E-Pill MedTime Station Plus User manual

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Instruction Manual
e-pill®MedTime Station Plus
Locked Automatic Pill Dispenser with Station
US Patent 9,198,834 B2 | US Patent 9,027,787 B2
Carefully review and save this setup guide
Item: 993050
Item: 993040

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Station
(metal base)
To REMOVE the round pill dispenser from the metal Station
TURN the pill dispenser counter-clockwise until the e-pill logo is at 10
o’clock, then LIFT up
To SECURE the round pill dispenser to the metal Station
ALIGN the pill dispenser with the e-pill logo at 10 o’clock
TURN the pill dispenser clockwise until the e-pill logo is at 12 o’clock
To MOUNT the metal Station to a surface
The Station has 4 large suctions cups at each corner
To mount securely, push down firmly at each corner

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Introduction
The e-pill MedTime Station Plus locked automatic pill dispenser is designed to
remind and dispense pills according to the patient’s dosing schedule,
reminding by means of auditory alarm and flashing light. MedTime Station
Plus will make the correct dose available at the correct time, keeping all other
pills secure via a locked lid plus an additional Secure Mode feature. The metal
Station makes dispensing pills for those with limited dexterity easy. No more
spilled pills.
is locked but it is not tamperproof, therefore it should not be used to administer
pain medications or Schedule II/III drugs. Two keys are included - one key for
the caregiver and one key as a backup.
How it Works
At dose time the alarm will sound, and the internal tray will rotate, making the
correct dose available. Pull the Station’s blue handle to turn the dispenser
over as seen in the picture above to dispense - this will release the correct
dose and silence the alarm.
e-pill® MedTime Station Plus
Locked Automatic Pill Dispenser with Station

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Components
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Dosage Template Set (x1)
Item: 991038
Keys (x2)
Item: 991022
AA Batteries (x4)
Item: Not sold separately
Medication Tray (x1)
Item: 992040
Stainless Steel Dose Cup (x1)
Item: 992028
Locked Automatic Pill Dispenser (x1)
Item: 992020/992030
Station (x1)
Item: 991024

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SETUP - STEP 1
Turning On and Opening e-pill MedTime Station Plus
1. Turn the pill dispenser upside down and remove the battery door.
2. Remove the battery insulator strip to power on the dispenser.
3. e-pill MedTime Station Plus is now on.
4. Replace the battery door and turn the dispenser right-side up.
5. Open the lid by placing a finger on top of the clear dispensing window
and your thumb on the front catch. Press with your thumb and lift up.
Setup Menu A: Carefully Go Through All of Menu A for Proper Setup
Menu A Settings: Clock, Date, Doses, Alarms.
CLOCK:
1. Tap button 1 until ‘CLOCK’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the correct time.
DATE:
1. Tap button 1 until ‘DATE’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the correct YEAR.
3. Tap button 1 to move to the month ‘MM.’
4. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the correct MONTH.
5. Tap button 1 to move to the day ‘DD.’
6. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the correct DAY.
DOSES: The number of alarms needed per day.
1. Tap button 1 until ‘DOSES’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the number of alarms.
ALARMS: Alarms need to be set in order, starting with the earliest alarm first.
1. Tap button 1 until ‘ALARMS’is displayed.
2. Set the earliest alarm first (‘1’):
a. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) the alarm time.
3. Tap button 1 to save and to move to the next alarm. Tap buttons 2 or 3
to set the next alarm time.
SAVE and EXIT Menu A:
1. Press and hold button 1 for 5 seconds to save and exit Menu A.
2. The display will cycle between the current time and the current date.

