Drybuddy Flex 3 Operator's manual

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 is the third generation of the

DryBuddyFLEX bedwetting, enuresis and incontinence

detection and alarm system, and provides improvements and

enhancements over previous versions. It is a very feature-rich

true wireless system, where no wires of any kind are attached to

or worn by the user. It has been designed to provide unmatched

convenience, ease-of-use and exibility to the user and

caregiver, and oers many useful features and options to allow it

to be customized for the user.

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 oers one-button user simplicity. It

also allows customization of its many features so that it best

matches the needs of the user and the caregiver. After the

DryBuddyFLEX 3 system has been set up as required, the

user only needs to use the Power button on the Transceiver

to operate the system. The Remote oers additional

convenience for the user and the caregiver.

Where can the DryBuddyFLEX 3 be used?

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 can be used at home or any place where

there is an AC (alternating current) electric power source and

receptacle. It comes with a special power adaptor that allows ready

use with standard electric plug sockets in the U.S. (North America),

U.K. (United Kingdom) and EU (European Union). A 110 – 240 V AC

50/60 Hz electric power source must be used. For nations with a

dierent plug design, a plug adaptor may be needed.

Setting up the DryBuddyFLEX 3

Place the Transceiver on a bed-side table or other

convenient location.

Attach the plug at the end of the power cord from the power

supply to the socket at the end of the short cord of the

Transceiver. (See Fig. 6A – 6D)

Plug the Power Supply into a live electric wall socket. The

Power button will show a Yellow light. The system is now in

its SLEEP state.

Press the Power button on the Transceiver once. A Green

light will show under the button. The system is now in its

READY state, ready to receive a signal from the Sensor.

Attach the Sensor to the patient’s briefs or special wetness

sensing briefs. The wetness sensing briefs should have

been gently washed and dried before use. (See Panel A4)

The alarm has been pre-set to Audio (Trumpet Fanfare) at

maximum volume.

When the alarm sounds, a Red light will also ash under the

Power button. The alarm can be switched OFF manually by

pressing the Power button on the Transceiver, or remotely

by pressing the OFF button on the Remote. A Yellow light

will show under the Power switch. Make certain that the

child or patient is awake and gets out of bed before turning

the alarm OFF.

Remove the sensor and other items that may be soiled,

wash and dry them, and re-attach them to the patient’s

fresh briefs.

To reset the system so that it will be triggered by wetness,

press the Power button manually or press the ON button

on the Remote. The Power button will show a Green light

indicating that the system is in its READY state. The system

is again ready to be triggered by the Sensor when it detects

wetness.

If the DryBuddyFLEX 3 system is not being used, you can

turn the system completely OFF (Optional) by disconnecting

the power supply cable from the Transceiver.

Note: To conserve the Sensor’s sealed battery, once the Sensor

is triggered, it is automatically switched OFF for two (2) minutes.

Please wash and clean the sensor while it is OFF. If washed later,

it may re-trigger the Sensor. This does no harm except to use the

non-replaceable battery a little. To prevent false alarms, please

reset the Transceiver to its READY state after the cleaned Sensor

has been re-attached to the user’s fresh briefs.

Note: The DryBuddyFLEX 3 is designed to be perspiration

resistant. It requires a rapid increase in urine at the sensor

(coming in a “rush”). The magnetic Sensor senses the wetness

at the narrow gap separating the two large magnets. Position

the Sensor on the briefs so that urine is likely to fall directly

on the Sensor and at this gap. The Sensor may not respond

adequately to plain water or a creep in wetness soaking through

the briefs. Salt water should be used for any testing. Once the

DryBuddyFLEX 3 system has been set up, the easiest way

to test by activating the Sensor is to dip both magnets of the

Sensor into a cup of salt water.

Note: The feature-rich DryBuddyFLEX 3 is the most

sophisticated bedwetting alarm available today. It has many

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 or DryBuddyFLEX 3 Briefs system comes

ready-to-use. The included Sensor, Remote and Transceiver

have been synchronized with one-another at the factory. The

feature-rich DryBuddyFLEX 3 can be used simply by following

the following instructions. To use additional features please

refer to the additional instructions at www.DryBuddy.com:

www.DryBuddy.com → Our Products →DryBuddyFLEX

→ DryBuddyFLEX 3 Instructions

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 system consists of:

• A Sensor, which consists of a magnetic sensor with a built-in

wireless transmitter, and its magnetic “cap.” When used with

standard cotton briefs, the material of the briefs are clamped

between the magnets of the Sensor and the Cap. (See Fig. 1)

• A Transceiver, which receives the wireless signals from the

Sensor and Remote and alerts. It also re-transmits to other

transceivers (if used) so that all transceivers behave alike. A

power supply is included. (See Fig. 4A and 4B)

• A Remote, which wirelessly sends signals to the Transceiver

to control its behavior. (See Fig. 5)

Note: The Remote is optional, and may not be included

depending on which DryBuddyFLEX system has been

purchased. In the Instructions, please ignore matters

relating to the Remote if you do not have it.

