Amdi TECH-SCAN32 PLUS User manual
TECH-SCAN32™ PLUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION DEVICE
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Congratulations on your purchase of the Tech-Scan 32™ Plus Scanning with Environmental Controls Communicator. THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU IS A MULTI-
LEVEL,3MODE SCANNING AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATOR THAT OFFERS HIGH QUALITY,RELIABLE PERFORMANCE,AS WELL AS MANY OTHER IMPORTANT FEATURES FOR A
VERY AFFORDABLE PRICE.TECH-SCAN32 PLUS ECU IS MANUFACTURED TO THE HIGHEST COMMERCIAL STANDARDS TO PROVIDE MANY YEARS OF RELIABLE OPERATION.
WE FULLY GUARANTEE THE TECH-SCAN32 PLUS ECU’S OPERATION FOR A FULL YEAR,INCLUDING PARTS AND LABOR.*
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU
SCANNING QUES (LEDS)ARE IN THE GRID,ABOVE THE OVERLAY,MAKING OVERLAYS SIMPLE TO PRODUCE.NO NEED TO PUNCH
HOLES.
VERY SIMPLE TO OPERATE,5SWITCHES ON THE BACK CONTROL ALL FUNCTIONS
STANDARD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK PROVIDES YOU WITH UP TO EIGHT HOURS OF USE WITH A RECHARGING TIME OF ONLY FOUR
HOURS.
SINGLE OR DOUBLE SWITCH OPERATION FROM AN EXTERNAL SWITCH
AUTO SLEEP WHEN TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU IS INACTIVE FOR 5SWEEPS AND WAKENS WITH A TOUCH OF THE USER SWITCH.
PROGRAM UP TO 32 AC REMOTE OUTLET RECEIVERS OR LIGHT BULBS.
PROGRAM UP TO 8DIFFERENT INFRARED CONTROLS.SUCH AS POWER,CHANNELS OR VOLUME.
DROP RESISTANT,ABLE TO WITHSTAND ROUGH HANDLING.
WATER RESISTANT FOR EASY CLEANING.
AUDITORY PROMPTS FOR EACH MESSAGE
LIGHT WEIGHT AND PORTABLE (UNDER 2LBS.) WITH A SHOULDER STRAP INCLUDED
“REAL-VOICE”HIGH QUALITY AUDIO REPRODUCTION.
ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM,RECORD AND PLAYBACK 192 INDEPENDENT MESSAGES ON 6LEVELS,32 MESSAGES PER LEVEL
CAN BE USED AS EITHER A SCAN OR AS A STANDARD COMMUNICATOR,LIKE HAVING 2COMMUNICATORS IN ONE.
INTERCHANGEABLE OVERLAYS WHICH ARE COMPATABLE WITH MAYER JOHNSON BOARDMAKER™ SOFTWARE WHICH EXTENDS
USABLITY.
*SEE WARRANTY AGREEMENT FOR DETAILS.
GENERAL OPERATION:
All controls are located on the back of the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU (see diagram –BACK VIEW).
The Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU scanning augmentative communicator is a self-contained 6 level communication device, which permits the user to
record and playback 192 distinct messages, each of 3.0 seconds in length (or 7.5 seconds for extended time). The Tech/Scan 32 Plus ECU
allows you to control 32 independent AC remote outlets as well as 8 different Infrared control signals. The Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is simple to
operate. By turning the unit on, adjusting the volume, selecting the desired level and scan mode and pushing the message square or external
switch, the communicator is activated.
NOTE: The top 8 cell locations from left to right on LEVEL 1 are used for the 32 remote AC outlets. In 1 cell location 8 different AC
remotes can be programmed to that location to turn ON only. There are 4 pairs to be programmed, that equals 32 AC remotes. Level 2
is for the Infrared controls. Each cell can control a different Infrared command. Levels 3 to 6 are all for communication.
RECHARGABLE BATTERY PACK:
THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK IS A STANDARD FEATURE ON THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU AND
PROVIDES YOU WITH UP TO EIGHT HOURS OF USE WITH A RECHARGING TIME OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR
HOURS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE UNIT BE FULLY CHARGED BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME.
