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Readiness Systems, LLC, is a provider of automated external defibrillator (AED) readiness and compliance products and services throughout the United States and internationally. Specifically, Readiness Systems provides technologies, services and resources that help organizations meet the rigorous demands of AED program readiness and compliance, and lower the legal risks of AED ownership and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) response. Readiness Systems products and/or services may be sold by the company and/or by its commercial partners.
As indicated below, Readiness Systems products and/or categories of products may be covered by one or more United States and/or international patents. Note that products listed below may be sold individually, as a unit or system, in one or more components, and/or as part of a combination product. Further note that one or more additional patent applications may also be pending in the United States and/or internationally.
The following U.S. patents apply to Readiness Systems products, including but not limited to AED Sentinel®: US 10,999,560; US D876,527.
Thank you for choosing AED Sentinel. This guide walks you through the easy process of installing AED Sentinel (second generation hardware) in our custom portable AED monitoring cases. A typical installation takes about 10 minutes. Once installed, AED Sentinel helps ensure your AEDs are always ready when you need them.
Here's what is in the AED Sentinel box:
Here are the AED Sentinel installation steps described below:
Understanding Locations terminology: Each monitored AED registered to your account is associated with a specific Location Group, Site and Building. These need to be set up before you install and activate your AED Monitoring Camera. Location Groups, Sites and Buildings can be customized to match your needs. Generally, here is what the terms mean:
You can easily adapt your locations structure for portable AEDs in our custom Pelican monitoring cases.
If your Location is not listed, add your new Location using the Add Location, Add Site and/or Add Building buttons.
Then click Save and return to the Monitored AEDs page. You are now ready to attach and activate the AED Sentinel smart monitoring camera.
AED Sentinel is a patented, easy to use 24/7 remote monitoring system that uses internet-connected technology to automatically monitor your entire fleet of AEDs and notify you whenever they require maintenance.
The AED Monitoring Camera performs daily AED readiness checks by taking a picture of your AED's status indicator. AED Sentinel data is transmitted to the cloud via the cellular network. No Wi-Fi connection is needed.
These instructions describe how to attach the AED Monitoring Camera to the inside of a custom monitoring case. Please contact Readiness Systems support if you need help installing AED Sentinel in a different environment.
. As soon as you see the LED Status Light start blinking green, release the activation button and quickly place the AED Monitoring Camera inside the monitoring case lid. Then quickly close the lid so the AED Monitoring Camera faces the AED.
for 15 seconds when the AED Monitoring Camera successfully completes the activation process, and it will then turn off. Because the LED Status Light is not visible inside the monitoring case, you will need to check the installation using the online AED Readiness Manager software.
You may need to reactivate an AED Monitoring Camera for the following reasons:
To reactivate your AED Monitoring Camera, follow the steps outlined in Section D, Activate the AED Monitoring Camera, above.
You may need to power off the AED Monitoring Camera for the following reasons:
Here is how to power off your AED Monitoring Camera:
. Then release the activation button. The LED Status Light will turn off after 3 seconds signaling the AED Monitoring Camera is powered off. This AED Reference Guide shows AED Sentinel installers where to find:
This information is needed when adding inspected and monitored AEDs in the online AED Readiness Manager software.
Cardiac Science G3 AED
Cardiac Science G5 AED
Defibtech Lifeline and Reviver AEDs
Defibtech Lifeline VIEW and Reviver VIEW AEDs
HeartSine Samaritan AEDs (300P, 350P, 360P, 450P)
Philips HeartStart OnSite AED
Philips FRx AED
Stryker (Physio Control) LifePak CR2 AED
Zoll AED Plus
Thanks for choosing the ReadiCheck AED inspection system from Readiness Systems. This Guide describes how to set up and use ReadiCheck. If you need help along the way, please email us at support@readisys.com.
Log into AED Readiness Manager (Manager) using the account credentials you received from your AED program administrator, distributor or Readiness Systems. Email support@readisys.com if you don’t have your login credentials.
Before you can begin inspecting AEDs, you must set up Locations, Inspected AEDs and Users in Manager. Setup steps are highlighted below. For more detailed instructions, see the complete AED Readiness Manager User Guide.