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Setup Menu B: Carefully Go Through All of Menu B for Proper Setup
To access Menu B: Press and hold button 3 until ‘BEFORE’is displayed.
Menu B Settings: Before, After, Sound, Light, Filled, Batt, Secure, Hours, DLS,
Start, Stop, Record.
BEFORE: Allows dispensing of medication before the set alarm time. This
setting can be set from 5 minutes to 5 hours and is useful if needing to take a
dose earlier than scheduled in order to not miss important appointments or
events that may take you away from your dispenser. Note: Do not use this
function with someone who may get confused by its use.
Turn off: If this function is not required set to 00:00.
1. When in menu B, tap button 3 until ‘BEFORE’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set length of BEFORE time.
3. How to Use: When the patient is within the set of number minutes prior
to alarm time, turn the dispenser upside down (past 180°) and then
upright, 2 times in succession. The dispenser will then rotate, and the
next dose will become available. If a dose is taken early, the dispenser
will not activate again until the following medication is due.
AFTER: Alarm duration.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘AFTER’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the alarm’s duration.
SOUND: Alarm melody.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘SOUND’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the alarm’s melody:
a. 00 for silent (visual alarm only), 01 –04 for different melodies.
LIGHT: Visual alarm via a blinking red light.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘LIGHT’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 to turn off or button 3 to turn on.
FILLED: This setting shows patients the number of doses left in the tray.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘FILLED’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the exact number of
compartments filled in the medication tray.
3. After setup: At every alarm, the number entered into the FILLED setting
will be reduced by 1. When no doses remain ‘- - - -’ is displayed.

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BATT: Set the type of battery in the dispenser for optimal battery life.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘BATT’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 or 3 to set battery type to either:
a. ‘ALC’ for alkaline/non-rechargeable (most common).
b. ‘NIMH’ for rechargeable (uncommon).
SECURE: Auto-locking dispensing window. This setting refers to the
dispensing window only, the window where the pills dispense from. The
entire lid should always be kept locked.
ON: The dispensing window in the front of the lid only unlocks when the
alarm is sounding. The window will lock again 2 minutes after dispensing.
OFF: The dispensing window in the front of the lid never locks.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘SECURE’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 to turn on or button 3 to turn off.
HOURS: Use either a 12-hour clock (AM/PM) or 24-hour clock.
The dispenser’s default uses the 24-hour clock.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘HOURS’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 or 3 to set to:
a. 12 hour –‘AM’or ‘PM’will be displayed next to the time.
b. 24 hour –‘AM’or ‘PM’will not be displayed next to the time.
DLS: Set the dispenser to automatically adjust for daylight saving.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘DLS’is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 or 3 to set to:
a. ‘OFF’to disable.
b. ‘EU’for European Daylight Saving.
c. ‘US’for United States Daylight Saving.
START: Change this setting only if the dispenser is being filled off-site and
being delivered to the patient at a later date. This setting is rarely adjusted.
If this function is not needed, tap button 1 until you reach STOP.
If this function is needed, use the steps below.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘START’ is displayed.
2. Set the Year (YY), Month (MM), Date (DD) and Hour (HH) to when you
want the dispenser to start operating. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3
(increase) the settings.

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STOP: Change this setting only if the dispenser is being filled off-site and being
delivered to the caregiver at a later date. This setting is rarely adjusted.
If this function is not needed, tap button 1 until you reach RECORD.
If this function is needed, use the steps below.
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘STOP’ is displayed.
2. Set the Year (YY), Month (MM), Date (DD) and Hour (HH) to when you
want the dispenser to stop operating. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3
(increase) the settings.
RECORD: Will show the time at which the previous 28 doses were dispensed
1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘RECORD’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) the previous dispensing times:
a. ‘1’ is the latest dispense time which occurred.
b. ‘2’ is the second latest dispense time which occurred.
c. ‘3’ is the third latest dispense time which occurred etc.
SAVE and EXIT Menu B:
1. Press and hold button 1 for a few seconds to save and exit Menu B.
2. The display will cycle between the current time and the current date.
SETUP - STEP 2
Filling the Tray
1. With the lid still open, remove the tray that is inside the dispenser. This
makes filling the tray easier. Important: Never force the tray to rotate.
2. e-pill MedTime Station Plus comes with three different dosing
templates. The template identifies the number of alarms per day and,
very importantly, the time of day that you are filling the tray. The blank
disc is used for 5 - 24 alarms per day. This disk has been intentionally
left blank so it can be customized. Place the correct template based on
your needs on the tray.
3. Fill compartments counterclockwise with pills using the dosing
template as a guide. Important: Do not overfill any compartment. If one
of the doses does not fit into a single compartment, an additional alarm
can be set for shortly after the original alarm. The dose can then be split
into 2 compartments. Splitting larger tablets into smaller pieces using a
pill splitter can also help.