1. To charge the battery pack, plug the charging unit into an AC outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the charger into the front of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU. The charging LED will light, (RED for
charging).
3. When the charging LED changes to GREEN, the battery pack is fully charged.
4. It is recommended that the unit be recharged nightly.
RECORD OPERATION:
Note: It is important during any recording operation that the built in microphone, located on the front right hand corner of
the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU (see diagram –FRONT VIEW), is clear and open. For best results, place unit on a flat surface
with the microphone facing you and record all messages in a quiet room. Be sure that the External User switch is not plugged
into the unit while you are recording. It is recommended that you record all the Auditory Prompts at one time, then all the
Normal Messages at one time to prevent having to switch back and forth between the 2 modes.
1. Turn the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU ON by turning the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
2. Select the LEVEL you wish to record on by turning the level selector switch to one of the six levels.
3. Set the PROGRAM switch to the type of message that you wish to record on AUDITORY, NORMAL, or ROW prompt
(see diagram –BACK VIEW).
Programming the Auditory Prompts:
1. Set the Program Mode select switch to the left position labeled AUDI, you will be recording the auditory prompts. These
prompts have a maximum message length of 1.5 seconds.
2. Press and hold in the built-in record switch. The record switch must be engaged for the entire recording process.
3. Select one of the 32 message squares on the face of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU, press and hold down that message square.
Then begin to say your message into the built in microphone located at the front right hand corner of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus
ECU.
4. Release the message square when you are finished recording that message.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the remaining message squares.
Programming the Normal Messages:
1. Set the Program Mode select switch into the middle position, marked NORMAL, you will be recording the full message
itself; follow steps above (Programming the Auditory Prompts) 2 to 4 to program each message. These messages have a
maximum message length of 3.0 seconds for standard units and 7.5 seconds for extended time units.
Programming the Row Prompts:
1. Set the Program Mode select switch to the right position marked ROW, you will be recording the row titles. Follow steps
above (Programming the Auditory Prompts) 2 to 4 to program each row title, use the first message square in each row.
Maximum message length for each ROW prompt is 1.5 seconds.
SELECTING SCAN MODE:
NOTE: The SCAN Mode switch is located next to the ON/OFF Volume Switch, and is labeled MODE. The Scan Mode
switch is a 3- way rocker switch that operates left, center and right (see diagram –BACK VIEW).
Linear Mode: Single switch scanning only
1. Set the scan MODE switch to the Left position, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is in the LINEAR mode.
2. Plug the external User Switch into the jack on the back the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU labeled Switch Input 1.
3. When the External User switch is activated, the LED will scan sequentially (message 1, message 2…message 32 and then
return to message 1).
4. When the LED on the grid for the desired message is lit, depress the External user switch and the message and ECU function
will play.
Row/Column scanning Mode:
Single switch Row/Column scanning:
1. Set the scan MODE switch to the Center position, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is in the ROW/COLUMN mode.
2. Plug the external User switch into the jack on the back of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU labeled Switch Input 1.
3. When the external User switch is activated, the LEDs will scan through each ROW (ROW-1, ROW-2, ROW-3 and ROW-4).
When the desired ROW is lit, activate the external User switch and the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU will sequentially scan each
message in that Row (COLUMN-1, COLUMN-2… COLUMN-8 and then back to Column-1). When the desired message is
lit activate the external User switch and the message and ECU function will play.
Double switch Row/Column scanning:
1. Set the scan MODE switch to the Center position, the Tech-Scan 32 PlusECU is in the ROW/COLUMN mode.
2. Plug the external User switches into the jacks on the back of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU labeled Switch Inputs 1 and 2 (any
switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 2, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU automatically goes into the Double switch
scanning mode).
