Adaptivation FH ME User Manual
FREEHAND
Instruction Manual
The World at a Touch
ADAPTIVATION
INCORPORATED
1-800-723-2783 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
2225 W. 50th St., Suite 100
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Table of Contents
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Adaptivation could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
INTRODUCTION ................................................... 3
THEORY OF OPERATION .................................... 3
TERMINOLOGY .................................................... 4
MODES OF CONTROL ......................................... 5
FREEHAND DIAGRAM ........................................ 6
BATTERY INSTALLATION .................................. 7
OPERATION FOR AC APPLIANCES ................... 8
OPERATION FOR BATTERY OPERATED .......... 9
MOUNTING OPTIONS ....................................... 10
DELAYED ACTIVATION ..................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 12
WARRANTY ........................................................ 16
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INTRODUCTION
Your Adaptivation, Inc. FreeHand has been designed to
provide access for individuals with physical or mental disabilities to basic environmental control. The FreeHand
will allow one electrical appliance or battery operated device to be activated by touching the device itself or by
plugging in an external switch such as Adaptivation's Taction Pads or Pal Pads. The FreeHand uses a RF signal to
remotely operate either a X-10 powerhouse module or a
Wireless Receiver. Each unit is sold separately. Because
the FreeHand is wireless, you are not tied down by cords or
limited to a particular area. Wireless activation will allow
greater flexibility and convenience for the user. Adaptivation strives to offer our clients the highest quality products
and support. Feel free to contact us at any time for assistance using your FreeHand.
Operating your FreeHand
Theory of Operation
The FreeHand activates by sending a radio frequency (RF)
signal to an Powerhouse X-10 module (also known as Lamp
and Appliance Modules at Radio Shack) or a Wireless Receiver. Diagram 1 helps illustrate a typical scenario.
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Diagram 1.
FreeHand sends
RF to receiver.
○○○○○○○○○○○
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○○○○○○○○○
Wireless Receiver
is plugged into
AC powered
appliance is
plugged into X-10
module
VoicePal
communication
aid.
Wireless Receiver
is plugged into a
battery operated
toy.
Terminology
RF
RF stands for radio frequency. RF devices can transmit
through walls unlike infared which requires line of sight.
Wireless Receiver
A Wireless Receiver will allow the FreeHand to control most
battery operated devices and also communication aids or other
assistive devices.
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Transceiver Module
The Transceiver Module accepts the RF siganl from the
FreeHand and will allow activation of most electrical or AC
appliances.
House Code
The house code is the frequency the FreeHand uses to transmit
to either a Wireless Receiver or a Transceiver Module. The
house code must be set to the same letter on both devices. Using different house codes can allow different individuals to
operate their own devices without interfering with each other.
Unit Code
This code allows one Transceiver Module to operate up to 16
other appliance modules. The unit code on the FreeHand
must be set to the same number as the number on the appliance module.
Modes of Control
Direct selection: The appliance activates for as long as the
switch is pressed.
Latched selection: Press once and the appliance turns on.
Press again and it turns off. The latch mode is effective when
a device needs to be turned on for an extended amount of time.
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