PRC-Saltillo AeroSwitch User Manual Download Page 2

AeroSwitch User’s Guide 

 

Copyright and Trademark Information 

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prohibited; may not be used for resale. Contact PRC-Saltillo for questions regarding permissible uses. 
Accent, AeroSwitch, ChatFusion, Empower, Freedom Switch, LAMP Words for Life, NovaChat, NuVoice, PRiO, and TouchChat are trademarks of PRC-

Saltillo. The 

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Document Version 

10118S Version 1.00 ∙ 03/05/2020 

Applies to model F18204 

Contact Information 

Manufacturer 

Authorized Representative in the EU 

Importer 

 

 

 

Prentke Romich Company 

1022 Heyl Rd 

Wooster, OH 44691, USA 

Tel.: (330) 262-1984 ∙ (800) 262-1984 

Fax: (330) 262-4829 

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.saltillo.com 

Prentke Romich GmbH 

Karthäuserstr. 3 

D-34117 Kassel, Germany 

Tel.: (05 61) 7 85 59-0 

Fax: (05 61) 7 85 59-29 

Email: [email protected] 

Web : www.prentke-romich.de 

Liberator Ltd 

“Whitegates”, 25-27 High Street 

Swinstead, Lincolnshire NG33 4PA, UK 

Tel.: +44 (0) 1733 370 470 

Fax: +44 (0) 1476 552 473 

Email: [email protected] 

Web: www.liberator.co.uk 

 

Technical assistance 

Call Saltillo technical support at 1-800-382-8622, option 1 
Call PRC technical support at 1-800-262-1990 

Additional Information  

To view the 

AeroSwitch User’s Guide

, videos, FAQs, troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and other information on using your 

AeroSwitch, visit 

http://www.prc-saltillo.com/aeroswitch

 

Content 

Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

 

A Quick Look at AeroSwitch Features ......................................................................................................................... 4

 

Turning the AeroSwitch On ........................................................................................................................................ 4

 

Deciding on Broadcast Mode or Keyboard Mode ...................................................................................................... 4

 

Using the Rotary Dial .................................................................................................................................................. 5

 

Setting the Switch Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 5

 

Setting up an Accent Device in Broadcast Mode ........................................................................................................ 5

 

Setting up an Accent Device in Keyboard Mode ........................................................................................................ 6

 

Setting up a NovaChat or ChatFusion Device in Broadcast Mode .............................................................................. 6

 

Setting up a NovaChat

 

or ChatFusion Device in Keyboard Mode ............................................................................... 6

 

Setting up Devices not listed above ........................................................................................................................... 7

 

Waking the AeroSwitch (applies to keyboard mode only) ......................................................................................... 7

 

Using the AeroSwitch with Wired Switches ............................................................................................................... 7

 

Disconnecting and/or Unpairing the AeroSwitch and Device .................................................................................... 7

 

Customizing the Appearance of Your AeroSwitch ...................................................................................................... 8

 

Replacing the Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 8

 

Battery-Saving Tips ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

 

Cleaning and Disinfecting the AeroSwitch.................................................................................................................. 9

 

Attaching the AeroSwitch to a Loc-Line Mount........................................................................................................ 10

 

Attaching the AeroSwitch to a  Switch Mounting Kit (SMW-1) ................................................................................ 10

 

Other Mounting options ........................................................................................................................................... 10

 

Finding Additional Information on Using Your AeroSwitch ...................................................................................... 10

 

Appendix A: Compliance Information ...................................................................................................................... 11

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AeroSwitch

Page 1: ...10118S Version 1 00 AeroSwitch User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...hitegates 25 27 High Street Swinstead Lincolnshire NG33 4PA UK Tel 44 0 1733 370 470 Fax 44 0 1476 552 473 Email info liberator co uk Web www liberator co uk Technical assistance Call Saltillo technical support at 1 800 382 8622 option 1 Call PRC technical support at 1 800 262 1990 Additional Information To view the AeroSwitch User s Guide videos FAQs troubleshooting tips warranty information and ...

