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Powered by a 9v alkaline battery
* Three volume levels
* Available in several languages
* Supplied with a clip on cover to protect the sensors while being carried in a pocket
* The cover clips onto the back of the case when the device is being used
* An earphone turns the speaker off to avoid disturbing others
* Designed for both right and left handed use
* Large print and taped instructions are included

The Cobolt colour detector also contains a light probe. With the cap removed and the unit switched on, wave the sensor in the direction of a window or light bulb, and it will give intermittent beeps to indicate that it has detected light. It will not, however, increase as you get nearer to your source of light, but stops beeping when there is no light to be seen.

Method Of Use

To use the detector, switch on the unit and remove the white cap. Now hold the unit against the colour you wish to determine. Wait for a few seconds and you should hear the voice tell you what it has seen. The detector will keep repeating the colour it has found until you turn off the device, or find something else to examine.

It is important to stress that you must try to cover the whole of the sensor if possible when detecting colours. The sensor area is surrounded by a rubberised edge to help you line up your object with the colour detector.

Place Of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Price Guide

Price from Royal Society for the Blind of SA.
Product Code - LVACOB-COLDECT

Models

Only one model available Code ES7460

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.