After you log in to Manager, click the Locations tab on the main menu bar and confirm the Locations (Location Groups, Sites and Buildings) where you have inspected AEDs are listed. If not, add Locations using the Add Location Group, Add Site and Add Building buttons (all three layers are required). Inspected AEDs are linked to Locations during the add inspected AED step.
Note: Specific placement locations, e.g., office, cafeteria, etc., are added on the Add Inspected AED screen.
Under the AEDs tab dropdown, click Inspected AEDs and confirm AEDs to be inspected are listed. If not, click the Add Inspected AED button and complete the Add Inspected AED form for each AED.
Note: AEDs will not appear in the ReadiCheck mobile AED inspection app until they are first added in Manager.
On the Add Inspected AED page, you will:
The ReadiCheck ID field will be added automatically when you assign it to this AED by scanning a ReadiCheck ID sticker (QR code). More on this below.
Click on the Users tab and confirm each administrator and AED inspector is a registered User. If not, click the Add User button and complete the Add User form for each User.
NOTE: Only Users added in Manager can use the ReadiCheck mobile app to inspect AEDs.
On the Add User page, you will:
REMEMBER: Only Users added in Manager can use the ReadiCheck mobile app to inspect AEDs.
Detailed instructions about how to add and manage users can be found in the AED Readiness Manager User Guide.
Download, install and login to the ReadiCheck mobile AED inspection app available for download from the Android and Apple app stores:
Google Play Store: Get the ReadiCheck App for Android
Apple App Store: Get ReadiCheck for iOS
Download links can also be found on the Readiness Systems website.
REMEMBER: ONLY USERS ADDED IN THE ONLINE AED READINESS MANAGER SOFTWARE CAN USE THE READICHECK INSPECTION APP.
Get ReadiCheck ID stickers: A ReadiCheck ID must be assigned to every AED before it can be inspected. ReadiCheck ID stickers containing unique QR codes are provided by Readiness Systems as part of ReadiCheck ordering process. Email support@readisys.com if you don’t have ReadiCheck ID stickers.
Apply ReadiCheck ID sticker: Place any ReadiCheck ID sticker on the AED cabinet, AED case or on a surface near where the AED is stored. NOTE: To inspect an AED, the unique QR code found on each ReadiCheck ID sticker must be scanned using the ReadiCheck smartphone AED inspection app.
Pick Subscriber if Needed: If you inspect AEDs for more than one Subscriber, you will first need to select the applicable Subscriber from the dropdown. This will display a list of AEDs for this Subscriber that have not yet been assigned a ReadiCheck ID. If you inspect AEDs only for your organization, the dropdown will not appear, and you can skip this step.
Select AED: AEDs that have not yet been assigned a ReadiCheck ID appear on the list. AEDs with assigned ReadiCheck IDs are no longer listed. From the list, click "Register QR code" under the AED you are inspecting based on its location.
Assign ReadiCheck ID: Scan the ReadiCheck ID sticker you just placed.
Register ReadiCheck ID: On the popup box that appears, confirm you want to assign this ReadiCheck ID to this AED by clicking “REGISTER” – the Inspection Report form will then open. Complete the AED inspection as shown below under Inspect AEDs with ReadiCheck.
Login to the ReadiCheck AED inspection app and click "Scan QR code" or "Scan QR" on the home screen. This will open the Inspection Report form for the AED you are inspecting.
Click Select AED Status.
Select Ready, Not Ready or AED Missing.
Confirm Battery Expiration and Pads Expiration dates are correct - update if needed.
Click Maintenance Actions plus sign.
Select one or more maintenance actions performed - then click OK.
Capture an image or short video of your AED's status indicator. The AED make and model set up on the online AED Readiness Manager software determines whether ReadiCheck captures an image (for AEDs with a static LCD status indicator) or video (for AEDs with a blinking LED status indicator).
Click the Capture Image 
icon or the Capture Video icon 
. Only one will appear based on your AED.
Center the AED's status indicator in the circle - as close as you can get - and tap the camera icon to capture an AED's static LCD static indicator or the video icon to capture an 8-second video of an AED's blinking LED status indicator. Hold the camera steady until the 8-sectond countdown timer completes and the video appears on your phone screen. Note: You are taking a picture or video on just the AED's status indicator, not the AED itself.