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Begin to Use
1. Place the tray into the dispenser. The next dose will be the first
compartment to the right of the slot located directly at 6 o’clock. At each
alarm time the try will rotate clockwise 1 compartment.
Important: Never force the tray to rotate.
2. Press and hold button 2 until ‘TRAY Z’is displayed.
a. The tray will then move clockwise (forward) ½ a compartment to
the correct position.
3. Close the lid.
4. Turn the dispenser over and lock the dispenser. WARNING: When
locking/unlocking the cover do not turn the key more than ¼ of a turn.
Congratulations
Your e-pill MedTime Station Plus is now 100% setup.
Refilling the Tray
Resetting ‘DOSES LEFT’ Count After Refilling the Tray
The FILLED function will reduce ‘DOSES LEFT’ by 1 each time medications are
dispensed. Every time after the tray is refilled, it is required to set the FILLED
setting to the exact number of doses placed into the medication tray.
1. Press and hold button 3 until ‘BEFORE’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 1 until ‘FILLED’ is displayed.
3. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the exact number of
compartments filled in the medication tray.
4. Press and hold button 1 for a few seconds to save.
5. Press and hold button 2 until ‘TRAY Z’is displayed.
a. The tray will then move clockwise (forward) ½ a compartment to
the correct position.
6. The number of ‘DOSES LEFT’ displayed will now be the same as the
number entered in ‘FILLED.’ When zero doses remain ‘- - - -’ is
displayed.

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General Information
Dashboard
Enables the patient, caregivers, and family members to make a visual check on
the status of the dispenser without having to open it.
1. When the dispenser is at rest the display cycles between showing the
time and date.
a. When doses remaining reaches 4 or less, the number of doses
remaining ‘DOS ##’ will appear in the cycle.
b. When the battery level reaches 20% or less, ‘LOW BATT’ will
appear in the cycle.
2. When the dispenser is tilted continuously at 20 degrees (lock must
touch the surface of the table) the display cycles between showing the
time of the next dose, doses left, battery level and date.
Secure Mode: Additional Details
When operating in secure mode, the dispensing window in the lid of the e-pill
MedTime Plus only unlocks when the alarm is going off. The dispensing
window automatically locks again 2 minutes after the dose has been
dispensed.
Note: The dispensing window automatically locks by the dispenser turning
the tray clockwise ½ a compartment to the locked position. The dividers
between the tray’s compartments is what prevents access to the dispenser’s
tray.
Diagnostic Test
Test the alarm sequence.
1. Press and hold all three buttons until ‘TEST’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 3 to begin test:
a. ‘DEMO’ is now displayed.
b. The tray rotates 1 compartment, the alarm sounds, and the light
flashes.
c. ‘TAKE MED’ is now displayed.
d. Pick up the dispenser and turn it over to simulate dispensing.
e. ‘CLOSE’ is now displayed.
f. The tray rotates ½ of a compartment.
3. Press and hold button 1 for a few seconds to leave the Test function.

