Troubleshooting; Possible Cause - Angelcare Ac301-R Bedienungsanleitung

household or when interferences occur with an Angelcare in another
household, ensure the 2 monitors have 2 different digital coding system.
In range feature
This monitoring system is equipped with an In Range indicator. To
activate this function press the night light button and hold it until the halo
light flashes. If units are within range, the In Range light will flash. If out
of range the In Range light will be ON with no flashing. To deactivate the
In Range function, press and hold the night light button again until halo
flashes. The In Range light will turn OFF.
NOTE: The parents unit has a range up to 120 meters (394 feet).
AC power source
Model AC301: The AC adapters should be used whenever possible to
extend the battery life. Batteries can be kept in units while using AC
power source. Use regular AAA batteries for the AC301 model.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
False alarms.
Alarm will not sound.
Alarm indicator light is flashing red
(monitor is barely detecting
movement).
No sound is being transmitted.
Power ON indicator (green light)
does not light up.
Very weak reception.
Weak reception but the in range
indicator is not lit.
Static, distortion, interference (interference
from other monitors, wireless phones,
walkie-talkies, etc...).
Feedback (loud noises emitted from
Parents Unit).
Model AC301-R: Use AC adapter on Nursery Unit whenever possible to
extend the battery life. For Parents Unit, use AC adapter ONLY to charge
NiMh batteries. Only charge batteries when low battery indicator is on. Do
not overcharge. Only use rechargeable batteries for the AC301-R model.
Warning: Damages caused by misuse of the monitor are the customer
responsibility.
Replacing the rechargeable batteries (Model AC301-R only)
When the NiMh batteries in the Parents Unit will not charge or
only hold their charge for a short period of time, batteries need to
be replaced. Unscrew the battery compartment door on the Parents
Unit (if necessary). Remove old batteries. Insert new rechargeable
batteries. Screw in the battery compartment door. Plug the Parents Unit
into an electrical outlet. Use only rechargeable batteries in the Parents
Unit. Allow new batteries to charge continuously for 15 hours.

Possible Cause

• Baby was removed from crib and Nursery Unit was not switched OFF.
• Sensor Pad cord not connected properly to Nursery Unit.
• Sensor Pad is not in full contact with crib mattress, or crib mat-
tress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.
• Baby has moved away from Sensor Pad, to the edge of the crib.
• Nursery Unit is detecting movement when crib is being touched.
• Nursery Unit is detecting movement from outside the crib such
as motorized devices, strong drafts, etc...
• Sensitivity is set too high.
• Sensor Pad is not in full contact with crib mattress, or crib mat-
tress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.
• Baby is in a very deep sleep or has moved away from Sensor Pad,
to the edge of the crib.
• Units are too far apart (in range indicator is off on the Parent Unit).
• Batteries are low or improperly installed.
• AC adapters are not connected properly or electrical outlet is
out of order.
• One of the units is not ON.
• Batteries are low or improperly installed.
• AC adapters are not connected properly or electrical outlet is
out of order.
• One of the units is not ON.
• Units are too far apart (in-range) indicator will flash rapidly and
beep on the parent unit.
• One or both units are placed near a large metal mass.
• One or both units are not in the upright position.
• Batteries are low.
• The in range option is off.
• Parents Unit is out of range.
• Units are set to different channels.
• Parents Unit located near motorized devices, fluorescent lights,
television, etc...
• There is an Angelcare Monitor in another household nearby.
• Units are too close to each other.
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Solution
• Turn Nursery Unit to the OFF position.
• Verify the connection between the Sensor Pad and Nursery Unit.
Unplug and reconnect the cord.
• Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and Sensor
Pad. Sensor Pad must rest on a completely flat and rigid sur-
face. Place a piece of 6 mm (1/4") plywood to cover the full
size of the crib base.
• Make sure Sensor Pad is positioned as described in the 5 Easy
Steps section. Sensitivity may need to be adjusted, consult the
Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Avoid contact with the crib when monitor is ON.
• Place crib near a solid supporting wall to avoid Sensor Pad
from detecting movement from outside crib.
• You may need to decrease the sensitivity, consult the
Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and Sensor Pad.
Sensor Pad must rest on a completely flat and rigid surface. Place
a piece of 6 mm (1/4") plywood to cover the full size of the crib base.
• Make sure Sensor Pad is positioned as described in the 5 Easy
Steps section. Consult Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Bring Parents Unit closer to Nursery Unit.
• Check/replace batteries or recharge Parents Unit
(Model AC301-R only).
• Check connections or change to another electrical outlet.
• Ensure both units are ON.
• Make sure both units are on the same channel, either A, B or C.
• Check/replace batteries or recharge Parents Unit
(Model AC301-R only).
• Check connections or change to another electrical outlet.
• Make sure both units are ON and on the same channel, either
A, B or C.
• Bring units closer together.
• Change the position of one or both units.
• Place units on flat surface away from baby's reach.
• Replace the batteries or recharge Parents Unit
(Model AC301-R only).
• Use the night light switch to activate the range out feature.
Press it and hold for 2 seconds.
• Bring units closer together.
• Make sure both units are ON and on the same channel, either
both on channel A, B or C.
• Rotate Parents Unit or move it away from source of interfer-
ence.
• The digital codes are the same on the 2 monitors. Verify the
digital coding on the box or in the battery compartment.
• Move units farther apart (at least 3 meters/10 feet apart).
• Decrease volume on Parents Unit.