3. Activating the external User switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 1 all the LEDs in ROW 1 will light. To
advance to the next ROW activate the external User switch again that is plugged into jack Switch Input 1. Each time the
external User switch plugged into jack labeled Switch Input 1 is activated, it will advance to the next ROW, from ROW 1 to
ROW 4 and then back to ROW 1. When the desired ROW is lit, press the external switch plugged into the jack labeled
Switch Input 2, then the LED in Column 1 of that ROW will light. To advance the LED to light in the next Column, activate
the external User switch plugged into Switch Input 1. Each time the external User switch that is plugged into Switch Input 1
is activated, it will advance the LED to the next Column (COLUMN-1, COLUMN-2… COLUMN-8) and then back to
Column 1 again. When the desired Column or message is lit, activate the external User switch plugged into jack labeled
Switch Input 2 and the message and ECU function will play.
Step scanning mode:
Single switch Step scanning:
1. Set the scan MODE switch to the Right position, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is in the Step mode.
2. Plug the external User switch into the jack on the back of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU labeled Switch Input 1.
3. When the external User switch is activated, the LED will sequentially advance every time the external switch plugged into
the jack labeled Switch Input 1 is activated. When the desired message is lit, do not activate the external User switch and in a
short time the message will play (the delay time for when the message plays after the external User switch is not activated
will depend on what the Scan Speed is set (see Select Scan Speed below for time delays).
Double switch Step scanning:
1. Set the scan MODE switch to the Right position, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is in the Step mode.
2. Plug the external User switches into the jacks on the back of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU labeled Switch Inputs 1 and 2 (any
switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 2, the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU automatically goes into the Double switch
scanning mode)..
3. Activating the external User switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 1 to start the scanning will light the first LED
and then each time the external User switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 1 is activated, it will sequentially
advance the LED from 1 to 32 and then back the LED 1. When the desired LED or message is lit, activating the external User
switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 2 will play the message and ECU function.
SELECTING SCAN SPEED:
1. The Scan Speed switch is located next to the Level Switch, and is labeled SPEED. The Scan SPEED switch is a 3-way
rocker switch that operates left, center and right.
2. If the scan SPEED switch is set to the Left position, the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is in the SLOW speed (4 second delay)
3. If the scan SPEED switch is set to the Center position, the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is in the MEDIUM speed (2.0 second
delay)
4. If the scan SPEED switch is set to the Right position, the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is in the FAST speed (.5 second delay)
SELECTING THE AUDITORY MODE
1. The Auditory Mode switch is located next to the Speed Switch, and is labeled AUDITORY. The Auditory Mode switch is a
3-way rocker switch that operates left, center and right.
2. If the scan Auditory Mode switch is set to the Left position, the Auditory prompts are ON and will play an auditory prompt
each time the LED advances through the internal speaker or headset or ear piece when plugged into the HEADSET jack.
3. If the scan Auditory Mode switch is set to the Center position, the Auditory prompts are OFF and will not play through the
speaker, but they will play through the headset jack or ear piece (see diagram –FRONT VIEW).
4. If the scan Auditory Mode switch is set to the Right position, the Auditory prompts are OFF and a Beep Tone will be heard
each time the LED advances. The Beep Tone will not be heard in the headset or ear piece.
Note: If the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is to be used to scan only with the Auditory Mode set in the OFF position and no
headphone or ear piece, the Auditory prompts must be erased. The auditory prompts can be erased by setting the
Programming switch into the AUDI (Auditory) mode, then holding the Recording button in and then pressing each message
square momentarily, one at a time. The amount time that you are actually pressing each message square is very short, make it
as short as possible.
PLAYBACK OPERATION (Scanning):
Be sure that the external User switch is plugged into the proper jack located at the back of the unit labeled Switch Input 1
and/or 2 or else the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU will not operate as a scanning unit.
1. Plug in the external switch into the jack labeled Switch Input 1 for SINGLE SWITCH scanning and Switch Inputs 1 & 2
for DOUBLE SWITCH scanning on the back.
2. Select the LEVEL select switch to the LEVEL you wish to playback by turning the level selector switch to one of the six
levels.
3. Select the Scan MODE (Linear, Row/Column or Step), see “Selecting Scan Mode.”
4. Select the Scan SPEED (Slow, Medium or Fast), see “Selecting Scan Speed.”
5. Turn the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
6. Set the VOLUME control, turning clock wise, at the desired playback volume.
7. Scanning LEDs will start once the external User switch plugged into the jack labeled Switch Input 1 is activated, when the
LED lights at the desired message, activating the external User switch will play the message. READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTING SCAN MODE FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF WHICH EXTERNAL
USER SWITCH TO USE TO PLAY THE MESSAGE.
