1. Hardware Training
Hello, and welcome to BI HomeGuard 200 Equipment Training. In this lesson, we’ll explore the HG 200 and how it functions. It is recommended that you have a HG 200 with you for this lesson.

2. Agenda Electronic Monitoring Overview Alcohol Processing Overview
BI TAD and HomeBase Features
Troubleshooting

3. Passing the 0.02 Threshold
What does it take to get above a 0.02 BAC level?
Depends on several factors:
Body weight
Tolerance
Food intake
Physical activity
Type of alcohol
Time

4. Passing the 0.02 Threshold
For these ingested substances to pass the 0.02 threshold, it would take approximately1:
NyQuil (10% alcohol): 4 shots; nearly an entire 6 ounce bottle
Listerine (26.9% alcohol): 1.5 shots
Synthetic vanilla extract (35%): 1.14 shots
1 Assumptions: a 180 pound man, empty stomach, drinks taken over two hour period, and a shot size of 1.25 ounces.

5. How the Body Processes Alcohol
Not digested like other foods; goes straight to blood stream
About 90% of alcohol metabolized through liver; other10% excreted from body unchanged through breath, urine and sweat (sweat is roughly 1%)
Rate of metabolism depends on many factors:
Drink strength
Drinking speed
Food
Body weight
Time

6. How TAD Works
TAD rests against skin and continuously monitors for alcohol
TAD senses both sensible and insensible perspiration using a Mechanical Electrode Assembly (MEA)
MEA developed for detection of alcohol in bio-medical field
Data downloaded to BI HomeBase™ when within range (50 feet)
Optional RF/GPS monitoring component allows for curfew monitoring/tracking
Capable of storing a week’s worth of data
Scientific algorithm analyzes data for drinking events

7. BI TAD – Key Product Features
Alcohol Detection Module
Truly continuous monitoring of alcohol
Tests every minute, records every 5 minutes
Provides most intensive testing available
BI Monitoring Operations offers unmatched customer service and support
24x7x365
Support on weekends and holidays
Waterproof design
Waterproof up to three feet
Generates water submersion event
Battery, Recharge Solution, and Calibration lasts 6 months.
All TAD units must be recalibrated every 6 months.
Return to manufacturing for this service.
TAD can store data for one week
ADM Filter

8. Seven Tamper Technologies Working Together
Motion sensor
Extended periods of time may indicate device is no longer on client’s ankle
Water detection
Detects if the device is submerged for longer than 20 minutes
Skin Conductivity Monitor
Ensures the alcohol sensor is firmly against the client’s skin
Proximity Detection
Ensures entire unit is close enough to client’s leg
Temperature Monitoring
Testing for high or low temperature readings
Infra-Red sensor for “gunk” build up
Monitors for debris that may block alcohol sensor
Fiber Optic Strap
Detects attempts to cut or open strap

9. Fiber Optic Strap Fiber Optic Strap
Detects attempts to cut or open strap
NEVER cut the straps when removing TAD unit from client
Straps are reusable between clients when cleaned

10. HomeBase Features Operates on 2 RF Frequencies 314 MHz
Standard RF for curfew/range monitoring
904 MHz
Wireless Data Transfer for Alcohol/Environmental Measurements (50 feet)
Landline and Cellular functionality
Range 35’, 75’, & 150’
48 Hour Back-Up battery
Stores 90,000 events

11. TAD with RF in Home Monitoring
Client equipped with a TAD on the leg
Client also has HomeBase for RF monitoring in the home
Goes about normal daily functions
Client must download data within 15 minutes of arriving home
If client does not download the HomeBase sounder goes off
Similar in functionality to Requirement to Dock tracker
Does normal RF monitoring while at home
Download for 1 days information is less than 1 min
2,500 alcohol records
Officer reviews the Daily Summary data

12. Parts

13. HomeBase Troubleshooting
Power Loss
A power outage occurred. (Storms, bill not paid, construction, breaker)
The client has disconnected the equipment from the power source.
The receiver may be connected to an outlet controlled by a light switch.
The receiver has possibly been relocated.
Phone Loss
The phone cord has been damaged
There is a problem with the phone jack
The client has disconnected the equipment from the phone line
An issue with the phone service (outage, lines down, etc) has occurred

14. HomeGuard Troubleshooting
Receiver Missed Callback
The phone line has been disconnected or service disrupted.
The client is tying up the phone line.
Location Verify Expired
The receiver is not connected to the proper phone line.
The central monitoring computer has an incorrect phone number in its database.
The client’s telephone is off the hook.
The client has possibly relocated the receiver.
The client answered the location verification call.
Client has a privacy manager or call intercept which may be blocking the call from the central monitoring computer.
The client’s phone service may not support the Location Verify feature

15. TAD Troubleshooting Transmitter Not Found
Incorrect serial number was entered into the database.
The transmitter is out of range of the receiver during installation.
The transmitter battery is defective or not installed properly.
The transmitter is not sending a signal (may need a replacement). (rare)
The receiver is not recognizing the transmitter’s signal (may need a replacement). (very rare)

16. TAD Troubleshooting Strap Tamper / Proximity Tamper
The TAD strap was cut off or removed.
The TAD was not fitted properly.
The unit is too loose on the client’s ankle.
Damage to the buckle assembly
Strap was stretched more than 65 ft/lbs
Internal damage to strap
TAD Still in Tampered State event generates if the TAD transmitter has been in tamper greater than 24 hours and will generate daily until the tamper is restored

17. TAD Troubleshooting “Leave” messages in TotalAccess
The client is outside of the receiver’s range.
There are obstructions between the transmitter and receiver which are reducing the radio frequency range.
Relocate the unit making sure that it is centrally located.

18. TAD Graph Overview Example

20. TAD Confirmation Requests
If you would like to utilize this confirmation process for a TAD alert, please send an to indicating:
Subject: TAD Alert confirmation
Client Name:
Agency:
Agency #:
TAD serial #:
HomeBase serial #:
Alerts requiring confirmation:
Date/time of alerts:
Client Occupation

21. TAD Confirmation Requests
BI TAD
Questions?