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AMDi Tech/Scan Series Speech Generating Device

ILC Reference NO 61:04:031
Item sourced from ILC QLD database

Tech/Scan 32

Short Description
The Tech/Scan is a speech generating device which has either 8 or 32 locations. Messages are stored with digitised speech. The Tech/Scan is accessed directly or via a single switch with visual or auditory scanning. It allows for messages to be stored under single cells as well as having separate levels to programme for different situations or users. Models vary according to number of levels and recording times available. Can be customised.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

Features
INPUT: - Coverage vocabulary (pictures, symbols or word display relevant to user).

OUTPUT: - Digitised speech (human voice) recorded directly on to the device in a manner similar to a tape recorder.

SCANNING: - Visual or visual and auditory, depending on model
- Linear, step or row/column scanning functions available, depending on model.

DISPLAY: Tech/Scan 8 has 8 message areas
Tech/Scan 32 has 32 message areas

MEMORY CAPACITY: - It can have either 2 seconds or 4.5 seconds of speech recorded into each message area, depending on the model.

POWER: - Tech/Scan devices are powered by 4 AA batteries.
- Recorded messages will not be lost if batteries go flat.

Models
Models: Models of the Tech/Scan vary according to number of message cells, type of scan (visual or auditory) levels available and recording times as follows;
- Tech/Scan 8 messages on 8 levels (4.5 secs or 9.0 secs per messages)
- TechScan 8 Plus (auditory prompts) 8 levels with 6.0 secs or 23.0 ext secs per messages of recording time per message.
- Tech/Scan 32 messages by 2 levels (2 secs or 4.5 secs per message)
- Tech/Scan 32 messages by 4 levels (2 secs or 4.5 secs per message)
- Tech/Scan 32 messages by 6 levels (2 secs or 4.5 secs per message)
- Tech/Scan 32 Plus (auditory prompts) (3.0 secs or 7.5 secs per message)

Method Of Use
- The user selects messages from a paper overlay placed on the face of the device.
- Direct access - pointing or pointing device.
- Indirect access - single switch.

Options
Accessories: - Carry Bags and Tech Caps are available.

Dimensions
Tech/Scan
Height............................................ 200 mm
Width............................................. 340 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 900 gms
Depth............................................. From 20 mm to 70 mm

Warranty
1 year manufacturers warranty included.

Place Of Manufacture
United States of America

Display Item On Loan From
LifeTec Queensland has the Tech Scan on display.
Please be aware that to trial some items an individual consult may be required and a fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more details.



Supplier Information
Name:  Novitatech Regency Park Engineering
Price:  From $4672 (GST Excl.)
Date:  19/01/2009
Address:
  171 Days Rd
  REGENCY PARK
  SA  5010
Postal Address:
  PO Box 2438
  REGENCY PARK
  SA  5942
Phone:   08 8243 8209
FAX:  08 8243 8337
Toll Free:  1300 855 585
Email:   novitatech@novita.org.au
Website:  www.novitatech.org.au
Notes:
  Range of electronic communication devices, computer access technology and environmental control systems, mounting equipment. Seating Clinics, equipment mods workshop.
  
   Online ordering available

Name:  Spectronics
Price:  $1532-$2600
Date:  10/12/2007
Address:
  Commercial Court
  130 Kingston Road
  UNDERWOOD
  QLD  4119
Postal Address:
  PO Box 88
  ROCHEDALE
  QLD  4123
Phone:   07 3808 6833
FAX:  07 3808 6108
Email:   mail@spectronicsinoz.com
Website:  www.spectronicsinoz.com
Notes:
  Online Purchasing Available.

Name:  Technability
Price:  $1532-$2600
Date:  9/12/2008
Address:
  The Spastic Centre of NSW
  PO Box 184
  BROOKVALE
  NSW  2100
Postal Address:
  189 Allambie Road
  ALLAMBIE HEIGHTS
  NSW  2100
Phone:   02 9975 8419
Contact Person:  Adam Lynn
Email:   technability@tscnsw.org.au
Website:  www.technability.com.au
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  Electronic communication devices, computer access hardware and software, environmental control options, mounting equipment.  
   Will service/repair and supply consumables for Canon Communicators.
   www.thespasticcentre.org.au/services/technability


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