Philips 6800 User Guide

CarePartner® 6800 Communicator

Designed for you, designed for life.

The CarePartner 6800 is the latest in Philips

Lifelines series of continuously enhanced

products, providing new flexibility for programs.

It also makes the Lifeline service even more

consumer-friendly, increasing subscriber

satisfaction and caregiver peace of mind.

Enhanced audio design improves switching

between the subscriber and the Philips

Lifeline Response Associate, providing clearer

communications. And the new Help Call

messaging is more reassuring and informs the

subscriber that a Personal Response Associate

will be with them momentarily.

New Activation Voice Prompts are pre-

recorded, user friendly voice messages which

provide step-by-step guidance through the

installation process. Lifeline programs can use

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the Activation Voice Prompts as a teaching tool

for new installers or enable other healthcare

professionals to complete an installation when

they are making a home visit.

In those cases when caregivers want to install

the service the same day of discharge, or when

the subscriber prefers the caregiver to

perform the installation, the CarePartner 6800

with its Activation Voice Prompts is a valuable

tool to meet the needs of these consumers.

The consumer-oriented User Manual becomes

a permanent resource for the subscriber and

caregiver to help them better understand the

features and benefits of the Lifeline service.

The optional consumer-friendly package can be

used to communicate a more positive image of

a medical alert service reducing the perceived

Benefits of
Lifeline CarePartner
6800 Communicator

• Enhanced Audio Performance

• Subscriber-friendly Help Call
Messaging

• Consumer-oriented User
Manual and Packaging

• Activation Voice Prompts

stigma and encouraging the subscriber to

embrace their Lifeline service.

Features and Benefits for Lifeline Subscribers

Pleasant fit with home décor

Integrated antenna with talc case and gray reset bar easily meshes with
other telephone equipment.

Wide button range affords broader protection area

Super Hetrodyne emergency signal receiver and wide microphone range
increase subscriber protection.
High volume speaker with enhanced audio performance
Adjustable controls can be set to high volumes to help those with
hearing limitations. New audio design improves switching between
subscriber and the Philips Lifeline Response Associate.

Connection confirmation message during Help Call

Message confirms Help Call has connected with the Philips Lifeline
Response Center, reassuring the subscriber that a Personal Response
Associate will be with them momentarily.

RSVP™ remote call answering

Subscribers can use the speakerphone to answer incoming telephone
calls just by pressing their personal help button.

Inactivity timer

Selectable 12 or 24 hour periods. This optional feature notifies the
Philips Lifeline Call Center if the subscriber has not reset the unit within
the selected time period. Feature selected through Lifeline Promline
Service.

Consumer-friendly User Manual and Packaging

The User Manual is designed as a permanent reference for use by
subscriber and caregivers helping them to better use and appreciate
the Lifeline service. The optional Consumer Packaging can be used to
deliver a positive image of Lifeline and reduce the perceived stigma and
resistance to service.

Features and Benefits for Programs

Minimal pre-installation prep

Rechargeable battery does not need to be charged before installation
and within one hour of charging will provide back up for four hours.

Easy trouble shooting assistance

Flashing green light indicates trouble. By pressing RESET, the unit
announces problem type: phone off hook, no power, and low battery.

Activation Voice Prompts

The Activation Voice Prompts are user-friendly pre-recorded voice
prompts which provide step-by-step guidance through the installation
process. Can be used by program installers, other healthcare
professionals or caregivers.

Self-Test mode / AutoLearn

Allows installers to easily auto-learn Personal Help Buttons, test the
telephones functions and the button range. VoiceAssist™ guides the
set-up and troubleshooting process.

Program-friendly packaging

Transparent inner packaging shell is precisely contoured for compact
storage with all necessary cords and help buttons. Packaging shell can
be quickly inspected for completeness from the outside before delivery
to subscriber.

Clearly labeled connections

Clearly labeled connections with color coded cords and many voice
prompts guide the installation process.

Multiple subscriber support

The CarePartner communicator can be set up for up to eight Personal
Help Buttons – giving added protection to the spouse or caregiver who
also want the protection of Lifeline.

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Personal Help Button

Each CarePartner communicator comes with a light-weight, waterproof,
attractive Classic Pendant™ or Slimline™ Personal Help Button. The
Slimline offers the choice of necklace or wrist wear.

Safety Features

Continuous telephone line and power testing

The telephone line and AC power are continuously monitored. The
battery is tested daily when operating on AC power and is continuously
tested when operating on battery power.

TelAssure™

Reminds subscribers to connect with the Philips Lifeline Call Center
each month so that they are assured of service response when help is
needed.

Low battery warning

The unit will automatically alert the Philips Lifeline Call Center when the
unit’s back-up battery is low.

Status indicator

Indicates power and phone line status and flashes if a secondary
extension phone is off the hook.

Self check protection

If a subscriber forgets to test their unit monthly the CarePartner 6800
will automatically send a self check call to Lifeline when the program is
centrally monitored by Philips Lifeline. The Personal Help Button reports
hourly to the Communicator and if a low battery is detected the
Communicator automatically calls the Philips Lifeline Call Center.

30-hour power failure protection

A rechargeable battery back-up of up to 30 hours during a power failure
offers added protection.

Cancel reset (centrally monitored feature only)

The Philips Lifeline Call Center can reset the unit for the subscriber.

Phone line compatible

Modular jack, cord for RJ31x or CA38A line seizure jacks optional. Tone
or rotary/pulse dial is automatically selected.

Telephone/answering machine port/computer modem

An auxiliary modular jack is available for quick answering machine
installation. The 6800 automatically disconnects auxiliary jack during help
call.

Specifications

Color: Talc

Size: 7 inches (17.5cm) wide, 6 1/2 inches
(16.5cm) high, 6 1/2 inches (16.5cm) deep

Weight: 3 lbs

Power Requirements: 120V 60HZ 50mA

Environmental:

Operating Temperature: 32F (0C) to 120F (45C)

Storage Temperature: 4F (-20C) to 140F (60C)

Agency Compliances: FCC Part 15 and 68, UL 1637, Industry
Canada RSS-210, CS-03

Surge Protection: Significantly exceeds IEEE std. 587 Surge
Protection Standard

Communications: Automatic pulse or tone selector

Compatible Devices: Slimline Personal Help Button (Model 324)
Classic Pendant Personal Help Button
(Model 324) Access™ package for physically
challenged SA 400 Wireless Smoke Detector

Warranty: 2 years