User's Manual

Chapter 3: Using the Software
52 Series 7.0 Software (0510-1086-B) - User Guide
Device Supervision
The Supervision feature applies to many devices such as the alarming band transmitters, Pendants, Fall
Monitoring and Incontinence devices. A supervised device is the system’s way of ensuring that devices are
communicating properly and within range of the receivers. When the Supervised transmitter function is
enabled, a No Signal alarm will be posted in the Event List if the system does not receive a signal from the
device within a specified time interval. The supervision interval is configured in the Configuration-Units
menu. The Supervision function defaults ON.
Inactivity Check-in
An Inactivity Check-in is when the system generates an event when no check-in is received or activity is
detected within the selected period of time. This feature is commonly used with Check-in Pull Cords but can
also be used with a PIR Sensor. If the PIR Sensor does not detect motion within the check-in time period, the
system generates an Assistance Required alarm.
The Inactivity Check-in feature is enabled during the Admit process under the Transmitter tab. Inactivity
Check-in devices must first be assigned to a room/and or unit at the Configuration level (refer to the Series
7.0 Software Administrator Guide).
Units
Upon admission, a patient or asset must be assigned to a Unit. A Unit represents a protected area in your
facility that is monitored as a unit, such as the Nursery or Intensive Care. All devices in the area are assigned
to the unit, and are identified on a map or floor plan specific to the unit.
Some units may have more than one patient or asset occupying the same room. It is important when
admitting a patient or asset to a double-occupancy room that you specify which bed or side of the room the
patient or asset is assigned, for example room 101-A or room 101-B.
If an alarm occurs, the relevant alarm information, such as the patient’s or asset’s name, the type of event, and
the location of the event, is displayed at any Client computer that has been configured to monitor the unit.
Some System Properties, such as the time allowed for the discharge and adjust function, are defined at the
unit level.