ALVA 584 Satellite Pro - The braille display that puts you in control

Any professional using a computer demands readily available information as well as immediate access to a variety of system tools and functions.
Similarly, blind professionals are expected to operate at a competitive level and therefore need access to the same information and tools as their sighted counterparts.

A refreshable braille display is instrumental towards the success of a blind professional meeting those high demands in today’s job market.
The braille display must be versatile, flexible and easy to use The ALVA 584 Satellite Pro is designed to meet these requirements for today’s demands and future expectations Designed for use with graphical user interfaces including internet applications, databases and spreadsheets, this Braille display is a first-rate tool for use within even the most competitive circumstances With an ALVA 584 Satellite Pro, blind computer users are prepared for today’s workplace now and into the future.

ALVA 584 Satellite Pro - 84 Cells Tried and true Information Technology ALVA 584 Satellite Pro - The braille display that puts you in control

84 Cells Tried and true Information Technology

From screen to braille

For a blind or visually impaired computer user, the braille display replaces the computer video monitor and mouse. Text is converted into a tactile alphabet (braille), on a row of 84 braille cells. The information presented in the cells is refreshed in order to display another portion of the screen. The unique Satellite key concept enables the user to issue reading, navigation and related commands directly from the ALVA Satellite 584 Pro. Productivity is increased by minimizing hand movement between the braille display and computer keyboard.

Universal Compatibility

The ALVA 584 Satellite Pro braille display can be readily integrated with most popular operating systems, hardware platforms, graphical screen readers, and speech synthesizers. The ergonomic design of the operating keys, buttons and switches are optimized for use in a variety of computing environments. USB and serial connections enable versatile and high-speed connectivity to the host computer.

Enhanced ergonomic design

The philosophy behind the ALVA Satellite 584 Pro’s enhanced ergonomic design stems from the desire to have as much computer functionality directly from the braille display as possible. Every key, button and braille cells are smoothly coated and elegantly provide tactile feedback when pressed or toggled.

Facts and figures

Front side layout • Two satellite key pads, six keys each • 84 piezo-electric braille cells • Double Touch Cursors • Six front-panel navigation keys • Two front-panel utility keys	Measurements • 594x320x24mm / 23.4 x 12.6 x 0.9 inch (WxDxH) • Weight 2700 gram / 5 lbs. 15 Oz
Back side layout • On/off switch • Nine-pin serial port (RS-232) • One upstream USB port for computer connection • Two downstream USB ports • Electrical power connector	Accessories supplied • USB and RS232 serial cables • Carrying case • Oust cover • Complete set of ALVA drivers for Windows on CD-ROM • Manual available in braille and print in a choice of English. German. French. Italian or Dutch
Power supply • On-board power adapter • Dual voltage auto-switch power supply	Compatibility • IBM-compatible PCs • MS-DOS • Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP • Apple Macintosh G3/G4 Computers • Mac OS 9.2.2 • Compatible with all popular screen readers and operating systems.
Features • Three status and eighty reading cells or eighty-four reading cells • Status Cells at left or right side of braille array • Switch Satellite Keypad functions from left to right and vice versa • Rearrange Front Key Functions • Control Braille Dot Pressure • Power Conservation • Volume Tone Control • Save and Load User Specific Settings • Self-test Facilities	For tailor-made solutions please contact Index Braille And Accessibility or Optelec/Alva