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Promethean Interactive Whiteboards

Interactive Whiteboards

Technology

The Interactive board uses the latest advances in digital electromagnetic sensing technology. A small magnetic field is created over the surface of the board, which is activated by holding the specially designed pen in proximity of the board’s surface. The pen reflects a signal back to the board, which is then sent to the computer as an X/Y co-ordinate.

This enables the computer to understand where on the surface of the board the user is pointing, thus tracking pen movement just like a mouse. Use of this digital technology enables fast, stable and accurate tracking.

To facilitate this technology, a special pen has been designed, which is ergonomic, lightweight and cordless. Based on the Rotring Art pen, the pen has been designed to offer comfort and balance to the user, giving an intuitive, natural feel to every presentation. The Pen is battery-free so there is no need to worry about charging or replacing batteries. It supports both left and right mouse clicks and, used in conjunction with the software, enables users to have full control over their presentation including multiple pen colour selection, from a single device. Two pens are supplied with each board and additional ones may be purchased thereafter.

To enable the Promethean  board to be used over a long period in harsh environments, it is manufactured with a tough Formica surface. The absence of a soft membrane type surface means that it is not touch sensitive and so cannot be used with the finger (or any other object). The boards surface is matt based and is ideal for use with digital projectors. This surface prevents projector "hot spots" and screen glare from reflecting back towards the audience.

Tried and tested in the toughest environments. including the classroom.

Maybe you have a class of clean, well behaved little angels? Or maybe not?
Either way, our Activboard is designed to cope. It’s just another of the advantages of having our kit designed by teachers. And then tested to the highest degree.
Made with a solid screen, little kids, or big ones, can safely lean on it or rest their hands against it when writing. Dirty or paint smeared hands make no difference to its performance.
Kick it... hit it... throw a coin at it... stick a compass in it... it’ll still carry on working.
We even heard of one accidentally moved on a car roof in a downpour - with no ill effect. (Though, please note, comprehensive though our warranties are, this would be excluded!)
It’ll also happily cope with temperature changes. So, for example, heat in an uncooled classroom over the long Summer break won’t... break it. Even at Uluru (Ayers Rock).
The secret? Sitting behind the screens is our specially designed electromagnetic grid.
It’s unaffected by any damage to the screen surface.
And, by crosschecking three separate sets of co-ordinates, it allows incredible accuracy.
On-screen tools, such as protractors, for example, can measure down to a single degree.
While our mouse pen writes just like a pen. And, with cursor, rollover, and click functions,
acts just like a mouse. Minus, of course, those nasty squeaking noises... from chalk.

Complete with

Two mouse pens Our unique battery-free, wire-free mouse pen - and a spare.
Wire-free technology ‘Talks’ seamlessly with our other products with no awkward cables.
Low glare screen Super high quality projection surface minimises unwanted glare.
Smooth, swift pen response Draw and write with no annoying time lag.
All connection leads & power supply Facilitates all possible connection options.
Wall mount brackets For easy, secure fixing to most walls.
Handy pen pot Clips to the Activboard to keep your mouse pens safe and handy.
Guides User guide - to get you started. Installation guide - to show you how to fit it.
Installation service Prefer not to DIY? Let our dedicated, professional installation team help.
Warranty 3 years on-site and 5 year surface warranty to protect your investment.
Free extras Online training, upgrades, support, online user forum & resource downloads.

Choose from

Size 64", 78" & 95" diagonal sizes to meet the needs of today’s diverse range of classrooms.
Stand Don’t want to wall mount your board? Our mobile stand allows it to be shared between rooms.
Projector Select from our wide range of options: brightness, throw distance, resolution...
Software Choose from either of our award-winning software packages:
Activprimary designed for primary schools or
Activstudio for secondary education onwards.

And add

Our Activ range of products are designed to work easily with each other, in a package to suit you...
Activslate All the power of the Activboard in your hand. Interact with the Activboard with our A5 wire-free ‘mini-board’, small enough and tough enough to pass around the class or have one per desk.
Activote The most popular hand held voting technology in the UK and Europe. Instant assessment across the whole class - on anything from class registration to understanding how well a lesson is understood... or even predictive grades. With our superior radio wire-free technology.
Activtablet Acts just like a small Activboard. The best way to prepare lessons wherever you are, or for drawing, designing or tracing where you need to use a pen.
Activsupport A range of professionally recognised training programmes from beginner to postgrad.

TECH SPEC

Digitising technology: Passive electromagnetic. Internal resolution: 2730 points (lines) per inch. Tracking rate: 200 inch per second. Output rate: 120 co-ordinate pairs per second. Connection options: Serial (RS232), USB 1.1/2 or BluetoothTM. Certification: CE, FCC, UL listed. Operating temp: -10oC to +50oC. Storage temp: -25oC to +70oC. Overall dimensions: 48": 1170 x 890mm (46" x 35"), 64": 1351 x 1076mm (53" x 42"), 78": 1700 x 1240mm (67" x 49"), 95": 2244 x 1240mm (88" x 49"). Board weights (packed): 48": 17kg (37.5lb), 64": 22kg (48lb), 78": 26kg (57lb), 95": 32kg (71lb).

For a free demonstration, call 01268 764800