Confirm the image or video properly captures the AED's status indicator - if so, click the checkmark to save; if not, click the redo icon to take a new image or video
Add any Notes (notes are optional) and then click Submit
A Success message will appear indicating the inspection is complete and the Inspection Report was submitted - note: submission of videos may take up to 1-2 minutes to complete; this will happen in the background
Need help? Email support@readisys.com for support.
AED Readiness Manager ("Manager") is an online portal where you can set up and manage your remote AED monitoring and AED inspection program. In AED Readiness Manager, you can:
After you sign up for AED Sentinel and/or ReadiCheck services, Readiness Systems creates a Manager account for your organization and adds the first account administrator (called a Subscriber Admin). The Subscriber Admin (there can be more than one) has full permissions to manage Locations, AEDs and Users and to create reports.
The first Subscriber Admin to log into Manager should go to the Subscriber page and update the information for your organization.
Before you can begin monitoring or inspecting AEDs, a Subscriber Admin must first set up:
Instructions for each of these tasks are provided below.
Each AED registered to your account is associated with a specific Location Group, Site and Building. When you receive alerts from Manager, this location information is included to help you easily find the monitored or inspected AEDs that need attention.
Your locations appear on the Locations page. Location groups are listed alphabetically. Sites are listed alphabetically, nested under the location groups they are associated with. Buildings are listed alphabetically, nested under the sites they are associated with.
If you want to find a specific location without scrolling, use the Filters to display only one location group, site, or building.
You can have as many location groups, sites, and buildings as you need. However, each site must be associated with an existing location group, and each building must be associated with an existing site. Create the highest-level location type you need first, then the lower-level location types afterward.
To add a location group:
The Manage Location Groups, Sites & Buildings screen appears.
The Add Location Group pop-up window appears. - 
The location group is added to the list of your locations.
To add a site:
The Add Site pop-up window appears. - 
The site is added to the list of your locations.
To add a building:
The Add Building pop-up window appears. - 
Your locations are saved and display on the Locations screen.
After you have set up one or more locations, you can edit them at any time.
Each location type has certain fields you can edit. Be prepared with the edits you need to make.
To edit a location:
The location options menu appears.
The Edit Location pop-up window appears.
The location information is now updated.
To delete a location group, first delete sites and buildings associated with it.
To delete a site, first delete buildings associated with it.
The location options menu appears.
A browser pop-up window appears.
The location is removed from the system.
AED Readiness Manager works with AED Sentinel monitoring cameras to monitor your AEDs remotely. It also works with the ReadiCheck smartphone app to capture AED inspections. Each monitored and inspected AED you set up in Manager is associated with a unique Sentinel ID or ReadiCheck ID.
Once you set up one or more AEDs, they appear on either the Monitored AEDs screen (for AED Sentinel units) or the Inspected AEDs screen (for ReadiCheck units). On these screens, you can add, edit, or delete monitored or inspected AEDs. You can also view details about each AED, including readiness status as well as battery and pad expiration dates.
To begin monitoring an AED, first add it to Manager so you can see and use its information.
You will need the Sentinel ID for each monitoring camera. The Sentinel ID can be found on the box containing your monitoring camera and on label found on the button-side of the monitoring camera.
You must add a monitored AED to Manager before you install the monitoring camera in an AED cabinet or portable monitoring case.
To add a monitored AED:
The Add Monitored AED screen appears.
If the correct location doesn’t appear in the dropdown menus, add it to your locations.
The monitored AED is saved and displays in your list of monitored AEDs. Install the AED Sentinel monitoring camera at the location you specified. When the installation is complete, the AED Sentinel monitoring camera will send information to this monitored AED record.
To begin inspecting an AED, first add it to Manager so you can see and use its information.
You will need to assign a ReadiCheck ID to each inspected AED. The ReadiCheck ID can be found on the QR code sticker sent to you by Readiness Systems.
You must add an inspected AED to Manager before you can use the ReadiCheck app to inspect an inpsected AED.
To add a monitored AED:
The Add Inspected AED screen appears.
If the correct location doesn’t appear in the dropdown menus, add it to your locations.
