UQ1133B Quick-start P154-P168 Radio (Sound).ppp Page 1of 3
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Quick-start guide for P154AA & AC Homecare Radio linked Bedside Monitor systems: Sound capable (S1026, S1029)
Install the sensing components Connect to P154 and test Normal Operation
The system components and connection details are shown
overleaf. The actual range of sensors provided will depend on
your order requirements
Turn on the P154 by sliding the recessed switch on the rear
panel. The P154 has a internal battery which will charge
whenever the power supply is plugged in. If the battery
becomes discharged then a fault message will be
transmitted to the pager and the P154 will, on power-up or
pressing RESET, remain in a non-functional
state with all the lights flashing.
Turn on the Pager by pressing the ON/OFF
button for 3 seconds (in the event of no
response then charge the battery for at least 5 minutes)
Bed Occupancy reset has a special feature to
prevent false alarms during the day. If the RESET
button is pressed at any time with the occupant out
of bed, then the alarm detection is inhibited until the
mat is next operated, indicating that the client has
got into bed, and is therefore now to be monitored.
Once the test period has ended (indicated by the green
power light being mainly on with just a flicker every 8
seconds), the P154 will now detected alarms.
Remember that most sensors operate with a time delay
to reduce false alarms. When a sensor is stimulated the
corresponding light will illuminate and the time delay
starts. If the sensor activity stops then the light goes out
and the time delay is reset without sending an alarm. If
the sensor remains activated, the light will stay on and
the alarm will be transmitted after the delay, and the
ALARM light will illuminate.
The pager will now show the alarm light and will also
sound an appropriate audible alarm and vibrate (which
can be silenced for 5 minutes while attending the client
by pressing MUTE).
The alarm can be cleared at the pager by pressing the
button marked RESET on the P154 front panel, fol-
lowed by pressing the MUTE button on the pager if
required
For 30 seconds after turn-on or pressing RESET the unit is
in a test mode which allows you to confirm the various
sensors are working, without sending an alarm. This period
is indicated by the green power light flashing. Follow the
test sequence as appropriate:
Bed Movement. Tap the mattress and Input A light
should flicker with each tap. The amount of force needed
to make the light flicker can be adjusted
Bed Occupancy: If the system has such a provision then
Input B light will be on if no-one is sitting/lying on the mat.
Press the mat and ensure the light goes out.
Microphone. You will first need to sit on any Bed
Occupancy mat if fitted, to make Input B light extinguish.
The light should now flicker whenever a sharp sound or
click is made. The loudness of the sound to make the light
flicker can be adjusted (see setup sheet)
These tests must be repeated regularly to check the sensors
For S1028 install the Bed Occupancy Mat (B) on top of
the mattress under a suitable cover sheet, in a position that
ensures the maximum body weight is lying on the mat,
typically below the upper torso. Under the shoulder area is
a good place if an alarm is required before the users feet
touch the floor.
The optional microphone ( C) is plugged into the rear
socket and positioned near and convenient to the user.
There are two versions of the monitor. P154AA is sensitive
to repetitive sharp sounds (eg clicks and grunts or shouts),
the other (P154AC) has been designed to detect the sigh
that frequently preempts a seizure.
Install the Bed
Movement
Sensor (A)
underneath the
mattress on a
compliant bed
base or the
foam pad supplied., in a position below the rib cage. Its task
is to monitor the smallest bed movements transmitted
through the mattress.
C
A
B
The P154A is a flexible monitor capable supporting the care of those with Epilepsy by using a range of sensing elements and passing an alarm to a portable PlesioPager. This leaflet is a quick-
start guide to installing, testing and using your pre-configured system and it assumes the reader has skills comparable to operating a mobile phone. In addition they need to have sufficient
knowledge of the client to make the necessary risk assessment as to the suitability of the equipment to provide a safe environment. We are pleased to offer assistance including a full system
check via our telephone helpline, and would urge you to use this service. Should you wish to change any of the operating parameters or modify your system in any way, then detailed
handbooks, videos and risk assessment forms are available on request or on-line at www.alert-it.co.uk/support
