Using the Pulse Companion 19
Turning the Pulse Companion off
Device Positioning
The Pulse Companion should be left in standby mode (LED ashing red every 4 seconds) when not in use
E.g. If not used during the day. See page 20 for permanent removal from service.
The Pulse Companion needs to stay within 10 meters of the armband so it should typically be carried on your
person or left on a bedside table.
The pager needs to be kept within 450 meters of the pulse companion. This range can be extended using repeaters
if required (contact your equipment provider for more details). The pager will display “RF Fail” when the device is
out of range or switched off.
The •
•
• button on the Pulse Companion needs to be pressed when attending alarms and when changing
armbands, so the Pulse Companion will need to be kept accessible (e.g. not hidden in a locked draw).
The device can be left on a bedside table or mounted on the wall next to the bed. Or be carried on a person.
The Armbands battery typically lasts in excess of 12 hours, so one band is usually sufcient for overnight use,
where it is charged again during the day. A second band can be used if round the clock care is required.
PLEASE NOTE:
The power consumption in both devices
will increase very slightly the further they
are apart, so keeping both devices within
a few meters of each other is preferable
where possible to increase battery life.
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