TeleAlarm MIYMD User Manual

MIYMD

ManDown Sensor

User Manual

Document 953.89

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Document No 953.89
MIYMD - ManDown Sensor User Manual
Edition: July 2009
Author: TeleAlarm

© TeleAlarm SA 2009
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1. Introduction 4

2. Description 4

3. Compatibility of the ManDown Sensor with Social alarm systems 5

4. Operating 5

4.1. Starting the sensor 5

4.2. Turning off the sensor 5

4.3. Detection mode 6

4.4. Deactivating the help call button and the pre-alarm 6

5. Programming the ManDown Sensor 7

6. Maintenance 7

6.1. Safety instructions 7

6.2. Storage 7

6.3. Replacing the battery 8

7. Technical Specifications 9

8. FCC Warning Statement 9

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1. Introduction

The ManDown Sensor has a built-in tilt device, which can detect if the person holding it is in
a horizontal position, such as lying on the floor.
The sensor will automatically send an alarm when its position corresponds to horizontality
after a certain time. Pressing its central bed button will activate a help call at any time.

It can be held, for instance, as a necklace by an elderly person or as a safety device by a
lone worker in a hazardous environment.
The ManDown Sensor will be part of a social alarm system. It can be associated with a
Carephone receiver, linked to a social alarm call center through the telephone line, or with a
NurseCall system.

Help call

button

Fig. 1 ManDown Sensor

LED

2. Description

The ManDown Sensor will be delivered with an operational frequency of 434 MHz. It is
equipped with a LED indicator that will flash every ten seconds to show that the sensor is
active. This LED indicator will flash green if the battery is ok or red if the battery is low. Push­ing the central red button will send a help call to the receiver, followed by a short beeping
sound.

Caution!

A help call is sent only after the central red button has been released. The user should be
aware that pressing the central red button must be short. If the central red button is being
pressed longer that five seconds, the sensor will be turned off, and no help call will be sent.

See chapter 4.2. Turning off the sensor.

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3. Compatibility of the ManDown Sensor with Social alarm
systems

The ManDown Sensors must always be associated with a corresponding social alarm
system, according to the following table.

Type of ManDown Sensor Social alarm system

ManDown 434 MHz, TeleAlarm protocol All Bosch-TA NurseCall systems,

Carephone 10: 434 MHz,
Carephone 12: 434 MHz

4. Operating

4.1. Starting the sensor

When the ManDown Sensor is off, the user only has to press the central red button to turn it
on. A slow beeping sound will then confirm that the sensor is active.

Notice!

No help call transmission will take place during this operation.

4.2. Turning off the sensor

 Press the button for about five seconds
 A beeping sound is emitted during two seconds
 During these two seconds, release the button and press it a second time,
 The sensor is then turned off
 This last step will be confirmed by a slow beeping sound

It is always possible to turn off the sensor, even when the help call button is deactivated.

Notice!

A help call will be activated only after pressing the help call button for less the five seconds
and releasing the central red button. This means that during the procedure of turning off the
sensor, no alarm will be generated.
If the central red button is being pressed and released less that five seconds or pressed
longer than seven seconds, a help call will be generated. See chapter 2 Description.

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4.3. Detection mode

Detection by the ManDown Sensor can be decomposed into two periods of time.

1) Tilt Detection
When the sensor detects a tilt of more than 60 degrees, it will start its internal chronometer

for approximately ten seconds.
If the sensor comes back to a vertical position within these ten seconds, the chronometer is
reset.

2) Pre-Alarm
If the sensor does not come back to a vertical position within ten seconds, a pre-alarm starts,

accompanied by a beeping sound. This period of time is factory-set and lasts approximately
thirty seconds. The pre-alarm is cancelled if the sensor comes back to a vertical position or
if the help call button is pressed.

This pre-alarm may be suppressed by making a solder bridge. See Fig.2. Interior view of a
ManDown Sensor.

4.4. Deactivating the help call button and the pre-alarm

Making a solder bridge allows to deactivate the help call button or to suppress the pre-alarm.
In this case, during the automatic tilt alarm, the sensor remains silent. During all help calls

made by pressing the button, the sensor will always issue a beeping sound.

Fig. 2. Interior view of a ManDown Sensor

No bridge: help call button activated
Bridged: help call button deactivated

No bridge: with pre-alarm
Bridged: without pre-alarm

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5. Programming the ManDown Sensor

To program a ManDown Sensor within a Carephone social alarm system (e.g. Carephone 10
(AP1337), Carephone 12 (Caveo) or within a NurseCall system, follow the procedure de­scribed for the system you are using. As the ManDown Sensor can
dard transmitter, the system will recognize it during the programming step. Please refer to
the manual of the corresponding social alarm system.

be considered as a stan-

6. Maintenance

6.1. Safety instructions

There is a danger of explosion if the replacement of the battery is not
performed correctly!

 Replace the battery only by an identical or equivalent type.
 Dispose of the used batteries at an appropriate recycling facility.

Although battery replacement may be done by non-specialized person­nel, the manufacturer recommends that it should be performed by your
local dealer.

The ManDown Sensor contains highly sensitive electronic components.
It should always be opened in an ESD (E
tected environment, with respect to the following precautions:

 Discharge yourself from electrostatic loads by touching a grounded

conductive surface before opening the unit.

 Avoid touching conductive parts and metallic surfaces if not abso-

lutely necessary.

Caution!

Caution!

lectro Static Discharge) pro-

6.2. Storage

Short term storage (less than two weeks)
Deactivate the sensor.

Long term storage (more than two weeks)
Remove the battery and store the ManDown Sensor protected from direct sunlight, moisture
and dust.

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6.3. Replacing the battery

Necessary tool for opening the sensor case:
Jeweler’s Screwdriver 2.9mm

 Turn off the ManDown Sensor. See chapter 4.2. Turning off the sensor.
 Unscrew the four screws of the case, as shown in Fig. 3. Bottom view of the ManDown

Sensor.

 Carefully remove the compression foam, as well as the used battery.
 Replace the new battery; ensure that it is in the correct position.
 Carefully place the compression foam as shown in Fig. 4. Opening the ManDown Sensor.
 Close the case with the four screws.

Notice!

To avoid deteriorating the inserts, do not force the screwing.

VARTA battery

3V CR1/2AA

Fig. 3. Bottom view of the ManDown Sensor

Fig. 4. Opening the ManDown Sensor

The arrows show the screws of
the transmitter case

Compression foam

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7. Technical Specifications

Dimensions 75mm x 40mm x 23mm
Frequency 434Mhz
Tilt sensor Mercury-free type with activating at a 60° angle with vertical
Pre-alarm 10 seconds of detection, followed by 30 seconds of signal

before automatic activation.

Battery VARTA 3V CR1/2AA
or equivalent (Lithium 3.0V, diam.14.5mm x 25mm)

Consumption < 5 µA if the ManDown Sensor is deactivated.
< 13 µA if the ManDown Sensor is on stand-by

Battery lifetime from six months to two years, depending on operation and
the number of detections performed

Type of plastic ABS Cycolac GPM5500S white 25020
with fire classification UL 94 HB

8. FCC Warning Statement

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference

2) This device must accept all interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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