The ANSWΣR™ ... Description

Desk Height Adjustment

The height of the desk can be specified at time of order and can be adjusted by 20mm using the adjustable leg fittings.

Monitor Storage Area

When not in use, the monitor, keyboard and mouse can be securely stored away in this lockable compartment.

Access to the compartment is controlled by a switch located on the Control Panel. There is also a separate key lock located in the centre section of the desk which, when locked, overrides the switch, preventing users from gaining access to IT equipment. There is also an optional wireless (fob) control system which enables a teacher / office manager to remotely engage / disengage the switch, thus controlling when a student / employee has access to the IT equipment.

Monitor Storage Cover

To access the monitor after the desks have been unlocked, the storage cover opens on a hinge, moving through 180 degrees. After raising the monitor, keyboard and mouse from within the compartment, the user closes the storage cover back through 180 degrees to return it to its closed position. The user always has a closed, flat desktop, regardless of the location of the monitor.

Monitor Mounting

The monitor arm is attached to a proprietary mounting that moves from a location within the desk frame (stored location) to a location above the desktop (active location). The arm allows for the monitor and mechanism to be stored out of sight when not in use and enables the user to position the monitor above the desk for ergonomic use and to provide for a clear desktop.

Monitor Arm

The monitor arm enables the user to easily adjust the vertical height and horizontal location of the monitor to achieve an ergonomically comfortable position.

Additionally, when an instructor want the entire class to focus on a classroom whiteboard, the student can simply swing the monitor to the side, providing for a clear view to the front of the room. The monitor arm also retracts the monitor to enable it to be stored within the monitor compartment in the desk frame when not in use.

Monitor

The ANSWΣR™ desk is designed to use a 15”, 17” or 19” flat screen monitor. These are available as standard TFT monitors or can be ordered with a hardened glass front (15” and 17” only).

Desktop

The desktop is a clear and continuous surface whither or not IT is in use. The desktop remains closed (and locked) during normal use of the PC, removing the possibility that a user can accidentally damage the PC or tamper with any of its connections.

For purposes of maintenance or upgrade, however, the PC is easily accessible by authorised personnel. An administrator can unlock and raise the desktop, which hinges at the rear, to gain access to the PC.

Computer

The computer case is specially designed to be housed in the locked desktop compartment. This unique design minimises tampering, increases security from damage and theft and enhances appearance.

For purposes of service or upgrade, the desktop can be opened by an IT Administrator by unlocking the key lock located on the underside of the desktop.

Floppy Drive (optional)

An optional floppy drive can be located within the centre section of the desk, accessible to the users from the front. With the increasing role of USB memory devises, the floppy is rapidly becoming redundant and thus is an optional feature.

Optical Drive (optional)

An optional optical drive can be located within the centre section of the desk, assessable to the users from the front of the desk. The optical drive can only be opened when the PC is on and is available as:

• CD
• DVD
• DVD / CD-RW
• DVD-RW

Control Panel

The control panel is located on the front of the monitor storage area. It contains:

• The switch to control access to the monitor storage area
• Two USB ports
• The audio sockets (microphone and headset)
• A green LED to indicate if the PC is on and
• Red and amber LEDs to indicated the status of the security of the desk

How to use this page...

To see a description of each aspect of The ANSWΣR™, just move the mouse over an area of the desk and left-hand click. The information will appear here.