Door and Window Contact Sensor for Home Care Alarm System
If you're responsible for the care of vulnerable or elderly patients, make sure you minimise accidental injury by implementing appropriate wander prevention measures. The Door and Window Contact Sensor for Home Care Alarm System is an easy-to-install device that will alert you whenever your patient opens their door or window. With this additional safety measure, you can rest assured your patients are not at risk of causing accidental or avoidable harm.
What's Included?
- 1 x Door Alarm Transmitter
- 1 x Proximity Magnet
- 2 x AAA Batteries
- Velcro Dots and Screw Fixings (For attachment)
Please Note: This alarm system is designed for operation with a Medpage MPPL Digital Pager (sold separately). You must have the pager to use this alarm system. There is a full kit available, which includes both the pager and this contact sensor alarm system.
Key Features and Benefits
- Two-part contact sensor kit with transmitter and magnet
- Suitable for use in care homes or domestic settings
- Can be used on entry doors, fridges, windows, medicine cabinets, and more
- Ideal for use either alone or as part of a multi-alarm system
- Helps to alert carers if their patient leaves a specified area
- Carers receive an alert on pager (sold separately) when the door or window is opened
- Alarm is raised instantly after door, window, or cabinet opening
- Supplied with two AAA batteries so it's ready to use straight away
- Convenient and easy-to-use side on / off switch for simple operation
- LED light alerts users when the power is on and when the alarm is set off
- Battery-low alert (LED light) ensures there is ample warning before your unit cuts out
- Batteries last for approximately 12 months
- Option available for alarm repeat timer for 'door still open' alert
Please Note: The seal on the battery must be removed before first use. Failure to do so will prevent the monitor from working.
Where Can I Use This Contact Sensor?
The Medpage door and window sensor is ideal for use in domestic and care home environments, particularly when working with vulnerable patients who may be prone to wandering (e.g. dementia patients and elderly patients). This contact sensor features a design that is suitable for most doorways, windows, and cabinets. However for certain doors and windows where there is little room around the frame, this alarm may not be suitable.
Please Note: The Velcro dots supplied for mounting will damage wallpaper and paint when removed.
Which Pager Should I Use With This Alarm System?
For the contact sensor to work, you must have a Medpage MPPL Digital Pager (sold separately) to connect to the transmitter. Each of these pagers can have up to eight sensors or transmitters paired with it, and are essential for carers to receive alerts about alarm activation. If you already have Medpage Pager (including older models), you can use it to to connect to this alarm system without needing to purchase a new one.
Can I Use Multiple Alarms At Once?
The Medpage Pager that receives the alerts from this contact sensor alarm is designed to connect to up to eight transmitters. This means that it is possible to create a multi-alarm system, with eight doors, windows, or cabinets being monitored using one pager system.
New-and-Improved Range
Whereas older versions of this door sensor previously had a range of approximately 100m, this new-and-improved version now has a range of 400m. This makes it better suited to use in larger houses, or houses with thicker walls.
How Do I Install the Contact Sensor Alarm?
Installing the Medpage alarm system is designed to be user-friendly and hassle-free. Follow the steps outlined in the video above for an easy installation.
Technical Specifications
- Transmitter Dimensions (L x W x D): 135 x 35 x 20mm
- Proximity Magnet Dimensions (L x W x D): 60 x 10 x 13mm
- Signal Range: ≤ 400m (open field)
