Rf-t Code Alert Wander Management User manual

Wander
Management
Transmitters
User Guide

Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance can void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
© 2018 RF Technologies, Inc. All specifications subject to change without notice.
All Rights Reserved. No Part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any
means without written permission from RF Technologies, Inc.
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Contents
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................. 1
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................................................... 3
Warnings ............................................................................... 3
Bio-Incompatibility Notice...................................................... 5
Cautions ................................................................................ 6
PREFACE.................................................................................... 7
Overview ............................................................................... 7
Intended Audience ................................................................ 8
Contact Information............................................................... 8
Technical Support........................................................... 8
Customer Care ............................................................... 8
Sales............................................................................... 8
Product Warranty .................................................................. 8
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................... 9
Introduction............................................................................ 9
Transmitters .......................................................................... 9
Transmitter Types ............................................................... 10
CodeWatch ................................................................... 10
Adult.............................................................................. 10
Warranty Expiration Date .................................................... 11
Banding ............................................................................... 11
Reusable Locking ......................................................... 14
TESTING AND CARE ............................................................... 17
Transmitter Testing ............................................................. 17
Visual Inspection........................................................... 17
Operation ...................................................................... 17
Signal Strength ............................................................. 18
Weekly Testing ............................................................. 18

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Transmitter Cleaning and Care........................................... 19
Reusable Locking Band Cleaning ................................ 20
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 21
CodeWatch.......................................................................... 21
Adult Transmitter................................................................. 23
Banding ............................................................................... 24
Transmitter Tester............................................................... 25
REVISION HISTORY................................................................. 27

Warnings and Cautions
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WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
It is important for your facility to implement and enforce the
following WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in order to keep all
equipment functioning properly. Disregarding the information and
instructions in this document is considered abnormal use and may
result in injury or system failure.
Warnings
ACCESSORIES (SUPPLIES)—To ensure
resident safety and proper operation of equipment,
use only parts and accessories manufactured or
recommended by RF Technologies, Inc. Parts and
accessories not manufactured or recommended
by RF Technologies, Inc. may not meet the
requirements of the applicable safety and
performance standards.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
EXPLOSION HAZARD—These devices should
not be used in the presence of flammable gas
mixtures. It should also not be used in oxygen
enriched atmospheres.
STATIC DISCHARGE—Do not touch the
conductor portion of any conductor or port.
Damage to the device may result.
SYSTEM WIRING—All permanent supply
connections must be done in accordance with
National Electric Code, NFPA 70.

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INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION—It is
the responsibility of the facility to follow the
installation instructions carefully, as outlined in the
applicable system guides, and to use the
components and supplies specified by RF
Technologies, Inc. for all installations.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SET UP AND USE—It is
the responsibility of the facility to follow the
instructions for set up and use carefully, as
outlined in this manual, and to use the
components and supplies specified by RF
Technologies, Inc. for set up and use. Do not
attempt to use extension cords or other equipment
not supplied by RF Technologies, Inc.
Failure to use the components and supplies
specified by RF Technologies, Inc. may result
in equipment and/or system failure.
SYSTEM INSPECTION—It is the responsibility of
the facility to establish and facilitate a regular
inspection schedule for your system. RF
Technologies, Inc. recommends yearly inspections
of your system for safety and performance by a
qualified RF Technologies, Inc. representative.
To arrange for am inspection by RF Technologies,
Inc., call our Technical Support Department at
(800)-669-9946 or [phone].
Failure to provide regular inspection of these
products may result in equipment and/or
system failure.

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND TESTING—It is
the responsibility of the facility to establish and
facilitate a regular maintenance schedule for your
system, as outlined in the applicable system
guides. This includes regular inspection, testing,
and cleaning. RF Technologies, Inc. recommends
monthly maintenance and testing of your system.
It is also recommended that your facility keep
records of maintenance and test completions.
Failure to provide regular maintenance and
testing of these products may result in
equipment and/or system failure.
USER TRAINING—Only users who have received
adequate training on the use of the system, as
outlined in this manual, should use the system. It
is the responsibility of the facility to ensure all
users have been trained.
Failure to adequately train employees may
cause system failure due to user error. In
addition, incorrect use of the equipment may
also result in system failure.
MR UNSAFE
All RF Technologies transmitters, pendants and
banding material “PRODUCT” have been
determined to be MR Unsafe as defined by ASTM
F 2503-05. Use of “PRODUCT” in a Magnetic
Resonance Imaging system will cause injury to
residents and staff, MR system malfunction or
“PRODUCT” malfunction. Do not bring
“PRODUCT” into the MR system area and follow
your facilities policies to classify and label
“PRODUCT” as MR Unsafe.
Bio-Incompatibility Notice
Do not use Pendants with people that have sensitivities or allergies
to device materials. The device materials include Acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene (ABS), Silicon, Rubber, and Neoprene.

