Medpage MP5x User manual

Operating Instructions– Please read thoroughly
before using the equipment
Table of Contents
1. What is the Medpage – MP5x? ............................................................................................3
2. Package Contents....................................................................................................................3
3. Warnings and precautions.......................................................................................................4
4. Using the Medpage - MP5x...................................................................................................4
POSITIONING OF THE SENSOR....................................................................................4
PREPARING THE RADIO PAGERS FOR USE...............................................................5
SETUP MODE....................................................................................................................6
5. EU / DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................10
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Medpage MP5x Seizure Movement Alarm

1. What is the Medpage – MP5x?
The Medpage MP5x is a movement and sound monitor that can detect movements resulting from
an epileptic seizure in the bed where a person sleeps. The suitability of this product is determined by
the carer or end user. When used in accordance with this manual the monitor will detect a high
percentage of Tonic/Clonic epileptic seizures. The monitor is for the detection of Tonic/Clonic (Grand
Mal) or continuous seizure movements and will only detect these if there are muscular spasms
(convulsions) during the seizure. The monitor is equipped with sensitivity controls for the bed
sensor and the built in microphone. An adjustable delay control can be used to help minimise false
alarms resulting from normal movements during sleep.
The environment must be controlled to eliminate the immediate danger posed by hard surfaces and
sharp edges as a result of sudden movement during an epileptic seizure. Where there is an additional
risk of immediate danger as a result of apnoea then this monitor should be used in conjunction with an
apnoea monitor.
2. Package Contents
When you purchase an MP5x the following items should be supplied, please check every item is
included before you continue.
1 x Medpage Seizure Movement Monitor Console with sensor fitted
2 x Battery operated radio pagers
4 x AA Batteries (fitted in the pagers)
1 x Instruction Manual
Contact your supplier before you begin to use the monitor should there be any partslisted above
missing or itemsappear damaged.
3. Warnings and precautions
This symbol indicates a warning or precaution that should be
understood before using this equipment.
•This product is not intended to be a life saving device
•This product is designed for assistance and not intended
to replace medical care
•This product should not be used if a malfunction or
failure could result in injury or a life threatening situation
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This monitor has been tested through all possible levels of performance. We then set the
control dials at a standard default position as indicated by the above diagram. This is also a
good starting point when you are performing initial tests of the unit before use. You may find
that these settings are adequate for your needs, however if they are not, refer to section of this
manual (Set-Up Mode) to adjust and store your revised settings.
4. Using the Medpage-MP5x
CONNECTING THE SENSOR
Insert the connector of the supplied sensor into the sensor socket, the connector will click in.
The sensor connector does not require a strong force to be inserted
Do not attempt to fit a senor that isnot manufactured by M edpage
Ltd.
The sensor pad is placed underneath the mattress and then monitors the movements of a
person in the bed. The movements are analysed to determine when a duration of movement
has been detected . When an alarm condition is detected, a wireless alarm signal is sent to the
radio pagers.
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FOR YOUR ATTENTI ON
FOR YOUR ATTENTI ON

POSITIONING OF THE SENSOR
The first step is to place the Medpage-MP5x in a safe place next to the bed that it will be used
in. The sensor is then to be placed underneath the mattress of the bed to be monitored. The
sensor should be positioned so that the person laying on it has maximum coverage over the
sensor, around the waist/torso area underneath the mattress is the best position. As you
progress through this instruction manual you will gain a better understanding for the best
place for the sensor. The key point is that the sensor reliably detects the movements that
occur, this will be tested later.
CHECK POWER
Now that the sensor is positioned correctly, plug the Medpage-MP5x power adaptor into a
mains power socket and turn on the power socket. To turn the unit on, push in the On/Off
switch on the left hand side of the front panel. The POWER LED will indicate the status of
the mains power supply, a GREEN LED means that the monitor is connected to the mains
power supply, a RED LED indicates a power failure or that the monitor is unplugged. Please
ensure that the POWER LED is GREEN before continuing. Should there be a power failure
during operation, an internal backup battery will provide 12 hours of use. To turn the monitor
off, push the on/off button and wait until the POWER and MOVEMENT LEDs turn off.
If the POWER LED doesnot show GREEN when plugged into a
mainssocket that isswitched on, please do not use the monitor as
the backup battery will not charge.
PREPARING THE RADIO PAGERS FOR USE
NOTE: The pagersare supplied with the batteriesfitted. (The
following prodcedureisonly required for replacing batteriesin the
future)
A) Undo the screw on the belt clip. Install the two AA batteries observing the polarity markings.
