Biosentronics ActivePERS User manual

ActivePERSTM
Medical Alert and Activity Monitoring

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ActivePERSTM is a battery powered, water resistant, medical alert
transmitter designed for use with a smartphone and compatible
apps (requires Bluetooth 4.0). ActivePERSTM is supplied with a
magnetic clasp lanyard and is designed to be worn around the neck.
ActivePERSTM is sealed to ensure water-resistance.
IMPORTANT: ActivePERSTM will arrive in a low-power mode and will
not function until activated and registered through an ActivePERSTM
compatible app (see “Quick Start” below).
IMPORTANT: The ActivePERSTM battery is not replaceable. The
pendant should be discarded at the end of its battery life or be sent to
BioSensics for refurbishment.
US patents #8,206,325, #9,005,141, and other patents pending.

QUICK START
ActivePERSTM will arrive in a mode designed to save power during
shipping. In this mode, ActivePERSTM will not detect falls or send
messages of any kind.
To register ActivePERSTM:
1. Install and run an ActivePERSTM compatible app on your smartphone.
For a list of compatible apps and devices see www.activepers.com.
2. Go to ActivePERSTM > My ActivePERS and click Register ActivePERS™
3. Remove Pendant from Packaging
4. Press and hold the button until the light turns green, then release
the button
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to register your ActivePERSTM pendant.
BioSensics strongly recommends that the user test the pendant by pressing
the button. The recommended frequency of testing is once a week. When the
battery power is low, the pendant needs to be replaced immediately.

USING ActivePERSTM
The following instructions apply only to devices that have been
activated and registered.
Wearing ActivePERSTM:
• ActivePERSTM should be worn around the neck like a necklace.
The fall detection feature of ActivePERSTM will not work properly if
ActivePERSTM is not worn around the neck.
WARNING: ActivePERS LANYARD CLASP CONTAINS A RARE EARTH
(NDFEB) MAGNET. NDFEB MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION
OF CARDIAC PACEMAKERS AND IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-
DEFIBRILLATOR (ICDS). INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH DEVICES SHOULD
EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN WEARING ACTIVEPERS AND KEEP THE
LANYARD CLASP BEHIND THE NECK AREA AT ALL TIMES.

Sending an alert signal:
• To send an alert signal press and release the ActivePERSTM button.
The light on the front of the ActivePERSTM sensor will turn green
when a message is successfully sent.
Fall Detection:
• When a fall is detected, the red light on the front of the ActivePERSTM
sensor will start blinking (it may take up to 6 seconds for the light to
start blinking after a fall).
• The light will blink for about 15 seconds before sending an alert
signal to the smartphone. The light will turn solid red to indicate
when the alert message has been sent.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Dimensions: 2.1” x 1.4” x 0.6”
• Enclosure Material: ABS plastic and silicone
• Battery: Non-rechargeable Lithium battery
• Battery Life: >1 year under normal usage
• Water resistance: IPX5 – safe for showering and bathing
• Weight: 1.0 oz.
• Sensor: Accelerometer
• Wireless: Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth 4.0)
• Wireless Range: Up to 75’ indoors and 300’ outdoors
• Features: Fall detection, step counting, non-usage detection
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ActivePERSTM
is a trademark of BioSensics. All Rights Reserved. Designed in
Massachusetts by BioSensics. Assembled in the USA.

WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER
Warranty: This device is not intended to be changed or modified by the
user. Any changes or modifications to the device will void warranty and
could void the user’s authority to use this device. For details please visit
www.activepers.com/warranty
Terms & Conditions: The use of ActivePERSTM is subject to the terms
and conditions found at: www.activepers.com/terms and in the Terms
and Conditions document
Disclaimer: ActivePERSTM does not detect falls with perfect accuracy
or precision. If the user needs help, the user must always push the
pendant button if he/she is able to. If user needs help, the user must
briefly press the button. The signal range of the pendant button may
vary due to changing environmental factors.

Copyright © 2016 BioSensics LLC. ActivePERS™ is a trademark of
BioSensics. All rights reserved.
Designed in Massachusetts by BioSensics. Assembled in the USA. US
Patents #8,206,325, #9,005,141, and other patents pending.