Calling for help
a guide to community alarms, 2003
(go to list of report contents)
CareSec £99
Manufacturer: Hybrid Integrated Systems
Size of unit (height x width x depth): 8x12x29cm
Can send alarm calls to friends direct? Yes
Speech: Full 2-way speech or switched
Habit cycle built in: No
Answer telephone calls with portable trigger? Yes
Portable triggers: pendant, wristband, clip-on
Fixed triggers - rado operated or wired: pull cords, wall buttons, room temperature, smoke, gas, carbon monoxide, intruder, movement, extra microphone, extra speaker, home controls
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| Alarm speech quality |
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normal volume |
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maximum volume |
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| Stated back-up battery duration |
48 hours |
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| Unit has received signal | light+sound |
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| Centre has received call | voice of operator |
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| Power failure warning | light+sound |
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| Loss of phone line warning | light+sound |
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| Plugged in phone warning | light+sound |
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| Portable trigger | trigger 1 | trigger 2 |
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| Stated outdoor trigger range | 300 m
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300 m |
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| Low battery warning to user | only when trigger used |
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| Low battery warning to centre | yes |
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| Setting off alarm with: | unit |
trigger 1 |
trigger 2 |
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Report Contents
About alarms
What
is a community alarm?
How
does an alarm work?
Basic
choices
Who
will receive your calls?
Where can you get an alarm?
Alarms on test
Models tested
Antenna
Princess AP1000
Antenna
AP2000
CareSec
Homelink
Extra II
Horizon
II
IntelliLink
Lifeline
400
Lifeline
4000
LIfeline
4000+D
Lifeline
TalkBack trigger
S11
Carephone
Sayphone
In
Touch 1000
In
Touch 2000
In
Touch 2000 Package
Other information
Using
an alarm
Checklists
of things to look for
Alarms
in the future
Acknowledgements
Contact
details
