Gallagher Birth Alarm Lite User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Birth Alarm Lite. This is a dependable alarm
system for foaling mares. We recommend that you read this manual carefully
prior to use. It is essential that the alarm is fitted and operated properly to
ensure that it works correctly.

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Table of contents
1. Introduction 5
2. Package contents 5
3. Preparing for use 7
3.1 First time 7
3.2 Switching on/off 8
4. The Birth Alarm Lite indicators 9
4.1 The status indicator 9
4.2 The GSM indicator 10
5. The interior of the Birth Alarm Lite 11
5.1 Inserting/replacing the batteries 11
5.2 Birth Alarm Lite housing 12
5.3 Inserting the SIM card 12
6. Installing a new SIM card 13
7. Programming telephone numbers 15
7.1 Programming mode 15
7.2 Programming telephone numbers 15
7.2.1 Programming by SMS 17
7.2.2 Direct programming 18
8. Testing 20
9. Fitting on the mare 22
9.1 Fitting under the halter 23
9.2 Fitting in an anti-roll girth 24
10. Summary and method of use 25
11. Technical information 27

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1. Introduction
Naturally, you want to be there when your mare is about to give birth, so that
you can assist her or alert a vet if there are any complications. Horses and
ponies have a tendency to lie down, stretched out on their left or right flank
during the birthing process. This allows them more room during contractions.
The Birth Alarm Lite makes clever use of this phenomenon. By simply fitting
the Birth Alarm Lite beneath the halter of your mare (or into an anti-roll
girth), it will alert you when the birth commences.
2. Package contents
1. The Birth Alarm Lite transmitter.
2. The special holder. The Birth Alarm Lite is slotted into this. This holder
can be attached under your mare's halter, or into the ring on the anti-roll
girth.
3. Cable ties. In order to help you get started, we have supplied a number of
cable ties (also referred to as "tie wraps"). These cable ties are for once-
only use, but can easily be obtained from any hardware store.
4. The special screwdriver. Firstly, this can be used to unscrew and open
your Birth Alarm Lite (for example when batteries need replacing or when
you need to insert/remove the SIM card). The rear of this screwdriver,
however, contains a strong magnet. You can use this to operate the Birth
Alarm Lite.
5. SIM card pack. This pack contains the necessary service numbers and the
PIN code and PUK code for the SIM card. (In some cases, the Birth Alarm
Lite may be delivered without a SIM card/SIM pack. This is dependent on
your country of residence)
6. Documentation. You will find 3 documents enclosed with your Birth
Alarm Lite, specifically:
a. Quick start guide (brief, concise manual)
b. Troubleshooter (A checklist for use if you experience problems
using the Birth Alarm Lite)

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3. Preparing for use
3.1 First time
The following steps must be performed when using the Birth Alarm Lite for
the first time:
Unscrew the Birth Alarm Lite and remove the red label from the
pole of the battery. The batteries are now in contact with the
Birth Alarm Lite.
Depending on your country of residence, the SIM card may have
been provided.
-If this is the case, the SIM card will already be inserted into
the SIM holder beneath the battery compartment (see 5.3)
-If this is not the case, then you must purchase and set up
the SIM yourself. When you have done this, the SIM card
must be activated and slotted into the SIM holder. (see 5.3)
The section entitled “Installing a new SIM card” (see 6) explains
how you can set up and install a newly purchased SIM card
yourself.
Once you have performed these steps on your new Birth Alarm Lite, you can
reseal it with the screws and proceed with the set-up.
If your own mobile telephone has a good reception in the
stable or pasture where your mare is located, we recommend that
you purchase a SIM card from the same provider.

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3.2 Switching on/off
The Birth Alarm Lite can be switched on/off and operated using the rear end
of the special screwdriver that has been included.
In order to switch the Birth Alarm Lite ON, you must proceed as follows:
Hold the rear end of the screwdriver against the red
square ( ) next to the symbol on the side of the
Birth Alarm Lite.
You will see the status indicator light up green. You
can now remove the screwdriver.
The Birth Alarm Lite is now active and ready to be
placed on your mare.
In order to switch the Birth Alarm Lite OFF, you must proceed as follows:
Hold the rear end of the screwdriver against the red
square ( ) next to the symbol on the side of the
Birth Alarm Lite again.
You will see the status indicator go red. You can
now remove the screwdriver.
The Birth Alarm Lite is now off.

