Adding a Wireless Emergency Pull in Vigil Remote

These instructions are to add a brand new emergency pull station into the Vigil Software. Please see Replacing a Wireless Emergency Pull Station in the Vigil Software if you’re removing an old device and replacing it with a new one.

Steps to add an emergency pull station in the Vigil software:

  • Log into Vigil Remote

  • Select Wireless Devices from the Main Menu
  • Select Add from the bottom of the screen.
  • Follow the instructions on the Add Wireless Device wizard. *Be sure to have the new wireless station with the battery in to complete the process. *
  • Click Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Enter Transmitter ID. The ID will be a combination of letters and numbers found on the back of the wireless station.
  • Select the Call Type as Nurse Call for a bedside station or Emergency Call for a bathroom pull station.
  • Leave the box beside This is a stationary device:
  • Select the Area
  • Select the Room number
  • Select the Bed if applicable
  • *Optional* In the Name/Description field add any additional information that would help care staff find the wireless station quickly. e. Toilet or Shower or Living Room.
  • Click Next (at any time throughout the wizard, you can click Back or Edit Device if you need to change something.)

 

  • Select the Paging Plan you wish to associate with the wireless station.
  • *Optional* Check Yes to Enable Cancel Message? if you would like to have a second message sent to the pagers once the call is cancelled at the source. Typically used in communities with low call volume. Otherwise, leave the check mark in No.
  • Review the Paging Message Preview and/or the Cancel Message.
  • Click Next

 

 

 

  • Will this device be used for staff check-in? Leave No checked.
  • Will this device be used for resident check-in? Leave No checked.
  • Click Continue

 

 

 

 

 

  • Confirm the correct pagers/groups and corridor lights are assigned. If you need to make changes, click Edit Device. Otherwise, click Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Test the new wireless station and confirm the information is correct on the device testing screen.
  • Click Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Reset the wireless station to cancel the call and click Finish to complete the process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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