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In Case

of Emergency

Press Here

PERS Console Operating Modes

Your PERS Console operates in three operating 
“modes”. Each mode sets the Console to act differently 
to match your lifestyle at different times of the day.

In any of the three modes, the Console is always ready 
to report an emergency if you press the 

HELP

 button 

or activate one of your portable emergency sensors.

Home Mode

Home Mode is for when you are at home during the day. In Home 
Mode, the Console knows if your emergency sensors are present 
and ready to use. If a sensor does not regularly report to the 
Console, a trouble report can be sent to your monitoring service.

Away Mode

Away Mode is for when you are going to be away from home. In 
Away Mode, the Console knows that your portable emergency 
sensors might be away from the Console and will abstain from 
reporting any sensors that are missing. Console announcements 
and reminder messages are also suppressed in Away Mode.

Night Mode

Night Mode is for nighttime when you are sleeping or do not 
wish to be disturbed. In Night Mode, Console operates the same 
as in Home Mode except that announcements and reminder 
messages are suppressed.

In Case of Emergency

If you need assistance, place a call to the monitoring 
service by pressing the 

HELP

 button on the Console or 

by activating one of your portable emergency sensors. 

Remember, the portable emergency sensors send 
radio signals to the Console, and there is a limit to the 
maximum distance from the Console that the portable 
emergency sensors can be used.

Do not press 

Cancel

 before talking to the monitoring 

service dispatcher or your emergency call may be 
canceled.

The Console will announce “Emergency call being 
placed”. When your monitoring service receives the 
call, they will verify the nature of your emergency 
and dispatch help for you. If the Console’s 2-way 
communications are active, the Console will announce 
“Emergency reported, please stand by”. The monitoring 
service can talk and listen to you to through the Console.

PERS Console Special Features

In addition to the three operating modes, your PERS 
Console contains several special features that can be 
turned on or off by your monitoring service.

Activity Timer

When the activity timer is on, you will need to press the 

Home

 

button or activate a special sensor every day to prevent an automatic 
alarm from triggering. Your monitoring service can set one or two 
time periods that will be available to you to reset the activity timer. 
The activity timer is always off in Away Mode or Night Mode.

Activity time period #1: ___:___ AM or PM to ___:___ AM or PM

Activity time period #2: ___:___ AM or PM to ___:___ AM or PM

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detection

For increased protection, wireless smoke and carbon monoxide 
detectors can be setup as sensors with your PERS Console. In 
case of a dangerous fi re or gas event, the sensor will sound its 
alarm and the Console’s alarm, which can be reported to the 
monitoring service. 

Reminder Messages

Five pre-recorded reminder messages can be announced by the 
Console at set dates and times. The messages can inform you 
when it’s time for an appointment, your medicine, a ride, or to test 
your PERS system. One special message can also be set up as 
an alarm clock. Press 

Cancel

 to silence a reminder message.

Temperature Alarms

The Console contains a sensor that constantly monitors the room 
temperature. The system can report if the room temperature goes 
higher or lower that limits preset by your monitoring service.

High temperature limit:_____ Low temperature limit:_____

Speakerphone Mode

The Console can be set up to work as a hands-free speakerphone 
for incoming calls. Pressing the 

HELP

 button or activating an 

emergency sensor while the telephone is ringing will answer the 
call. Pressing 

HELP

 or activating an emergency sensor during 

the call will disconnect the caller.

Remote Call-in Speakerphone Mode

The Console can be set up to answer the phone and start the 
speakerphone automatically after the caller enters a 4-digit 
password. The caller can talk and listen to you through the 
Console’s speaker and microphone.

PERS Console Alarm Priorities

Each type of alarm is assigned a priority. Higher priority alarms 
override lower priority alarms. Smoke alarms (on/off horn sound) 
have the highest priority, followed by carbon monoxide alarms (on/
off buzz sound), emergency alarms (3 beeps sound), then other 
types of maintenance and reminder reports (various sounds).

PERS Console

Wristband Sensor

Smoke Sensor

Pendant Sensor

Carbon Monoxide Sensor

HOME BUTTON / INDICATOR

• Resets the activity timer

• Press to announce the current time

• Press for 5 seconds to switch between 

Home Mode and Away Mode

• Lights green in Home Mode

• Blinks green when the activity timer is running

• Flashes green when less than 15 minutes 

remain on the activity timer

ANTENNA

• Receives wireless signals 

from emergency sensors

• Sensors can be up to 1000 feet 

from the Console (the maximum 
distance will vary per installation)

MICROPHONE

• Listens for your voice

• Used for 2-way communications 

with monitoring service

• Used during Speakerphone Mode

TEMPERATURE SENSOR

• Measures room temperature

• Can report if the room temperature 

is too high or too low

SPEAKER

• Sounds alarms

• Speaks voice announcements

• Speaks reminder messages

• Used for 2-way voice communications 

with the monitoring service

• Used during Speakerphone Mode

• Sounds steady warning tone if Console fails

• Speaker volume adjustment on bottom of 

the Console (must be set so announcements 
can be heard from across the room)

OPTION MODULE(S)

• One or two option modules can be installed

• Modules plug into the rear of the Console

• Option for cellular telephone reporting

• Option for a wireless remote speaker / microphone

HELP BUTTON / INDICATOR

• Press to trigger the emergency alarm

• Press to answer an incoming call if 

Speakerphone Mode is enabled

• Lights green during normal operation

• Flashes red while sending alarm 

reports to the monitoring service

• Lights orange during Speakerphone Mode

• Flashes green every 3 seconds when 

the Console is without AC power and 
running on the backup battery

• Blinks green when the Console 

battery is charging

CANCEL BUTTON / INDICATOR

• Silences a pending alarm or 

reminder message

• Press to clear alarm and 

silence announcements

• Press for 3 seconds for sensor Learn Mode

• Press to exit Test Mode or Learn Mode

• Lights yellow for sensor fault

• Blinks yellow for Console or sensor low 

battery (if blinking, call for service)

• The Console’s battery is automatically 

tested once a day, if the battery tests low, 
a report is sent to the monitoring service

PERS-4200 Personal Emergency Reporting System Quick Guide

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