Page 3: ...ver provided with the switch could be a hazard for poking an eye Store it in a safe location when not in use Implantable Medical Devices A minimum of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker implantable cardioverter defibrillator vagus nerve stimulator shunt or stent to avoid potential magnetic interference wi...

Page 4: ...25 1 very short flash Less than 10 Consider getting a replacement battery Deciding on Broadcast Mode or Keyboard Mode The AeroSwitch has two connection options Broadcast mode and keyboard mode The switch ships in broadcast mode Broadcast Mode Keyboard Mode Limited to scanning WITHIN the communication software NuVoice Empower Chat software Able to run scanning both WITHIN and OUTSIDE the communicat...

Page 5: ... NovaChat 10 6th generation NovaChat 12 Other devices with Bluetooth 4 1 and higher Setting up an Accent Device in Broadcast Mode 1 Ensure the AeroSwitch is turned off 2 Set the rotary dial to broadcast mode 0 3 Turn the AeroSwitch on 4 If your Accent device is running NuVoice software Go to the Toolbox and select Access Method Menu If switch scanning is not already selected select Choose Differen...

Page 6: ...t One Switch or Two Switch 5 Select Switch 1 The prompt Press any switch will appear Press the preferred switch 6 If you selected Two Switch select Switch 2 and press the second switch Note To set up switch scanning refer to the NovaChat User s Guide or ChatFusion User s Guide provided with your device or available from https saltillo com support downloads Setting up a NovaChator ChatFusion Device...

Page 7: ...scribed under the appropriate Setting up section above Disconnecting and or Unpairing the AeroSwitch and Device If you want to use the AeroSwitch with a different device unpair it from the original device Accent Device with NuVoice in Broadcast Mode 1 In NuVoice go to the Toolbox and select Access Method Menu 2 Select Disconnect ALL AeroSwitch 3 Select OK twice Accent Device with Empower in Broadc...

Page 8: ...Switch is used Replacement batteries are available in stores Look for a CR2032 lithium coin cell battery Rechargeable options are available 1 Turn the AeroSwitch off 2 Remove the battery cover screws and cover Use the screwdriver provided with the switch 3 Remove the battery 4 Insert the replacement battery with the positive facing up toward you 5 Turn the AeroSwitch on If the blue LED flashes bri...

Page 9: ...effectively disinfect it before another person uses it First Step Put on protective gloves Next Step Clean the AeroSwitch 1 Wipe down the switch with disinfectant wipes Virucidal Bactericidal Pseudomonacidal Tuberculocidal Fungicidal Metrex CaviWipes Follow the disinfectant product manufacturer s instructions for cleaning 2 Take a Q tip with cleaner applied for example Windex cleaner or another co...

Page 10: ...hesive side firmly onto the switch mount 3 Fasten the switch to the mount making sure it is held firmly in place Attaching the AeroSwitch to a Switch Mounting Kit SMW 1 1 Line up the holes in the plate with the holes on the AeroSwitch 2 Insert the screws in the holes and tighten Other Mounting options Switch mounting kits are available from www prc saltillo com Finding Additional Information on Us...

Page 11: ...Switch can be hand held operated on a table surface or mounted to a wheelchair The switch does not incorporate in any way medicinal substances human blood or plasma derivatives nor is it manufactured using tissues of animal origin Expected Service Life The expected service life of the switch is five years If you replace the battery in your switch dispose of the old battery in accordance with your ...

Page 12: ...n environment in which the temperature range is different from the range of temperatures to which the device can be exposed while in use let the switch stand for at least 30 minutes before using it The range of humidity to which the switch can be exposed while in use is 15 to 90 During transport or while in storage the range of humidity to which the switch can be exposed is 10 to 90 Atmospheric pr...

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