8. After 5 scans if no message is played the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU will automatically go into sleep mode. To reactivate -
activate the external User Switch.
PLAYBACK OPERATION (Direct Select):
NOTE: When the external User switch is removed or not plugged into the jack or jacks marked Switch Input 1 & 2 the unit is
set into the Direct Select mode and will not scan. The Program Select switch on the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU must be set to the
NORMAL mode in order to play back the full messages.
1. Turn the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU ON. Turn the VOLUME control switch clockwise, until it clicks ON.
2. Set the VOLUME control, turning clock wise, at the desired playback volume.
3. Set the LEVEL select switch to the Level you wish to playback by turning the level selector switch to one of the up to six
levels.
4. Select one of the 32 message squares on the face of the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU and depress that message square for message
playback.
HEADSET USAGE or EAR PIECE (scanning mode):
When the headset or ear piece is plugged into the jack in the front of the unit labeled HEADSET JACK (see diagram –
FRONT VIEW), all of the AUDITORY PROMPTS and NORMAL messages will be heard through the headset or ear piece.
No matter what position the AUDITORY switch is in, the prompts and messages will be played through the headset jack or
ear piece. The Beep tone is not heard in the headset or ear piece.
PROGRAMMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL LOCATIONS:
1. Place the unit face down on a flat surface so that the bottom is seen.
2. Set the level Select switch to ECU (level 1).
3. Remove the screw holding the door for the keypad closed.
4. Remove the door by pressing the clip forward and unlocking the door.
5. The programming keypad will be visible (see diagram –Programming Keypad).
6. Turn the power ON by turning the Volume control clockwise.
7. Plug in the remote AC outlet device or Remote Light Bulb to be controlled either into an AC outlet or into a light
socket. When power to the Remote Light Bulb is applied, the light bulb will turn ON.
8. Slide the PROGRAM switch RF SW1 up to the ON position.
9. Dial in the 9 digit Programming ID code (see diagram REMOTE AC OUTLET & REMOTE LIGHT BULB) from
the device that you are going to control using the keypad (the Programming ID code is labeled on each device).
The numbering sequence for the keypad (see diagram –BOTTOM VIEW) is from the top left A=1, B=2, C=3,
D=4, E=5, (top right), A - =6, B - =7, C - =8, D - =9 & E - =0.
10. After entering the 9 digit ID code press OK (bottom middle button on the keypad). The LED on the remote AC
outlet will turn on. The Remote Light Bulb will turn OFF.
11. Select the position you want to store the Programming ID code into: A, B, C or D on the left side of the keypad in
the ON column. A is for the first position (J1 on the diagram GRID VIEW) top left position on the front of the
device. B is for the next position to the right (J2), C is for (J3) & D is for (J4). All the top membrane positions (
J1 to J4)are used to turn ON the remote devices. (J5 to J8) will turn OFF the remote devices. Once you program
the membrane position on top to turn ON a remote device, the OFF position below it is automatically programmed
to turn OFF the remote device.
12. Press the OK button again, the LED on the remote AC outlet will flash and the Remote Light Bulb will flash on
and off, this means the membrane position is programmed.
13. Slide the PROGRAM switch RF SW1 down to the OFF position.
14. Repeat steps 6 thru 12 for the next remote device. You can program up to 8 remote devices into each ON position.
Once the ON position is programmed, the OFF position is automatically programmed.
15. The 4 remote devices that come with the Tech/Scan 32 Plus ECU are already preprogrammed. The colored dot on
each remote device relates to the position where it is programmed. RED is for position J1, BLUE is for position J2,
GREEN is for position J3 and YELLOW is for position J4.
CLEARING THE PROGRAMMED POSITION:
1. Place the unit face down on a flat surface so that the bottom is seen.
2. Remove the screw holding the door for the keypad closed.
3. Remove the door by pressing the clip forward and unlocking the door.
4. Turn the power On by turning the Volume control clockwise.
5. Plug in the remote device to be controlled either into an AC outlet or into a light socket if you are controlling a
remote light bulb.
