General Details

Extra product information

The Balloon Switch is a very sensitive squeeze switch. Minute changes in air pressure are generated when a switch user squeezes the balloon. An electronic sensing
system feeds measurements to a specially programmed computer circuit which constantly compensates for background pressure and ‘non-switch’ signals such as the user’s pulse.
The Balloon switch will operate for over a
week on a 9 volt battery. When connected to a power supply it automatically changes to a more responsive program which can be used for switch scanning.
Any squeeze bulb or similar device can be
connected to the Balloon switch. The supplier issues the product with a supply of conventional party balloons, with a light density foam insert. The foam insert gives the balloon a self inflating function and also provides some back pressure for the user to press against.

Factors to Consider

There are two switching function:
1) a squeeze to activate initiating a pulse activation - this resets so that release is not required.
2) hold - in momentary mode where the switching will continue as long as the pressure is sustained.

This device can also be used as a puff switch by removing the balloon and blowing across the end of the green air tube.

Safety and Usage Advice

Caution is advised when considering the switch application. If used for wheelchair driving, for example, consider that situations where the wheelchair may collide, the switch user is more likely to squeeze on the switch, not release. Supervision will be required at all times and a remote kill switch installed on the wheelchair.

Manufacturer/Country

Technical Solutions/Australia

Warranty

unknown. Please contact supplier for details

Websites

• Technical Solutions - http://tecsol.com.au/cms123/index.php?page=shop.product_details&cid=6&part=subcat&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=39&category_id=7&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=87

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Models / Specifications

Features

Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.

Power Source

• Power source:
  • electric plug point into mains
  • single battery

Optional Accessories

• Switch Accessories:
  • No accessories

Standard Features Included

• Operational feedback:
  • Auditory click
  • Visual (LED)
• Switch Modes:
  • Direct
• Switch Material :
  • foam
  • rubber
• Switch Type:
  • Pneumatic

Set Up or Installation

• Plug Type:
  • 3.5mm / 1/8 Mono