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Item Details
Micro-Tech Informer-Mate Chair and Bed Alarm System
ILC Reference NO 61:59:019
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
Short Description
This alarm system consists of a portable Informer-Mate control unit coupled with chair and bed sensor pressure pads. The control unit is a battery-operated device that sounds an audible alarm when someone leaves a bed, chair or wheelchair. When used for a chair or wheelchair the control unit is mounted on the back of the chair or wheelchair and a pressure sensor pad is placed on the seat. When used for a bed the control unit is mounted on or near the bed and a sensor pad is placed across the width of the bed beneath the sheets and overlays or under the mattress, depending on the model.
More Details
Control unit can be moved easily from chair to bed to wheelchair as the user moves.
Mattress bed sensor pressure pad is designed to stay clean, dry and out of the way when changing bed sheets.
Chair sensor pressure pad can be used on virtually any chair or wheelchair.
Extra thick for added comfort.
All bed and chair pressure pads are 100% latex free.
Control unit is small and portable.
Automatically resets when user returns weight to sensor.
Standard 9-volt battery.
Power on indicator.
Low battery alert.
Marker Engineering (supplier) also make an alternative control box, that is compatible with the sensor pads, that can be configured with time delays of 4, 15 or 30 seconds or 2 minutes. This control box can also link into existing nurse call / radio pager systems or be used with wireless door chime type systems in domestic situations. A light on the box indicates current situation - steady light means system on and working, fast flash means time delay has been activated, slow flash means alarm signal sent to receiver. Automatically resets itself when user returns weight to sensor pad.
Supplier able to customise system for particular requirements / situations.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Specific Australian Standard(s) or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes or installation of some types of equipment. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s). Further information regarding compliance with Australian Standards can be obtained from the Novitatech website, www.novitatech.org.au
Models
Bed Sensor Pad
Chair Sensor Pad
Dimensions
Bed Sensor Pad
Overall Width..................................... 900 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 130 mm
Chair Sensor Pad
Overall Width..................................... 330 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 300 mm
Place Of Manufacture
Micro-Tech (USA)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
MARKER ENGINEERING PTY LTD,
HAWTHORN, VIC
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