The inspected AED is saved and displays in your list of inspected AEDs. When you complete AED inspections using the ReadiCheck mobile inspection app, the app will send information to this inspected AED record.
If a monitored or inspected AED’s location changes, or after you replace AED batteries or pads, here is how to update the AED’s information.
(options menu) next to the AED you want to edit.The AED options menu appears.
The Edit Monitored AED screen appears.
Your changes are saved and display in your list of monitored and inspected AEDs.
If you want to see the details for a monitored or inspected AED but don’t need to update it, you can view it. This includes seeing the last 50 images – with timestamps – captured for the selected AED.
(options menu) next to the AED you want to view.The AED options menu appears.
The View Monitored or Inspected AEDs screen appears.
(options menu) next to the AED you want to delete.The AED options menu appears.
A browser pop-up window appears.
The selected AED is removed from the system.
User management must be done by a Subscriber Admin. A Subscriber Admin has permission to set up other users who can, depending on their permissions, access, view, or manage locations, users, and AEDs in the system.
Note: Set up locations and AEDs before adding users. Users can then be assigned to the locations and AEDs they are responsible for.
The complete list of users appears on the Users screen in order of when they were added, earliest to most recent. Click the appropriate column heading to sort users by name, title, email, or phone number.
There are two primary permission levels: Subscriber and Location.
Additionally, there are two secondary permission levels: Admin and Viewer.
Combining both primary and secondary permission levels, you can assign permissions in several ways:
Subscriber-level users have permission across the entire system. As a result, you cannot assign location-specific permissions to them.
Location-level users, however, can have a combination of Location Admin and Viewer permissions at different locations.
There are eleven types of messages that can be sent to users. Five types are unique to AED Sentinel, four types are unique to ReadiCheck, and two types are available to both.
Message types available to AED Sentinel users include:
Message types available to ReadiCheck users include:
Message types available to both AED Sentinel and ReadiCheck users include:
Only Subscriber Admins can add new users to Manager. To add a new User to Manager:
The Users screen appears.
The Add User screen appears.
Grant Permissions
Select Message Types for User: A user's record must first be saved and at least one monitored or inspected AED added before message types will appear and can be assigned to a user.
(options menu) next to the user's name and select Edit to add message types assigned to this user. On the Edit User screen, tick the boxes next to the message types assigned to the user. The list of message types depends on whether you have only AED Sentinel monitored AEDs, ReadiCheck inspected AED, or both. Select Save.
The user is added to the system. They can now sign into Manager or the ReadiCheck mobile inspection app with the credentials you created. Send this information to the user and have them change their password as needed to meet your organization’s security guidelines.
After you have saved, select the appropriate button to do any of the following:
The Users screen appears.
(options menu) next to the user you want to edit.The user options menu appears.
The Edit User screen appears.
Your changes are saved. If you changed a user’s permissions, they will see the update the next time they sign in.
The Users screen appears.
(options menu) next to the user you want to delete.The user options menu appears.
A browser pop-up window appears.
The user is removed from Manager.
AED Readiness Manager provides you with different ways to view your monitored and inspected AEDs:
The Dashboard displays the statuses of your monitored and inspected AEDs, their pads, and their batteries. It also displays basic information about your account, such as the number of AEDs and locations you have and, for ReadiCheck, your default AED inspection frequency.
The appearance of the dashboard varies depending on whether you have only AED Sentinel monitored AEDs, ReadiCheck inspected AED, or both.
The Monitored AEDs by Status section displays the status of every AED you are currently monitoring, as indicated by the status indicator on each AED.
There are four possible statuses: Ready, Unknown, Not Ready and Lost Contact.
Ready: The monitored AED is ready for use based on its status indicator and having battery and pads expiration dates within useful life.
Unknown: AED Sentinel is unable to determine the monitored AED’s status based on its status indicator. 
Not Ready: The AED may not be ready for use based on its status indicator, or because of expired batteries or pads.
Lost Contact: Data has not been received from an AED Sentinel monitoring camera for at least one messaging cycle.Select a status tile to go to the Monitored AEDs screen and see a filtered list of all AEDs in the selected status.
