Baby Control Digital BC-230 User manual

Instrucons for Use
Instrucons for Use for the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor:
• BC-200 with one sensor pad
• BC-210 with two sensor pads
• BC-230 with three sensor pads
• BC-220i with two sensor pads, may be used with twins
• BC-230i with four sensor pads, may be used with twins

Dear Carer,
Thank you for purchasing the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor. You have taken the
right step towards ensuring the safe and undisturbed sleep for your baby and hopefully for
you as well! The Baby Control Digital connuously monitors your baby’s breathing
movement rate whilst your baby is in his in cot, crib or pram.
We hope that you will be completely sased with your Baby Control Digital breathing monitor.
Your Baby Control Digital Team
Introducon
Why is it important that parents use the breathing monitor?
During their rst year of life, infants are at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) which is described as
a sudden and unexpected death of an otherwise healthy child.
Children under one year of age have irregular breathing paerns, and may even stop breathing.
The breathing monitor is the only device that is able to connuously monitor the characterisc breathing
movements of your baby whilst he is lying in a cot, crib or pram, and can provide an early warning of a
potenally dangerous situaon. It may then prevent sudden infant death syndrome from occurring. If the
parent detects the suspension of breathing (apnea) in me and is able to respond appropriately and restore
breathing, the baby is likely to be saved.
Using the breathing monitor is the most ecient way of prevenng SIDS. The Baby Control Digital breathing
monitor can save a life, but it is not a life-saving device.
Descripon of funcons of the Baby Control Digital
breathing monitor (BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
1. The Baby Control Digital connuously monitors the breathing of a baby sleeping in his cot, crib or pram etc.
2. The sensor pad is placed directly on to the base of the cot under the maress and senses the baby’s breathing movements.
Informaon is then passed to the control unit to evaluate the measured values.
3. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor connuously detects breathing movements, if it is unable to detect breathing
for twelve seconds it triggers an audible alarm. The detecon sensivity threshold can be adjusted (see “Adjusng the
detecon sensivity threshold”)
4. The Baby Control Digital is not able to intervene when it is unable to detect breathing movements but it is designed to
alert you to a possible serious situaon. Only a person who has undergone a dedicated training course is able to give
arcial respiraon and perform resuscitaon. Please ask your doctor for advice.
IMPORTANT: Please regularly check the funconality of your Baby Control Digital breathing monitor.
Please contact your distributor if your device does not appear to be funconing properly.
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Features of the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
1. Detecon is accomplished through the maress
The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor has no direct contact with your baby. Its use does not interfere with normal
daily life of the family and their baby. It is discreet and easy to use.
2. Uniquely large monitored area
The size of one sensor pad is 300 x 500 mm. Depending on the model, the Baby Control Digital breathing monitors have
either one, two, three or four (twin type) sensor pads. The device with three sensor pads is able to monitor the enre
surface of most baby cots. Concerns that your baby may move outside the monitored areas can be reduced by using
addional sensor pads.
3. Variable placing of sensor pads
You may place the sensor pad in the baby’s temporary bed as well; just take the control unit with it.
4. Lateral sensivity
Even if the baby is not lying directly over the sensor pad, the device is able to detect breathing movements coming from
the side, so do not be concerned about insucient monitoring.
5. It can be used with all maress and cot frame types
The sensor pad of the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is placed directly on the base of the bed and can be safely
used with any standard maress no maer how thick it is or what material it is made from.
6. Digitally adjustable detecon threshold level
With only a few clicks of a buon, it is possible to adjust the detecon level threshold of the baby’s breathing movements,
to best suit the environment that the baby’s cot is in.
7. Digital representaon of the breathing movement intensity
You can watch the intensity of your baby’s breathing movements on a scale from 0 to 9 on the illuminated display that is
also clearly visible in the dark Thus it is possible to check with just one look, whether the Baby Control Digital breathing
monitor is appropriately adjusted for your baby’s breathing.
8. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is able to play back events of the last nine minutes in one-minute steps
The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor will play back the recorded events from its digital memory, which may provide
important informaon on the details of any breathing suspension.
9. Double (safety) Alarm
The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is equipped with a safety double alarm.
10. Baery voltage monitoring
If the baery voltage is low, the device will signal that the baery needs replacing when it is switched on.
11. Two-years warranty
There is a full two year warranty on this product. However, the warranty is invalidated if the monitor has been used or
treated inappropriately.
