Professional Security Personal Safety WAM-1 Secure Wireless Alarm Monitor User Manual
Professional Security Corporation DBA Personal Safety Corporation Secure Wireless Alarm Monitor
User manual
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PATIENT
MONITORING SYSTEM
• Wireless Alarm Monitor – Model No. WAM-1
• Wireless Alarm Transmitter – Model No. WAT-1
• Wireless Bed Sensor Pad (One Year) – Model No. BEDPAD-1W
• Wireless Chair Sensor Pad (One Year) – CHAIRPAD-1W
• Wireless Floor Mat Sensor (One Year) – MAT-1W
Made in China • One Year Warranty • Patent Pending
Quick Setup
1. Insert 3 AA batteries into Alarm Monitor (WAM-1) & 2 AAA
batteries into Transmitter (WAT-1).
2. Press & hold Alarm Monitor SYNC button. Red light
turns on.
3. Press Transmitter SYNC button. Red light turns on and
Alarm Monitor beeps once.
4. Both red lights will turn off. Monitor & Transmitter are now
synced. Test before each use.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this product that
are not authorized by the manufacturer may void FCC
compliance and negate the user’s authority to operate this
product.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
System Overview
The Secure® Wire-Less Patient Monitoring System takes fall
management patient alarms to the next level by eliminating
tripping hazards, taking the alarm sound out of the patient
room, and employing the most advanced, patent pending
continuous 2.4G bi-directional wireless communication that
ensures secure communication between the Wireless Alarm
Monitor (WAM-1) and Wireless Alarm Transmitter (WAT-1)
housed in the pocket of a Secure® bed or chair sensor pad or
floor mat sensor.
When a patient gets off the monitoring pad housing the
transmitter, the transmitter will instantly send a wireless
signal to the monitor without a dangerous delay that is
found in other patient monitors. The monitor will then send a
confirmation signal to the transmitter to stop the transmitter
signal conserving battery life.
The monitor will automatically reset once the patient gets
back on the bed/chair sensor pad. Alternatively, the monitor
can be reset by pressing the reset button located on the front
of the monitor. When using a floor mat sensor, the monitor will
continue to alarm until the reset button is pressed.
The monitor may be connected to a standard nurse call
system using the optional Nurse Call Cable accessory (NCI-
1). When connected to a nurse call system, the monitor alarm
sound may be left on or muted to eliminate in-room alarm
noise. The Monitor will activate the nurse call system to alert
the nurses’ station of unsafe patient egress.
When in standby, the monitor and transmitter communicate
every 5 minutes to confirm both remain synced. If the monitor
and transmitter become unpaired the 3rd LED light on the
front of monitor will flash continuously and the alarm will
sound continuously indicating the system is not functioning
properly.
Setup Instructions
(Call 800-3-Secure for Setup Help)
1. Wireless Alarm Monitor (WAM-1) –
Install Batteries& Set Volume/Tone
• Remove WAM-1 from protective holder
• Fully loosen battery cover screw with included
screwdriver
• Open battery cover by sliding in a downward motion
• Insert 3 AA batteries (included) into the battery
compartment ensuring correct polarity
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• Select desired volume level using “H M L” toggle switch
located in battery compartment (H = high, M = medium,
L = low)
• Select desired alarm tone using “Tone 1 Tone 2” toggle
switch located in battery compartment
• Close the battery cover and fully tighten Phillips-head
screw
• Place the monitor in protective holder
2. Wireless Alarm Transmitter (WAT-1) – Install
batteries & Adjust Settings
• To access WAT-1 battery compartment, remove case
back by fully loosening the four (4) Phillips-head screws
using the included screwdriver
• Insert 2 AAA batteries (included) into the battery
compartment ensuring correct polarity
• Attach case back and fully tighten four (4) Philips-head
screws
• Using a pen or other pointed instrument, turn on the
WAT-1 by switching the “OFF ON” toggle switch to “On”
position
• Using a pen or other pointed instrument, choose the
correct position of the “Mat Pad” toggle switch (Mat =
Floor Mat Sensor, Pad= Bed/Chair/Toilet Sensor Pad)
3. Sync/Pair WAM-1 & WAT-1, Plug-in Sensor Pad or
Floor Mat
• Press & hold WAM-1 “SYNC” button located on right
side of monitor. The red LED light will turn on indicating
that the monitor is in Sync mode.
• Press WAT-1“SYNC” button. The WAT-1 red LED light
will turn on and WAM-1will sound an audible beep.
• Both red LED lights on WAM-1 & WAT-1 will turn off. The
monitor & transmitter are now synced.
• Plug bed/chair sensor pad or floor mat sensor into the
WAT-1 “PAD PLUG”
• Always test system before each use.
4. Testing Wire-Less Patient Monitoring System
Operation
To test system, press down on the sensor pad with the
palm of your hand. The monitor will beep to indicate it
is active. After removing pressure from the sensor pad,
the monitor will immediately begin to alarm. Press the
reset button once to silence the alarm sound and put the
system into standby mode.
Instructions for Use
The WAM-1 alarm, WAT-1 transmitter and sensor pad
being used should be checked prior to each use to
ensure all are functioning properly. The “Test/Reset”
button on WAM-1 also functions as a battery tester.
