the length of the audible alarm?

The audible alarm will sound for 90 minutes to remind you to dispense your
pills. The light will continue to flash until the pills are dispensed.

How long do the pills stay available?

The pills will remain available until it is time for the next reminder/alarm. If the
pills are not removed before the next reminder/alarm scheduled, the tray will
advance and that dose will be missed.

What supplies power to MedSmart?

MedSmart has both AC wall power via the Docking Base and DC battery
power (four Alkaline AA batteries in the unit). When the unit is at home, it
should remain in the Docking Base with the power light on. MedSmart can be
moved within your home and taken on short trips without the docking station.
However we recommend you take a fresh set of batteries with you in case the

batteries get low. A low battery symbol

will appear on the display when

batteries need to be replaced.

Direct all questions to your Service Provider or AMAC at:

1-800-853-1458

Frequently Asked Questions

What if there is a power failure?

MedSmart will run from battery power in the event there is a power failure
in your home. The monitored Docking Base has no battery and will resume
operation when power is restored.

How many doses are left in the tray?

On the display under the title DOSES LEFT, it will tell you how many doses

are left in the tray before the tray needs to be refilled.

Who fills the tray?

MedSmart can be loaded by the user, a caregiver, or a licensed healthcare

What is the Early Dose Button?

MedSmart contains an Early Dose button which can be made accessible or
inaccessible to the end-user. When accessible, the user may push the button
to rotate the tray to the next cell to allow early dispensing.

Why are there two Med-Trays?

MedSmart comes with two trays so you can pre-fill one to make replacement

quick and easy. When the current tray is empty, replace with the pre-filled tray.
When storing a second tray, make sure to cover the pills with the supplied dust
cover and store it in a safe, dry place.

Are the pills secure?

Yes, MedSmart can be locked to safeguard your medications. If a dose is
missed, the tray will advance and you will not be able to retrieve those pills if
the device is locked.

Can the actual time each dose is taken be viewed from the Unit?

Yes, the caregiver can step through the history of events (e.g. when unit was
tilted to dispense medications) by pressing the - and + buttons. Date and time
display will flash indicating “review mode”. This mode will time out on its own
but can be ended by pushing another button.

professional.

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It is important that all pills and vitamins (prescribed and over the counter)
are taken in accordance with your healthcare provider’s exact instructions.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist before taking any medications
and consult the drug manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure your safety and
well-being.

DO NOT load MedSmart with any pills or vitamins not prescribed to the

DO NOT load the tray with any pills that should not be taken together.

DO NOT load the tray with nitroglycerine, liquid, injectable or patch

medications.

PLEASE lock MedSmart as required to control misuse and abuse of

medications.

PLEASE keep this device away from children.

DO NOT permit unauthorized or untrained individuals to program, load or

use the device.

DO NOT abuse, alter, misuse, neglect or attempt to repair the device

except for those adjustments as outlined in this guide. Any
tampering or modification to the device will void the warranty.

IMMEDIATELY REPORT any failure to dispense pills in accordance with

the alarm schedule to the Product Support Center at 1-800-853­1458 or call your Service Provider.

PLEASE REPORT any malfunction to the Product Support Center at

1-800-853-1458 or call your Service Provider.

General Suggestions &
Important Safeguards

Proper and Safe Use Warning Instructions/Disclaimers

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE WARNINGS AND

SUGGESTIONS FOR USE WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

intended end user.

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Troubleshooting Guide

MESSAGES & ISSUES EXPLANATION

Green reminder light is Flashing

It’s time to take your pills. Turn unit over and
dispense pills.

Green reminder light and audible
alarm do not stop after pills are
dispensed.

Unit may not have reset. Turn completely over
again. If light and alarm persist, call for assistance.

Motor runs continuously

Check beneath pill tray for debris. Clean out with
cloth as needed and be sure to install tray so that
the correct dose is in position for the next alarm.

Low battery indicator is ON

Replace with 1.5V “AA” size alkaline batteries. Do
not use rechargeable batteries.

Liquid spilled in or on unit

Clean as necessary with cloth. Call product
support if unit begins to malfunction.

Display shows CANT when Early
Dose button is pressed

Early Dose has already been used for current
reminder/alarm dispensing period.

MedSmart Unit

MESSAGES & ISSUES EXPLANATION

Power light is off

There is no power to the unit. Check
power cord connections at unit and wall.

The Dispensing Unit is on the base
but the Power light is red

There is power to the Docking Base but
MedSmart unit is not seated correctly.
Adjust position of unit.

Liquid spilled in or on Docking Base

Clean as necessary with cloth. Call
product support if Docking Base begins to
malfunction.

Phone light on the Docking Base is
on steady

The unit is calling Data Center. The call
should complete within 1 to 2 minutes.

Phone light flashing

The device is having trouble connecting to
the server. Check that your phone line is
active and free of noise or hum by plugging
it into a regular telephone. If you continue
to have trouble, call the number on the
back of the unit for assistance.

The Docking Base tried to call out
while I was on the phone

The Docking Base is having trouble
connecting to the Data Center, or phone
line is in use or out of service. Check
phone line and with service provider.

Monitored Docking Base

MESSAGES & ISSUES EXPLANATION

Power light is off

There is no power to the unit. Check power cord
connections at unit and wall.

