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These Battery Device Adapters convert a battery-operated toy or appliance into a switch-accessible toy.

Method Of Use

The small copper paddle end of Battery Device Adapter (or battery interrupter) sits between a contact in the battery housing and the pole of one of the batteries, which creates a "circuit breaker". The other end hangs out of the battery housing as best as you can manage, often some notching is required to close the battery housing door or lid.

Once connected and the toy or appliance is turned to ON, a switch is plugged into the standard mono-plug end of the Battery Device Adapter; a press of the switch closes the circuit and the toy operates.

Operation is momentary and is for the duration of the switch press - i.e press and hold the switch and the toy works, release the switch and the toy stops.

Considerations

These Battery Device Adapters work best with simple, ON/OFF type toys or appliances where you can set then to ON or OFF by a selector in the toy. These adapters are not suitable for toys or appliances with more complicated operation.

Place Of Manufacture

Check with supplier

Price Guide

Price information from Communicate AT website. GST free, $25 each for any of the models.

Models

Two models are avaiable:
* Bettery Device Adapater for C or D type battery-operated toys or appliances
* Battery Device Adapter for AA battery-operated toys or appliances

Additional Dimensions

Adapter Plug Type: Female 3.5mm mono-plug end

Maintenance

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

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
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia 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.