6. Slide the PROGRAM switch RF SW1 up to the ON position.
7. Dial in the 9 digit Programming ID code (see diagram REMOTE AC OUTLET & REMOTE LIGHT BULB) from
the device that you are going to control using the keypad (the Programming ID code is labeled on each device). The
numbering sequence for the keypad (see diagram –BOTTOM VIEW) is from the top left A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5,
(top right), A - =6, B - =7, C - =8, D - =9 & E - =0.
8. Press the OK button, the Programming LED on the Remote AC receiver will turn ON.
9. Press and hold the CX button down (next to the OK button), The LED on the remote AC receiver will flash 2 times or
the Remote Light Bulb will flash 2 times.
10. Press the OK button again, the programmed number is cleared from that location.
PROGRAMMING THE INFRARED CONTROL LOCATIONS:
1. Place the unit on a flat stable surface.
2. Set the level Select switch to Level 2.
3. Turn the power On by turning the Volume control clockwise.
4. Set Programming Switch IR1 SW2 (on the Programming Keypad) to the ON position (see diagram below).
5. Point the transmitting LED of your remote that you what to copy directly at the infrared receiver on the Programming
Keypad (see diagram below) and place it about ¼” to 1” away.
6. Press and hold down the button on your remote that you what to copy for 10 seconds then release, the programming
LED on the Programming Keypad should turn Red and stay ON.
7. Press one of the Programming buttons 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 (see diagram below) Buttons 1thru 4 & 6 thru 9 relate to the top
row of 32 position membrane. 1 relates to the top left (J1 see diagram Grid View above) and the remaining button
follow along in numbered order to the right where 9 is the right most position of the top row or J8.
8. Press and hold the same button on your remote again until the Programming LED on the Programming Keypad
flashes.
9. Press the same Programming button position again that you pressed in step 6, the programming LED will flash twice.
10. Press the Programming button position again to finalize the programming of that button.
11. Set the Programming Switch to the SW2 OFF position.
12. Repeat steps 4 through 11 to program the next Infrared command.
OVERLAY DESIGN AND LAYOUT:
Graphic overlays (picture cards) can be changed easily by simply sliding the overlay through the slot on the right side of the
housing grid. There are several methods you can use to make overlays for the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU. Options include:
1. Draw or print corresponding icons or words on a sheet of 6” x 13 ¼” paper. Section each icon so that it appears in each of
the 32 message switch cutouts
2. Develop custom overlay using Mayer Johnson’s BOARDMAKER™ Software.
CLEANING THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU:
Note: DO NOT SUBMURGE THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU INTO WATER OR ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE
EXTERNAL SPEAKER, RECORD JACK OR SPEAKER HOLES. THE TECH-SCAN 32 PLUS ECU IS WATER RESISTANT-
NOT WATERPROOF.
1. Turn the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU to the off position.
2. Remove the overlay from the switch grid.
3. Use a wet wash cloth and mild soap to wipe the soiled areas clean.
4. Use a wet sponge with cold water to wipe the soapy areas.
CARE AND MAINENANCE:
The Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is designed to automatically enter a sleep mode after a message is played. The sleep mode is still
an active mode and will affect battery life. If the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU is not going to be used for a long period of time (2 to 3
hours) it is recommended that the unit be turned off.
If the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU should fail to operate, or operate incorrectly, follow these steps:
1. Check to see if the Tech-Scan 32 Plus ECU is ON and if a message has been recorded at that level.
2. Make sure there are no obstacles blocking the message membrane square.
3. Turn the Tech-Scan32 Plus ECU OFF for 15 Seconds, then turn it back ON and try playback again.
4. Make sure that the batteries in the Tech Scan 32 Plus ECU are fully charged.
5. Remember –SCAN mode will not function without the external User switch.
6. For further assistance, feel free to contact our technical support team at 1-888-353-AMDI (2634).
95 SHERWOOD AVE,FARMINGDALE NY 11735
PHONE:(631)531-8888 FAX:(631) 631-8811
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