The Dispensing Unit is on the base
but the Power light is red

There is power to the Docking Base but MedSmart
unit is not seated correctly. Adjust position of unit.

Liquid spilled in or on Docking
Base

Clean as necessary with cloth. Call product
support if Docking Base begins to malfunction.

Basic Docking Base

IF ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED
MESSAGES OR ISSUES PERSIST,
CONTACT THE PRODUCT SUPPORT
CENTER AT 1-800-853-1458

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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Users must not modify this device. Modifications by anyone other than the party responsible for compliance

with the rules of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) may void the authority granted under FCC
regulations to operate this device.

This product meets the requirements of 47 CFR Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules.

In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company or an authorized agent.
It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our

authorized agents. Service can be facilitated through our office at:

American Medical Alert Corp.
36-36 33rd Street
LIC, New York 11106
1-800-853-1458

NOTICE: Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone
network in the US. Standardized jacks are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on
party lines or coin lines.

If trouble is experienced with this device, you should disconnect the MedSmart appliance from the telephone
line to determine if it is malfunctioning. If the MedSmart Docking Base is malfunctioning you should
discontinue use of the equipment until the problem has been corrected.

If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

1. The telephone number this unit is connected to.

2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN), which is 0.1B.

3. The USOC jack required, which is RJ11C.

The REN is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone line. Excessive RENs on
a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. The sum of the RENs of

all devices on any one line should not exceed five (5.0). If too many devices are attached, one or more may not

ring properly. To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total
RENs, contact the local telephone company.

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom of this equipment is a label that
contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this
equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and
modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is
also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

Equipment Information: Model: Model 660

Equipment Code: MM
Ringer Equivalence: (0.1B)
Ringer Type: B
Phone Jack: RJ11C
US: 5LTMM01B660

If this equipment, MedSmart Docking Base, causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your
right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notify in

order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, MedSmart Docking Base, for repair or warranty information,
please contact:

American Medical Alert Corp.
36-36 33rd Street
LIC, New York 11106
1-800-853-1458

For troubleshooting, refer to page 11 in this manual. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,
the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commissions or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the
MedSmart Docking Base does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable
alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

Electrical Safety Advisory:

Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer
terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. This has been identified as a major nationwide problem.
We suggest that you use a surge arrestor with this product.

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1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

*Not taken daily

List of Pills and Vitamins

Fill in number of Tablets/Capsules per doseFill in times

Times of Day
Pills and
Vitamins will be
taken from first
to last

MedSmart Planning Chart

Alert Recipient Data

Recipient 1 - (check if same as caregiver) - If yes just fill out alert information

Name Relation

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Next Day Alerts

Low Battery Tray Low/Empty No Call In

Immediate Alerts

Help/Refill Malfuntion Missed Dose

Alert Method (check one): Text Message (cell phone) Email Voice Message

Product Support and Programming Center - 1-800-853-1458

AMAC FORM # 1806

MedSmart Remote Programming and Monitoring Information

User Information, Device Programming and Alert Message Worksheet

Complete this worksheet prior to calling the Product Support and Programming
Center. Call 1-800-853-1458 to have your MedSmart programmed and to set up your

alert messaging requirements.

MedSmart Serial # (located on bottom of unit):

MedSmart Client Data

Name DOB Gender

Address

City State Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Device Programming Information

Time Zone: Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii

# Cells in Tray

24 29

# Alarms per Day (circle): 1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

Time of
Alarms:

am
pm

am
pm

am
pm

am
pm

am
pm

am
pm

Primary Caregiver Data

Name Relation

Address

City State Zip

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Alert and Message Rules

Alert/Message Number of Occurrences Prompting an Alert

1 2 3 4 5 6

Missed Dose Alert

How many doses are missed before an alert is sent?

1 2 3 4 5 6

No Device Call-In Alert

# of days in row where device does not call-in before alert is sent?

1 2 3 4 5 6

Tray Low/Empty Message

How many days of pills remain in tray before alert is sent?

Programming Change
Confirmation Message

Send Notification Yes (recommended) No
(if yes, notification will be sent to first Alert Recipient via email)

Next Day Alert Delivery Time : am / pm (delivered in user’s time zone)

Recipient 2

Name Relation

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Next Day Alerts

Low Battery Tray Low/Empty No Call In

Immediate Alerts

Help/Refill Malfuntion Missed Dose

Alert Method (check one): Text Message (cell phone) Email Voice Message

Recipient 3

Name Relation

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Next Day Alerts

Low Battery Tray Low/Empty No Call In

Immediate Alerts

Help/Refill Malfuntion Missed Dose

Alert Method (check one): Text Message (cell phone) Email Voice Message

Recipient 4

Name Relation

Home Phone Cell Phone Email

Next Day Alerts

Low Battery Tray Low/Empty No Call In

Immediate Alerts

Help/Refill Malfuntion Missed Dose

Alert Method (check one): Text Message (cell phone) Email Voice Message

Physician (optional)

Physician Phone (optional)

Physician E-mail (optional)

Pharmacy Store Name (optional)

Pharmacy Phone (optional)

Pharmacy E-mail (optional)

American Medical Alert Corp.

36-36 33rd Street, Suite B

Long Island City, NY 11106

1-800-853-1458

Fax [phone]

Service Provider:

Item # MM660 Form SA030213

TM

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