Other Measuring Instruments
This section describes instruments which can be used by blind and partially sighted people for physical measurements. These include measurements of weight for both kitchen and personal use, volume when cooking, measurements of length and electrical measurements of voltage and impedance.
CareTec GmbH
Stubenbastei 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Tel: +43 1 513 80810
Fax: +43 1 513 80819
Email: office@caretec.at
Web: www.caretec.at
Talking Bathroom Scale
The scales turn on automatically. Volume can be adjusted to three different levels. Weight shown on large 385mm LCD display and spoken. Weighs in both imperial and metric units, from 5-150kg, in 100 gm/10 ounce steps. Requires 4 AA batteries (supplied).
Length: 290mm Width: 270mm Depth: 40mm
Price: €99.90
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Kitchen Scale
Weighs in both imperial and metric
units. Has automatic switch off. Weight is shown on LCD display and spoken. Minimum load is 4g, maximum load is 5kg.
Price: €124.50
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Diet Scale
Weighs in both imperial and metric
units. Has automatic switch off. Weight is shown on LCD display and spoken. Minimum load is 2g, maximum load is 2kg.
Price: €139.50
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Cobolt Systems Ltd
The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk
NR13 3TL, UK.
Tel: +44 1493 700172
Fax: +44 1493 701037
Email: cobolt@compuserve.com
Web: www.cobolt.co.uk
Talking Kitchen Scale Mk 5
Available with English, French, German, Spanish, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian
or Finnish with very high speech quality. Weighs up to five kilos or eleven
pounds in five gram or half ounce steps. Accurate to within two percent
the scale has a large secure bowl and non slip feet. Very easy to use
with a smooth surface for easy cleaning. The English speaking version
weighs in imperial and metric units and can convert weights between them.
Touching the bowl causes the weight to be repeated. Adjustable volume
and tare functions. High and low tones sound every five grammes or half
an ounce when weights are adjusted slowly to help with precise measurements.
Can be powered by one PP3 9V battery (not supplied) or the
optional mains adaptor.
Price: £37.95 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Bathroom Scale
Talking bathroom scale with advanced strain gauge technology and computerised calibration. To use, stand on the scale (no switching on required), step off when requested and the scale will speak the weight then switch off automatically. Speech volume is adjustable. The English version speaks the weight in stones and pounds, pounds or kilos. Weight can be converted between any units without having to re-weigh. Other languages are available which weigh in metric units only. Powered by a standard PP3 9v Alkaline battery.
Price: £32.95 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Bathroom Scale with Memories
These scales can be used as conventional "stand on and hear your weight" scales or by using the memory function. The memories enable these scales to record weight and tell the user how it has varied from when they last weighed themselves. With four separate memory buttons, each member of the family can record and monitor their weight individually. The unit speaks in a synthetic female voice. It not only announces the weight but also displays it in large numerical digits. These scales weigh down to a quarter of a pound and speak in either metric or imperial (i.e. kilograms or stones or pounds). They can announce weight in a choice of 3 languages; English, French or German. Switches on the bottom of the case enable the user to select the volume, the language and stones/kilograms/pounds. Powered by two sets of batteries: 2 x CR2032 for the weighing. 1 x PP3 Alkaline battery for the speech.
Price: £29.95
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Timer
English speech. A combined count up and count down timer as well as a
talking clock. Maximum count time is twenty four hours. There is no spoken
output when counting up but on count down the remaining time is spoken
every hour until the last hour, every ten minutes until the last ten minutes,
every minute until the last minute, every ten seconds until the last ten
seconds then every second. Counting can be paused and the timer has a
useful auto repeat function. Please note that the remaining time is only
spoken at the defined intervals. Powered by two LR44 batteries (supplied).
Price: £9.95
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Timestat
Versatile talking programmable 2- or 7-day timer with thermostatic control, simple to set and has a clear voice with volume control. Also functions as a talking clock and thermometer. Features a thermostat and frostat which can be used separately or with the timer to control a mains-operated appliance up to a maximum rating of 2KW, e.g. electric heaters, tape recorders, electric blankets. Timer can be adjusted individually for every day of the week.
