Independent Life Solutions
Falls and Bed Leaving
Bed Leaving Solution
Assistive Technology Solutions
Bed PIR – Immediate Activation (PIR = Passive Infra-Red)
Overview
The Bed PIR is simple solution to alert onsite carers that a person, who is at high risk of
falling, is attempting to get out of bed – allowing the carers to respond and support quickly
thereby preventing a potential fall.
The Kit (Tunstall compatible)
1. The PIR and stand
a. Wipe clean plastic
b. Battery powered PIR
c. Multi direction fitting
2. Tunstall Universal Sensor
a. Connects via RJ11 cable to PIR
b. Locates in the back of the stand
c. Transmits to the carer pager
3. Tunstall Care Assist Pager
a. Receives signal from Universal sensor
b. Can be set with name, room, bed
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How does it work?
The Bed PIR is placed at the foot of the bed facing away from the entrance to the room and
pointing down the side of the bed.
When the person in the bed tries to get out and moves their feet over the side of the bed
the PIR detects the movement and activates the Carers pager via the Universal transmitter.
Assistive Technology Solutions
How is the Bed PIR set up?
1. Check that the PIR cable is plugged into the bottom of the universal sensor
2. Place the bed PIR next to the bed after the person is settled
3. Ensure that it is facing away from any entrance to the room so that it does not pick
up any other movement
4. Ensure that the Bed PIR is pointing down the length of the bed – not to close that
bed covers may cause false alarms, but close enough to detect the feet as they come
out of the bed
5. When the person is settled:
a. Switch on the Universal sensor with on/off switch on the top of the sensor
The Bed PIR is now armed and will activate if it sees any movement from the person in the
bed if they try to get out.
Activation
If the person tries to leave the bed, the Bed PIR will detect the movement and activate the
Care Assist Pager – cancel the pager – instructions below
1. Attend the person immediately to prevent a potential fall
2. Switch off the Universal sensor – this will stop further transmissions
a. Make sure when the person is settled again that the Universal Transmitter is
switched back on!
When no longer required – switch both the Universal sensor and PIR off and place the stand
in a safe place.
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