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- Page 1 Pivotell® Advance GSM Automatic Pill Dispenser Instructions Note: When opening for the first time, the lid is unlocked. 130418 AG-14 The key and battery case securing screw can be found inside the dispenser.
- Page 2 INTRODUCTION: The Pivotell® Advance GSM Automatic Pill Dispenser reminds the user by means of an alarm and flashing light when to take their medication. It will make the correct dose available at the correct time of day or night, whilst keeping secure all other pills . Medication is dispensed from an internal tray containing 28 sections.
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION (Continued) When operating in ‘SECURE’ mode the shutter in the lid of the Advance dispenser is always locked except at the dosage and subsequent ‘AFTER’ time (i.e the time set for the alarm to continue). The dispenser detects when the medication has been dispensed and locks the shutter 2 minutes after dispensing by rotating a further half section thereby preventing access to the tray.
- Page 4 USING THE DISPENSER FOR THE FIRST TIME Open the lid as illustrated – place an index finger in the lid opening and press in the catch with a thumb. Lift the lid. The key and battery case securing screw can be found in one of the pill compartments.
- Page 5 Step 1 - Phone number and user information Enter the following details (Fields marked * are mandatory) • Dispenser (choose Careousel Advance GSM) • Dispenser location (Choose ‘All Locations’) • Dispenser SIM (phone) number prefix with the country code e.g ’ 44 ‘, and omit the initial ‘0’.
- Page 6 The Administration Centre screen will move to Step 2 – Dispenser Settings Step 2 - Dispenser Settings Sound: Select a sound (High 2 is the loudest) If no sound is required select ‘none’. Flashing Light: Select either ‘on’ or ‘off’. Battery type: Select either ALC (Alkaline –...
- Page 7 Step 2 Dispenser Settings (Continued) Dispenser Stop It is possible to stop the dispenser’s operation at a future date and time. This function is useful if two or more dispensers are being used by a user in sequence and ensures that only one dispenser is active at one time.
- Page 8 STEP 4 – View Settings ‘View Settings’ allows you to view all of the settings on one page. If you need to adjust any setting go back to Step 1, Step 2 or Step 3. Click on ‘Save’ in each step once adjustments have been made. DOWNLOAD THE SETTINGS TO THE DISPENSER Press button 2 for two seconds.
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Page 9: General Information
Please note that the SIM card balance shown in Step 3 is a guide only. The actual balance remaining should be checked with the network operator, or if the SIM was supplied by Pivotell, contact us for your balance. TEST FUNCTION The rotation, light and sound functions can be tested and demonstrated by pressing and holding all three buttons until TEST is displayed. -
Page 10: Manual Programming
MANUAL PROGRAMMING The Careousel Advance GSM dispenser can be programmed manually. The dispenser will operate normally but will not send SMS and E-mail warning messages unless these have been previously entered in the Administration Centre and downloaded to the dispenser as described in page 8 above. - Page 11 Menu A (accessed through Button 1) Continued ALARMS: ‘’ALARMs’’ will be displayed. Set the 1 ( 1 ) alarm time using buttons 2 or 3. Press Button 1 again for the 2 (2) alarm time and repeat the procedure for all subsequent alarm times required (maximum 24 daily).
- Page 12 Using buttons 2 and 3 set at either ALC for Alkaline and NIMH for rechargeable NIMH batteries SECURE The Pivotell Advance Dispenser can be set to operate in two modes: Secure On: Press Button 2. The shutter in the lid of the dispenser is always locked except during the programmed alarm time.
- Page 13 FILLING THE DISPENSER 1. Time Discs Three day / time discs are supplied which comprise: Two printed discs for 1 up to 4 medication prompts per day (use either side) and one blank disc for more than 4 medication prompts per day. The blank discs should be completed by hand indicating the medication times.
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Page 14: Fault Handling
LOCK The dispenser can be locked with the key supplied. Turn the key a quarter of a turn clockwise to lock, anti-clockwise to unlock. Please note that the lock is a simple device and is intended as an additional barrier only. - Page 15 PHARMACY FILLING: Many pharmacies will fill Careousel Advance dispensers. For the UK a suggested Standard Operating Procedure for Pharmacists (see below) for pharmacy filling of Pivotell dispensers is available, please ask your pharmacist to contact Pivotell Ltd. A Pharmacy Filler tray is now available for easier Pharmacy filling of dispenser trays.
- Page 16 Important Notice: Pivotell® Automatic Pill Dispensers are aids designed to assist the user remember to take their medication. They are not suitable for everyone and assessment is very important. Pivotell® do not accept responsibility for faults or other consequences arising from any misuse of the dispenser, for example, damage from dropping, moisture, liquids and heat, insertion of foreign objects, forced or unauthorised opening of the dispenser.
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