inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant Installation Guide

June 6, 2024
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Installation and Operation Manual

Overview

The Inovonics waterproof pendant is small, light, and comfortable to wear, and provides advanced functionality and reliability to enhance the user experience.
The waterproof pendant is available in the following configurations:

Part # Check-In Location Other
EN1221S-60N 60 minutes North America Neck lanyard
EN1221S-60AN 60 minutes Australia Neck lanyard
EN1221S-60ZN 60 minutes New Zealand Neck lanyard
EN1221S-60W 60 minutes North America Wristband
EN1221S-60WL 60 minutes North America Long wristband
EN1221S-60AW 60 minutes Australia Wristband
EN1221S-60ZW 60 minutes New Zealand Wristband

Note: For UL 2560 installations, refer to the EN6080 Area Control Gateway Installation Instructions or the EN6040-T Network Coordinator with Transformer Installation Instructions.

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Maximum Number of Repeaters for a UL 2560 Installation

To achieve the 99.99% alarm message reliability required for UL 2560 compliance, system installations must operate within the following limits for end device and repeater counts.

End Devices Maximum Repeaters
150 397
250 386
350 375
500 360
1000 313
2000 238
3000 184
Pendant Components

inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant-Figure 1

A Activation button
B Transmit and alarm clear LED
C Low battery LED
D Battery door
E Attachment loop

Installation and Startup

Installation Notes
  • These products are designed to be maintained by professional technicians.
  • Products are intended for indoor use.
  • Do not ship the pendant with the coin cell battery installed when temperatures are below 32°F. Doing so will damage the internal battery and cause the pendant to irretrievably fail.
  • All products should be manually tested weekly (see section 6, “Test the Transmitter”).
Coin Cell Battery Installation

Caution: If you are installing batteries in multiple devices, keep the batteries from coming into contact with each other to prevent discharge.

  1. Place the battery in the battery compartment, ensuring that the positive terminal (+) faces up.

  2. Seat the battery door over the battery so that the arrow on the battery door is lined up with the unlocked padlock icon.
    inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant-Battery
Installation

  3. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to line up the arrow on the battery door with the arrow under the locked padlock icon.
    inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant- Figure 3

  4. Press the activation button for at least one second.
    • The red LED will flash and the pendant will vibrate, indicating that an alarm has been sent. (For more information, see section 3.1, “Send an Alarm” on page 2.)

  5. Clear the alarm sent when you activated the pendant per section 3.2, “Clear an Alarm”.

Register the Transmitter

The transmitter sends a check-in message to the receiver or gateway every 60 minutes for the purposes of supervision. The transmitter must be registered and supervised.
Caution: The EN1221S-60 waterproof pendant must have a supervision window of no more than 12 hours to avoid not discovering a missing device within 24 hours.
Each transmitter has a unique factory-programmed identification number. Refer to the receiver or gateway’s installation instructions for details on registering and setting up supervision.

  1. When prompted by the receiver or gateway to reset the transmitter, press the activation button, and then clear the alarm per section 3.2, “Clear an Alarm”.

Caution: The transmitter should be tested after registration to ensure operation. See section 6, “Test the Transmitter”.

Wear the Transmitter

The pendant transmitter can be worn in three ways:

  • Around the neck with the neck lanyard, which is included with the waterproof pendant with the neck lanyard.

Caution: The neck lanyard included with the waterproof pendant is designed with a breakaway feature for user safety. Substitution of a stronger cord or chain may result in injury to the wearer.

  • On the arm with the wristband, which comes attached on the waterproof pendant with a wristband.
  • On the belt, use the optional ACC683 belt loop attachment kit.

Neck Lanyard
To attach the neck lanyard:

  1. Secure the lanyard to the pendant’s attachment loop with a simple girth hitch knot.

inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant- Figure 4

  1. Adjust the neck lanyard to the wearer’s neck size.
    • Pull both slide adjustment tabs on the lanyard to reduce the length of the cord.
    • Pull both sides of the lanyard cord to increase the length of the cord.

Wristband
The wristband comes attached to the waterproof pendant with a wristband. The wristband is a standard 16mm width, allowing for replacement with a wristband of the user’s choice. The standard length wristband is designed to fit wrist circumferences from 5.5 to 7.5 inches; the long wristband is designed to fit wrist circumferences from 6.5 to 9.25 inches.
Note: Replacement wristbands must be of a similar thickness to the provided 16mm wristband. Metal expansion bands will not attach reliably to the device.

