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Operator’s Manual Automated Medicine Dispenser (AMD) Team Members: Eva Marie Suarez, Kevin Villani, Jackie Masse Team 6 RERC ACCESSIBLE MEDICAL DEVICE COMPETITION 2005-2006 Contact: John Enderle University of Connecticut 260 Glenbrook Road Storrs, CT 06269-2247 Phone: (860) 486-5521, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep cover closed while machine is in operation at all times Keep device away from heat Keep device away from liquids Only use device for dispensing medication Keep out of reach of children Use caution when fingers are near cutting blade. PARTS and ACCESSORIES Outer components of the AMD: Power cord exit Filter Barcode scanner holder Fill funnel (inside) see below Latched Lid DAQ card and cord Dispensing spout *Not Shown Laptop/PDA Keyboard Inner components of the AMD: Storage Modulus Pill Compartments Robotic Arm Vertical Arm Servo Motor Horizontal Arm Servo Motor Compartment Servo Motor Cutter Blade Pill Positioner Servo Motor Blade Servo Motor Cutter Funnel Pill Drop Servo Motor Robotic Arm Tip Positioner Connector Cable Chute to Cutter   Vacuum Components of the AMD:  Vacuum Pump Vacuum Filter Vacuum TubingFEATURES The AMD has the ability to: Dispense any quantity of pills at the programmed times up to four times a day Sound an alarm when pills need to be taken Alert the user when pills are expired Alert the user when there are no longer pills in a container Allow for easy loading by simply pouring all the medication into the device Proper loading ensured by use of barcoding system Pills are automatically cut into halves or quarters User friendly interface Compact size Holds up to seven different medications Capable of dispensing tablets and capsules of all shapes and sizes Capable of cutting tablets of all shapes and sizes Roll-up keyboard allows for easy storage w