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without feeling impaired by furniture or other
items. We suggest that the user should be able
occupy a standing area on each side of the IWB
being no less than 500mm wide.
Height of the IWB
We recommend a standard placement of the IWB
such that the lower edge of the IWB is 900mm
above the floor, as most appropriate for adult
users. This will place key controls at the top of
the projected image, at a height of approximately
2.05m which is comfortably within reach for users
over 1.6m in height.
In some cases, users will request a higher placement of the IWB to enable an
audience a better view of the projected image. In such cases, the user must
be made aware of the difficulty of reaching controls in the top part of the
projected area. One common solution to this problem is the use of a platform
on which the user stands in front of the audience. In such a case, be sure to
consider the risk of users falling from the platform when working at one side
of the IWB, this being a frequent requirement.
Naturally, IWB’s placed in classrooms where smaller (younger) users need to
share access to the IWB with an adult teacher, requires lower placement.
Typically, a “new entrants” setting introducing users of 5 to 7 years old will
require the board to be placed at around 400mm from the floor. These
younger users will still require the assistance of an adult to access the
controls near the top of the display. Be aware also, that a head-contact
hazard may arise with lowering the projector to suit a low placed IWB. This
will require additional provision for hazard management.
Preparing the installation site
Typically, connections are required in three zones near the iwb:
A.
Power and video cabling is to be provided to the projector location
B.
A powered USB hub is connected to the board and itself required 230v
mains power, as well as receiving a USB feed from the wall connection
point C (below). Typically, this zone also includes provision for audio
connections in the case of the 2Touch model 014 audio solution.
C.
A wall connection panel provides users with the facility to connect:
a.
Video to the projector (usually VGA)
b.
USB to the 2Touch IWB
c.
Audio to the audio system (usually 3.5mm audio jack)
