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User & Programming Guide

Carefully review and save this 

guide for set up instructions 

and an explanation of the 

features and functions of 

your MedSmart System.

TM

© 2008 AMAC

 

Содержание MedSmart

Страница 1: ...User Programming Guide Carefully review and save this guide for set up instructions and an explanation of the features and functions of your MedSmart System TM 2008 AMAC ...

Страница 2: ...fore calling the Product Support and Programming Center Introduction Congratulations on your decision to bring MedSmart into your life MedSmart is a convenient user friendly device to help you take your pills and vitamins properly and on time The circular tray has cells for you to organize and store medications to be taken from 1 to 6 times per day At each reminder alarm time a flashing light and s...

Страница 3: ...a reminder light and audio alert Once you have taken your current dose the unit will auto matically reset for your next reminder alarm time HANDY QUICK REFERENCE CARD The Quick Reference Card is always available to remind you how to set up your MedSmart For your convenience the reference card is printed both in English and Spanish Monitored or Unmonitored DOCKING BASE For complete information on w...

Страница 4: ...he MedSmart unit the other separate with a dust cover E 7 Loading Guide Disks not shown F Keys 2 G Alkaline AA Batteries 4 H On the Go Pill Box NOTE In the monitored version the system will come with a telephone line cord to connect to your household modular phone line jack This will provide the access point for the device to transmit critical information to the data center Equipment WHAT S IN THE...

Страница 5: ...tion 2 Visual Alarm Light Provides a visual cue when it s time to take pills 3 Dispensing Door Protects available pills from dust 4 Lid Release Button Press to release lid for access to tray and programming keypad To close gently push down until properly latched 5 Early Dose Access Cover Allows the Early Dose Button to be accessible or protected 6 Early Dose Button When accessible press to advance...

Страница 6: ... Button Will send a Help Refill Request alert to the Data Center to notify the designated message recipient s that assistance is needed 5 Quick Reference Card Contains user and programming information 6 Line In Jack Jack for telephone line connecting unit to a household phone line wall jack 7 Phone Jack Jack to connect a telephone or an answering machine 8 Power Input Input for provided transformer...

Страница 7: ...ck up your telephone receiver and verify that a dial tone is present If you do not hear a dial tone check your telephone and Docking Base connections If a dial tone is still not present consult the Indicator Lights and Troubleshooting section on page 20 to identify the problem and resolution Docking Base Wall Outlet Telephone Jack The initial setup of your MedSmart is important in providing a safe...

Страница 8: ...ting with the first day of the week the MedSmart will begin dispensing 3 Select the set of disk s corresponding to the of doses per day 4 For each medication mark the number of pills to be taken in each appropriate block on the chart 5 If you have any pills that are not taken daily use the bottom row to make appropriate notes as to when and how much should be taken Use this row for day 7 when fillin...

Страница 9: ...o set reminder times alarms for dispensing of medications 5 Adjust Button Use to decrease settings 6 Adjust Button Use to increase settings 7 Per Day Displays number of reminder alarm times set per day 8 Alarms Left Displays number of reminder alarm times remaining today 9 Doses Left Displays total number of medication doses remaining in the MedSmart Unit 10 Alarm Sounds Displays which alarm sound...

Страница 10: ... Day of the Month Follow the same procedure to adjust the Day Month and Year After Year is set push the Set Clock button one last time to accept All display fields will stop flashing Date and time are now set Note Day of the Week is automatically set based on the date set at the top of the display Note Each time new batteries are installed in the MedSmart Dispensing Unit the time will reset to 12 00...

Страница 11: ...ll be the first dose of the day Push the Set Alarms button while 1 is flashing to set a time for this dose and alarm Hours will then begin flashing Adjust the hour by pushing the or buttons to decrease or increase the time and AM PM settings Push the Set Alarms button again to accept the setting and advance Minutes will begin flashing Follow the same procedure to adjust the Minutes then accept by push...