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4. The Birth Alarm Lite indicators
4.1 The status indicator
The status indicator is the outermost light on the side of
the Birth Alarm Lite. The status indicator is a special light
that can light up in 3 different colours: blue, green and
red. You can read the status of the Birth Alarm Lite via
the status indicator flash sequence. For example, if the light is flashing Green,
the Birth Alarm Lite is OK. On the contrary, when the status indicator is
flashing red, the battery needs replacing.
The status indicator also displays further information when the Birth Alarm is
making a call. If the light is flashing blue and red alternatingly, this means that
the signal reception is poor. If the light alternates between yellow/blue or
green/blue, then the reception is fair or good! You can read what the
standard light patterns mean below.
Fig1. : Standard light patterns of the status indicator
LED light pattern
Meaning
Stand-by, Battery OK
Stand-by, Battery low
GSM active, Establishing a connection
GSM active, Network reception is poor
GSM active, Network reception is fair
GSM active, Network reception is good

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4.2 The GSM indicator
Alongside the status indicator on the side of the Birth
Alarm Lite, you will also find a light with the inscription
“GSM”. This indicator only lights up amber. It is directly
linked with the Birth Alarm Lite's internal GSM and will
only light up when the internal GSM is active.
There are, in a nutshell, 3 possible situations in the case of the GSM indicator:
The GSM is seeking a network connection (light flashes rapidly)
The GSM has a network connection (light flashes slowly)
The GSM is currently making a call (light is continuously lit throughout the
call)
The GSM Indicator is only for support. As a general rule, you will mostly use
the status indicator.

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5. The interior of the Birth Alarm Lite
When you unscrew and open the Birth Alarm Lite, you will see the following
major components:
1. Batteries
2. SIM card / SIM card holder
3. Status indicator
4. GSM indicator
5.1 Inserting/replacing the batteries
When replacing the batteries for your Birth Alarm Lite, you must always use
alkaline batteries (preferably “Duracell” or “Panasonic”) Use of rechargeable
batteries is not recommended. Always replace all 3 batteries simultaneously!
A small screwdriver may be used to carefully remove the batteries, if you are
unable to do this with your fingers.
The batteries must be inserted so that the negative pole of the battery is
placed on the spring.
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5.2 Birth Alarm Lite housing
The housing of the Birth Alarm Lite has been designed so that it can only be
screwed shut in one way. This ensures that the status and GSM indicators are
visible.
5.3 Inserting the SIM card
The SIM card must be slotted into the Birth Alarm Lite with the chip facing
downwards. Note also the diagonal side of the SIM card. This should be to the
front when the SIM card is inserted.
Push the SIM card into the holder until you hear a click. You can then release
the SIM card. The SIM card is now sitting in the holder and the Birth Alarm
Lite is ready for use. When you want to remove the SIM card from the holder,
carefully push on the SIM card until you hear a click. If you now release the
SIM card, the SIM card will come forward so that you can easily remove it.
When the Birth Alarm Lite will not be used for a longer period
of time, for example after the foaling season, you should remove
the batteries to prevent leaking that will damage your Birth Alarm
Lite.
Always use new batteries at the start of the foaling season!

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6. Installing a new SIM card
Depending on your country of residence, your Birth Alarm Lite may have been
supplied with a SIM card. If this is the case, the SIM card will already be in the
SIM card holder. If this is not the case, then you must purchase a SIM card
yourself.
Purchase a prepaid SIM card (or, if necessary, a SIM card with a cheap SIM-
only subscription) from your mobile specialist. You should preferably choose
a provider that you know offers good coverage in the location where you
want to use the Birth Alarm Lite.
Once you have purchased a SIM card, you need to activate it. You do this as
follows:
Insert the newly purchased SIM card into your own handset.
If your telephone asks for a PIN-code after being switched on, input the
code. The PIN will be stated in the booklet or on the letter supplied with
your SIM card. In most cases, the PIN is "0000".
Now attempt to make a call using the telephone. You may hear some
form of welcome message from your provider before the telephone
connects the call, because this is the first time you are using the SIM.
Listen to the message in full.
You must now check whether the voicemail for the SIM card is switched
off. You can do so by calling the number of the SIM card from another
telephone. If, after a while, you are transferred to a voicemail service, this
means that the voicemail for the SIM card is switched on. If this is the
case, you must personally deactivate the voicemail service by calling the
provider's customer services department, or by inputting a certain
deactivation code. The procedure for deactivating the voicemail service
differs for each provider and will be stated in the instructions for your
SIM card.