Length: 200mm Width: 110mm
Weight: 0.868Kg
Price: £49.95 (2 timers); £69.95 (7timers)
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Audible Spirit Level
Designed to enable the user to check that surfaces are either horizontal
or vertical. It can be used as either a conventional spirit level, with
green and red LED lamps only or with lamps and audible tones to indicate
when the device is level. A high tone is produced if the left side is
high, a low tone if the right side is high and no tone when the unit is
level. A ruler can be pivoted to any angle and locked in place. When set
to 90 degrees this enables the device to be used to check vertical surfaces.
The bottom of the case has a 'V' shaped channel to locate it on curved
edges such as pipes. Supplied with protective pouch. Powered by a standard
PP3 9v Alkaline battery.
Price: £22.95 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Talking Measuring Jug
This jug has a male voice. It measures in imperial - pints
and fluid ounces, metric - litres and millilitres and U.S. - pints and
fluid ounces and can convert its readings between any of these. The user
selects the type of liquid to be measured, either water, milk, oil based
or user defined. Liquid can be added either with the jug on a worktop
or held in the hand. The contents of the jug are spoken at the press of
a button or automatically as a liquid is added. A Tare function enables
the reading to be set to zero once a measurement has been taken, without
emptying the container, to allow a measured volume of a second liquid
to be added. The user defined function allows the jug to be calibrated
for any liquid, or indeed any solid if the recipe calls for a litre of
sugar for instance. The container is removable for easy cleaning and can
hold up to 2 litres of liquid. Speech volume is adjustable. Powered by
1 x PP3 9v alkaline battery.
Height: 240mm Width: 150mm Front to Back: 210mm
Price: £37.95 (excluding batteries)
Last updated: 21/05/2008
My Weigh
Email: contact@myweigh.com
Web: www.myweigh.com
Phoenix Talking Body Fat Scale
The Phoenix talking body fat scale has a 10-User memory personal data storage. Works in both weigh-only and body fat modes. Easy to use and program. Easy to hear voice commands. Extra large digital display. Extra durable large stable platform. Scuff-resistant matte foot pads. Reads in pounds & kilograms. Accurate within 1% of actual weight. Weight Capacity: 440 lb (200 kg). Reads to: 0.2lb / 0.1kg. Operates on included batteries.
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Phoenix Talking Scale
The Phoenix talking scale is a talking bathroom scale. Automatically turns on when you step on the scale (step & weigh). Eeasy to hear voice commands. Easy to use and program. Extra large digital display. Scuff-resistant matte foot pads. Reads in pounds & kilograms. Accurate within 1% of actual weight. Weight Capacity: 330 lb (150 kg). Accuracy/Reads to: 0.2lb / 0.1kg. Operates on one 9volt battery (included).
Last updated: 21/05/2008
Vox Talking Scale
The VOX is a talking kitchen scale that makes weighing extremely easy. Large, easy to read display. Easy to hear English voice commands. Voice feature can be turned on or off. Stainless Steel weighing tray. Large acrylic bowl included.
Reads & speaks in Grams or Ounce (LB) mode. Professional Grade 3000 division load cell with 4 strain gauge sensors. Last unit memory. Removable bowl - scale can be operated with or without the bowl, and you can use any standard household bowl instead.
Last updated: 21/05/2008
XL-440 / XL-550 Talking Scales
The XL talking scale has an extra large platform and an extra large 440 or 550 pound capacity. The XL uses strain gauge technology to be accurate and precise. Automatically turns on when you step on the scale (step & weigh). Easy to hear voice commands. Easy to use and program. Extra large digital display. Extra durable large stable platform. Scuff-resistant matte foot pads. Reads in pounds & kilograms. Accurate within 1% of actual weight. Weight Capacity: 440 lb (200 kg) or 550lb (250kg). Accuracy/Reads to: 0.2lb / 0.1kg. Operates on included batteries.
Last updated: 21/05/2008
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