1 Introduction
This instruction manual describes the functions of Apollo-15dlx, later named as Apollo. Apollo has
speech outputs and it can be used with its own matrix keyboard and also with external ability switch.
Butterfly Apollo is a remote controller whose operation is based on the transmission of infrared (IR)
remote control signals. Apollo forms a complete environmental control system. Electrically
controllable operations of home and other environment can be controlled with the system from the
wheelchair.
Such operations include, e.g. opening doors and windows, use of telephone, controlling lights and
entertainment electronics (TV, video), etc. Unlike traditional remote controllers, Apollo is not normally
equipped with ability switches, but it is designed to be operated with membrane keyboard. It detects
automatically connected switch. External optional ability switches can be selected from a range of
switches: they can be controlled, for example, with a hand, head or chin. The type of the ability switch
as well as the number of switches is always selected according to the special needs of the user.
• Maximum number of different functions are 450.
• Functions can be divided into 1 to 10 function groups that clarify the use.
• 1–3 infrared (IR) remote control signals can be added to each function.
• Number of remote control signals that can be teach from another remote controller can be up to 190.
• Speech output can be programmed to each function. The speech output can consist of 1 to 3
consecutive pre-recorded phrases (= word or short sentence). There are max 150 inbuilt phrases in
Apollo’s voice memory.
• Apollo recognizes 15 different adaptivity codes that can be used to ease and speed up the
environmental control.
