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- Page 1 SCATIR Switch Manual Please read this entire manual before operating this device. For use with: SCATIR Switch with Sensor SCATIR Switch with Eyeglasses Mounting Kit SCATIR Switch with Gooseneck Mounting Kit SCATIR Switch Deluxe 800-322-0956 www.ablenetinc.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bottom of Sensor Box Using the SCATIR Switch Dip Switches Adjusting Activation Distance Self Calibrating Mode Manual Calibrating Mode Auditory Tone Rechargeable Battery Mounting Gooseneck Eyeglasses Warranty and Repair Questions? Contact AbleNet, Inc. at 800-322-0956 or email us at customerservice@ablenetinc.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Self-Calibrating Auditory Tone Infrared (SCATIR) Switch is a multi- purpose momentary-contact optical switch with auditory feedback designed for use by persons who experience difficulty in activating mechanical switches. It works by detecting a beam of reflected pulsed infrared light. It is suitable for use with a variety of movements, includ- ing eye-blink, eyebrow movement, finger movement, head movement or facial muscle movement. -
Page 5: Back Of Sensor Box
Relay Out Plug the relay cable into this port. It connects directly to the device you want to control. Relay On This green light is on as long as the relay is closed/switch closure occurs. Valid The valid light flashes three times when the unit is turned on, when the dip switches are changed or the mode is set. -
Page 6: Bottom Of Sensor Box
Bottom of Sensor Box Set Switch Dip Switches Dip Switches These switches are used to control the tone, the sound of the tone and the calibration mode. Set Switch This recessed switch is used when setting the manual calibration. Using the SCATIR Switch Dip Switches On the bottom of the unit you will find 4 dip switches or four small white switches. -
Page 7: Adjusting Activation Distance
Adjusting Activation Distance The maximum distance allowed for activation (“activation distance”) can be adjusted from a few centimeters to less than a millimeter. This adjustment can be made manually or automatically (self-calibration), as explained below. When the activation distance is reduced to its minimal value, the switch simulates a zero force touch switch. -
Page 8: Manual Calibrating Mode
Manual Calibrating Mode When in manual calibrating mode, the activation distance is set by the user. 1. Turn the sensor box off. 2. Set the Dip Switches to SW3: Up and SW4: Down 3. Position the sensor. 4. Place the activating body part just beyond the desired activation distance. -
Page 9: Rechargeable Battery
Rechargeable Battery To recharge the Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni/MH) battery in the SCATIR switch, plug the power unit into the charger jack labeled “12-24 VDC” on the back of the SCATIR switch. The yellow LED on the front of the box lights up to indicate that the charging current is going into the bat- tery. -
Page 10: Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses Mounting Option This kit comes with the sensor clamped in a typical position on a set of eyeglass frames. The eyeglasses mounting may need to be adjusted to make it work well for the individual user. The kit includes: clamp, socket head cap screws (2-56), polyurethane bushing and poly- urethane protective grommets. -
Page 11: Warranty And Repair
If you need to reshape the sensor with a large adjustment follow these directions. Warranty and Repair AbleNet manufactured products include a two-year limited warranty. This warranty is against defects in materials and manufacturing for two-years from the date of purchase. Warranty in full text, along with return/repair information is available at www.ablenetinc.com. - Page 12 AbleNet, Inc., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota 800-322-0956 US & Canada www.ablenetinc.com 700-05512 900-80165 Rev. A (11/09)