The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor accessories
The Baby Control Digital BC-200 breathing monitor package includes:
1 x BC-103 control unit
1 x BC-101 sensor pad wrapped in plasc (phthalate free)
2 x AA baeries
1 x User Manual
The Baby Control Digital BC-200 breathing monitor features all funcons that characterize the Baby Control Digital product
series: This includes digital representaon of movement intensity, event memory, digitally adjustable threshold level of
detecon, double safety siren, baery voltage monitoring, etc. The device package includes the large size sensor pad that
provides sucient and safe detecon of breathing movements in small baby cots. Due to the high level of lateral sensivity of
the sensor pad, the device is able to monitor even larger surfaces than the size of the sensor pad itself. Addional pads may
be purchased if necessary. The advantage of this breathing monitor type is its reasonable price.
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Baby Control Digital BC-210 breathing monitor package includes:
1 x BC-103 control unit
2 x BC-101 sensor pads wrapped in plasc (phthalates free)
2 x AA baeries
1 x User Manual
The Baby Control Digital BC-220 breathing monitor features all funcons that characterize the Baby Control Digital product
series. With two pads as standard, the device is able to monitor the enre surface of an average size cot.
Baby Control Digital BC-230 breathing monitor package includes:
1 x BC-103 control unit
3 x BC-101 sensor pads wrapped in plasc (phthalates free)
1 x T-connecon to connect sensor pads
2 x AA baeries
1 x User Manual
The Baby Control Digital BC-230 breathing monitor features all funcons that characterize the Baby Control Digital product
series. We recommend using this monitor for larger cots such as cot beds as it has three sensor pads that enable it to cover
a much larger area. Also if your baby’s cot is of a standard size, you can sll make good use of a third sensor pad in a crib or
temporary cot at grandparents home. Thus it is not necessary to remove the sensor pads from under the baby’s cot, you only
need to take with you the easily detachable control unit. The Baby Control Digital BC-230 breathing monitor is an excellent
choice for those parents who prefer to use several independent sensor pads or those with a cotbed of a larger size.
Baby Control Digital BC-220i breathing monitor (for twins) package includes:
1 x BC-104 control unit (usable both in one baby and twin baby mode)
2 x BC-101 sensor pads wrapped in plasc (phthalates free)
2 x T-connecons to connect sensor pads
2 x AA baeries
1 x User manual
The Baby Control Digital BC-220i breathing monitor features all funcons that characterize the Baby Control Digital product
series. This type of monitor oers a suitable soluon for parents of twins who wish to ensure safety for their babies at lower
cost. One sensor pad is intended for each baby. Experience shows that this soluon is sucient for twins unl they are one
year old. Addional sensor pads can be added at a later stage if required. The Baby Control Digital BC-220i breathing monitor
is an ideal soluon for twins at a really aordable price. It can also be used for one baby only and the second part later for a
younger sibling.
Baby Control Digital BC-230i breathing monitor (for twins) package includes:
1 x BC-104 control unit (usable both in one baby and twin baby mode)
4 x BC-101 sensor pads wrapped in plasc (without phthalates according to the European standards)
2 x T-connecons to connect sensor pads
2 x AA baeries
1 x User manual
The Baby Control Digital BC-230i breathing monitor features all funcons that characterize the Baby Control Digital product
series. This type of breathing monitor is really unique. It can be used for twin babies with two sensor pads for each baby and
for one baby as well. You get an extra-large monitored area consisng of 4 sensor pads. We strongly recommend this type
for parents having twins.
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BC-Wireless supplementary unit to Baby Control Digital breathing monitor package includes:
1 x BCR-402 Wireless unit
1 x BCR-406 small-scale display unit to be worn e.g. around the neck (rechargeable Li baery)
1 x User manual
What to do if the baby’s room is situated far from the parents’ room or from the kitchen where the mother spends a lot of
me? The soluon is the BC-Wireless supplementary unit. The key-holder size receiving unit can be worn around your neck
so you can be in permanent contact with your baby and listen to the quiet, resul sound signalling that indicates everything
is in order in the baby’s room. If the baby wakes up and starts to babble or cry, you are immediately informed via the small
receiving unit you always have with you. Due to the special technical soluon of radio transmier and its low output, the
BC-Wireless unit produces praccally no electrosmog and so it is both environmentally and baby-friendly.
The opmal listening distance is 15-30 metres. The supplementary BC-Wireless unit provides an excellent soluon if you need
to be away from your baby, but wish to be in constant contact.
