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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) 

Summary of Contents for Birth Alarm Lite

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Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ... 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 Sum...

Page 4: ... 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 screwdr...

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Page 6: ...eath 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...

Page 7: ...ymbol 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 s...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...ernal 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...

Page 10: ...eries 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...

Page 11: ...M 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 no...

Page 12: ...t 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 t...

Page 13: ...heck 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 ...

Page 14: ...er 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...

Page 15: ...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 i...

Page 16: ...te 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 31612345678 Belgium BE 32 0 491 123456 M1 32491123456 France FR 33 0 6 12345678 M1 336...

Page 17: ...irth 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 pr...

Page 18: ...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 ...

Page 19: ...r 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 A...

Page 20: ...s 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 ...

Page 21: ...n a girth or under the halter it must be secured in the supplied holder You can do this as follows Slide the Birth Alarm Lite into the holder carefully as shown in the photo below Make sure that both indicators are visible on the side Next close the flap using the clip provided ...

Page 22: ...23 EN 9 1 Fitting under the halter If you wish to use the Birth Alarm Lite under a halter it should be fitted as shown below using 3 cable ties ...

Page 23: ...i roll girth If you wish to use the Birth Alarm Lite in an anti roll girth you should fit the holder containing the Birth Alarm Lite as illustrated below When securing the device on an anti roll girth you should use 6 cable ties ...

Page 24: ...ensure that you do not start a conversation and the report to you will be entirely free of charge After a few seconds the Birth Alarm Lite will stop calling automatically You can then call back the Birth Alarm Lite this is also free of charge This will let the Birth Alarm Lite know that you have heard its call and the device will stop dialling The Birth Alarm Lite will only reactivate if the horse...

Page 25: ...h a call connection with the Birth Alarm Lite and a small amount of credit will be deducted from the prepaid card of the Birth Alarm Lite We recommend that you check the credit regularly should you wish to use the Birth Alarm Lite in this way Make sure that this remains above 10 at all times The system can generally operate for at least one month on a set of alkaline batteries We strongly advise a...

Page 26: ...urer and importer cannot be held liable for any damages arising from use of the Birth Alarm Lite All supplies and works are subject to the General Terms and Conditions of Gallagher Europe B V Gallagher Europe B V NL Bornholmstraat 62A 9723 AZ GRONINGEN Tel 0031 0 50 368 31 00 Fax 0031 0 50 306 16 55 E mail info nl gallaghereurope com Gallagher Belgium b v b a BE Oude Baan 14 3945 HAM Tel 013 66 77...

Page 27: ...00 Fax 43 0 3577 80921 E mail info at gallaghereurope com Gallagher Schweiz AG CH Zürcherstrasse 499 9015 St Gallen Tel 071 313 29 50 Fax 071 313 29 60 E mail info gallagherschweiz ch Gallagher Powerfence UK Ltd Curriers Close Canley COVENTRY CV4 8AW Tel 0844 8500101 Fax 0844 8501545 E mail info uk gallaghereurope com Gallagher Sweden AB SE Rönnviksgatan 13 213 74 MALMÖ Tel 040 41 88 80 Fax 040 41...

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