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PIAF (Picture in a Flash)

PIAF (Picture in a Flash): A simple and fast way to prepare Tactile Graphics

Piaf produces high quality tactile graphics using heat sensitive capsule paper, ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired. Piaf's controlled heat source causes any black lines, letters or shapes that are drawn, printed or copied onto the capsule paper to swell. The result is an instant tactile graphic. Piaf is being used in a variety of educational, employment and personal settings.

Key Features:

1.      Safety Features
  • Paper Sensing:Even when using new capsule paper there is always the potential for paper to get jammed in the machine. To avoid jammed paper catching fire, Piaf actually senses when the capsule paper enters Piaf as well as when it leaves. If the paper has not started to come out the exit side of Piaf within 6 seconds, then the power to the heating element is turned off, and the cooling fan is left on. Without this feature a dangerous situation can easily develop, so make sure your Tactile Image Maker has this feature.
  • Overheating protection: Piaf contains a temperature sensing circuit. If for any other reason the unit becomes too hot, shut down occurs automatically (once safety temperature is exceeded). This is a back up to the paper sensing and ensures fail safe operation.
2.      Operating Features
  • Handles paper sizes up to 11 X 17 inches (A3 size)
  • Only 10 seconds to process a single sheet of 8.5 X 11 inches (A4) paper.
  • Audio indication. A beep lets you know when to start a new sheet. This way you don’t have to wait for a page to completely exit Piaf before you start processing the next one.
  • A simple flip-down design enables easy paper removal and safety inspection.
  • Energy efficient and quiet.
  • Easy Handling. Strong, easy-grip handle and fold down feed trays.
3.      Power Requirements: Both 110V and 220-240V versions are available

 

Specifications:

  1. Size- Trays Stored: 190 x 500 x 148mm
  2. Size- Trays Open: 190 x 500 x 510 mm
  3. Weight: 6kgs/ 13lbs
  4. Colour: Blue
  5. Ambient temperature range: 0-40° C, 32-104° F
  6. Power Consumption:
  7. 240 VAC 5Amp 50Hz
  8. 110 VAC 10 Amp 60 Hz

Website: http://www.piaf-tactile.com/