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Gewa Page Turner
ILC Reference NO 61:11:001
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
The ability to turn pages in both directions allows error correction and increases independence of use.
It is possible to read in bed if the devcie is positioned on an overbed table.
Assistance may be required is to insert the book and to position the operating control.
Regular sized newspapers cannot be managed using this page turner.
Short Description
The GEWA Page Turner is an electronic page turner that enables the user to turn pages of most textbooks, magazines, paperbacks and books to 50mm thick. A rubber grip roller manipulates the pages forwards and backwards, continuously or singly. A variety of operating controls is available including switch, switch joystick, push button switch activation and infra red control through the GEWA PROG series.
More Details
Functions and use
A variety of controls, either multiple or single switch, are available to accommodate a wide range of physical abilities.
The user may be able to correct errors in turning, sticking or misaligned pages independently.
No adjustments are needed to set up for any size, texture or type of document.
Access
Multiple switch array
The user must be able to access switches by hand, foot, chin or pointing apparatus, or a single switch scanner for operation of the following 4 switches or via a PROG infra red remote control unit. Examples of compatible switches include:
Joystick (HK 4)
Pedal (FK 4F)
Pushbutton (FK 4H)
Slot control (CM 50 5A).
Single switch with visual scanner.
Scanning array consisting of 5 LEDs.
When the LED corresponding to the desired roller function illuminates, the user activates their switch.
Switch action can be either momentary (where operation continues as long as switch is activated) or latching (where switch is activated to commence function and reactivated to stop).
Power source
24 volt alternating current.
Suitable transformer supplied.
Accessories
The unit is complete with a built in tripod for table rest or can be clamped to an LB-2 overbed table (which provides up to 45 degrees of forward tilt).
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to supplier/manufacturer manual and instructions for all safety and maintenance details.
Australian Standard
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in and the manufacturing processes applied to products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).
Models
Page Turner
Dimensions
Page Turner
Overall Width..................................... 600 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 200 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 510 mm
Weight (kg)....................................... 3.3 kg
Place Of Manufacture
Gewa (Sweden)
Supplier Information
Name: Alto Computers
Price: POA
Address:
58 O'Connell Parade
Wellington Point
QLD 4160
Postal Address:
PO Box 2164
Phone: (07) 3207 2555
FAX: (07) 3207 2666
Name: Indomed Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Address:
41 Forsythe Street
OConnor
WA 6163
Phone: (08) 9331 6711
FAX: (08) 9331 6722
Email: indomed@iinet.net.au
Website: www.indomed.com.au
Name: Novitatech
Price: POA
Address:
Novitatech
Days Road
Regency Park
SA 5942
Postal Address:
PO Box 2438
Regency Park
SA 5942
Phone: (08) 8243 8348
FAX: (08) 8243 8337
Toll Free: 1300 855 585
Email: assistivetech@novita.org.au
Website: www.novitatech.org.au/at
Name: Technability
Price: POA
Address:
The Spastic Centre of NSW
189 Allambie Road
Allambie Heights
NSW 2100
Postal Address:
PO Box 184
Brookvale
NSW 2100
Phone: (02) 9975 8419/8
FAX: (02) 9975 5932
Email: technability@tscnsw.org.au
Website: www.technability.com.au
Name: Technical Solutions
Price: POA
Details: Gewa $4,800.00 Date Effective 4/09/2008
Address:
109 Ferndale Road
Silvan
VIC 3795
Phone: 03 9737 9000
FAX: 03 9737 9111
Email: sales@tecsol.com.au
Website: www.tecsol.com.au
Name: Zyteq Pty Ltd.
Price: POA
Address:
PO Box 190
South Melbourne
VIC 3205
Postal Address:
PO Box 190
South Melbourne
VIC 3205
Phone: (03) 9696 2944
FAX: (03) 9696 1755
Toll Free: 1800 818 353
Email: info@zyteq.com.au
Website: www.zyteq.com.au
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