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Change Batteries
When the battery capacity is less than 20% the display will show ‘LOWBATT’
in sequence with the date and time.
Changing batteries:
1. After changing the batteries all of your settings will be saved EXCEPT
the current time.
2. To set the correct current time:
a. Tap button 1 until ‘CLOCK’is displayed
b. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the correct time
c. Press and hold button 1 for a few seconds to save and exit
Battery Types
4 AA Alkaline batteries are supplied with the dispenser and will last up to 1
year. Uncommon: To use rechargeable AA batteries, set BATT to ‘NIMH.’
1. Press and hold button 3 until ‘BEFORE’ is displayed.
2. Tap button 1 until ‘BATT’ is displayed.
3. Tap button 2 or 3 to set ‘NIMH’.
4. Press and hold button 1 for a few seconds to save and exit.
Dispenser Left Upside Down
If the dispenser is upside down at alarm time the alarm will sound but the
internal tray will not rotate until the dispenser is turned upright. If more than
one alarm time has passed while the dispenser has been upside down, the
dispenser will make available the correct dose when the dispenser is turned
upright.
Station (metal base) is Sliding
The Station has 4 large suctions cups at each corner. To mount securely, press
down firmly at each corner.
Transport
If the dispenser is sent by mail or carried onto an airplane it is important that
all the batteries are removed from the dispenser.
Cleaning
Wipe with a damp cloth. The tray may be washed (after being removed from
the dispenser) in warm water or in a dish washer at maximum 158 degrees
Fahrenheit (70 C).

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Error Handling
Error: Medications Will Not Dispense When Pulling the Handle
Solutions:
1. With the metal base securely fastened, pull the blue handle all the way
to the bump stop.
2. Check all compartments for stuck pills.
a. Gel-caps: Adding a thin coating of standard baking flour to the
compartments can help prevent blockage.
b. Tablets: Splitting larger tablets into smaller pieces using a pill
splitter can help prevent blockage.
Error: Dispensing Will Not Silence the Alarm
Solutions:
1. Replace all 4 AA batteries immediately. Only use alkaline.
2. If replacing the batteries does not solve the error, then the dispenser
has been misused and is therefore not covered under warranty.
Error: Error Message/Rotation Issue
The dispenser has been shaken, dropped, transported (with the batteries still
in the unit) or the tray has been tampered with. Tampering of the tray is often
due to the patient putting a finger into the dispensing window and forcing the
tray to rotate in order to gain access to their medication(s) prior to the
scheduled time. This error message/issue occurs when the dispenser has been
misused and is therefore not covered under warranty.
Solution:
1. We offer repair services. Give us a call at 1-800-549-0095.
Error: The display shows Error 01, 04 or 08
The alarm will sound continuously if dispenser fails to rotate currently. This
might be caused by an obstruction between the body of the dispenser and the
internal tray. If an obstruction exists, it needs to be cleared immediately. Once
the error has been resolved the error message can be deleted by taping button
3.
Error: The display shows Error 10
The battery level is 0%. Replace all 4 AA batteries with brand new batteries.

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Assessment and Observations
1. The e-pill MedTime Plus is not suitable for everyone; a patient
assessment is important.
2. Patients who wilfully try to gain access to their medication by force will
eventually damage the unit. e-pill MedTime Plus is locked but it is not
tamperproof, therefore it should not be used to administer pain
medications or Schedule II/III drugs.
3. Two keys are included - one key for the caregiver and one key as a
backup.
4. The dispenser’s lock should only be turned ¼ of a turn. Overturning the
key can cause the lock or case to break.
5. Never force the tray to rotate.

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Disclaimer
Organizing medications correctly, setting and assigning alarm/dose times and determining what medications go into
each slot is the responsibility of you, your caregiver, and/or your health care provider. This e-pill Medication
Reminder is only a supplement to any memory system that you currently use to remind yourself to take medications.
The user maintains full responsibility to administer medication at the appropriate times and to keep the device
secure and locked. e-pill, LLC assumes no responsibility for any incidental or consequential damages, including
without limitation, damages or injuries resulting from malfunction of the product. e-pill, LLC’s liability shall under no
circumstances exceed the amount paid by the user for the dispenser.