Service Agreements

Service Agreements are available for most Grass Technologies products. A service agreement allows you to budget a fixed amount for your annual service and repair needs.

For immediate assistance please contact customer service at 1-401-828-4000, fax to 1-401-822-2430 or use our reply form.

Service Agreements

Note: Service Agreements are only available for recorders sold within the United States


Customer Support Plans for Grass Technologies EEG/PSG Systems

Most Grass Technologies Systems carry a LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY on Grass Technologies manufactured hardware, including the amplifiers, power supplies, selector switches, except Model CTE and H2O amplifiers, Personality Modules and Electrode Boards (which carry a one-year warranty from the initial date of delivery). This warranty is limited to: servicing and/or replacing any instrument or part thereof (except batteries and expendable supplies) returned to the factory for that purpose with transportation charges prepaid and which to the company’s satisfaction are found to be malfunctioning. Computers, laptops, and monitors carry a 1-year warranty. Other items not manufactured by Grass Technologies, such as cameras, oximeters, etc., carry the manufacturer’s warranty.

The Lifetime Limited Warranty does not cover field service visits.

For field service visits and software upgrades, we offer a variety of plans to select from as described below.

Total Support Plan: TSP-01
Telephone Support Plan with Modem: TSP-02
Telephone Support Plan: TSP-03

Products covered under these plans include:
• Albert Grass Heritage EEG/PSG Systems
• Albert Grass Heritage Portable PSG Systems
• AURA PSG Wireless/Ambulatory Systems
• AURA PSG LITE Ambulatory/Wireless Sleep Screener
• Aurora EEG/PSG Systems
• Comet EEG/PSG Systems
• Sonoma PSG Systems
• Note: BHMM Beehive Millennium & BHHN Beehive Horizon are not covered under these plans, please see the separate support plan for these systems.

A. The Total Support Plan TSP-01 includes:
On-Site Field Service:

One field service visit by a factory-trained technician to perform any repairs or adjustments. (Grass Technologies will determine the necessity of the on-site service as many problems can be solved over the phone, or with overnight express shipment of a convenient plug-in replacement module.) Response time is no more than five days after your request for a visit.
Emergency Telephone Support:
24 hours per day/7 days per week: After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.
Telephone Support via Modem:
Grass Technologies provides the modem and software for installation on your system. With this service, we can actually see your computer setup and correct any problems you are having with your system. Modem support would be during business hours of 8am to 5pm EST. Note: Two Phone lines located near the instrument are required for this service, one for the modem and one for your voice communication.
Software Upgrades:
The latest software upgrades to the software programs inclusive of product inhancement, design upgrades compatible with the operating system and existing hardware.
No Cost Parts & Labor:
No charge for in-house labor and material costs for repair or replacement of your equipment. Based on age and severity of failure, repair or replacement of the unit will be the sole discretion of Grass Technologies. We assume responsibility of return shipments only of your equipment. Return shipment is via surface shipment. If other shipping arrangements are needed the customer will be responsible for the shipping charges.

B. The Telephone Support Plan with Modem TSP-02 includes:
Emergency Telephone Support: 24 hours per day/7 days per week:
After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.
Telephone Support via Modem:
Grass Technologies provides the modem and software for installation on your system. With this service, we can actually see your computer setup and correct any problems you are having with your system. Modem support would be during business hours of 8am to 5pm EST. Note: Two phone lines located near the instrument are required for this service, one for the modem and one for your voice communication.

C. The Telephone Support Plan TSP-03 includes:
Emergency Telephone Support: 24 hours per day/7 days per week:
After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.

Pricing Quantity of Systems Price each system per year
Total Support Plan (TSP-01) 1 system $3,500.00
  2-3 systems $2,700.00
  4-5 systems $2,000.00
  6 or more $1,700.00
Telephone Support Plan With Modem (TSP-02) 1 system $1,250.00
  2-3 systems $1,030.00
  4-5 systems $905.00
  6 or more $825.00
Telephone Support Plan (TSP-03) 1 system $995.00
  2-3 systems $825.00
  4-5 systems $725.00
  6 or more $660.00
Note: Quantity discounts apply only to multiple systems at the same location.


Customer Support Plans for Model BHMM Beehive® Millennium & BHHN Beehive® Horizon

Most Grass Technologies Systems carry a LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY on Grass Technologies manufactured hardware, including the amplifiers, power supplies, selector switches, except Model CTE and H2O amplifiers, Personality Modules and Electrode Boards (which carry a one-year warranty from the initial date of delivery). This warranty is limited to: servicing and/or replacing any instrument or part thereof (except batteries and expendable supplies) returned to the factory for that purpose with transportation charges prepaid and which to the company’s satisfaction are found to be malfunctioning. Computers, laptops, and monitors carry a 1-year warranty. Other items not manufactured by Grass Technologies, such as cameras, oximeters, etc., carry the manufacturer’s warranty.

The Lifetime Limited Warranty does not cover field service visits.

For field service visits and software upgrades, we offer a variety of plans to select from as described below.