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Cautions
DISPOSAL—At the end of their service life the
products described in this manual, as well as
accessories (i.e. lithium batteries, banding
material, disposable pads, etc.), must be disposed
of in compliance with all applicable federal, state
and local guidelines regulating the disposal of
products containing potential environmental
contaminants. Dispose of the packaging material
by observing the applicable waste control
regulations
RESIDENT GENERATED ALARMS—Do not rely
exclusively on resident generated alarms for
resident care and safety. The alarm function of
equipment in the possession of residents must be
verified periodically and regular resident
surveillance is recommended.
RESIDENT MONITORING—The most reliable
method of resident monitoring combines close
personal surveillance with correct operation of
monitoring equipment. It is the responsibility of the
facility to periodically check on residents in
possession of RF Technologies, Inc.'s equipment
(i.e. Pendants, Pull Cords, Control Units) to
mitigate risk of inappropriate use of equipment or
strangulation and stumbling hazards from cables
and cords.
PRODUCT WARRANTIES—Failure to follow the
Warnings and Cautions in this guide voids any
and all Product Warranties.
WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS—If the devices or
cables are worn or damaged, you must have the
product serviced. For more information, see the
section entitled “Service and Return.”

Preface
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PREFACE
Overview
The Wander Management Solution monitors
doors, elevators, hallways, and stairwells to
assist staff in monitoring residents in a
facility. The transmitter is placed on the wrist
or ankle of the resident. If a transmitter is
detected in an Exit Alarm Zone and the door
is open, an alarm sounds at the exit.
Depending upon which equipment you have
installed, the Wander Management Solution
can automatically lock doors and deactivate
elevators.
In addition, if the system in your facility
includes computers, an alarm also sounds at
a Central Server and its network of Client
computers. The Central Server and Client
computers are also capable of identify which
resident sounded the alarm and the exit
where the alarm occurred.
WARNING: The Wander Management
Solution is designed and intended to work in
conjunction with a facility’s overall resident
security program, including reasonable
operating policies and procedures. The
Wander Management Solution, by itself,
cannot prevent the elopement of residents.

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Intended
Audience
The Wander Management Transmitters User
Guide is intended for caregivers who use the
Wander Management transmitters. It includes
detailed information about banding, care and
cleaning, testing the transmitters, alarms and
transmitter specifications.
Contact
Information
For more information about RF Technologies,
Inc. products, go to www.rft.com.
Technical
Support
For technical support, contact the Technical
Support Team at:
[phone], option 5 or [phone]
[e-mail]
Customer
Care
For questions on part replacement or for
ordering new parts, contact the Customer
Care Team at:
[phone], option 2
[e-mail]
Sales
For questions regarding system add-ons,
contact your Sales Manager.
Product
Warranty
Product Warranty information can be found
with your original system proposal and
invoice.

General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This chapter provides general information
about the transmitters. It includes
information on:
Transmitter types
Warranty dates
Banding the transmitters
Testing and care
Transmitters
The transmitters are lightweight and
compact. They can be worn in the shower
but complete submersion should be
avoided.
SUBMERSION—Prolonged submersion may
result in equipment and/or system failure and
voids any and all Product Warranties.
How do the transmitters work?
Both the Adult and CodeWatch transmitters
send a signal that is received by the Exit
Alarm Receivers (low frequency (LF)
antennas placed on or near a door frame or
in an Exit Alarm Zone) when the transmitter
is within a monitored zone.
The receiver then sends a signal to the
Touchpad Exit Controller which triggers the
alarm process if the door is opened.
Once the situation is addressed, authorized
staff can reset the system using the
Touchpad Exit Controller keypad.

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Touchpad Exit
Controller
Exit Alarm Receivers
Adult Transmitter
Transmitter
Types
There are two types of wander management
transmitters:
CodeWatch
Adult Transmitter
CodeWatch
A CodeWatch
is smaller than
a transmitter
and is placed
on the wrist of
a resident.
Adult
The Adult Transmitter is a
small device placed on the
ankle or wrist of a resident.

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Warranty
Expiration
Date
Each transmitter is stamped with a warranty
expiration date. This date indicates the date
that RF Technologies’ warranty on that
transmitter expires. If the warranty period
has expired, discard the transmitter
immediately.
WARNING: Using a transmitter beyond the
printed expiration date can result in system
failure and/or elopement.
CodeWatch Example
Adult Transmitter Example
The CodeWatch has a 1 year
life expectancy.
The Adult transmitters have a
life expectancy of:
1.5 or 2 year (non-ID)
1 or 3 year (ID)
Banding
Use the following steps to band an Adult or
CodeWatch transmitter.
CAUTION: You must test all transmitters
prior to use to verify proper operation. This
includes every time that the band is
replaced. Failure to test the transmitters
before use can result in system failure
and/or an elopement. In addition, failure to
test transmitters voids the RF Technologies
Product Warranty.

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To band a transmitter:
1. Insert the band through the slot on one
side of the transmitter, from top to
bottom.
2. Pull the band along the bottom of the
transmitter and insert it through the slot
on the other side of the transmitter, from
bottom to top.
3. Holding the transmitter in place, wrap
the band around the wrist or ankle of the
resident.
If a resident is prone to
cutting off the transmitter,
double up on the banding to
make cutting more difficult.
CodeWatch transmitters
should be placed on the wrist
of the resident’s dominant
hand (if right-handed, place
on the right wrist).

