R F Technologies UCTX User Manual
Safe Place
Transmitters
User Guide
Compliance
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance can void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada
exempt de licence Rss standard(s). Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes :
• cet appareil ne peut causer d'interférences, et
• cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y
compris des interférences qui peuvent provoquer
un fonctionnement indésirable du périphérique
Les changements ou modififications à cet appareil sans
expressément approuvée par la partie responsable de
conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur
de faire fonctionner cet équipement.
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Contents
CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................. 1
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................................................... 3
Warnings ............................................................................... 3
Cautions ................................................................................ 6
PREFACE .................................................................................... 7
Overview ............................................................................... 7
Intended Audience ................................................................ 8
Contact Information ............................................................... 8
Technical Support ........................................................... 8
Customer Care ............................................................... 8
Sales ............................................................................... 8
Product Warranty .................................................................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 9
Introduction............................................................................ 9
Transmitters .......................................................................... 9
Transmitter Types ............................................................... 10
Smart Sense ................................................................. 10
Standard Infant ............................................................. 10
Umbilical Cord .............................................................. 10
Patient (Locking) ........................................................... 11
Warranty Expiration Date .................................................... 11
Banding ............................................................................... 12
Smart Sense ................................................................. 12
Standard Infant ............................................................. 14
Patient (Locking) ........................................................... 15
Using an Umbilical Cord Transmitter .................................. 17
Activating ...................................................................... 17
Attaching ....................................................................... 17
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Contents
Discharging ......................................................................... 18
Banded Transmitters .................................................... 18
Umbilical Cord Transmitters ......................................... 19
TESTING AND CARE ............................................................... 21
Transmitter Testing ............................................................. 21
Visual Inspection........................................................... 21
Operation ...................................................................... 21
Signal Strength ............................................................. 22
Weekly Testing ............................................................. 23
Transmitter Cleaning and Care ........................................... 23
Replacing the Clamp ........................................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 27
Smart Sense Transmitter .................................................... 27
Standard Infant Transmitter ................................................ 28
Patient (Locking) Transmitter .............................................. 29
Umbilical Cord Transmitter .................................................. 30
Transmitter Tester ............................................................... 31
REVISION HISTORY................................................................. 32
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Warnings and Cautions
Warnings
WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
It is important for your facility to implement and enforce the
following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in order to keep all
equipment functioning properly. Disregarding the information and
instructions in this document is considered abnormal use and may
result in injury or system failure.
ACCESSORIES (SUPPLIES)—To ensure
resident safety and proper operation of equipment,
use only parts and accessories manufactured or
recommended by RF Technologies, Inc. Parts and
accessories not manufactured or recommended
by RF Technologies, Inc. may not meet the
requirements of the applicable safety and
performance standards.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
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EXPLOSION HAZARD—These devices should
not be used in the presence of flammable gas
mixtures. It should also not be used in oxygen
enriched atmospheres.
STATIC DISCHARGE—Do not touch the
conductor portion of any conductor or port.
Damage to the device may result.
SYSTEM WIRING—All permanent supply
connections must be done in accordance with
National Electric Code, NFPA 70.
Warnings and Cautions
INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION—It is
the responsibility of the facility to follow the
installation instructions carefully, as outlined in the
applicable system guides, and to use the
components and supplies specified by RF
Technologies, Inc. for all installations.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SET UP AND USE—It is
the responsibility of the facility to follow the
instructions for set up and use carefully, as
outlined in this manual, and to use the
components and supplies specified by RF
Technologies, Inc. for set up and use. Do not
attempt to use extension cords or other equipment
not supplied by RF Technologies, Inc.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
SYSTEM INSPECTION—It is the responsibility of
the facility to establish and facilitate a regular
inspection schedule for your system. RF
Technologies, Inc. recommends quarterly
inspections of your system for safety and
performance by a qualified RF Technologies, Inc.
representative.
To arrange for a quarterly inspection by RF
Technologies, Inc., call our Technical Support
Department at (800)-669-9946 or (262) 790-1771.
Failure to provide regular inspection of these
products may result in equipment and/or
system failure.
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Warnings and Cautions
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TESTING—It is
the responsibility of the facility to establish and
facilitate a regular maintenance schedule for your
system, as outlined in the applicable system
guides. This includes regular inspection, testing,
and cleaning. RF Technologies, Inc. recommends
monthly maintenance and testing of your system.
It is also recommended that your facility keep
records of maintenance and test completions.
Failure to provide regular maintenance and
testing of these products may result in
equipment and/or system failure.
USER TRAINING—Only users who have received
adequate training on the use of the system, as
outlined in this manual, should use the system. It
is the responsibility of the facility to ensure all
users have been trained.
Failure to adequately train employees may
cause system failure due to user error. In
addition, incorrect use of the equipment may
also result in system failure.