BC-Bluetooth wireless supplementary unit to Baby Control Digital breathing monitor package includes:
1 x BC-BT 3.2 wireless unit
1 x User Manual
If you have smartphone running Android, Windows or iOS operang systems, then this supplementary unit is something you
can’t do without! You may freely move around your home and all informaon from Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
will be displayed on your phone as well. Quiet, resul sounds can be heard if everything is in order and a noisy alarm in case of
danger. The phone also signals if the baby babbles or cries. If you wish to, you can hear any sounds coming from your baby’s
room through the BC-Bluetooth supplementary unit. The working range of the supplementary unit is 15-25 metres inside.
Control and display units of Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
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Key:
1 – ON/OFF buon
2 – Numerical display
3 – Two piezo speakers (acousc alarm)
4 – Upper plasc cover
5 – Baery compartment (for two alkaline AA baeries)
6 – Green indicator light (sensor pad status), BC-220i and BC-230i have double indicator lights, i.e. green and red combined
in one
7 – Red indicator light (alarm status), BC-220i and BC-230i have double indicator lights, i.e. green and red combined in one
8 – Control unit
9 – Le socket (to connect sensor pads)
10 – Right socket (to connect sensor pads)
11 – Sensor pad wrapped in plasc
12 – T-connecon (for more pads or for twins)
How to use the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230)
1. Detach the outer plasc cover (4) from the control unit (8). The parts are not screwed together and can be pulled apart
carefully.
2. Insert two alkaline AA baeries (do not use rechargeable baeries) into the baery compartment (5) inside the control unit
(8). Make sure the baeries are in the marked +/– direcon.
3. Subsequently, the condion of baeries and control unit (8) are automacally tested. You will hear an acousc signal from
the speaker (3) twice and the green indicator light (6) ashes once and the red indicator light (7) ashes twice.
4. Aach the outer plasc cover (4) to the control unit (8).
5. Connect the sensor pad cable (11) to the socket (9 or 10) located on the side of the control unit (8). The sensor pad (11) can
be connected to any of the sockets (9 or 10).
6. Place the sensor pad (11) evenly on the base of the cot approximately located underneath where the baby’s chest is likely
to be and place the maress over it. Never bend, fold or roll the sensor pads!
7. Aach the control unit (8) to the baby’s cot using the Velcro straps. The Baby Control Digital cable must be secured so that
the baby cannot pull it. The best way to do this is to wind it around one of the cot bars.
8. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is now ready for operaon.
INFORMATION: When one sensor pad is used (BC-200 type), we recommend placing it under the maress
lengthwise for safety reasons; when two and more sensor pads are used (BC-210 and BC-230 types), place them
crosswise. If all three sensor pads are needed (BC-230 type), connect them to the control unit using the
T-connecon (included with the package). If the baby is already able to move around, the use of two or three
sensor pads is advised, even though one sensor pad would t the baby. It may happen that the baby moves o
one sensor pad during sleep and so the other pad can take over the sensing funcon.
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IMPORTANT: In rare cases, especially with low weight babies or babies lying on their sides, it may occur that
the sensor pad senses poorly and the displayed measured value is oen below the pre-set threshold level of
detecon. A temporary soluon may be to readjust the threshold level of detecon (see “Adjusng the
detecon sensivity”).
Switching ON/OFF your Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230)
1. Press and hold the ON/OFF buon (1) for 2 seconds. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor will not switch on if held
for a shorter period than 2 seconds.
2. The pre-set sensivity will ash on the display (2) ve mes. The factory seng is “3“.
3. Then the numerical values - “0” = no movement, “1” to “9” = there is any movement - will repeatedly ash on the
display (2).
4. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is now switched on and ready for operaon.
5. The green indicator light (6) ashes when the intensity of movements reaches or exceeds the pre-set sensivity level for
detecon.
6. The red indicator light (7) will start to ash following a short audible signal from the speaker (3), if a dangerous situaon
occurs (see “Alarm status of Baby Control Digital breathing monitor”).
7. Aer the alarm signal is acvated, you can stop the alarm by pressing the ON/OFF buon (1) once. The control unit (8) is
switched o.
8. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor can be switched o by pressing the ON/OFF buon (1) twice in succession. Aer
the rst press the display (2) shows“-” and if you press the ON/OFF buon (1) again within 5 seconds, Baby Control Digital
switches o with two short audible signals. If you do not press the ON/OFF buon again within 5 seconds, the monitor stays
on and returns to normal operaon.