Replace the cover (batteriesare usually factory installed). Do not touch the button
between the batteries. NOTE: Batteriesrequire replacement when the LED flashesred
repeatedly at a slow rate.
B) Slide the on/off switch on the side of the pager to on. The pager will vibrate and beep, (if beep
is selected by alarm option switch), and the LED will flash green occasionally to indicate
pager on. If the pager does not vibrate or beep when switched on do not use the system. Check
that the batteries are correctly inserted. If the pager fails to respond contact your distributor
for further advice.
C) Select your choice of alert using the selector switch on front of the pager.
Position: Vib only = vibration with no sound. Vib + vol = vibration with low volume beeper. Vib + Vol
= vibration with high volume beeper.
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D) To reset the pager slide the pager side switch to “off/reset”. If the Medpage monitor
alarm is active do not switch the pager(s) on until the monitor alarm has been reset.
SETUP MODE
IM PORTANT NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE I S ONLY NEEDED
FOR SETUP, NOT FOR NORM AL OPERATI ON
General Note: The alarm state isindicated when both the
POWER and M OVEMENT LEDsare displaying solid RED.
When the LEDsare no longer both RED, the alarm hasreset.
When the monitor isfirst powered up, it may not respond to
sound or movement asthe internal calibration period can
take 10 – 15 seconds. After thistime, the monitor will begin
detection.
The main monitor can be reset at any time during this setup and you can safely start again
should you not feel comfortable with anything. To turn the monitor off push the on/off button
and wait 5 – 10 seconds until the POWER and MOVEMENT LEDs turn off, the monitor is
now safely switched off.
In order to enter setup mode take the following steps, please read through all 7 steps before
beginning;
1. Turn the delay control to maximum
2. Make sure the monitor is turned off
3. Whilst performing this step, please watch the M OVEM ENT and POWER LEDs. Now
hold in the red setup button on the back of the monitor, and then turn the unit on whilst still
holding the setup button, keeping the setup button held in.
4. After a short period the LED’s on the front panel will begin to alternately flash
RED/ORANGE, you can now release the setup button
5. The monitor is now in setup mode, you can now adjust the settings to suit your
requirements.
6. The next stage is to decide how you would like the monitor to alarm. The MP5x can
monitor movements as well as sound to raise an alarm. In order to reduce false alarms a delay
can be set, this will prevent the alarm being raised too soon. Below is an example:
If a person rolls over during the night, this creates a lot of movement on the sensor. An
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average size person could possibly require a 15 second minimum delay. This means that there
will have to be at least 15 seconds of movement before the alarm will be raised. This gives
the person the ability to roll over in bed without the alarm going off straight away.
The same can be said for sound. If the person being monitored makes noise during their
seizure, the Medpage-MP5x can detect the amount of noise and also apply a delay to prevent
false alarms.
When testing the settings, the monitor will go into alarm mode, this will be indicated by the
Power LED and MOVEMENT LED going solid RED. The monitor will then automatically
reset, please allow 5 – 10 seconds for the monitor to reset. When the monitor is reset, the
Power LED and Movement LED will no longer both be solid RED.
Above is an example of a default setting which is a good starting point for usage of the
monitor. This is the setting that the monitor is tested with in our factory. As every user is
different it is best to start at these positions and then tweak the settings nightly until you get to
a point where there are no false triggers caused by general movements in the bed.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE BED SENSOR SENSITIVITY
When the Medpage-MP5x detects movement, the MOVEMENT LED will flash GREEN.
With the control pointers set as shown above, tap the middle of the bed with the palm of your
hand while observing the Movement LED. The M OVEMENT LED will light green to
indicate that a movement has been detected. Set the BED SENSOR control to the sensitivity
you require, this can be checked by tapping the bed with your hand to mimic the level of
movement you wish to have an alarm raised. If the movement LED does not light as you tap,
turn the pointer round to a 3 o’clock position and repeat the test. If the movement LED still
does not light turn the control more towards Max. Please note: There may be false positives
at this setting. If there is still no movement detection the monitor should not be used. Please
contact your distributor for further advice. At this stage the sensor position can be moved to
an area that will detect the highest level movement should you require.
