The easy-to-use Colorino colour identifier and light detector announces shade as well as colour – for example, not just ‘red’ but ‘pale red’, ‘dark red’ or ‘intense red’.

To use, simply press the red button (next to the speaker) speaker while holding the wide end of the unit firmly against any object and you'll hear the exact colour spoken aloud in a clear male English voice.

The Colorino’s second, yellow, button activates the built-in light probe which can detect the presence of light and indicates the intensity and the proximity of light with various acoustic signals:

• A high tone detects that the source of light is intense or very near.
• A low tone detects that the source of light is weak or far away.
• A siren-like sound detects artificial light.

Important

• It is not recommended to use this product to detect colours of electrical wires/cables or any item that does not have a flat surface. If the surface is not flat, it will cause light to get into the optical reader causing an inaccurate reading.

This item is eligible for VAT exemption

• Detects and announces up to 150 colour shades.
• Detects presence of light (proximity and intensity).
• Clear male English voice.
• Three volume levels: low, medium and high.
• Earphone jack for private listening. Please note: earphones are not supplied.
• The unit switches off automatically after approximately 30 seconds.
• Unit measures approximately 10 × 5cm.

Battery information

• Requires two AAA batteries (not included).

Hints/tips

• Make sure the Colorino is pointing completely straight on to the clothing and not leaning to one side to get an accurate reading.
• Works best on dense material. If you have light-weight fabric fold it over a few times to make sure no light can shine through.
• If there is dirt on the sensor, clean very carefully with a cotton swab.

• Print instructions for DH288 (DOCX)
• Braille instructions for DH288 (BRF)
• Audio instructions for DH288 (ZIP)

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