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If you are asked to input a PIN code when you switch on the handset, this
PIN security feature must be switched off. Consult the manual for your
handset for instructions on how to do this.
Check how much credit is on the SIM card. You can do this by calling the
credit/top-up service line for your provider. Make sure there is at least €
10 on the card. If the amount of credit is insufficient, you must purchase a
top-up card (from a post office or supermarket).
When you have performed all of these steps, the new SIM card will be ready
for installation and use in the Birth Alarm Lite. (see 5.3)

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7. Programming telephone numbers
In order to change the settings of your Birth Alarm Lite, you must put the
device into programming mode.
7.1 Programming mode
In order to programme the Birth Alarm Lite directly, you must proceed as
follows:
Hold the rear end of the screwdriver to the red square ( ) next to the
symbol on the side of the box for several seconds
Whilst you are doing this, the status indicator will first flash green 3 times,
then blue.
When the status indicator turns blue, you can remove the screwdriver.
The Birth Alarm Lite is now in programming mode.
7.2 Programming telephone numbers
Activate the Birth Alarm Lite's “Programming mode” (see 7.1). Wait until
the Status indicator is flashing 1 x blue, 1 x green alternatingly.
Now call the Birth Alarm Lite with your (preferably mobile) telephone.
The Birth Alarm Lite will now receive your call and programme your
telephone number in the memory.
The Birth Alarm Lite will now call you back to confirm the number. Allow
your telephone ring out (i.e. do not answer and do not divert).
When you are finished with programming wait 2-3 minutes,
the Birth Alarm Lite will automatically exit the programming mode
and return to normal mode. The Birth Alarm Lite is now on and
ready for use.

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You can determine which number you are programming by the
number of green flashes on the Birth Alarm Lite. For instance 1x
blue and 2x green means that you are programming the second
telephone number.
Should you wish to pre-programme a second number, please follow the steps
below.
Wait until the Birth Alarm Lite is flashing 1 x blue, 2x green.
Now call the Birth Alarm Lite with the 2nd telephone you wish to be called
on (this may also be a landline telephone).
The Birth Alarm Lite will also receive this call and will programme your
telephone number in the memory.
The Birth Alarm Lite will also call you on this telephone to confirm the
number. Allow your telephone to ring out and do not respond.
Fig2: status indicator light patterns during programming
LED light pattern
Meaning
The Birth Alarm Lite is ready for the first
call
The Birth Alarm Lite is ready for the
second call
You are now in fact finished with programming. The Birth
Alarm Lite now knows your number and will call you when the
birth is occurring. Now wait 2-3 minutes. The Birth Alarm Lite will
automatically exit programming mode. The Birth Alarm Lite is now
ready for use.
Now you are in fact finished programming. The Birth Alarm Lite
now knows your number and will call you when the birth is
occurring. You now need to wait 2-3 minutes. The Birth Alarm Lite
wil automatically exit programming mode again. Birth Alarm Lite
is now ready for use.

