Software
Release Notes
Software Release Notes
CareGard Software Version 2.0
The following features were changed or added to CareGard Software Version 2.0:
Touchpad Support
The Touchpad Support feature allows customers to toggle between
contact the central monitoring station in case of a non-medical emergency.
CareGiver Support
The CareGiver feature allows caretakers to enter a service code and user number while tending to
a patient. The feature generates Open and Close reports upon a caregiver's arrival and departure.
Keychain Touchpad
The addition of the keychain touchpad allows customers to set their panel to
from a short distance outside the home or initiate a panic alarm in cases of emergency.
Home and Away — Upgrade
The Home and Away feature allows customers to set medication and activity check reminders to
or
by using the panel, a keychain touchpad, or a remote phone. This feature also
HOME
AWAY
allows customers to suspend panic button supervision.
CareGard Software Version 1.3
The following features were changed or added to CareGard Software Version 1.3.
Line-in-use Detection
V 2.0 software can detect when phone line voltages drop below a certain level. When a condition
exists, the Status light flashes. If Status is pressed, the panel announces "Phone in use."
Trouble Beeps
This feature continues to sound when set to
information.
Medication Reminders
Changes to this feature effect reporting methods to the central monitoring station. Refer to
Report Medication Failure (Option 40) on for more information.
Hang-up Detection
V 2.0 software can detect when a remote phone is hung; this feature also automatically discon-
nects the telephone line. Refer to CPC Enable (Option 45) for more information.
Alarm Clear
Alarms can be cleared from system memory following a two-way voice session. Refer to Alarm
Clear (Option 46) for more information.
Away Mode Operation
When your customer is away for an extended period of time and they engage the
the following functions are disabled:
•
Panic Sensor Supervision
•
Activity Check
•
Medication Reminder
HOME
. Refer to Trouble Beeps (Option 25) for more
OFF
and
modes and
AWAY
or
HOME
AWAY
feature,
AWAY
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