ALVA Satellite Series

The ALVA Satellite series of terminals provide those that can read and write in Braille with access to the world of communication and information.  Simply connect an ALVA Satellite Braille display to a PC or Apple MAC with screen reading software installed, and the Braillist has quick and easy access to mainstream applications such as word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Highly reliable refreshable Braille cells are a joy to use - try an ALVA Satellite and feel the difference!


Why do Braillists choose the ALVA Satellite?
Each ALVA Satellite Braille display combines enhanced ergonomic design with powerful functionality.  Features including twin satellite key pads, double touch cursors, status cells, and speech feedback activation are designed to provide simple and alternative ways in which to work more productively.  The spacious front panel thumb keys allow the user to control the Braille line across the computer screen.





Twin Satellite Keypads
Every ALVA Satellite features two unique keypads enabling the Braillist to issue reading, navigation and related commands directly from the Braille display.  These are used to easily navigate through complex graphical screens and for the user to provide instructions for speech feedback without having to press any of the keys on the computer keyboard.


Double Touch Cursors
The user has complete control of the cursor - double touch cursors, situated above each Braille cell enable the Braillist to position the cursor to a specific point within a line of text.  The second row of touch cursor switches can be used to ask for speech feedback or to simulate left and right mouse clicks.


Flexible Status Cells
Imagine being able to read a line of text and determine the status of each character (e.g. font attributes).  Three status cells which can be placed on the extreme left or right of the Braille line provide additional information relating to text attributes displayed within other reading cells, the braille display focus position on the screen, and icon attributes.

The ALVA Satellite series is available in three different models:

ALVA 544 Satellite Traveller
The mobile Braillist will find the slim and lightweight ALVA 544 fits perfectly beneath a laptop PC and draws power from either the computer or, rechargeable batteries that offer up to 15 hours of continuous use.  There are 44 piezoelectric Braille cells on-board and 4 navigation front keys.





ALVA 570 Satellite Pro
The ALVA 570 Satellite Pro is the first desktop model designed specifically for use with a graphical interface, offering 70 Braille cells and 6 navigation front keys.











ALVA 584 Satellite Pro
Designed to make the most of desktop PCs, the ALVA 584 Satellite Pro provides the capability to display up to 80-characters at a time.



Whether you are looking for superior Braille quality, ease of use, enhanced navigation possibilities, durability or flexibility, the ALVA Satellite Braille series from Optelec is designed to meet the needs of today’s Braille users.







Key features:
•    Two satellite keypads
•    Navigation front keys
•    Double touch cursors
•    Selectable sound schemes
•    Choose up to 3 status cells which can be positioned left or right
•    Switch satellite keypads functions from left to right or vice versa
•    Rearrange front key functions
•    Save and load different settings

Connectivity:
•    Serial and USB connection
•    Power supply connection
•    USB powered (ALVA 544 Satellite Traveller)

Screen Reader - Operating System & Screen Reader
•    Windows 7 (32-bit): JAWS (Version 10 and 11), Hal, SuperNova, Window-Eyes
•    Windows Vista & XP: JAWS (Version 7, 8 and 9), Hal, SuperNova, Window-Eyes
•    Apple Mac OS X: VoiceOver
•    Linux: BRLTTY

Dimensions:
•    ALVA 544 Satellite Traveller: 31 x 29 x 2.4 cm / 12 x 11.5 x 1 inches
•    ALVA 570 Satellite Pro: 48.5 x 29 x 2.4 cm / 18.5 x 11.5 x 1 inches
•    ALVA 584 Satellite Pro: 59.4 x 32 x 2.4 mm / 23 x 13 x 1 inches

Weight:
•    ALVA 544 Satellite Traveller: 1.3 kg / 2 lbs, 14 oz
•    ALVA 570 Satellite Pro: 2.3 kg / 5 lbs, 1 oz
•    ALVA 584 Satellite Pro: 2.7 grams / 5 lbs, 15 oz