Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05 SLAT Ablenet Switch Latch and Timer Training Module

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SLAT

Ablenet Switch Latch and Timer

Training Module

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Purpose A SLAT is used when teaching

the concept of cause and effect.

A battery operated device or toy is able to be activated for a specific amount of time via a switch.

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Purpose After the pre-determined time

has elapsed, the device will turn off until it is reactivated by the switch.

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Models – Single Switch Latch and Timer

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Models – Dual Switch latch and Timer

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Switch Toy

The Dual Switch Latch & Timer may be used to provide the student with a choice of which device he/she may want to activate.

Switch Toy

SwitchSwitch

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Steps for Use

1. Place a 9 volt battery into the battery compartment

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Steps for Use

2. Plug the cord into the battery operated device

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Steps for Use

3. Plug a switch into this plug

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Steps for Use

4. Set the “mode” to Timed (seconds)

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Steps for Use

5. Set the “time” to approximately 15 seconds

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Additional Instructions The SLAT only controls the electrical

flow to the device. Therefore, you must make sure the battery operated device is turned ON

This may mean that you need to tape down the “ON” button on the device depending on how it functions

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Implementation The student activates the switch

Staff members verbally reinforce the understanding that the device has been activated by the switch

Staff members discourage additional switch activation prior to the device turning off

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Implementation

If needed, staff members verbally inform the student that the device has turned off and needs to be reactivated

The student turns the device back on by activating a switch

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Modes

There are 4 different modes of control that may be used

Direct, Timed Seconds, Timed Minutes, & Latch

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Modes

Direct Mode

Keeps appliances ON as long as the switch continues to be activated

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Modes Timed Seconds Mode

Runs appliances from 1 to 60 seconds with each switch activation

This mode is felt to be the best mode to use when teaching the concept of cause and effect

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Modes

Timed Minutes Mode

Runs appliances from 1 to 60 minutes with each switch activation

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Modes

Latch Mode

Press once to turn the appliance ON

Press again to turn the appliance OFF