ADJUSTMENT OF THE MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
It is advisable only to use the built in microphone if you wish to detect sounds
proceeding or during movement detection, otherwise leave the MI C sensor control turned to
Min. Adjust the control (clockwise) so that each time you make a loud groan sound (like
clearing your throat) the detect LED will light RED. Do not have this control set too high
(towards Max) otherwise unwanted sounds may be detected resulting in false alarms.
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NOTE: If the movement LED lightsGREEN it means
movement wasdetected, if the movement LED lightsRED it
meanssound wasdetected. I f the LED isan orange colour it
meansmovement and sound are detected at the same time.
USING THE DELAY CONTROL
If movements are mild in terms of jerking movements, or detecting movements early on is
critical, minimum or no delay at all should be used. A restless sleeper however, may cause
the alarm to operate when little or no delay is used. To test the delay interval, start with no
delay (pointer set to Min) tap the bed until the Movement & Power LEDs turn solid red
indicating alarm active an alarm, after a few seconds the monitor will automatically reset to
allow further testing and adjustment. Increase the delay control slightly (towards Max)
Repeat this process until you are happy with the delay setting.
Once you are happy with the settings, hold in the setup button on the back on the monitor,
after a short period the LED’s will begin to flash RED/ORANGE together, the setup button
can now be released. The monitor can now be switched off. The monitor will save these
settings and will load them when it is switched on, during normal operation the dials on the
front will not change the settings that you have stored, therefore if they are accidently moved
or tampered with the device will still be set the way you require.
TESTI NG THE SETTI NGS HAVE STORED CORRECTLY
Make sure the monitor is switched off and all the LEDs are off, then turn it on. The monitor
will go into normal operation and will load the settings that were saved during setup. Turn the
alarm pager on.
NOTE: In normal operation, when an alarm condition is
detected, the monitor will stay in alarm mode and will not
reset until it isturned off. During thistime the alarm signal
will be periodically sent to the radio pager. When turning the
monitor off, switch it off using the on / off button and then
wait for the LED’sto turn off. The monitor can now be safely
turned on or left switched off.
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Now simulate the movements on the bed, ensuring that the detect LED is responding to your
movement simulation. The suggested method is to tap the bed with the palm of your hand to a
likeness of the movement you are trying to detect. Keep repeatedly tapping the bed until the
monitor goes into alarm, this is indicated by both the POWER and MOVEMENT LEDs
showing constant RED. The monitor is now in alarm mode, the alarm signal will be
periodically sent to the pager.
Should you not be happy with the settings, please repeat section 4 Setup Mode
If you are satisfied with the setup test procedures, the monitor can now be tested with alarm
pagers to ensure the signal is received by the pagers over the correct distance.
Please make sure the monitor is in alarm state, indicated by the POWER and MOVEMENT
LEDs showing constant red. Leave the monitor in alarm mode to test the pager range.
Test the pager range throughout the building to ensure alarm signal reception. Leave the
monitor in alarm mode for this test. Turn the pager off then walk to the furthest part of the
building where the alarm pager would be required to operate. Switch the pager back on. The
pager alarm should trigger, please allow 5 – 10 seconds for the pager to alarm. Switch the
pager off then repeat tests as required. When complete, switch off or reset the Medpage
Monitor to end alarms.
Now the monitor can be switched on and will load your saved settings every time it is
switched on, you will not need to enter setup mode unless you need to change the settings.
If you are not confident or would like to contact us for advice on setting up your monitor,
give our team a call on the number at the bottom of these instructions.
IM PORTANT: Test the monitor prior to every planned
period of use.
INTERFERENCE FROM OTHER DEVICES. Occasionally, other devices that use
radio signals to transmit alarm signals or broadcast audio can interfere with the MEDPAGE
transmitter signal. The main culprits are baby monitors that allow you to listen in on a baby or
person from another room. If you do experience such a problem, first, move the baby monitor
to the other side of the bed. Do not sit it next to your epilepsy alarm. Try switching off the
baby monitor, then retest the epilepsy alarm.
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Decontamination The sensor and console case can be disinfected by wiping with a cloth
permeated with normal dilutions of Sodium Hydrochloride (1PPT), or alcohol wipes.
Internal connections or modifications of this product in any way are strictly prohibited and
may invalidate any warranty and hinder performance through malfunction of the product.
5. EU / DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The Medpage range of seizure movement monitors
(MP5,MP5x,MP5v2,MP2V2,MP5-ULTRA) complies with the essential
requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC, CE mark directive 93/68/EEC
and Medical Device Directive 93/42/EC and carries the CE marking
accordingly.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE
PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE
USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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