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7.2.1 Programming by SMS
You can also programme the Birth Alarm Lite by sending an SMS. In order to
do this, you should proceed as follows:
On your own mobile telephone, compose a SMS with the following text:
“M1:” (Note! use a capital letter M) immediately followed by the desired
first number. The table below shows an example of a how to compose the
SMS in your country.
Activate the Birth Alarm Lite's “Programming mode” (see 7.1). Wait until
the Status indicator is flashing 1 x blue, 1 x green alternatingly.
Now send the SMS you have just composed to the mobile number for the
Birth Alarm Lite.
You will shortly receive a reply SMS from the Birth Alarm Lite in
confirmation. This will show the number you have programmed,
preceded by M1:
Country
Country
code
Example mobile
number:
Example of the SMS to be
composed: (Note! Use a
capital “M” and type everything
without spaces)
The Netherlands (NL)
+31
0 6 12345678
M1:[phone]
Belgium (BE)
+32
0 491 123456
M1:[phone]
France (FR)
+33
0 6 12345678
M1:[phone]
Switzerland (CH)
+41
0 176 12345678
M1:[phone]
Austria (AT)
+43
0 664 1234567
M1:[phone]
England (UK)
+44
0 7788 123456
M1:[phone]
Sweden (SE)
+46
0 707 123456
M1:[phone]
Germany (DE)
+49
0 171 1234567
M1:[phone]
As shown in the table, the number should be programmed
using the country in place of the first “0” that would normally be
input when dialling a mobile number.

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(SMS MESSAGE)
M1:+……
M2:+……
You can of course also programme M2 in the same
way. You can easily programme both numbers at
the same time in a single SMS.
Simply start a new line for each
number in your SMS message.
7.2.2 Direct programming
There is always the option of programming the Birth Alarm Lite by
temporarily inserting the Birth Alarm Lite's SIM card into your or another
person's mobile telephone and saving the numbers on the SIM card via the
telephone in question. However, this is usually the most complex method. In
order to programme the SIM card directly, you should proceed as follows:
Take the SIM card out of the Birth Alarm Lite's SIM card holder. (see 5.3)
Now insert the SIM card into a different mobile telephone.
Turn on the mobile telephone.
Now programme the names M1 and M2 into memory slots 11 and 12 on
the SIM card. You will find the procedure for doing this in the manual for
the mobile telephone. Take care to ensure that you do not programme
the numbers into the main memory of the telephone.
You can also programme the numbers via SMS when testing
the Birth Alarm Lite (see 8). When the GSM indicator on the Birth
Alarm Lite is flashing steadily, you can send an SMS with telephone
number(s) or new settings and the Birth Alarm Mobile Plus can
process these.
We strongly recommend that you programme a mobile
number as the first number (M1). If you do this, the Birth Alarm
Lite can send you SMS messages and receive SMS messages from
you.

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M1:+316..
M2:+315..
Programme all of the numbers on the SIM
card (even if, for example, you only
want to use 2 numbers). If you do not
want one of the memory slots to be called, save
the following as the telephone number: “+1111”.

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8. Testing
Before you start using the Birth Alarm Lite, it is essential that you first test it
to ensure that it is operating correctly. You can easily test the alarm yourself.
Preferably visit the location where your mare is
located with the Birth Alarm Lite.
Take the Birth Alarm Lite in your hands and switch it
on, so that the status indicator flashes green once
every 8 seconds.
Now turn the Birth Alarm Lite 90 degrees, so that
the status indicator is facing upwards.
The status indicator will now flash more rapidly and
will turn orange.
After a few seconds, the status indicator will turn
blue and the GSM LED will light up also.
The Birth Alarm Lite will now shortly begin dialling
the number programmed under “M1”.
Do not answer this call and, similarly, do not reject
it by pushing the red button. Simply allow the
telephone to ring out.
The Birth Alarm Lite will cease calling automatically
after a few seconds.
You can now stop the Birth Alarm Lite by simply
calling it. The Birth Alarm Lite will answer your call
and you will hear 3 tones as confirmation that you
have deactivated the Birth Alarm Lite. The Birth
Alarm Lite will then dial no further numbers until it
is once again turned 90° after a few minutes.
If the test proved successful, you can now install the Birth Alarm Lite on your
mare.
If you encounter any problems, please use the enclosed “Troubleshooter”.

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When you the Birth Alarm Lite calls you (whether it is a birth
alarm or a programming call), never answer the call. When you
answer it is basically a conversation and you will be charged so.
Never decline (push the red button) a call either, because the call
may be diverted to your voicemail.
You can programme the mobile phone number of the Birth
Alarm Lite in your phone, using a name like “Mare” or “Birth”. You
will now be able to see on the display when the Birth Alarm Lite
calls.