Bed Sensor Pad Placement
Place Wireless Bed Sensor Pad (BEDPAD-1W) widthwise
across bed on top of mattress. The sensor pad must be
positioned on the mattress to be directly under buttocks or
shoulder of user. When placed under shoulders, the alarm
will activate when patient sits up in bed. When placed under
the buttocks, the alarm will activate when the patient vacates
the bed. Place side of pad with movement resistant cushions
down against mattress top. Mattress cover sheets should be
placed over the sensor. The WAT-1 sensor pad pocket should
hang over side of bed.
Chair Sensor Pad Placement
Place Wireless Chair
Sensor Pad (CHAIRPAD-
1W) in center of chair or
wheelchair seat directly
under buttocks of user.
If a chair cushion is used
sensor pad must be placed
on top of chair cushion
directly under buttocks of
user. The WAT-1 sensor
pad pocket should hang
over side of chair.
Low Battery Indicator Function - WAM-1 & WAT-1
1. WAM-1 Monitor
• Low battery indication for WAM-1 monitor
- WAM-1 monitor will emit an audible beep sound alert
- “Monitor Low Battery” blue LED indicator will flash
periodically
• Low battery indication for WAT-1 transmitter
- WAM-1 monitor will emit an audible beep sound alert
- “Transmitter Low Battery” yellow LED indicator will
flash periodically
2. WAT-1 Transmitter
• Yellow LED will flash three (3) times every 30 seconds
indicating that the WAT-1 transmitter is sending the low
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battery signal to the WAM-1 monitor. WAM-1 monitor
blue LED light will flash periodically confirming the
transmitter low battery signal.
Sensor Pad Cleaning Instructions
Use the same cleaning method used to clean vinyl mattress
covers. A damp, non-abrasive cloth may be used to wipe
sensor pads and floor mat. All cleaning products suitable for
vinyl may be used to wipe bed/chair sensor pads.
Water and Incontinent Proof
The Wireless Sensor pads have been specially designed
to be water and incontinent proof. If sensor is exposed to
extreme heat, punctured or torn it will no longer be water and
incontinent proof and should no longer be used under any
circumstance.
Warning: Do not immerse sensor pads in water for any
reason. Doing so will void warranty.
Troubleshooting
1. Install new batteries in both the WAM-1 and WAT-1. If
using optional WAM-1 AC power adapter, verify that it is
properly plugged in to both the WAM-1 and the wall.
2. Make sure WAM-1 and WAT-1 are properly SYNCED.
(See Step 3 of Setup Instructions)
3. Determine WAT-1 is working:
a. Confirm that the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
b. Confirm that the sensor pad or floor mat is plugged into
the WAT-1
c. To Press or release the PAD, it can initial the LED on
WAT-1 to turn on periodically.
4. Determine WAM-1 is working:
a. Hold the “Reset” button on the front of the WAM-1 for a
few seconds; all LED lights will turn on and it will emit a
tone sound.
5. Determine which component is at fault:
a. Use a known working WAT-1/WAM-1 set and connect
the potentially faulty sensor pad to test functionality.
If the set does not function properly, the sensor pad is
faulty and should be replaced.
b. Take a known working sensor pad and connect the
potentially faulty WAT-1/WAM-1 – if the system does not
function properly, the WAT-1 or WAM-1 are faulty and
should be replaced
Technical Specifications
Wireless Alarm Monitor (WAM-1)
Power: 3x AA Alkaline Batteries (included) and DC6V 1A
(optional AC adapter)
Wireless Operating Frequency: 2.4G
Wireless Technology: GFSK RF module
Visual Alert: Monitor low bat. LED, WAT-1 low bat. LED,
alarm LED and sync LED indication
Audible Alarm: Tone and dB level adjustability
Housing: Gray ABS plastic
Dimensions: 135mm x 85mm x 41mm; 138mm x 91mm
x 46mm (with plastic holder)
Wireless Alarm Transmitter (WAT-1)
Power: 2x AAA Alkaline Batteries (included)
Wireless Operating Frequency: 2.4G
Wireless Technology: GFSK RF module
Visual Indicator: WAT-1 low bat LED and transmit LED
indication
Housing: Gray ABS plastic
Dimensions: 70mm x 70mm x 15mm
12 Month Limited Warranty
Personal Safety Corporation warrants this product to be
free from factory defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of 12 months from the date on the product. Void if
this product is misused, abused or punctured. No warranty or
responsibility of use expressed or implied.
IMPORTANT: The Secure Wireless Patient Monitoring
System operates using wireless RF technology which is
subject to physical and environmental considerations. The
system must always be tested by the end user before each
use in the setting in which they are to be used. It is important
to consider that the operating distance of the monitor
and transmitter is limited depending on the environment
factors such as walls, appliances, etc. Both the monitor and
transmitter are battery operated and the life of the batteries
may vary based on usage.
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CAUTION!
This product is designed as a monitor, alerting the staff when a patient has risen from their bed or chair. This
product is not a retraint and therefore will not prevent a patient from getting out of their bed or chair. This
product is to be used in conjunction with a total fall prevention program.
DO NOT ASSUME!
This product must be tested each time it is used with a patient to make sure it functions properly.