Operate the Transmitter

Send an Alarm

To send an alarm:

  1. Press the activation button for at least one second.
    • When activated, the pendant will vibrate briefly and the red transmission LED will blink rapidly for the first five seconds, and then slowly until the alarm is cleared.
Clear an Alarm

Note: After sending an alarm, an end-user can send a subsequent alarm once ten seconds have elapsed, even if the initial alarm has not been cleared on the device.
There are two ways to clear an alarm:
Using the Alarm Clearance Card
Note: The ACC680 alarm clearance card is an optional accessory sold separately.

  1. Place the dot on the ACC680 alarm clearance card over the activation button.
    • The red transmission LED will cease flashing and the blue alarm clear LED will flash quickly six times to indicate the alarm has cleared.

inovonics EN1221S-60 Waterproof Pendant-Figure 6

Using a Button Press Pattern

  1. Press the activation button three times, quickly.
  2. When the blue LED flashes twice, press the activation button three more times, quickly.
    • The blue alarm clear LED will flash quickly six times to indicate the alarm has cleared.
Coin Cell Low Battery Alert

When a low battery is detected, the transmitter will send a low battery alert and start a seven-day countdown. If the battery has not been replaced within two days from when the low battery alert message was sent, the yellow low battery LED on the bottom of the pendant will begin to blink, and will not stop until the battery is replaced, or the seven-day countdown expires.
If the seven-day countdown expires without the battery being changed, a high priority shutdown message will be sent to the application software and the pendant will automatically go into storage mode. For more about storage mode, see section 5, “Storage Mode”.

Coin Cell Battery Replacement

Note: Inovonics has tested and recommends Panasonic®, Energizer® and FDK® (formerly Sanyo) CR2032 coin cell batteries.
The waterproof pendant uses one standard CR2032 coin cell battery. To change the battery:

  1. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to the unlocked padlock icon.
  2. Remove the battery door.
  3. Remove the old battery from the battery compartment.
  4. Place the new battery in the battery compartment, ensuring that the positive terminal (+) faces up.
  5. Seat the battery door over the battery so that the arrow on the battery door is lined up with the unlocked padlock icon.
  6. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to line up the arrow on the battery door with the arrow under the locked padlock icon.
  7. Press the activation button to initialize the transmitter.
  8. Clear the resulting alarm per section 3.2, “Clear an Alarm”.

Note: If the pendant is not activated after replacing the battery, the low battery indication will not clear until the next check-in interval.

Storage Mode

Storage mode is an ultra-low battery state designed to protect the life of the internal battery for 12 months. The pendant is shipped from Inovonics in storage mode. The device will also automatically go into storage mode at the next check-in transmission time if the coin cell battery has been removed.
Note: When the pendant is in storage mode, it will not transmit alarms or check-in messages.

Extended Storage

If a pendant will not be deployed to an end-user for more than 12 months from the date of manufacture that appears on the device or device packaging, you must install the coin cell battery and press the button before the 12 months elapses to ensure proper operation.
If the device has remained idle for more than 6 months, we advise a 72 hour charging period before deploying the pendant to an end-user. If the device will remain unused after installing the coin cell battery, it will operate for approximately three years, assuming no button presses.

Put the Device in Storage Mode

Note: The device should not be left in storage mode for more than 12 months. Devices should be stored in ambient conditions (69 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit).
To put the device in storage mode:

  1. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to the unlocked position.

  2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.

  3. Press the activation button for at least one second.
    • The red LED will flash and the pendant will vibrate briefly to indicate that an alarm has been sent. This serves as confirmation that the pendant is now in storage mode.

  4. Seat the battery door over the empty battery chamber, and use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to line up the arrow on the battery door with the arrow under the locked padlock icon.

Note: If the alarm activation button is pressed when the device is in storage mode and the battery is not installed, a yellow LED will illuminate briefly on the lower portion of the device to indicate a missing battery condition to the user.

Take the Device out of Storage Mode

To remove the device from storage mode:

  1. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to the unlocked padlock icon.

  2. Remove the battery door.

  3. Place a battery in the battery compartment, ensuring that the positive terminal (+) faces up.

  4. Seat the battery door over the battery so that the arrow on the battery door is lined up with the unlocked padlock icon.

  5. Use the ACC680 alarm clearance card or a quarter to turn the battery door to line up the arrow on the battery door with the arrow under the locked padlock icon.

