Using other baby alarms
The NIGHTINGALE Baby Alarm Monitor can be used with many other baby
alarms. However, you must first make sure that the baby alarm power adaptor is
capable of driving the NIGHTINGALE. The power supply requirements are 6-
10V dc, rated at 250mAand the connector size is a 2.1mm dc jack, centre
positive. It will probably be necessary to adjust the sensitivity as detailed below.
Connect up the baby alarm as in the manufacturer’s instructions, then fit the
Nightingale between the Parent Unit and its power cable just as in the diagram
on page 4.
Please contact Connevans Customer Services if you require help or advice.
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Nightingale Baby Alarm Monitor
RECHARGEABLE VERSION
Recharging
As long as the NIGHTINGALE is plugged into the mains (with the mains power
switched on), it will be charging its battery – even though the NIGHTINGALE
itself may be switched off. It cannot overcharge.
In practice, when you are not using the NIGHTINGALE in battery mode, keep it
plugged into the mains. This will keep it fully charged ready for use around the
house or garden. Do not continue to use the Nightingale in battery mode after the
red ‘power’light on the Tomy Parent’s unit shows “low battery” by going out or
dim. Also when storing the NIGHTINGALE for long periods, it is important to
leave it switched off or the battery could be damaged.
why, it is to avoid accidental unplugging. (The NIGHTINGALE is often used
tucked in under bedding and a removable plug could become detached too easily.)
Adjustment of sensitivity control for use with earlier
Walkabout models or other makes of baby alarm
The NIGHTINGALE is factory set to suit the Tomy Walkabout Classic or 2000 and if
used with these models is unlikely to need any adjustment. The Connevans
Nightingale will need factory modication for use with the Tomy Walkabout 2001.
There is a sensitivity control hidden under the label, under the dotted circle. This
control allows adjustment for use with other models or makes of baby alarms.
First pierce the label with a pin, then use a small (2.5mm) screwdriver to enlarge
the hole and make the adjustment, if necessary peel back the rear label. Turn the
screw a very small amount – ideally no more than one eighth of a turn (45°) at a
time – then try the system for a while before adjusting again.
To make less sensitive – turn ANTICLOCKWISE
To make more sensitive – turn CLOCKWISE.
Sensitivity can also be increased by switching the Tomy
Parent’s unit to “ON” rather than “MUTE”; turning
up the volume control will then increase the
Nightingale sensitivity.
Alarm clock
The Connevans modified alarm clocks
come with a double ended lead. One end
plugs into the Clock Input at the end of
the NIGHTINGALE, the other end simply plugs into the socket at the back of the
alarm clock. Set the alarm as usual, when the alarm goes off, the
NIGHTINGALE will vibrate and the Green Alarm Clock Alert will light up.
Flashing xenon strobe
Ideal for day use as you do not need to be physically close to the unit at all times.
The xenon strobe is plugged into the external drive output socket and flashes
brightly when the system is activated. All other connections remain the same.
When connected, the internal NIGHTINGALE vibrator is disabled so
that it does not vibrate off the
table onto the floor! POWER INDICATOR
Steady = powered from
mains
Off = switched off or
faulty vibrator / strobe
connection
RECHARGEABLE VERSION
Options
There is an external drive output socket for use with the optional separate vibrator
or xenon strobe. When this socket is in
use, the internal vibrator in the
NIGHTINGALE is disabled.
Separate vibrator
The separate vibrator is plugged into the external drive output socket. All other
connections remain the same. The vibrator is placed as shown on the previous
page. When connected, the internal NIGHTINGALE vibrator is disabled so that
only the separate vibrator
vibrates.
External drive output socket
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