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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter

Part Number: 5-HLA00125

Configuration & User Guide

Introduction

The Elpas Handheld LF Exciter (HHLF) from is an ultra-miniature,

LF Exciter designed for acute care hospitals, geriatric/nursing

care facilities or pediatric units. The device provides on-duty

healthcare personnel with an effective, low-cost, easy-to-use tool

for performing ad-hoc patient/asset match and association tests,

canceling nurse/patient-calls or for triggering entrance or exit

monitoring applications.

The Elpas Handheld LF

Exciter emits a harmless,

low power; sphere shaped

magnetic (125 KHz) field

whenever its large oversized

button is pressed. Thus

whenever a staff member

pushes the exciter’s button

within a 0 - 30cm (0.0 to

11.8 inches)* radius of a

patient/asset bearing an

Elpas active RFID tag, the

exciter will trigger the mobile

tag to immediately transmit

data messages. The data is instantly detected, interpreted and

relayed by the legacy Elpas RF reader infrastructure as required

in support of the configured medical application.

Worn as a neck lanyard, the Handheld LF Exciter is enclosed in a

shower proof, IP-64 water-rated black ABS outer housing.

2430 or equivalent), the LF Exciter provides approximately three

years of service before needing replacement. The device is

shipped with a pre-attached neck lanyard and one lithium battery.

*NOTES:

1 The effective range of the LF field may vary due to the relative

orientation of the exciter to the tag/badge.

2 The HHLF will generate the LF field only as long as the ‘Operation’

button remains constantly pressed.

3 Elpas tags and/or badges manufactured prior to January 2009 are not

designed to properly operate with the Handheld LF Exciter.

CAUTION: It is important that you read, understand,

and follow the instructions in this document. If you have

questions, call your local VT support representative.

Technical Specifications

Electrical

Field Technology

125KHz, Low frequency electromagnetic fields

Power Source

Lithium 3V / 900mA (CR 2430 or equivalent)

Battery Life

3 years (typical usage)

Red LED

Indicator

Constant: Button press

Flashing (once per sec.): Improper ID address

Flashing (every 0.5 sec.): Low battery condition

Output Format

3 byte messages

LF Field Range

From 0 to 30cm (0.0 to 11.8 inches) radius

Range may vary due to the relative orientation of

the exciter to the tag/badge

LF Transmission

Rate

Continuous bursts of LF emissions while button is

pressed (each about 12ms in duration)

Exciter ID code

Set by on-board 8 position DIP-switch

General

Construction

Black, ABS plastic

Housing

IP64 water rated enclosure

Dimensions

(H x W x D)

34mm x 40mm x 15mm

(1,3 inches x 1.6 inches x 0.6 inches)

Weight

40g (1.4 ounces.) including lanyard & battery

Operational Temp

0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Humidity

80% maximum, non-condensing

Remote

Management

Eiris 4.5 Software (or higher)

CE Standards

EN 300 330-1, EN-301 489-1, EN-301 489-3,

EN50130-4, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1

FCC & IC

FCC: O4X5-HLA00125……IC: 1467G-HLA00125

Warranty

One year limited warranty

Ordering Information

Part # Description

5-HLA00125

Handheld LF Exciter

5-PBA90003

3V/600mAh Lithium Battery, CR2450 (25 pcs)

Battery Replacement

The HHLF normally provides about 3 years of continuous use. Should the device fail to

generate a LF field or behaves unpredictably, replace the battery. This typically solves most

problems.

1. Purchase a new 3V lithium battery (CR2430). Then temporarily disable the HHLF in the

EIRIS software.

2. Place a coin in the slot of the battery cover. Turn the coin anti-clockwise as far as you can;

the cover will become slightly raised.

3. Remove the cover; take out the worn-out battery from the HHLF and dispose of it in line

with local ordinances.

4. Position a new battery with the positive (+) side up and reposition the battery cover.

5. Place a coin in the slot of the battery cover and turn clockwise as far as you can until you

hear a click confirming closure. Finally, using EIRIS, .re-enable the HHLF.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter Configuration & User Guide Part Number: 5-HLA00125 Introduction The Elpas Handheld LF Exciter (HHLF) from is an ultra-miniature, LF Exciter designed for acute care hospitals, geriatric/nursing care facilities or pediatric units. The device provides on-duty healthcare personnel with an effective, low-cost, easy-to-use tool for performing ad-hoc patient/asset match and association tests, canceling nurse/patient-calls or for triggering entrance or exit monitoring applications.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide ID Address Setup Each Handheld LF Exciter must be assigned a unique ID Address (Neuron ID Number) in order for EIRIS to identify the device. It is vital that the ID Address assigned to a HHLF does not conflict with the ID Address of any other fixed or handheld LF exciters already registered in the EIRIS database. Each HHLF is shipped from the factory with all 8 DIP switches set to OFF. Remove the battery from the HHLF.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide HHLF Registration in EIRIS Prior to configuration, each Handheld LF Exciter needs to be registered in the EIRIS database using the device’s Neuron ID Number in order to make it possible for EIRIS to recognize the device. Ensure that the ID address assigned to each HHLF does not conflict with the ID address of any other fixed or handheld LF exciters in the system. 1. Start the EIRS Server; launch EV2 and access Setup mode. 2.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide Step 2- Define an HHLF Cancellation Alert 1. Using the Location Alert, on the Inputs form select All Patient Tags, All HHLFs & all Status Types. Step 3 - Define a Call Cancel Auto-Action 1. Configure an HHLF Call Cancel auto-action to close the Nurse Call alert when a HHLF Call Cancel Alert is triggered. 2. Using the Calls form; select the Nurse Call Alert in the Call Alerts list pane. 3.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide Step 2- Define a Failure Alert The Failure alert is the same as the Success Alert except that you select all the other baby tags and not the associated baby tag. 1. Using the Location Alert, on the Inputs form select all the non-associated baby tags and the specific HHLF that this failure alert is for. Also choose All Status Types. 3.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide Configuration Procedure To configure EIRIS so that a Handheld LF Exciter can be used by a caregiver to perform random match tests, you will first need to define companion relationships between the appropriate mother tags and the corresponding baby tags. Then you will need to define the subsequent Confirmation, Success and Failure alerts. Step 1- Associate the Mother with the Baby Step 3- Define a Success Alert 1.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide Step 4- Define a Failure Alert This alert is only enabled for all baby tags except the related companion baby tag. 1. Using the Location Alert, on the Inputs form select the Baby Tags that’ have no associated Companions,’ and All HHLFs. Also choose All Status Types. 4. On the Override form, define/enable the Parameters or Options as detailed below. 2.
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Elpas Handheld LF Exciter – Configuration & User Guide Standards Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).