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Saucer Switch with Latch/Timer - #718-X
USER’S GUIDE
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Tel. 914.478.0960 / Fax 914.478.7030
www.enablingdevices.com
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The Latch Timer version now has an intention adjustment that requires the user to hold the
switch for a specific amount of time (1-15 seconds) before the device is triggered. Great
for those with uncontrolled movements or tremors. Once the intention time is set, you can
select one of three different modes of operation In the latch mode, the user touches the
switch and the device stays on until the switch is touched again. In the timer mode, the
user sets the timer on the switch to activate a device for a desired length of time (1-120
seconds). Size: 7" x 1". Requires 1 9-V Battery
Operation:
1. Carefully turn over unit to reveal the setting controls and battery holder. Remove the
cover. Next Observing polarity insert one 9-Volt battery into the holder. Alkaline
batteries must be used only (e.g. Duracell or Energizer brand). Do not use
rechargeable batteries or any other type of batteries because they supply lower voltage
and the unit will not perform properly. Replace cover.
2. Turn the power on by sliding the ON/OFF control button located on the bottom of the
unit to the ON position.
3. The Mom/Time/Latch button is located next to the ON/OFF button on the side of
the unit. Select the mode by sliding the button to the desired mode.
4. Plug the cord connected to the Saucer Switch into the switch input jack of the
toy/device you wish to operate.
Available Modes:
Momentary:
In this mode, the unit operates as a momentary switch. The toy or device stays on as long
as the Saucer switch is activated. One you release the switch the toy or device will turn
off.
Timed:
In this Mode, the unit operates as a timed switch. The toy or device will run for a set
amount of time (1-120 seconds) when the Saucer Switch is activated.
Latch:
In this mode, the Saucer Switch operates as an On/Off Switch. The toy or device turns On
with the first activation is made and stays On until a second activation is made. This will
turn the toy or device off.
Using the Saucer Switch (Intention Mode):
Intention Mode: allows the user to activate the device as in the Standard Mode above
only after pressing the switch for a preset amount of time. The intention time can be
adjusted from a fraction of a second to 15 seconds. The time is adjusted by rotating the
small knob on the side of the unit. Note that this knob is the same knob used to adjust time
when the Saucer Switch is set for Time function. Therefore, if you will use the Saucer
Switch Time function when in Intention Mode, you must first set the time in Standard
Mode before switching to Intention Mode. The Saucer Switch will "remember" the time
setting indefinitely until the Time is readjusted in Standard Mode.
Switching to Intention Mode:
1. Connect the Saucer Switch and device as detailed above. Make sure the Saucer
Switch is off for approximately 10 seconds. Failure to wait 10 seconds may prevent
the Saucer Switch from switching in and out of Standard and Intention Mode.
2. Press the Saucer Switch before turning it ON and keep it pressed. Then, turn ON
Jumbo Switch. Continue to keep the Saucer Switch pressed for 5 seconds. The Saucer
Switch should now be in Intention Mode.
3. Set the Time/Momentary/Latch Switch to the function you wish to use.
4. Adjust the knob to adjust Intention Time. This is the amount of time needed for the
capability switch to be constantly pushed before the device will activate. Rotating the
knob fully clockwise will allow the device to activate immediately, while full
counterclockwise will take a full 15 seconds before the device will activate. The
Momentary/Latch/Time functions are as outlined in the Standard Mode instructions
above.
Troubleshooting:
Problem: The Saucer Switch does not activate your toy/device.
Action #1: Make sure that the connection between the Saucer Switch and your toy/device
is tight. There should be no gaps. This is a common error and an easy fix.
Action #2: Try a different switch with your toy/device to rule out the toy/device as the
source of the problem.
Action #3: Try a different adapter (if applicable) to rule this out as the source of the
problem.
Action #4: Make sure the batteries are fresh; this switch will not work without batteries.
Care of the Unit:
The Saucer Switch can be wiped clean with any household multi-purpose, non-abrasive
cleaner and disinfectant. We recommend Simple Green, which is a non toxic
biodegradable all-purpose cleaner.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the electrical components.
Rev 6/2/08
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