User's Manual

Introduction
The Duress Device is a portable device that is worn on a duty belt or lanyard by officers, staff, or
visitors. It monitors their status and transmits location and status information to a control room
monitor. It can be used to signal an emergency.
The Duress Device sends a signal to the GUARD1 Tracking system once each second. If this
signal is not seen for a specified number of minutes, or the Panic button is pressed, or if a
secondary condition is detected, an alert is raised in the GUARD1 Tracking system.
Batteries
The Duress Device uses two Panasonic CR17345 batteries. These are field replaceable, non-
rechargeable 3 Volt lithium batteries that have been qualified to support correct operation of the
Duress Device. When replacement is necessary the replacement batteries must be of the same
brand and type as those originally supplied. Failure to do so can cause improper operation or
failure of the Duress Device.
Batteries can be replaced by removing the four screws on the back of the device and separating
the halves of the housing. Follow the battery polarity markings in the battery chamber.
Important: Use only Panasonic CR17345 batteries
Using the Duress Device
The Duress Device has two buttons. The large red Panic button is for sending a panic alert. The
small Test button is for testing and for changing the device mode between on duty and off duty.
There is one LED, which is used to confirm the device is operating, and to display battery status.
Please see the Battery Status section of this manual.
The Duress Device has a vibration motor and a beeper. Either one of these, or both, may be
enabled. These and other settings are configured for your facility by TimeKeeping Systems.
Primary Alert
The panic alert is the device's primary alert. When the device is in on-duty or off-duty mode,
pressing the red Panic button causes the primary alert.
Secondary Alerts
There are three secondary alerts: not vertical / man down, no motion, and removed from holster.
Each of these secondary alerts can be enabled or disabled. Each secondary alert has a grace
period and a warning period. All of these are configured for your facility by TimeKeeping Systems.
Off Duty Mode
In off-duty mode, secondary alerts are disabled. The primary alert remains enabled, and pressing
the Panic button will cause a panic alert. In off-duty mode the LED flashes green once every 10
seconds.
To place the device in Off Duty mode detach it from the holster and press the Test button, wait a
few seconds, and press the Test button again. The device will beep to confirm.