  6. Press the activation button for at least one second.
    • The red LED will flash and the pendant will vibrate briefly to indicate that an alarm has been sent. This serves as confirmation that the pendant is no longer in storage mode.
    • When the button is pressed, an alarm message and reset message are sent to the head-end application.

  7. To cause the red LED to cease flashing, clear the alarm sent when you activated the pendant per section 3.2, “Clear an Alarm”.

Note: If the alarm activation button is pressed when the device is not in storage mode and the battery is not installed, the red LED will blink rapidly for five seconds, the pendant will vibrate, and an alarm will be sent with a missing battery message. The alarm clearance function is not enabled in this situation. Subsequent button presses will cause the yellow LED to illuminate briefly on the lower portion of the device to indicate a missing battery condition to the user.

Test the Transmitter

The transmitter should be tested after registration and then weekly to ensure operation.
To test the transmitter:

  1. Press the activation button for at least one second and ensure the red transmit LED lights, the vibration activates, and the alarm is received by the receiver or gateway.
  2. Clear the alarm and ensure the red alarm transmission LED stops flashing, and the blue alarm clear LED flashes.

Cleaning and Care

Cleaning

Caution: Cleaning should only be performed with the battery door in place and in the locked position.
Cleaning should be performed by hand using a damp cloth and mild soap, or disinfectant wipes designed for household use.
Do Not Use
The following products should never be used to clean the EN1221S-60 series pendants:

  • Strong cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleach, alcohol or quaternary disinfectant.
  • Abrasive or powder cleansers.
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

The following equipment and processes must never be used:

  • Steam autoclave or commercial sterilization procedures using heat, chemical, gas or radiation techniques.
  • Dishwasher or washing machine.
  • Soaking or suspending the pendant in water or other liquids.

Using any of these products or processes will damage the pendant.

Care

The plastic used for the pendant is durable and designed to withstand exposure to most common substances including soaps and skin lotions. However, there are some types of creams, lotions or sprays which contain chemicals that may dull the finish of the housing. These include insect repellents containing DEET, sunscreen, and topical analgesics. If end-user is using these types of products, they should avoid having the pendant come into direct contact with them.

Device Indicators

| Alarm Activation| Alarm Clearance| Low Battery| Missing Battery
---|---|---|---|---
LED Color| Red| Blue| Yellow| Yellow
LED| Rapid blink for five seconds, and then slowly blink until the alarm is cleared lashes| Using alarm clearance card: six quick flashes Using
button pattern: two quick flashes after first three button presses, and then six quick flashes after the next three button presses| Blinks
every five seconds
until the battery is replaced or until the seven-day countdown expires| Steady glow for
five seconds then stops
Vibration Patterns| Vibrates for
one second| N/A| N/A| N/A
More Information n| Section 3.1| Section 3.2| Section 3.3| Section 5.2

Water Exposure

UL has evaluated the EN1221S-60 series pendants to meet the water spray and submersion tests required under UL 2560, section 38.
In addition, these pendants meet IP67 certification standards for dust and water ingress protection, ensuring that:

  • Ingress of dust particles does not interfere with the satisfactory operation of the device.
  • There is no harmful effect to the device caused by:
    – Submersion up to three feet (one meter) for less than or equal to 30 minutes.

Note: IP67 certification was performed by an independent laboratory not affiliated with UL.

End-User Recommendations

The pendant transmitter housing is waterproof up to the IP67 standard when the battery door is properly seated and in the locked position. The product is designed for incidental/momentary submersion in water, but not for extended submersion. As such, we offer the following recommendations to the end-user:

Usage Situation OK to Use? Cautions
Shower Yes* Do not spray water directly on the device at distances of less

than 12 inches; avoid spraying water at extremely high pressure
Bath| Yes*| Momentary submersion is permissible at water temperatures less than 105°F. Extended submersion of the device is not recommended.
Rain| Yes’| Avoid extended exposure; wear the device under a sleeve, shirt, or jacket
Water exercise, swimming pool, hydrotherapy/hot tubs, steam
rooms and saunas| No| Do not use the device during these activities. Please note that the IP67 rating does not test for exposure to liquids with a chemical content such as chlorine or saltwater. Exposure to elevated water/ air temperatures or humidity levels In these settings may permanently damage the device.

  • The pendant is able to successfully transmit an alarm or check-in message when exposed intermittently to water in a shower setting. However, when the pendant is fully submerged, the water absorbs the radio signal such that messages may not be reliably detected by the receiver.