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 Briefs system consists of the DryBuddyFLEX

3 system described above plus two (2) DryBuddy wetness sensing

briefs of the ordered size.

All DryBuddyFLEX 3 parts and wetness sensing briefs can be

obtained from DryBuddy.

DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use

Instructions (Con’t)

DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use Instructions

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useful features which can be individually set and controlled by

the user. Understanding the DryBuddyFLEX 3 helps the user to

benet from its extra-ordinary capabilities. Learn more about

it on www.DryBuddy.com. Please contact DryBuddy with any

questions or comments at:

Tel: 1-912-352-8854 or email: Service@DryBuddy.com

To set the Transceiver’s sound and volume, use a

straightened metal paper clip, toothpick or similar narrow and

blunt device to push the buttons on the side of the Transceiver.

(See Fig. 4B) The Transceiver must be in its SLEEP state (Yellow

light) to activate these buttons.

Sound: Each time the Sound switch is pressed, it is switched to

the next sound in the order:

Trumpet fanfare →Berlin police siren →Silence (no sound)

The Silence setting can be used if the audio alarm is to be silent.

Volume: There are ve (5) volume levels. Each time the + or –

button is pressed, the volume will increase or decrease by one level.

This new level will be heard if the sound is set to an audio setting.

Simple Daily Use

The DryBuddyFLEX can be set up to facilitate control of the

Transceiver and the ability of the patient (child) to control the

system. If you are not using a Remote, please ignore anything

about the Remote.

Universal Use (One-Button and Remote Use)

(This is the default factory setup)

Allows the caregiver and patient to turn the Transceiver ON or OFF

using the button on the Transceiver and/or the Remote.

To set the system to Universal Use, rst trigger the Sensor (One beep

is heard). The Transceiver light will become Blue ashing for 15

seconds and will then turn Green. If using a Remote, while the Blue

light is ashing, press the OFF button on the Remote (2 beeps are

heard). The light will then turn Green.

To Use: Switch the Transceiver to READY by pushing its power

button or the ON button of the Remote. A Green light will show.

When the alarm sounds, press the Transceiver’s power button or

the OFF button on the Remote to stop the alarm and place the

Transceiver in its SLEEP state (Yellow light).

When the cleaned sensor is reattached to the patient, press the power

button or the ON button on the Remote to switch the Transceiver to its

READY state. It can now be triggered again by the sensor.

Remote Only Use (if a Remote is used)

Used when the patient (child) is not allowed to switch the system ON.

The system can only be switched ON or OFF by using the Remote.

To set the system to Remote use, rst trigger the Sensor (one beep

is heard). While the Blue light ashes (for 15 seconds) press the ON

button on the Remote when synchronizing (2 beeps are heard).

To Use: Press the Remote’s ON button to switch the Transceiver to

its READY state (Green light).

When the alarm sounds, press the Remote’s OFF button to stop the

alarm and place the Transceiver in its SLEEP state (Yellow light). The

alarm can also be turned OFF by pressing the button on the Transceiver.

When the cleaned sensor is reattached to the patient, press

the Remote’s ON button to switch the Transceiver to its READY

state. It can now be triggered again by the sensor.

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DryBuddyFLEX 3 Introduction

DryBuddyFLEX 3 System Contents

DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use

Instructions (Con’t)

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 is designed in USA. Assembled in China.

Enuresis Solutions, LLC

51 W. Fairmont Avenue, Suite 2

Savannah, GA 31406 USA

1-912-352-8854

service@drybuddy.com

• The DryBuddy alarm is intended for use as a bed-wetting

and enuresis alarm by children of age ve and older, or as

recommended by a medical authority. It can be used by older

patients as a urine sensor and wetness alarm and as an

incontinence alarm.

• The DryBuddy system is a medical device and should be

treated as such. Do not use roughly or damage.

• Do not use as a potty training aid for babies, toddlers and

young children.

• Make certain that no parts of the DryBuddy or sensor are put

in the mouth for any reason as this could cause choking or

other harm.

• Observe all sanitary precautions to keep the sensor clean and

the alarm parts clean and dry.

• Do not use the sensor for more than one user without

thorough cleaning.

• Do not strike the magnetic sensor or cap on hard surfaces or

make them hot as this can reduce magnetism.

