Tech/Scan 8
by AMDi Advanced Multimedia Devices Inc
This product is no longer available from Spectronics.
The Tech/Scan 8 is an exceptional, light-weight, multi-level augmentative communicator that offers high quality, reliable performance and many important features for a very low price.
The Tech/Scan 8 combines the usage of a standard direct select communication device with the benefit of scanning. The Tech/Scan 8 has two scanning modes (linear and step). Eight messages on eight levels totalling 64 messages at 4.5 seconds each. The Extended model offers 64 messages at 9.0 seconds each.
Moreover, as part of the Tech Series family, the Tech/Scan 8 has built-in LED prompt lights embedded in the overlay grid. This allows the user to easily create pictorial overlays without the need to adapt them to the unit by punching holes.
The Tech Series devices are manufactured to the highest commercial standards to provide many years of reliable performance.
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Features
- “Real-Voice” high-quality audio reproduction
- “Time-Lock” recording control technology
- Can be used with scanning or simply as a direct select standard communicator
- No need to punch holes in overlay
- Two modes of operation: Linear and Step
- Two Switch Scanning capabilities for use with Step Scanning
- Three different scan speeds: Slow at 4.5 seconds, Medium at 2.25 seconds and Fast at 1 second
- Beeping tone available to augment visual cues
- Unit enters sleep mode when inactive for 5 sweeps and wakens with a touch of the user’s switch
- Low battery indicator light
- Optional rechargeable battery available
- Very portable (shoulder strap included)
- Optional carrying cover and/or deluxe carrying case available
- Interchangeable overlays that are easily created with Tech/Overlay Designer software (included) or Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker
Specifications
- Record and playback 8 messages per level on a light-touch membrane panel
- 8 levels for up to 64 independent messages
- Standard message length of 4.5 seconds per message
- Optional extended message length of 9.0 seconds per message available on Extended model
- Square picture size of 6.9cm (2.75”)
Note: Check out the Tech/Scan 8 Plus for additional features.
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Download
- Product Instruction Manual (PDF – you need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the Instruction Manual)
- Level Worksheet
- Templates – Download, and save to your hard drive, then open it with Boardmaker
TOP LOAD - for units with Black/Black Housing where overlay slides in from Top of Unit SIDE LOAD - for units with Gray/Black OR White/Blue Housing where overlay slides in from Side of Unit for Boardmaker 5.x for Boardmaker 1.x N/A
Tech/Scan 8 is targeted at the following age ranges:
- All Ages
Tech/Scan 8 is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
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