Страница 12: ... s corresponding to the number of Reminder Alarms per Day determined on the Medication Planning Chart Reminder Alarms Per Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color Yellow Red Blue Green Purple Orange of Disks 1 1 2 2 1 1 Based on when you load the tray prior to Morn 1 Noon 2 Eve 3 or Night 4 etc select the disk with the Start prior to the correct next Reminder Alarm number Example 1 Illustration A If you take 3 medic...

Страница 13: ...tate it so that the same dose s number s to the right of Start are lined up with the correct dose s number s you noted prior to repositioning Illustration E Note Any missed doses remaining in the tray must be removed before reloading If you are reloading medications at a different time of day than usual make certain the Dosage Guide Disk is the correct one for your current reloading time Start sho...

Страница 14: ...he security lock After the Medication Tray is loaded and positioned in the MedSmart Unit press the Full Tray Reset button The Doses Left indicator will flash on the display Use the and buttons to enter the number of loaded cells in the tray NOTE If the number is set incorrectly the unit will still function but the Doses Left indicator will be wrong Press the Full Tray Reset button again The tray wi...

Страница 15: ...e surface on its own base feet The MedSmart will not advance if left upside down Pack face up when traveling When the Unit is tipped for dispensing a sensor signals both alarm and light to stop The Unit will now display the Reminder Alarm Time for the next dose to be dispensed NOTE When lifting the MedSmart Dispensing Unit be certain not to lift the Docking Base as this could dislodge the power co...

Страница 16: ...ings This feature allows you to take your next dosage with you when you will not be at home for the next reminder alarm The Early Dose button can be closed to prevent early dispensing Slide the small panel in the lid to the closed position to cover the Early Dose button This panel is not accessible when the lid is closed and locked NOTE Pills can be made available in advance of the schedule only o...

Страница 17: ... REMOTE PROGRAMMING MONITORED VERSION ONLY Getting Ready 1 Be sure the device is properly connected to electrical power and the telephone line wall jack 2 Have the following information from Remote Programming and Monitoring Information Form ready to provide to the Programming Support Representative a User name address and phone b Device serial c Time zone d Tray size 24 or 29 Cell Tray e of alarm...

Страница 18: ...ocking station However we recommend you take a fresh set of batteries with you in case the batteries get low A low battery symbol will appear on the display when batteries need to be replaced Direct all questions to your Service Provider or AMAC at 1 800 853 1458 Frequently Asked Questions What if there is a power failure MedSmart will run from battery power in the event there is a power failure i...

Страница 19: ...ns PLEASE keep this device away from children DO NOT permit unauthorized or untrained individuals to program load or use the device DO NOT abuse alter misuse neglect or attempt to repair the device except for those adjustments as outlined in this guide Any tampering or modification to the device will void the warranty IMMEDIATELY REPORT any failure to dispense pills in accordance with the alarm sch...

Страница 20: ... correctly Adjust position of unit Liquid spilled in or on Docking Base Clean as necessary with cloth Call product support if Docking Base begins to malfunction Phone light on the Docking Base is on steady The unit is calling Data Center The call should complete within 1 to 2 minutes Phone light flashing The device is having trouble connecting to the server Check that your phone line is active and ...

Страница 21: ...line should not exceed five 5 0 If too many devices are attached one or more may not ring properly To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules Located on the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration...

Страница 22: ...2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Not taken daily List of Pills and Vitamins Fill in number of Tablets Capsules per dose Fill in times Times of Day Pills and Vitamins will be taken from first to last MedSmart Planning Chart ...

Страница 23: ...ber of Occurrences Prompting an Alert 1 2 3 4 5 6 Missed Dose Alert How many doses are missed before an alert is sent 1 2 3 4 5 6 No Device Call In Alert of days in row where device does not call in before alert is sent 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tray Low Empty Message How many days of pills remain in tray before alert is sent Programming Change Confirmation Message Send Notification Yes recommended No if yes no...

Страница 24: ...American Medical Alert Corp 36 36 33rd Street Suite B Long Island City NY 11106 1 800 853 1458 Fax 646 898 3800 Service Provider Item MM660 Form SA030213 TM 122308 R 5 ...

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