Calling for help
a guide to community alarms, 2003

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Manufacturer: Cooper Security

Size of unit (height x width x depth): 5x21x27cm

Can send alarm calls to friends direct? Yes

Speech: Switchable 2-way speech

Habit cycle built in: Yes

Answer telephone calls with portable trigger? No

Portable triggers: pendant, wristband, clip-on

Fixed triggers - radio operated or wired: pull cords, smoke, intruder, movement, extra microphone, extra speaker, home controls

Alarm unit
Ease of using alarm button
Alarm speech quality
	normal volume
	maximum volume
Stated back-up battery duration		30 hours

Signals and warnings
Unit has received signal		light+sound
Centre has received call		voice of operator
Power failure warning		light
Loss of phone line warning		light
Plugged in phone warning		none

Portable trigger			trigger 1	trigger 2
Ease of using alarm button
Stated outdoor trigger range			70 m	70 m
Low battery warning to user			none	none
Low battery warning to centre			only when trigger used

Setting off alarm with:		unit	trigger 1	trigger 2
	poor grip
	poor sight
	poor hearing