IMPORTANT: The display of the Baby Control Digital may show values 1 – 9 even if there is no movement or
the sensor pads are disconnected. This is not an error, the device is only adjusng to surrounding condions.
INFORMATION: When switched o, the device does not consume any electricity, so it is not necessary to
remove baeries when used daily. If the device is not going to be used for a long period of me, take the alkaline
AA baeries out of the baery compartment (5).
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Operaon of the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230)
The numerical display (2) will show the intensity of breathing movements detected by the Baby Control Digital approximately
every 2.5 seconds (9 - the most intensive, 1 - the least intensive, 0 - no movement detected). At the same me the green
indicator light (6) will ash if the intensity of detected movement reaches or exceeds the pre-set threshold value.
It is therefore possible to check even from a distance whether the device has detected a movement that is intensive enough.
An audible warning signal will sound from the speaker (3) and the red indicator light (7) start to ash when the measured
value does not reach the pre-set threshold level four mes in succession (12 seconds). Then the alarm is acvated. If the
measured value is very low or equal to zero, it is likely that the maress placed on the sensor pad is extremely thick or the
baby is lying close to the edge of the sensor pad (11). Please change this to avoid false alarms.

IMPORTANT: For the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor operaon it is very important to adjust the
threshold level of detecon, i.e. the value between 1 and 9 to be aained by the breathing movement of the
baby. Typically, the value 3 is used (factory seng). You may change the seng in certain situaons
(see “Adjusng the detecon sensivity threshold”).
Adjusng the detecon level threshold
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
IMPORTANT: The factory seng for the detecon threshold level is 3. This value is opmal for babies up unl
one year of age. Please only change it if you are jusably required to.
The detecon threshold level of the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor can be set to one of nine threshold levels. It
may be necessary to increase or decrease it according to the individual situaon. Please bear in mind that by decreasing the
detecon threshold level, the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor will become more sensive to false vibraons from
the surroundings, while its increase may make it more dicult to detect weak breathing movements! Therefore tests must
be performed several mes and very carefully aer the threshold level has been adjusted (see “Tesng”). Special aenon
must be paid to appliances eming permanent vibraons, such as air condioning equipment, refrigerators, etc. If another
value than 0 is ashing on the display and the baby is not in the cot, the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor is detecng
vibraons from some source in its surroundings. In such cases do not use it unl the source of vibraons is found and
removed.
The jused case for changing the detecon threshold level is e.g. When the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor without
the baby’s presence shows any value higher than 0 due to vibraons and it is not possible to prevent the vibraons from
occurring (e.g. heavy trac in the street). In such cases please set the detecon threshold level 2 levels above the highest
value caused by such a disturbance. You must be aware that by increasing the detecon threshold level (decreasing the
sensivity) will mean that the Baby Control Digital will not respond to ny breathing movements of the baby which may
increase the probability of false alarms. This is the main problem with low weight babies, whose breathing movements are
weak even under normal condions.
Somemes, it may become necessary to set the detecon threshold to level 2 or 1, especially in the case of premature babies
with low weight; however one should proceed with great care when seng at these levels so that vibraons coming from
the surroundings do not inuence the sensing. This may be checked on the display when the device is switched on and the
baby is not lying in the bed! In the absence of the baby, Baby Control Digital breathing monitor must sound an alarm under
normal condions.
How to readjust the detecon threshold level
1. Switch o the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor using ON/OFF buon (1) and wait for 5 seconds.
2. Then press the ON/OFF buon (1) and hold for 20 seconds. The display (2) will show the actual value of the threshold
detecon level (1 to 9); then the leers “P”– “L”. Wait unl the leers “L” –“E”are displayed.
3. Release the ON/OFF buon (1) when “L”- “E” (LEVEL) has appeared. Numbers “1” to “9” slowly appear on the
display (2) (the sequence is displayed three mes in succession).
4. Press briey the ON/OFF buon (1) when your desired level of detecon threshold appears on the display (2). Thus the
new detecon threshold level is stored. This new value will quickly ash several mes on the display (2) and the device
is restored to normal operaon.
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IMPORTANT: Always repeat the tesng aer the readjustment of threshold level of detecon has been carried
out.
Condions for the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
to Alarm (BC-200, BC-210, BC-230)
1. The breathing movements detected on the sensor pad (11) are four mes in succession lower (12 seconds) than the pre-set
detecon threshold level.
