HomeFree FDU-830 Quick start guide

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Wireless Resident Monitoring Solutions 830
Fall Detection Unit Operational Instructions
The HomeFree system was desi ned to monitor special needs and Dementia
individuals in the care center environment. The Fall Detection Unit is one of the
many unique elements of this system.
The Fall Detection Unit is a small, battery operated device, connected to a chair or
bed monitorin mat, that can be used to notify care center staff members
whenever the resident ets out of the chair or bed. The Fall Detection Unit is
positioned on the chair or at the bedside. The Fall Detection Unit is not for use
outside the monitored area
Connecting the Fall Detection Unit
Plu the chair / bed /Incontinence mat into the mat connection jack, ensurin that
the cable between the mat and the Fall Detection Unit can move freely and is clear
of any movin parts.
The FDU-830 can be connected to the pressure pad and incontinence pad at the
same time but not the same units at same time.
Alarm Reset /
Bypass Button
Alarm Volume
Panel
Mats Connection
Jack
LED Indicator
LED Indicator

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Place the chair / bed mat into its required position (refer to the placement
instructions for the appropriate chair / bed mat). Place the Fall Detection Unit on
the chair or at the bedside.
Activating / Deactivating the Fall Detection Unit
Insert the batteries in order to activate the Fall Detection Unit. Loosen the screw
located on the back lower panel of the Fall Detection Unit and ently remove the
cover. Insert the required batteries into the battery holder. The LED indicator
illuminates and a sin le beepin sound is heard. Gently replace the cover and
ti hten the screw holdin the back lower panel.
Once in active mode, the Fall Alert Unit automatically sends a transmission (every
20 seconds) indicatin the current battery status and current location information.
This status messa e is sent as lon as the Fall Detection Unit is activated.
To deactivate the Fall Detection Unit, simply remove the batteries from the unit.
Setting the Fall Alarm Volume
The level of the audible fall alarm depends on the level defined on the Alarm
Volume panel. Holdin the Fall Alert Unit ti htly, press the Alarm button until the
desired level is selected. The alarm level options are; silent, low or loud. The
illuminated LED indicates the alarm level selected.
Setting the Fall Alarm Delay
The delay time of the audible fall alarm depends on the level defined on the Alarm
Delay panel. Holdin the Fall Alert Unit ti htly, press the Delay button until the
desired level is selected. The delay level options are; 2-second delay (non-
illuminated LED and sin le beepin will sound) or 5-second delay (illuminated LED
and sin le beepin will sound). The LED status indicates the delay level selected.
Initiating a Fall Alarm
The Fall Detection Unit be ins to monitor for falls after the resident sits or lies on
the chair / bed mat for more than 15 consecutive-seconds. At the end o the 15
seconds the LED indicator illuminates and a single beeping sound is heard.
If the resident ets up from the chair or bed once the unit has one into monitorin
mode, an audible fall alarm is activated.
Once in alarm mode, the Fall Detection Unit sends an alarm transmission (every 20
seconds) to the monitorin station. This messa e is sent until the fall alarm is reset.
To reset the fall alarm, hold the Fall Detection Unit ti htly and press the Reset
button for approximately 5 seconds. The audible alarm is deactivated. The Fall

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Detection Unit will continue monitorin once there is pressure on the chair / bed
mat for more than 15 consecutive seconds.
Bypassing the Fall Alarm
Holdin the Fall Detection Unit ti htly, press the Reset button for approximately 5
seconds. The fall monitorin is deactivated for approximately 30 seconds (durin
the 30-second window, the reen Status LED indicate bypass level selected). The
resident can now et up from the chair or bed without initiatin and alarm.
If the monitored person is off the pad the FDU-830 enters to Of Mode. If the
monitored person still on the pad the FDU-830 enters to On Mode.
FCC Notices
FCC ID: QUX-FDU-830
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT
The equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the followin two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, includin interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
di ital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi ned to
provide reasonable protection a ainst harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment enerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener y
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no uarantee 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
turnin the equipment off and on, the user is encoura ed to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the followin measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receivin antenna, 2. Increase the separation between
the equipment and the receiver, 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, 4. Consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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The Fall Detection Transmitter Unit FDU-830 complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followin conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
2) This device must accept any interference received, includin interference that
may cause undesired operation.
3) Chan es or modifications not expressly approved by Elmo Tech Ltd could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
In case of any problems please contact your local service provider:
HomeFree Systems Inc.
USA Toll Free: 1-800-606-0661
Outside USA: 972-3-767-1900
E-mail:[e-mail]
Web Site: www.homfreesys.com