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* The Daktel Personal Security Communicator is suitable for the elderly and people with disability

* It may also be suitable for people who require frequent monitoring, for example people who tend to wander such as those with dementia

Calls/Mobile Phone:
* It is a 3G Mobile Phone so you can make and receive calls anywhere and anytime within 3G mobile coverage

Water Resistant:
* It is water resistant so it can be worn in the shower

SOS Button:
* It can either be set up to contact any of (up to) 8 pre-defined numbers or the call can go to a professional monitoring service
* It will dial each number 3 times until the SOS call is accepted

Fall Detection:
* It has fall detection as it is equipped with an Accelerometer, which detects a fall and alerts a contact or the professional monitoring service if chosen. There are three sensitivity levels.

GPS:
* The wearer can be located by using GPS with direct message link to Google Maps with date and time

Geo-fencing:
* A virtual border area can be set up, and if the wearer breaches the border a caregiver can be alerted

Auto Answer:
* Can be set up so the device will automatically answer calls from stored contacts

Set-up:
* Can easily be set-up via Android or IOS Smartphone App allowing a caregiver or support person to control and monitor the Communicator

Caregiver's App:
* Caregivers can easily set up emergency numbers and messages, activate GPS locator, automatic answering and automated carer alert for wanderers

Periodic Device Check:
* The device will send a daily status message to a caregiver

Battery:
* Standby time is approximately 68 hours depending on network
* Talk time is approximately 3 hours
* Device is charged using the charging cradle that comes with the device

Low battery:
* When the battery is getting low, a voice announcement will be heard from the device to charge the unit
* The device will send automatic SMS messages through to either the monitoring centre (for those who have chosen professional monitoring), or to a nominated number (self-monitored customers)
* The voice announcement will prompt every 5 minutes for 1 hour, before the device turns off
* This prompt needs action immediately. If professional monitoring has been chosen, the call centre will follow procedure to contact the wearer

Remote Activation:
* 'White list' function allows control of microphone and speaker operation

Considerations

Beware when using GPS tracking devices of the following:

* People with dementia should have the opportunity to move about as freely and independently as possible. The balance between independence and safety is delicate. In itself, wandering is not harmful and when done in a safe environment, can be a healthy outlet for a person with dementia. By determining what may be contributing to wandering, you may be able to identify the triggers and find ways to make it safer.

* GPS tracking devices follow a person's movements and identify his location. No device or system can guarantee that a person with dementia or intellectual disability will not get lost or that he will be found. However you may decide to use one to keep him safer.

* Please note: the field of locating devices is highly technical and detailed. Also, the equipment used to support some of these devices (e.g., a computer, smart phone) may not be practical or readily available for some people.

More information available from: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en/Living-with-dementia/Day-to-day-living/Safety/Locating-devices

Check our Assistive Technology Guide for GPS Tracking Devices.

Note: Although it may be possible to program 000 into an autodialler it is important to be aware that 000 calls from automated devices (such as autodiallers) cannot be guaranteed a response from the emergency services if they are unable to validate the condition, address and required response.

Connecting Medical Alarms to the National Broadband Network

The National Broadband Network (NBN) is planned to provide a high-speed optical fibre connection to 93% of Australians, with the remaining 7% in non-urban areas served by a lower speed wireless or satellite service.

If built as proposed, the NBN will ultimately replace the copper network and looks set to make all other public fixed-line telecommunications networks in Australia obsolete.

Medical alarms supplied by PERSA are expected to work correctly when connected to the NBN. PERSA is the Personal Emergency Response Services Association. Current members are listed on the PERSA website www.persa.com.au <http://www.persa.com.au/>.

However it should be noted that the battery back-up time on the NBN is very short, and will only work for a few hours during a power failure in customer's premises. So this may mean equipment relying on this will not work if there is an extended power failure.

It is also vitally important that your equipment is set-up correctly to work with your medical alarm, and that your selected Retail Service Provider can support that set-up.

If the NBN is rolling-out in your area, you need to call your medical alarm service BEFORE YOU SIGN ANY CONTRACT FOR THE NBN SERVICE.

Your medical alarm service will assist you to select a retail service provider that can support the continued operation of your medical alarm over the NBN.

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

Price Guide

Pricing plan
$25 per month including GST
One-off connection fee $49.95

Models

Only one model available

Additional Dimensions

Weight .............................. 500 g
Size .................................. 63.8mm x 53.35mm x 19.8mm
Operational temp ............ -15 degr C/+70 degr C
Battery .............................. Lithium Polymer battery
Standby time .................... Up to 72 hrs
Talk time ........................... Up to 3 hrs
ABS/Polycarbonate type
IP65 water protection

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.