UQ1136 Quick-start P139 Radio.p Page 1of 3 27/5/11
Quick-start guide for P139A Radio linked Bedside Monitor systems (S1020, S1016)
The P139B is a flexible monitor capable of using a range of sensing elements and passing an alarm to a portable Nurse Call Pager. We have provided your system with a selection of our
sensors to best suit your needs and set any operating parameters as best we can within our experience and information you provided. This leaflet is a quick-start guide to installing, testing and
using your system. After installation we are pleased to offer you a full system check via our telephone helpline, and would urge you to use this service. Should you wish to change any of the
operating parameters or modify your system in any way, then detailed handbooks are available on request or on-line at
www.alert-it.co.uk/handooks/
For S1016 install the
Bed Occupancy
Mat (C) on top of the
mattress under a suitable cover sheet, in a position that
ensures the maximum body weight is lying on the mat,
typically below the upper torso. Under the shoulder area is a
good place if an alarm is required before the users feet
touch the floor.
The system components and connection details are shown
overleaf. The actual range of sensors provided will depend on
your order requirements
Turn on the P39 by pressing the MENU key for 3 seconds..
The P139 has a internal battery which will charge
whenever the power supply is plugged in. If the
battery becomes discharged then a fault message
will be transmitted to the pager.
Turn on the
Pager
by pressing the MENU button
for 3 seconds (in the event of no response then charge the
battery for at least 5 minutes)
Follow the test sequence as appropriate: for sensor
provided
Breathing:
Lie on the bed and note that the breathing
symbol (b) appears on the display as you exhale (the
breathing tick can also be heard if enabled). The sensitivity
can be adjusted
Bed Movement
.: Tap the mattress and note at each tap that
the # symbol appears. The amount of force needed to
make the light flicker can be adjusted
Sound:
Make a sharp click near the sensor and note that an
“ear” symbol appears on the display. The sensitivity can be
adjusted
Bed Occupancy
: With the mat plugged in and no-one in
the bed the word VACANT should appear. Lie on the bed
and this should change to OCCUPIED
Moisture
.: If enabled the sensor MUST be connected or a
fault alarm will occur. Connect the two press-studs on the
sensor mat with a metal object and the Urination or Vomit
alarm will occur (as appropriate).
A
Breathing Alarm
will always occur when there is
no-one in bed, UNLESS the Bed Occupancy sensor is
used and set to disable the alarms when VACANT.
For this reason it is recommended to disable the
Breathing Alarms while experimenting with the setting
Remember that most sensors operate with a time delay
to reduce false alarms. When a sensor is stimulated the
corresponding time delay starts. If the sensor activity
stops then the time delay is reset without sending an
alarm. If the sensor remains activated the alarm will be
transmitted after the delay, and the ALARM light will
illuminate.
The pager will now show the alarm
and will normally also sound an
appropriate audible alarm (which can
be silenced either permanently or for 5 minutes while
attending the client). The pager can also be set to
vibrate (see setup sheet).
Any alarm that is latched can only be cleared at the
pager by pressing the button marked
MENU
on the
P139 front panel. If this action is taken while the sensor
is still detecting an alarm condition (eg while the
occupant is out of bed), then the alarm will show
“
SUSPENDED
” and will no longer send alarms until
the safe condition is restored (eg occupant back in bed)
Install the sensing components
Connect to P139 and test
Normal Operation
These tests must be repeated regularly to check the sensors
In order to reset a
moisture alarm
, then the cotton
vomit sheet must be removed and replaced or the
plastic urination sheet can be wiped clean with
disinfectant and dried. The cotton sheet can then be
laundered.
The optional
Moisture Sensing
mat is
connected to it’s connecting lead using press-
studs and then placed either over the
pillow for vomit detection (H) or on top
of the mattress (over the Bed
Occupancy mat if fitted) in the region
of the groin for urination monitoring (I).
H
I
Install the
Bed
Movement
&
Breathing
Sensor
(B) underneath the
mattress on a firm
bed base, in a
position below the
rib cage. Its task is to monitor the smallest bed movements
transmitted through the mattress.
B
The sound sensor is built into the
case, which should therefore be as
close as possible to the client if
sound sensing is required
Please refer to the Supervisor Handbook for details
on how to tune each sensor for a specific client