Total Support Plan: BH/TSP-01
Total Support Plan: BH/TSP-02
Total Support Plan: BH/TSP-03
Telephone Support Plan: BH/TSP-04

A. The Total Support Plan: BH/TSP-01 & BH/TSP-02 includes:
On-Site Field Service:

Field service visits by a factory-trained technician to perform any repairs or adjustments. (Grass Technologies will determine the necessity of the on-site service as many problems can be solved over the phone, or with overnight express shipment of a convenient plug-in replacement module.)
• (BH/TSP-01) Two service visits included and the Response time is no more than 48 hours after your request for a visit.
• (BH/TSP-02) Two service visits and the Response time is no more than five days after your request for a visit.
Emergency Telephone Support:
24 hours per day/7 days per week: After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.
Telephone Support via Modem:
Grass Technologies provides the modem and software for installation on your system. With this service, we can actually see your computer setup and correct any problems you are having with your system. Modem support would be during business hours of 8am to 5pm EST. Note: Two phone lines located near the instrument are required for this service, one for the modem and one for your voice communication.
Software Upgrades: The latest software upgrades to the software programs, inclusive of product enhancement and design upgrades compatible with the operating system and existing hardware.
No Cost Parts & Labor:
No charge for in-house labor and material costs for repair or replacement of your equipment. Based on age and severity of failure, repair or replacement of the unit will be the sole discretion of Grass Technologies. We assume responsibility of return shipments only of your equipment. Return shipment method is via surface shipment. If other shipping arrangements are needed the customer will be responsible for the shipping charges.

B. The Total Support Plan: BH/TSP-03 includes:
Emergency Telephone Support: 24 hours per day/7 days per week:

After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.
Telephone Support via Modem:
Grass Technologies provides the modem and software for installation on your system. With this service, we can actually see your computer setup and correct any problems you are having with your system. Modem support would be during business hours of 8am to 5pm EST. Note: Two phone lines located near the instrument are required for this service, one for the modem and one for your voice communication.
Software Upgrades:
The latest software upgrades to the software programs, inclusive of product enhancement and design upgrades compatible with the operating system and existing hardware.
No Cost Parts & Labor:
No charge for in-house labor and material costs for repair or replacement of your equipment. Based on age and severity of failure, repair or replacement of the unit will be the sole discretion of Grass Technologies. We assume responsibility of return shipments only of your equipment. Return shipment method is via surface shipment. If other shipping arrangements are needed the customer will be responsible for the shipping charges.
This plan does not cover any service visits.

C. The Telephone Support Plan: BH/TSP-04 includes:
Emergency Telephone Support: 24 hours per day/7 days per week:

After normal business hours of 8am to 5pm EST, call our toll-free hot line and we guarantee that our Technical Support Engineers will begin working on your problem immediately. They will ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to get you up and running.

Pricing Price each system per year
Total Support Plan BH/TSP-01 15% of Equipment Price
Total Support Plan BH/TSP-02 12% of Equipment Price
Total Support Plan BH/TSP-03 10% of Equipment Price
Telephone Support Plan BH/TSP-04 6% of Equipment Price
Note: Quantity discounts apply only to multiple systems at the same location.


SA-EV Service Agreement for Everest Recorders

Available for the Everest Recorder, the SA-EV Service Agreement provides a comprehensive service plan for recorders after the warranty has expired.

The SA-EV Service Agreement covers the basic recorder including all options and accessories.

Under the SA-EV Service Agreement, Astro-Med, Inc. will:

  • Provide all required parts and labor during the life of the agreement. In other words, the original warranty will be reinstated for the life of the agreement.
  • Provide an emergency field service visit by a factory technician to perform any repairs or adjustments required. If the equipment cannot be repaired in the field, Astro-Med will provide a free loaner while the equipment is returned to the factory. Astro-Med will absorb the cost of the (surface) freight.
  • Provide unlimited telephone assistance via toll-free number 24 hours a day.
  • Where applicable, Astro-Med will furnish new software updates as they are released, at no charge.

SA-EV Service Agreement for One Year:

Number of Recorders Covered Price for Recorders up to 4 years old Price for Recorders older than 4 years
1-4 $1,795.00 each $2,075.00 each
5-9 $1,700.00 each $1,975.00 each
10-19 $1,625.00 each $1,875.00 each
20-29 $1,525.00 each $1,775.00 each
30+ $1,450.00 each $1,650.00 each
All Recorders must be at one location. Prices subject to change without notice.

Note: If your recorder has been out of warranty in excess of 90 days it is subject to Astro-Med's inspection to confirm that it meets original performance requirements prior to being accepted for placement under the SA-EV Service Agreement.

Please contact Astro-Med Customer Service for more information or for a formal "Proposal and Agreement" including terms and conditions. The Serial Number of your recorder(s) is required for a formal quotation.


Extended Warranties for Portable Recorders

Extended Warranties are available for all Astro-Med portable field recorders.

The Extended Warranty may be purchased at the time of the original purchase or at anytime up to thirty (30) days after the expiration of the warranty.

The Extended Warranty provides the same complete coverage as the original warranty.

Astro-Med warrants all portions of this hardware product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase of the extended warranty. If you discover a defect, Astro-Med, will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge except as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on and exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new. All replacement parts become the property of Astro-Med.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; or has been modified without the written permission of Astro-Med. To obtain warranty services, send your product, freight prepaid to our factory. Astro-Med is not responsible for your product if it is lost or damaged in transit.

Astro-Med makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this product's fitness for a particular purpose.

Part Number
Model
Price
EW-D8
Dash 8 Series Extended Warranty
$595.00
EW-D18
Dash 18 Extended Warranty
$995.00


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