• The DryBuddy system is designed to sense urine or salty

water. It is less eective in sensing plain water.

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Introduction & Quick-Use Instructions

FLEX 3

DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use

Instructions (Con’t)

DryBuddyFLEX 3 Quick-Use

Instructions (Con’t)

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Attaching the wireless Sensor to optional DryBuddy Wetness

Sensing briefs:

1. The patient (child) wears the briefs.

2. The Sensor’s male snaps are inserted into the female

snaps at the waist of the briefs and rmly attached.

3. The Velcro is rmly strapped around the Sensor to help keep it in

place.

Synchronizing allows the Sensor, Transceiver and optional Remote

to recognize each other and work together. A DryBuddyFLEX

3 system must be synchronized. A new system, consisting of a

further synchronizing. Synchronizing is required whenever

• A NEW Transceiver, Sensor or Remote is to be used, or

• Synchronization has been lost for any reason.

When detaching the sensor from the snaps on the briefs please hold

the briefs at one sensor location and gently detach the sensor with

the other hand. Do this for both snaps. Pulling the sensor o without

holding the snaps on the briefs can damage the snaps and briefs.

Note: A new DryBuddyFLEX 3 system, consisting of a boxed

Sensor, Transceiver and Remote, has been synchronized at the

factory and is ready to use.

To synchronize:

1. Attach the Transceiver to its power supply, and conrm that

the Transceiver is in its SLEEP state (Yellow light).

2. Press the Synch button on the side of the Transceiver. The

light under the Power button on the Transceiver will become

ashing BLUE. While the light is BLUE (15 seconds), the

Sensor and Remote (if used) must be synchronized.

3. First trigger the Sensor. This can be done by dipping both

sensor magnets in a cup of salt water, or by pressing a clean

and non-oily key or knife against both magnets. A beep will

be heard and the light continues ashing BLUE.

4. If a Remote is not being used, let the Blue light continue

ashing. It will stop ashing within 15 seconds and the

Transceiver light will turn GREEN.

5. If a Remote is being used, press the OFF button on the

Remote while the BLUE light is ashing. Two beeps will be

heard and the ashing BLUE light will turn GREEN.

Once the Transceiver light turns GREEN, the system is synchronized. If

the synchronizing is not completed in the 15 seconds while the BLUE

light is ashing, start the synchronizing process from the beginning.

While synchronizing or using the DryBuddyFLEX system, please

remember that triggering the Sensor makers it dormant for 2

minutes. So please wait abut 2.5 minutes before attempting to use

the Sensor again.

If the DryBuddyFLEX 3 is perceived to not work or has stopped working,

please synchronize it rst as it may have lost its synchronization. Without

synchronizing, the DryBuddyFLEX 3 system will not work.

The DryBuddyFLEX 3 has many useful features which can be

individually set and controlled by the user. Understanding the

features can help to use them successfully. Signicant relevant

information about the DryBuddyFLEX 3 and its use is provided

on www.DryBuddy.com under

Our Products →DryBuddyFLEX →DryBuddyFLEX 3

Instructions

Please refer to the DryBuddyFLEX FAQ section in www.DryBuddy.

com for additional information, advice and many answered questions:

www.DryBuddy.com → FAQ →DryBuddyFLEX

Note: The feature-rich DryBuddyFLEX 3 is the most sophisticated

bedwetting alarm available today. Please contact DryBuddy at

1-912-352-8854 or service@drybuddy.com with any questions,

comments or issues.

Synchronizing the DryBuddyFLEX 3

System is necessary.

Other DryBuddyFLEX 3 Features, Controls and

Operations

Please read the DryBuddyFLEX 3 Supplemental

Instructions To Help in its Successful Use.

Attaching the wireless Magnetic Sensor to standard cotton briefs:

1. The Sensor is attached on the outside of the briefs at the point

of urination. Position the Sensor carefully on the briefs. The alarm

will only alert when the material of the briefs at the gap between

the two magnets is quickly wet.

2. The stainless steel magnets point towards the body.

3. The magnetic Cap is placed on the inside of the briefs and

directly opposite the magnets so that the briefs are clamped

between the Sensor and the Cap.

4. With male briefs having a pouch, the Sensor should be placed

inside the pouch with the magnets pointing towards the body.

Attaching the Wireless Magnetic Sensor

These provide additional insights and advice that can be very

helpful in using the DryBuddyFLEX 3 system.

the devices synchronized at the factory and can be used without

Sensor, Transceiver and Remote packed in a box, comes with

FCC STATEMENT :

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ฀

Increase the separation between the equ฀ipment and receiver.