Enabling Devices 9008 User manual

Eye Blink Switch New Flex Arm Design
#9008
385 Warburton Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Tel. [phone] / Fax [phone]
www.enablingdevices.com

Easy to position with uni ue mounting!
Just aiming the sensor at the eye, above or below the eye will allow the user to control
communication devices, toys, or computers. Controls give momentary, timed (1 to 120
seconds), or latched output. Internal circuitry can be set to activate with each eye blink
or with every double eye blink to ignore normal eye blinking. An adjustable soft flex arm
easily mounts to any eyeglass frames or head bands. Eyeglasses not included.
Size: 4½" x 2½" x 1". Requires one -V Battery. Weight: ½ lb.
OPERATION:
1. The Eye Blink switch requires one V battery. Alkaline batteries are recommended
because they last longer. Do not use rechargeable batteries because they supply
lower voltage and the unit may not perform as well.
2. To access the battery compartment, you will need to slide the cover off on the back
of the unit. Install the v battery into the compartment. Then simply slide the cover
back on.
3. Next you will need to select the switch mode; there are three choices of operation.
See the descriptions below.
AVAILABLE MODES:
MOM:
In this mode, the unit operates as a momentary switch. The device connected activates
each time the eye blinks. Each eye blink will make single switch activation. (Only in
standard eye blink mode, see two purposeful eye blink mode for more options).
TIME:
In this Mode, the unit operates as a timed switch. The device runs for a set amount of
time (1-120 seconds) when the switch is activated. Adjusting the timer knob clockwise
increases the run time, counterclockwise decreases.
LATCH:
In this mode, the unit operates as an On/Off Switch. The connected device goes On
with the first eye blink or two purposeful eye blinks and stays On until the second eye
blink or two purposeful eye blinks.
Important Notes:
For most uses the two purposeful eye blink mode setting will work best, this
mode will help prevent any false activation of you device. See below for setup
directions.
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4. Plug the end of the sensor’s cord into the jack labeled SENSOR on the control box
Make sure you have it plugged in all the way, there should be no gaps. Next plug
one end of the included double ended male to male cord into the jack labeled
DEVICE on the control box. The other end will plug into your switch adapted device.
5. To attach the sensor Flex Arm to your glasses use the included heat shrink tubing
around one frame arms leaving enough space for positioning the sensor where you
want it. (See Photos )You will want to cut the tubing to fit the length of your glasses’
arm and then using a heat gun or hair dryer heat the tubing so it shrinks around the
arm. (Caution Do not over heat (See Photos).
Photos
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6. Once the Flex Arm is attached, the sensor needs to be positioned so it is aiming
either straight in-line with the user’s eye, above the eye or below the eye (see
Photos). If the user does not need the use of glasses, we recommend removing the
lens from the side where the sensor is mounted. This will give optimum performance
from the sensor and minimum adjustments of the sensor. An Eyeglass lens reflects
light which can sometimes cause interference with the sensor; this is why we
recommend removing the lens if the glasses are not need to see).
Photos
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Please Note: Sensor needs to be as close the eyeglass lens as possible. The
sensor only has a short range (approximately 10cm) it can detect an eye blink. If
the sensor is positioned to far away from the eye it will not work or be very
inconsistent.
Important Notes:
For most uses the two purposeful eye blink mode setting will work best, this
mode will help prevent any false activation of you device. See below for setup
directions.
1. To turn the unit ON, set the ON/OFF switch to ON, this is the standard mode setting.
Each time the user blinks it will make switch activation.
Two purposeful eye blink mode option setup:
With the ON/OFF switch set to OFF, press and hold the OPTION button. Next turn the
ON/OFF switch to ON while still holding the OPTION button down. Wait until the RED
LED light blinks twice, and then release the OPTION button. The unit is now set for the
two purposeful blink mode. In this mode the user must blink once, then pause for no
more than a half second and then blink again within three seconds to make switch
activation. The blinks should be slow blinks. Two fast blinks will work intermittently.
Please Note: Each time the Eye Blink is shut OFF; it re-sets to the default single
blink activation. To use the two blink setting you must follow the OPTION button
each time the unit is first turned ON.
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Cleaning Information:
• You can clean the SENSOR with a clean soft cloth “ONLY”, do not use any type of
cleaner on the SENSOR, doing so will damage the SENSOR and void your
warrantee.
• The control box can be wiped clean with any household multi-purpose cleaner and
disinfectant.
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the electrical components.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
Troubleshooting:
If the unit is not functioning as it is supposed to:
• Check the V battery. Make sure it is fresh and installed according to proper polarity.
• Make sure that the sensor is either positioned in-line, above or below with the user’s
eye and that the eye glass lens and SENSOR are clean. If not, you may get “false
activations’’ or none at all.
• Try angling the sensor upward or downward.
• Make sure that the all connections are plugged in all the way, with no gaps.
• Try your device with another switch to rule out the Eye Blink the source of the
problem.
• If you have tried ALL of the above contact our Tech Support Department at 1-800-
832-86 7 ext. 320 or via email at: [e-mail]
Do not submerge the unit, as it will damage the contents and the electrical
components.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will scratch the surface of the unit.
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