2. The red indicator light (7) starts ashing and simultaneously four warning audible signals sound from the speaker (3).
(If the detecon of breathing movements is restored during this phase, the Baby Control Digital connues its normal
operaon.)
3. The alarm is triggered! The display (2) shows the leers “H”–“E”–“L”–“P”.
4. The alarm sounds unl you press the ON/OFF buon (1). Then the device switches o.
5. The alarm occurs even when the signal from any of sensor pads (11) is received again.
6. In the case of any alarm you must check whether it was false or not (false alarms can be caused by the maress being too
thick or the baby moving outside the sensor pad’s detecon area).
INFORMATION: Consult your baby’s doctor as to how to deal with such situaon. Take part in training where
advice is given together with praccal exercises. This is the only way to acquire the skills that are essenal when
restoraon of breathing is needed.
IMPORTANT: In the case of a true alarm, check immediately whether the airways are not obstructed by any
foreign body or vomit. If so, try to remove the foreign body from the baby’s mouth or nose and call the
emergency services! If you see no foreign body in the airways, immediately start with the restoraon of
breathing based on knowledge gained on a training course. If you have not aended any such training, call a
suitably qualied person who is able to perform rst aid to restore breathing. Do not panic in danger. It is very
important to keep cool, because any hasty acon may lead to irrevocable damage! One must be psychologically
prepared for an occurrence of such an event and know exactly what to do.
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Event memory of Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor features a 9 minute event memory which records the events of last 9 minutes
before the switch-o (both numbers on the display and acousc signals). These recordings may become very useful especially
when an alarm occurs as they may make it possible to gain informaon about whether your baby’s breathing paern before
the alarm was regular or not.

How to read the event memory
1. Switch o Baby Control Digital breathing monitor using ON/OFF buon (1) and wait for 5 seconds.
2. Then press the ON/OFF buon (1) and hold for 10 seconds unl leers “P” –“L” (PLAY) appear. Release the
ON/OFF buon (1).
3. The display (2) shows the minutes passed “1P”, “2P”to“9P” (max. 9 minutes). Choose how many last minutes you
want to replay.
4. When you see the required minute, press the ON/OFF buon (1). The values, which have been recorded during
this minute, will be replayed (both numbers on the display and audible signals). Replay takes place in real me,
which means that recorded values follow each other in the same way and same me as they happened while the
device had been used.
5. You may stop replaying at any me by pressing the ON/OFF buon (1). Pressing the buon once will switch Baby
Control Digital to normal mode, pressing it twice will switch it o.
6. Aer the whole recording has been played, its end is marked with a long tone and the device switches to normal
mode.
Low baery voltage of Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
Aer the Baby Control Digital is switched on by the ON/OFF buon (1) and aer the pre-set detecon threshold level ashes
ve mes on the display (2), the leer “E” will constantly ash on the display accompanied by an acousc signal. This means
that the baery voltage is low. Any voltage drop to 2.7V (1.35V per one baery) may endanger the reliable operaon of Baby
Control Digital breathing monitor. In such case do not use the device. The Baby Control Digital cannot be switched o unl
baeries are replaced. Always keep a spare set of alkaline AA baeries at home in order to ensure uninterrupted operaon.
The baery life is about 2-3 months, depending on the baery type and number of hours of operaon.
IMPORTANT: If there is a short acousc signal aer the device has been switched on and “E” ashes once on
the display, the baery will soon be depleted. The Baby Control Digital breathing monitor may be safely used for
another 12 hours, however you should replace the baeries as soon as possible! The baery condion is tested
automacally every me the device is switched on.
Baby Control Digital breathing monitor must not be used with rechargeable AA baeries, because their
combined rated voltage is only 2.4V!
Tesng the Baby Control Digital breathing monitor
(BC-200, BC-210, BC-230, BC-220i, BC-230i)
To test the Baby Control Digital baby monitor perform the following tests.
Remove the baby from the cot and allow the bed and surroundings to sele for a few minutes. Switch the device on, the
pre-set threshold (default is 3) will ash on the display several mes. Then every 2.5 seconds the detected value will be
displayed on the display, with no movement this should be 0 or 1. Then gently touch the maress with your ngers and
observe the number on the display increasing. Then remove your hand and the numbers on the display will decrease back
down to 0 or 1. Once it has reached 0 or 1, wait a further 14 seconds and you will hear an audible pre alarm signal 4 mes.
If no movement is detected the alarm will sound aer 20 seconds. Test your Baby Control Digital breathing monitor at least
once or twice a week.
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