The Inspected AEDs by Status section displays every AED you have set up in Manager including its status once you begin inspecting using the ReadiCheck smartphone-based inspection app.
There are four possible statuses: Ready, Inspection Overdue, Not Ready and AED Missing.
Ready: The inspected AED is ready for use based on a human inspection. Inspection Overdue: The status of an inspected AED is not known because it was not inspected on schedule. Not Ready: The AED may not be ready for use based on a human inspection, or because of expired batteries or pads. AED Missing: An AED is reported missing by an AED inspector using the ReadiCheck app.Select a status tile to go to the Inspected AEDs screen and see a filtered list of all AEDs in the selected status.
In addition to tracking the status of your monitored and inspected AEDs, AED Readiness Manager also tracks the expiration date of each AED’s pads and batteries. This lets you prepare to replace them before they expire.
Since the pads and batteries can expire at different times, each has its own section: AED Pads Status for the pads, and AED Battery Status for the batteries.
In each section are four date ranges:
90 Days: Displays the number of AEDs with 90 days or fewer before the pads or batteries expire. This includes all the AEDs in the 60-day, 30-day, and Expired categories.
60 Days: Displays the number of AEDs with 60 days or fewer before the pads or batteries expire. This includes all the AEDs in the 30-day and Expired categories.
30 Days: Displays the number of AEDs with 30 days or fewer before the pads or batteries expire. This includes all the AEDs in the Expired category.
Expired: Displays the number of monitored AEDs with pads or batteries that have expired. Expired pads or batteries automatically trigger a Not Ready AED status.Select a pad or battery date range to go to the Monitored AEDs or Inspected AEDs screen and see a list of all AEDs in that range.
Select Monitored AEDs from the main menu bar. The Monitored AEDs screen displays status information for all AEDs you are monitoring with AED Sentinel. You can also use this screen to add and manage your monitored AEDs. By default, the screen automatically sorts AEDs alphabetically by location group. Use the fields shown below to learn about your monitored AEDs.
to see the menu options for this monitored AED. From this menu, you can edit, view, or delete a monitored AED. You can also see the AED's monitoring history.
Good: The AED Sentinel hardware unit’s batteries are at high strength.
Low: The AED Sentinel hardware unit’s batteries are at medium or low strength and will need to be changed soon.
Critical: The AED Sentinel hardware unit’s batteries are critically low and must be changed immediately.
Strong: The AED Sentinel hardware unit has a strong connection to the cellular network.
Fair: The AED Sentinel hardware unit has a fair connection to the cellular network.
Poor: The AED Sentinel hardware unit has a poor connection to the cellular network. Select Inspected AEDs from the main menu bar. The Inspected AEDs screen displays status information for all AEDs you are inspecting with ReadiCheck. You can also use this screen to add and manage your inspected AEDs. The screen automatically sorts AEDs alphabetically by location group. Use the fields shown below to learn about your inspected AEDs.
to see the menu options for this inspected AED. From this menu, you can edit, view, or delete an inspected AED. You can also view the AED's inspection history.There are several filters available at the top of the Monitored AEDs and Inspected AEDs screens. Use these filters to see only AEDs of a specific status, location, or pad or battery status.
On the Monitored or Inspected AEDs screen, in the Filter section, select the options by which you want to filter the AEDs. You can mix and match options to find only the AEDs that interest you. The list automatically updates as soon as you make a selection.
If there are no AEDs that match your selected criteria, the grid will empty.
To remove a filter, hover your mouse over the filter and select the X icon that appears. To remove all filters, press the Clear button.
By default, AEDs are sorted by Location Group. You can re-sort this view by dragging a column header and dropping into the section just above all the column headers. By dragging multiple column headers into this section, you can create a custom sorting hierarchy beyond just Location Group. You can remove any or all of these sort selections by clicking on the X icon on the sort tile.
You can also re-sort a view by clicking on any column header.
You can create Asset Reports and Messaging and Alerts Reports for both Monitored AEDs and Inspected AEDs. In all cases, the reports are exported in .XLSX format.
On the Asset Reports screen, you can create the following reports:
Select the report you want to run. It downloads to your computer’s Downloads folder.