All RF Technologies transmitters, pendants and
banding material “PRODUCT” have been
determined to be MR Unsafe as defined by ASTM
F 2503-05. Use of “PRODUCT” in a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging system will cause injury to
MR UNSAFE
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residents and staff, MR system malfunction or
“PRODUCT” malfunction. Do not bring
“PRODUCT” into the MR system area and follow
your facilities policies to classify and label
“PRODUCT” as MR Unsafe.
Warnings and Cautions
Cautions
DISPOSAL—At the end of their service life the
products described in this manual, as well as
accessories (i.e. lithium batteries, banding
material, disposable pads, etc.), must be disposed
of in compliance with all applicable federal, state
and local guidelines regulating the disposal of
products containing potential environmental
contaminants. Dispose of the packaging material
by observing the applicable waste control
regulations
RESIDENT GENERATED ALARMS—Do not rely
exclusively on resident generated alarms for
resident care and safety. The alarm function of
equipment in the possession of residents must be
verified periodically and regular resident
surveillance is recommended.
RESIDENT MONITORING—The most reliable
method of resident monitoring combines close
personal surveillance with correct operation of
monitoring equipment. It is the responsibility of the
facility to periodically check on residents in
possession of RF Technologies, Inc.'s equipment
(i.e. Pendants, Pull Cords, Control Units) to
mitigate risk of inappropriate use of equipment or
strangulation and stumbling hazards from cables
and cords.
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PRODUCT WARRANTIES—Failure to follow the
Warnings and Cautions in this guide voids any
and all Product Warranties.
WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS—If the devices or
cables are worn or damaged, you must have the
product serviced. For more information, see the
section entitled “Service and Return.”
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Overview
Preface
PREFACE
The SAFE PLACE transmitters are
components of the 9450 System which
monitors doors, elevators, hallways, and
stairwells to assist staff in monitoring patients
in a facility.
The various transmitters and devices of the
system alerts staff if a transmitter’s banding
material is tampered with, cut, or opened
without authorization (referred to as Cut Band
for Infant and Emergency Department
systems only), or if monitored devices in the
system are not functioning properly. An alarm
also sounds if a transmitter is detected in an
Exit Alarm Zone. If the system fails to detect
a transmitter within its monitored area, a No
Signal/Check Transmitter alarm is issued.
Depending upon which equipment you have
installed, the 9450 System can automatically
lock doors and deactivate elevators.
In addition, if the system in your facility
includes computers, an alarm also sounds at
a Central Server and its network of Client
computers. The computer software will
identify which patient sounded the alarm and
the exit where the alarm occurred.
WARNING: The 9450 System is designed
and intended to work in conjunction with a
facility’s overall patient security program,
including reasonable operating policies and
procedures. The 9450 System, by itself,
cannot prevent abductions or the elopement
of patients.
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Preface
Intended
Contact
Technical
Customer
Sales
Product
Audience
Information
Support
The SAFE PLACE Transmitters User Guide
is intended for caregivers who use the Safe
Place transmitters. It includes detailed
information about banding, care and
cleaning, testing the transmitters, alarms and
transmitter specifications.
This guide should only be used by persons
who have read the Software User Guide and
received training on the use of the System. It
is not intended as a substitute for reading the
Software User Guide. Always refer to the
Software User Guide for complete
instructions and warnings.
For more information about RF Technologies,
Inc. products, go to www.rft.com
For technical support, contact the Technical
Support Team at:
(800) 669-9946, option 5 or (262) 790-1771
.
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Care
Warranty
tech@rft.com
For questions on part replacement or for
ordering new parts, contact the Customer
Care Team at:
(800) 669-9946, option 2
customercare@rft.com
For questions regarding system add-ons,
contact your Sales Manager.
Product Warranty information can be found
on the system’s CD-ROM or with your
original system proposal and invoice.
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General Information
Introduction
Transmitters
GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter provides general information
about the transmitters. It includes:
Transmitters types
Warranty dates
Banding the transmitters
Testing and care
The transmitters are lightweight and
compact. They can be left on the patient
during bathing but prolonged exposure to
wet conditions and complete submersion
should be avoided.
SUBMERSION—Prolonged submersion may
result in equipment and/or system failure and
voids any and all Product Warranties.
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How do the transmitters work?
When activated, a transmitter sends a signal
that is received by Exit Alarm and Alarming
Band Receivers. If a patient wearing a
transmitter is detected in an Exit Alarm Zone
and the door is open, an alarm sounds at
the exit as well as at a Central Server and
its network of Client computers.
RADIO FREQUENCY: The radio frequency
(RF) characteristics of certain metal crib carts
may interfere or block the Infant transmitter’s
signal during transport, preventing detection
by the system’s Exit Receiver.
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