Personal Watcher QUX VST 800 / VST 800-2 USER MANUAL 10 December 2002
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual Table of Contents 1. Foreword ....................................................................................2 2. Installing the Personal Watcher .................................................3 3. Setting Time...............................................................................4 4. Triggering an Alarm ..................................................................5 5. General Rules for the Client .......................................
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 1. Foreword The Personal Watcher (VST 800) is a wristwatch, which contains an integral transmitter. The transmitter is transmitting identification signals, which are used to either locate the client’s location within an area covered by a local positioning system, or monitor his/her location and movement status at home. The Personal Watcher enables the user to send a distress alarm signal with a simple press of a button.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 2. Installing the Personal Watcher Turn on the Personal Watcher by pressing the red ON button on the electronic key. Press the electronic key’s RED button down for one second - the red light turns steadily ON for two (2) seconds. If the startup command has been successfully received, the red light on the Electronic Key will flash for two (2) seconds.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 3. Setting Time To set the Personal Watcher’s time: 1. Pull the knob, positioned at 3 o’clock (use a finger nail to apply an outbound pressure on upper side of the knob) 2. Turn the knob until the watch hands reach the desired position. 3. Push the knob back into its secured position.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 4. Triggering an Alarm 1. Press the 8 o’clock pushbutton for 2 seconds. 2. A red light is illuminated inside the watch, as a confirmation that your press has been registered. 3. A distress signal is immediately sent to the central monitoring system. An alert message is displayed to the nurse on the system’s monitor, and in parallel a message is sent to her pager.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 5. General Rules for the Client The Personal Watcher is a waterproof wristwatch and there is no need to remove it when taking a bath or a shower. You can even wear it when swimming and diving in a swimming pool or taking a sauna bath. Turn the Personal Watcher’s transmission off when admitting to a hospital, either for a visit or for hospitalization, since the transmitted signal may affect other medical instrumentation.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 6. Maintenance Instructions 6.1. Replacing Batteries Transmitter Battery Replacement • Lay the Personal Watcher on a table, with its back cover facing you. • Gently unscrew the back cover’s four screws and remove the cover. • Gently remove the battery holder. • Gently pull out the used battery and insert the new one. • Use only CR2025 Lithium batteries (3V, 170mAH), made by Mitsubishi, Energizer, Renata, or any other UL recognized CR2025 batteries.
HomeFree Systems Ltd • • VST 800 User Manual Place the back cover at its original position and gently screw the four screws. Test the Personal Watch for transmission. Watch Battery Replacement • Lay the Personal Watcher on a table, with its back cover facing you. • Gently unscrew the back cover’s four screws and remove the cover. • Gently remove the electronic assembly and reach the watchassembly. • Gently pull out the used battery and insert the new one.
HomeFree Systems Ltd 6.2. VST 800 User Manual Cleaning Instructions A soft brush and any cleaning solution are all that is needed to clean the Personal Watcher VST 800. Alcohol based solutions; Soapy water or Lysol can be used to clean the Personal Watcher. For additional safety and user comfort it is Recommended that after cleaning with any of the above the Transmitter be washed with clear water before it is reused. Cleaning the Transmitter: 1.
HomeFree Systems Ltd 6.3. VST 800 User Manual Straps Replacement Possible reasons for a replacing a strap could be: 1. Visible damage to one or both straps. 2. Reception of strap tamper alarms, with no visual reason seen. 3. Personal Watcher does not calibrate. Replacement Procedure 1. Turn the Personal Watcher off with the electronic key. 2. Lay the Personal Watcher flat on its back on a table. 4. Gently remove the pin holding the damaged strap(s). 5. Gently remove the pin from the replaced strap. 6.
HomeFree Systems Ltd VST 800 User Manual 7. FCC Notices This note is applicable to the American Personal Watcher (QUX-VST 800) NOTE The Personal Watcher VST 800 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
HomeFree Systems Ltd • VST 800 User Manual Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For Customer Support contact: Home Free Systems Inc. Wireless TelehomeCare Solutions 6629 West Mill Road Milwaukee, WI 53218 USA Toll Free Fax 1-800-606-0661 +1-414-358-8100 Web: http://www.homefreesys.