On the Monitored Messages & Alerts Report screen, you can view and export a monitoring history for your entire AED fleet. To view and export the monitoring history for a single AED, view the AED's details on the Monitored AEDs page.
On the Inspected Messages & Alerts Report screen, you can view and export an inspection history for your entire AED fleet. To view and export the inspection history for a single AED, view the AED's details on the Inspected AEDs page.
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Thank you for choosing AED Sentinel. This guide walks you through the easy process of installing AED Sentinel (second generation hardware) in a wall mounted AED cabinet. A typical installation takes about 10 minutes. Once installed, AED Sentinel helps ensure your AEDs are always ready when you need them.
For help getting started, click the link to view the X-minute AED Sentinel Installation Video.
Here's what is in the AED Sentinel box:
Here are the AED Sentinel installation steps described below:
Understanding Locations terminology: Each monitored AED registered to your account is associated with a specific Location Group, Site and Building. These need to be set up before you install and activate your AED Monitoring Camera. Location Groups, Sites and Buildings can be customized to match your needs. Generally, here is what the terms mean:
If your Location is not listed, add your new Location using the Add Location, Add Site and/or Add Building buttons.
Then click Save and return to the Monitored AEDs page. You are now ready to attach and activate the AED Sentinel smart monitoring camera.
AED Sentinel is a patented, easy to use 24/7 remote monitoring system that uses internet-connected technology to automatically monitor your entire fleet of AEDs and notify you whenever they require maintenance.
The AED Monitoring Camera performs daily AED readiness checks by taking a picture of your AED's status indicator. AED Sentinel data is transmitted to the cloud via the cellular network. No Wi-Fi connection is needed.
These instructions describe how to attach the AED Monitoring Camera to the inside of a standard AED cabinet door. Please contact Readiness Systems support if you need help installing AED Sentinel in a different environment. [GRAPHICS TO BE ADDED TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS]
. As soon as you see the LED Status Light start blinking green, release the activation button and quickly close the cabinet door. for 15 seconds when the AED Monitoring Camera successfully completes the activation process, and it will then turn off. 
or start blinking red 
, try activating the AED Monitoring Camera one more time. If you still encounter a solid red or blinking red LED Status Light, please call Readiness Systems at (855) 291-9100 Ext. 4 during regular business hours for real-time support while you are at the AED cabinet location.| User Action | LED Status | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
 Press and hold activation button for about 3 seconds |   Off to solid blue | Open the cabinet door and place your finger on the activation button. While watching the AED Monitoring Camera LED Status Light on the Velcro side of the camera, press and hold the activation button until you see the LED Status Light turn solid blue (about 3 seconds). |
 Release the button | Slow blinking green | When you see solid blue, release the button and quickly close the cabinet door. The LED Status Light will change from solid blue to a slow-blinking green that will continue for up to 5 minutes. During this time, the AED Monitoring Camera finds and connects to the best cellular network, configures the settings for the monitored AED you set up in the AED Readiness Manager software, and captures and transmits an AED status indicator image. |
| Success! |  Solid green | The LED Status Light will show solid green for 15 seconds when the AED Monitoring Camera successfully completes the activation process. It then turns off. The AED Monitoring Camera is now activated. |
| Check the installation | Off | Log into AED Readiness Manager and make sure the AED's status indicator image was received and is centered in the picture. Also, confirm the AED Status is showing Ready. |
| Troubleshooting |  Solid red or  Fast blinking red | If you see the LED Status Light turn solid red or start fast blinking red, wait 15 seconds for the LED Status Light to turn off and then try activating the AED Monitoring Camera one more time. If you still encounter a solid red or blinking red LED Status Light, please call Readiness Systems at (855) 291-9100 Ext. 4 during regular business hours for real-time support while you are at the AED cabinet location. |
You may need to reactivate an AED Monitoring Camera for the following reasons:
To reactivate your AED Monitoring Camera, follow the steps outlined in Section D, Activate the AED Monitoring Camera, above.
You may need to power off the AED Monitoring Camera for the following reasons:
Here is how to power off your AED Monitoring Camera:
. Then release the activation button. The LED Status Light will turn off after 3 seconds signaling the AED Monitoring Camera is powered off. Copyright © Readiness Systems, LLC – All rights reserved
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