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NOTE:To monitor a resident in a wheelchair,
attach the transmitter to the seat or back of
the chair as the metal on the chair can
interfere with the transmitter’s signal.
4. Adjust the band so that the transmitter is
in a comfortable position on the
resident’s wrist or ankle; the band must
be tight enough to help prevent the
transmitter from slipping off, and loose
enough to avoid discomfort or possible
edema.
WARNING: When the CodeWatch is placed
on a resident’s ankle, be sure to adjust the
antennas at each door to a 4 to 5 ft. range
to the ankle. Failure to do so may allow a
resident to elope because they will be closer
to the door when the door detects their
transmitter.
5. Align the holes in the band with the
snaps on the wide collar of the band.
6. Fold the flap of the wide collar of the
band over and squeeze the snaps
together.
7. Use safety scissors to cut off the excess
band material.
WARNING: Scissors are sharp and can
cause injury or death. Use care when
cutting off the excess band material.

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Reusable
Locking
The Adult transmitter can be used with a
reusable locking band. The material used to
make these bands is thicker; therefore
making it stronger and more difficult to cut
through or stretch. The band comes with a
small key that is used to remove the band.
This band is intended for Adult Day Care
use only where residents are supervised
and checked on regular basis throughout
the day.
WARNING: Due to the locking buckle
design which presses a cam against the
band material, if you pull hard on the band
material, it may slip. Therefore, it is
important to check the resident bands on a
regular basis throughout the day.
To band an Adult transmitter with a
reusable locking band:
1. Insert the reusable band through the slot
on one side of the
Transmitter, from
bottom to top.
2. Verify that the lock
is facing outward.
3. Pull the band over
the top of the transmitter and insert it
through the slot on the other side of the
transmitter, from
top to bottom.

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4. Holding the transmitter in place, secure
the band around the wrist or the ankle of
the resident.
5. Insert the end of the band through the
slot on the lock buckle.
6. Adjust the band so that the transmitter is
in a comfortable position on the
resident’s wrist or ankle; the band
should be tight enough to prevent the
transmitter from slipping off, and loose
enough to prevent discomfort or
possible edema.
7. Secure the band, by inserting the key
into the lock and turning 1/4 turn to the
left until the small, black dots on the
cam are lined up with the black dots on
the outside of the lock.
8. Verify that the band is secure and that
the lock was latched correctly
9. Place key in safe place away from
residents in order to avoid a resident
using it to remove the transmitter or
accidentally swallowing the key.
WARNING: The Reusable Locking Bands
are intended for use by a single resident
and should not be shared. You should
follow your facility’s infection control
procedures, as applicable.

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To remove an Adult transmitter with a
locking band:
1. Insert the key into the lock and turn 1/4
turn to the right until the lock loosens.
2. Remove the Adult transmitter and
reusable locking band.

Testing and Care
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TESTING AND CARE
Transmitter
Testing
Do not use the transmitter tester on a
transmitter with an expiration date that has
expired. Results may not be accurate.
All steps are mandatory.
CAUTION: You must test all transmitters
prior to use to verify proper operation. This
includes every time that the band is
replaced. Failure to test the transmitters
before use can result in system failure
and/or an elopement. In addition, failure to
test transmitters voids the RF Technologies
Product Warranty.
Visual
Inspection
1. Verify that the warranty expiration date
that is stamped on the transmitter is not
expired.
2. Visually inspect the transmitter for
damage or loose parts.
Operation
Test the operation of the transmitter using
the Transmitter Tester. The transmitter
tester will detect whether or not a transmitter
is emitting a signal, but cannot indicate the
strength of the signal.
1. Place the transmitter tester directly on
the transmitter.
2. Press and hold the button on the left
side of the transmitter tester.
3. The device beeps once when you
initially press the button.

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4. While holding the button in, the indicator
light flashes and a tone sounds once
per second.
5. Wait for at least 3 flashes of the
indicator light and 3 tones from the
transmitter tester to verify that the
transmitter is functioning correctly.
6. If the transmitter fails this test, check the
battery in the tester (the transmitter
tester requires a 9V battery).
7. Retest the transmitter. If it fails a second
time, DO NOT USE THE
TRANSMITTER and contact RF
Technologies Technical Support .
Signal
Strength
1. Physically enter an Exit Zone with the
transmitter and walk through the door.
2. An alarm must occur when the
transmitter is within 4-feet of the
monitored door. If applicable, the door
should also lock.
3. If an alarm does not occur, DO NOT
USE THE TRANSMITTER and contact
RF Technologies Technical Support.
Weekly
Testing
The following testing is required for all
transmitters in use on residents.
1. Test the operation of transmitters using
the transmitter tester.
NOTE: Never take a resident to a door
to test their transmitter.
2. Visually inspect transmitters for damage
or loose parts.
3. Verify that the warranty expiration date
stamped on the transmitter has not