Alert-it P139a User manual

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Quick-start guide for P139A Radio linked Bedside Monitor systems (S1020, S1016)

The P139B is a flexible monitor capable of using a range of sensing elements and passing an alarm to a portable Nurse Call Pager. We have provided your system with a selection of our

sensors to best suit your needs and set any operating parameters as best we can within our experience and information you provided. This leaflet is a quick-start guide to installing, testing and

using your system. After installation we are pleased to offer you 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 are available on request or on-line at www.alert-it.co.uk/handooks/

For S1016 install the Bed Occupancy Mat (C) 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 system components and connection details are shown

overleaf. The actual range of sensors provided will depend on

your order requirements

Turn on the P39 by pressing the MENU key for 3 seconds..

The P139 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.

Turn on the Pager by pressing the MENU button

for 3 seconds (in the event of no response then charge the

battery for at least 5 minutes)

Follow the test sequence as appropriate: for sensor

provided

Breathing: Lie on the bed and note that the breathing

symbol (b) appears on the display as you exhale (the

breathing tick can also be heard if enabled). The sensitivity

can be adjusted

Bed Movement.: Tap the mattress and note at each tap that

the # symbol appears. The amount of force needed to

make the light flicker can be adjusted

Sound: Make a sharp click near the sensor and note that an

“ear” symbol appears on the display. The sensitivity can be

adjusted

Bed Occupancy: With the mat plugged in and no-one in

the bed the word VACANT should appear. Lie on the bed

and this should change to OCCUPIED

Moisture.: If enabled the sensor MUST be connected or a

fault alarm will occur. Connect the two press-studs on the

sensor mat with a metal object and the Urination or Vomit

alarm will occur (as appropriate).

ABreathing Alarm will always occur when there is

no-one in bed, UNLESS the Bed Occupancy sensor is

used and set to disable the alarms when VACANT.

For this reason it is recommended to disable the

Breathing Alarms while experimenting with the setting

Remember that most sensors operate with a time delay

to reduce false alarms. When a sensor is stimulated the

corresponding time delay starts. If the sensor activity

stops then the time delay is reset without sending an

alarm. If the sensor remains activated the alarm will be

transmitted after the delay, and the ALARM light will

illuminate.

The pager will now show the alarm

and will normally also sound an

appropriate audible alarm (which can

be silenced either permanently or for 5 minutes while

attending the client). The pager can also be set to

vibrate (see setup sheet).

Any alarm that is latched can only be cleared at the

pager by pressing the button marked MENU on the

P139 front panel. If this action is taken while the sensor

is still detecting an alarm condition (eg while the

occupant is out of bed), then the alarm will show

“SUSPENDED” and will no longer send alarms until

the safe condition is restored (eg occupant back in bed)

Install the sensing components Connect to P139 and test Normal Operation

These tests must be repeated regularly to check the sensors

In order to reset a moisture alarm, then the cotton

vomit sheet must be removed and replaced or the

plastic urination sheet can be wiped clean with

disinfectant and dried. The cotton sheet can then be

laundered.

The optional Moisture Sensing mat is

connected to it’s connecting lead using press-

studs and then placed either over the

pillow for vomit detection (H) or on top

of the mattress (over the Bed

Occupancy mat if fitted) in the region

of the groin for urination monitoring (I).

Install the Bed

Movement &

Breathing Sensor

(B) underneath the

mattress on a firm

bed base, in a

position below the

rib cage. Its task is to monitor the smallest bed movements

transmitted through the mattress.

The sound sensor is built into the

case, which should therefore be as

close as possible to the client if

sound sensing is required

Please refer to the Supervisor Handbook for details

on how to tune each sensor for a specific client

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System components and connection

(actual components supplied may vary to order)

Part Description Part No

A Bedside Monitor P139B

B Bed Movement Sensor P140A

C Bed Occupancy Mat (S1016 only) P143C

D Extension lead for C (S1016 only) P157D

E Power Supply for A (UK)

F Pager P138B

G Power Supply for F (Universal) P153A

H Vomit Sheet (optional purchase) P142A

I Urination Sheet (optional purchase) P142B

J Connecting Lead for H/I (optional) P141A

Full adjustment details are found in

handbooks available on:

www.alert-it.co.uk/handbooks/

Or by phoning Alert-iT

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Function Leftmost Adjustment

Range

Comment Defaut Client Pager

Message

ID Number/Site No Appears on screen at power up

Power off menu Press to scroll menu. also press also resets alarms

Tick Volume off 1 8 Volume of click on each breath 8

Respiration off 10 60 Time for no breathing detected OFF Urgent 11

Breathing Threshold 1 8 Set for optimum breath detection using tick or # symbol 4

Slow Respiration off 5 20 BPM below which is alarm OFF Urgent 12

Fast Respiration off 30 60 BPM above which is alarm OFF Urgent 13

Seizure Min Time off 5 60 Time for spasm to set alarm 15 Urgent 01

Spasm Threshold 1 8 Set for optimum detection of spasm using # symbol 4

Spasm Rate 12 120 Movements per minute above which a spasm is assumed 24

Sound monitor off 5 30 Time for sound level to set alarm OFF Urgent 05

Sound Threshold 1 8 Sensitivity of microphone 5

Transient Sounds 1 20 Number of sound peaks in time to trigger alarm 4

Body Moisture off 1 5 Fault alarm if sensor open circuit

Covers perspiration to urine

OFF Help 21

Pillow Moisture off 1 5 Fault alarm if sensor open circuit

Covers Saliva to Vomit

OFF Help 22

Bed Occupancy Stop

Alarms

10 sec 20min Minimum will disable breathing alarm. Time allowed for vacancy alarm. Stop Help 23

Restore Default Snapshot saved in “hidden menu”

Client set-up: Venue/Client Date:

Function Pager Message Comment

Body Moisture Sensor fault Fault 21 Open circuit wires

Pillow Moisture Sensor Fault Fault 22 Open circuit wires

Battery Low Fault 31 Connect charger

Distress Call (or internal radio call) Help 20 External push button or internal radio receiver (option)

Aux Input Assist 20 External push button

Other alarms without set-up parameters

Unless otherwise agreed, the P139 will be shipped only to create alarms in response to Bed Movement, to prevent the confusion of many alarms activating as soon as the unit

is turned on. Any unused sensors will have their menu hidden (see handbook to change this) . The other alarm functions can then be enabled one at a time as confidence is

gained at each level. The table below shows the recommended default start setting for alarms and the pager indication that will occur. It can be used to record the actual

settings used