User's Manual

Chapter 1: Equipment Overview
16 Series 5.0 Software (0510-1059-A_DRAFT) - User Guide
To set up the Pull Cord for use
1. Activate the Pull Cord by pulling the cord.
If the Pull Cord is working properly, an Assistance Required alarm event will be listed on the Event List
at the Central Server. The system senses the Pull Cord when it goes into alarm and adds it to its list of
devices.
2. Reset the Pull Cord by rotating the red emergency lever back to the UP position. The alarm event will
automatically clear from the Event List at the Central Server. If Enforced JCAHO is enabled, you must
clear the alarm at the Central Server.
3. At the Central Server, update the Pull Cord information, for example, giving the Pull Cord a name
and/or assigning it to a room or unit. Refer to the “Update Devices” section in the Series 5.0 Software
Administrator Guide.
Nurse Call
A Nurse Call is affixed near the bed of the patient. An Assistance
Required alarm event is reported in the Event List when a patient
pushes the button on the Nurse Call. The Nurse Call is supervised; a
routine signal is sent from the transceiver and if the signal is not
received by the system, a Device Fault event is generated in the Event
List.
The Nurse Call is powered by a 3V battery with a 3 to 5-year life,
based on use. Following these instruction to insert the battery and set up the Nurse Call for use.
To insert the battery to the Nurse Call
1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the faceplate of the Nurse Call from its wall mounting and expose
the circuit board.
2. If changing the battery, use a small flat screwdriver to push the 3V Lithium coin cell battery from the
rear of the battery holder until it pops free.
3. Insert the 3V Lithium coin cell battery into the battery holder. Be sure to align the positive (+) end of
the battery as marked on the battery and battery holder.
4. Replace the faceplate of the Nurse Call to its wall mounting.