Specifications

Dimensions: 1.6″ x 1.6″ x 0.5″ (4 x 4 x 1.25 cm).
Weight: 0.6 oz (17 g) with the battery inserted.
Operating temperature: 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C).
Operating environment: Waterproof to IP67 standard.
Estimated battery life: One year (assuming five-alarm activations per day and alarm clearance within ten minutes of alarm activation).
Battery type: Panasonic CR2032.
Power requirement: 3VDC, 14.5µA.
Storage requirement: Ambient conditions of 69 to 73°F (20.5 to 22.8°C).
Compliance for EN1221S-60AN, EN1221S-60ZN, EN1221S-60AW, and EN1221S-60ZW: AS/NZS 4268:2012 Radio Systems Equipment – Short Range Devices.
UL certification for EN1221S-60N and EN1221S-60W: UL 2560 (see conditions below).
Note: For UL 2560 installations, Inovonics repeaters must have 20 minute check-in times. Inovonics transmitters must have a minimum of 60 minute check- in times.
Note: In a UL 2560 installation, the EN1221S-60 series pendants may be used with completed emergency call systems for assisted living and independent living facilities.
For UL 2560 certified system installations, the following Inovonics EchoStream devices are approved for installation within maximum system configuration limits defined in section 1.2 of this document:

  • EN6080 area control gateway or EN6040-T network coordinator with transformer.
  • EN5040-20T high power repeater.
  • End devices (transmitters) with a minimum 60-minute check-in interval, as follows:
    – Fundamental devices are subject to UL 2560 certification (pendant transmitters and OEM products using the Inovonics RF module).
    – Supplemental devices which are not subject to UL 2560 system certification but which may be used within a UL 2560 certified system (e.g. universal transmitters and activity sensors).

Note: Users that have achieved certification and will install UL 2560 certified systems are responsible for labeling all fundamental devices with the UL 2560 system certification mark.
Compatible receiver for UL 2560 installations with the EN1221S-60 series pendants: EN6080 area control gateway or EN6040-T network coordinator with transformer.
Compatible repeater for UL 2560 installations with the EN1221S-60 series pendants: EN5040-20T.
Note: Inovonics supports recycling and reuse whenever possible. Please recycle these parts using a certified electronics recycler.
Note: Specifications and data are subject to change without notice.

Power Management System Information

This equipment uses a two-stage power system:

  • One CR2032 lithium-metal coin cell battery is replaceable by installers.
  • One rechargeable lithium-ion polymer pouch energy cell is not accessible and non-replaceable.
Battery Handling

If you are installing CR2032 lithium metal coin cell batteries in multiple devices, keep the batteries from coming into contact with each other to prevent discharge.

Shipping

Both lithium-ion and lithium-metal battery types are subject to transportation regulations such as International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), US Department of Transportation (DOT), and UN Recommendation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
To prevent accidental alarm activation due to air pressure changes, Inovonics recommends that you avoid shipping the devices by air with the CR2032 lithium- metal coin cell battery installed in the device. When disposing of this electronic device or depleted CR2032 lithium-metal coin cell batteries, please do so in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Cold Weather Best Practices
  • We recommend that the pendant be shipped without the coin cell battery installed, especially if shipping conditions will be below 32° F (0° C).
  • If exposed to conditions below 32°F (0° C) during shipping, the pendant should be kept at room temperature for 24 hours before installing the coin cell battery and activating the pendant.
  • If an end-user is outdoors when temperatures are below 32°F (0° C) the pendant should be worn under clothing to protect it from exposure.
  • After the pendant has had the battery installed and has been activated, the pendant should not be left in a cold vehicle below 32°F (0° C) for any period of time.
Television and Radio Interference

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.

FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Medical Device Interference

Under FDA and FCC guidelines, the responsibility for verifying continuous and safe operation of medical devices such as pacemakers and implanted defibrillators in the presence of electromagnetic interference (EMI) rests with the manufacturer of the medical device. As such, Inovonics does not have the authority or specific device knowledge to conduct or interpret formal tests on their behalf.
Inovonics transmitter devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards.
If you have any concerns about the use of Inovonics transmitter devices in the presence of medical devices used by a particular resident or patient, we recommend that you consult with their physician. Another potential source for answers is the medical device manufacturer, who can provide more information as to their compliance with federal guidelines and how they have addressed EMI risk.

Radiation Exposure Limits

This equipment complies with ISED RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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