Quha Vento Standalone Puff Switch User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Quha
Table of Contents
Vento Standalone Puff Switch
USER MANUAL
Quha Vento Standalone Puff Switch
Welcome to the Quha Vento Standalone Puff Switch. Before you start using your
Quha Vento, for the best user experience, please read this manual carefully
first.
Quha Vento is a generic standalone puff switch. Vento can be used for various
purposes such as activating environment control, nurse calls, and computer
mouse clicks.
Figure 1- Quha
Vento
Quha Vento Controls and Main Parts
1. Quha Vento main unit
2. Sensor arm
3. Puff sensor| 4. 3.5 mm connector plug
5. Connector cable
6. Indicator lights
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7. Back lid bracket
8. Switch (1) for buzzer sound indicator
9. Switch (2) for puff sensor sensitivity
10. UNC 1/4” mounting thread| 11. Battery slot for AAA battery
12. Flexible attachment loop
13. Back lid / Battery slot cover
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Installation
Before using Quha Vento there are a few things to do.
- Select the settings (See Settings on page 6) to be used with Vento.
- Place a new AAA battery in the battery slot observing the correct orientation.
- Insert the flexible attachment loop into the battery slot cover and close the battery slot cover by pushing it onto Vento.
- Mount Vento to its attachment.
- Connect the 3.5 mm connector plug (Figure 2: 4) to the device to be controlled with the switch.
Replacing the Battery
- Open the battery slot cover (Figure 3: 13) by carefully lifting both of its edges.
- Remove the old battery and place a new AAA battery in its place observing the correct orientation.
- Insert the flexible attachment loop into the battery slot cover and close the battery slot cover by pushing it onto Vento.
Attaching Vento to a Mount
Vento has a standard UNC 1/4” camera thread (Figure 3:10) on its rear side.
Attach Vento to amount with this thread.
Alternatively, the flexible attachment loop (Figure 3:12) can be used to mount
Vento to Quha Vento Headband.
A cable tie can also be used to mount Vento. In this case, the cable tie is
wrapped around the narrowest part of Vento.
Settings
There are two switches (Figure 3: 8, 9) that control the user-selectable
features of Vento. The switches are located under the battery slot cover. The
switches can be set using a flathead screwdriver included in the sales
package.
The sensitivity switch changes the sensitivity of the puff sensor.
Off – Low sensitivity
On – High sensitivity
Buzzer switch turns the switch buzzer sound indicator on and off.
Off – Buzzer sound off
On – Buzzer sound on
High sensitivity setting can be used when a faster response to a puff is
required. Low sensitivity is useful if the puff sensor picks unwanted clicks.
Indicator Lights
There are two indicator lights (Figure 2: 6) on the front panel of Vento. When
the puff sensor detects airflow that activates the switch, one of the
indicator lights is lit. A green light indicates the battery condition is good
for use, red light indicates the battery needs to be replaced soon.
Vento can be used as a switch for various purposes such as environment
control, nurse calls, and computer mouse clicks.
Using Quha Vento
Quha Vento detects the airflow – puff – coming from the user’s mouth. The puff
sensor is located at the end of the sensor arm. The more airflow there is to
the sensor, the more accurately the switch can be controlled. Therefore, it is
necessary to position the sensor so that the airflow can reach it.
The flexible sensor arm is adjusted so that the sensor is located in front of
the user’s mouth at a comfortable distance. A typical distance is 1-5 cm
(0.4-2 inch). Try different positions to find the one most suitable for you.
Because the airflow strength varies greatly between users, it is possible to
find a good position with some experimenting in a few minutes.
Testing the switch is simple. Puff into the sensor and the switch is
activated. Puff and keep puffing into the sensor and the switch remains active
as long as the puff continues.
Compatibility
Quha Vento is compatible with devices with a 3.5 mm switch connector.
Troubleshooting
Switch activation is not happening every time when a puff is made
Make sure that the sensor arm is positioned close enough to the mouth and that
the airflow reaches the sensor.
Random switch activation
Talking creates an airflow similar to puffing into the sensor and the sensor
picks this up. A good way to prevent random switch activation created by
talking is placing the puff sensor in front of the chin slightly lower than
the lower lip. Another way is to increase the distance between the mouth and
the sensor.
If the puff sensor rubs the user’s clothing or skin, this may be picked up by
the sensor.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions| Length 98 mm, width 41 mm, height 26 mm, Vento arm length 220 mm,
and weight 97 g without battery. Cable length 180 cm.
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Battery| Easily replaceable AAA battery, battery life up to 2 years depending
on use and battery type.
Mounting| ¼” UNC thread (camera mount)
Output| 3.5 mm audio plug (mono), Opto-isolated normally open (NO) output,
load current up to 100 mA, isolation 1500 VRMS
Operating temperature| From +10°C to +35°C (from +50°F to +95°F)
Storage temperature| From +0°C to +45°C (from +32°F to +113°F)
Keeping Quha Vento Clean
As a contactless puff switch, Quha Vento is easy to keep clean. If dust or saliva gets on the plastic surfaces, they can be cleaned with a physiologically sensitive area cleaning agent.
Product Disposal
When the device has reached its end of life it should be recycled as electric
and electronic waste.
European Compliance
The manufacturer of this product confirms that this product complies with the
European Union regulations for safety, health, environmental and consumer
protection.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Limited Warranty
Warranty on the product is 2 years from the date of purchase.
Product and Safety Information
The device includes sensitive electronic components and the user should not
try to open or service the device themselves.
This device is for indoor use only. Do not allow the device to get wet.
Any modifications not approved by Quha could void the user’s authority to
operate the device.
Keep the device clean. Do not clean the device with solvents, toxic chemicals,
or strong detergents as they may cause damage to the product. Store your
device only on flat surfaces. Do not drop or shock the product as it may be
damaged.
Follow all instructions in the user guide to ensure the longest lifespan of
your device. Damage or poor performance caused by failure to follow warnings
and instructions can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Do not store your device near magnetic fields. Your device may malfunction
from exposure to magnetic fields.
This product is RoHS compliant.
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manual. Quha oy reserves the right to revise the content of this user manual.
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