5. Ability switch functions
Apollo is normally operated with membrane keyboard. There is also an option for external ability
switches. Apollo has six different basic options for ability switches. The mode is selected with
Parameter 6 (P6).
If the user is using external Ability Switch all other options are available:
1. Single ability switch scanning linear
2. Dual ability switch stepping linear forward
3. Dual ability switch scanning linear
4. Single ability switch scanning row mode
5. Dual ability switch stepping row mode
6. Dual ability switch scanning row mode
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All these options have the same basic principle:
1. Wake up the unit if it is on “sleep mode” to earlier selected page
2. Select correct command on that page or select another page
3. Accept the selection. The acceptance transmits the current function, in other words, the
remote control signal associated with it and possible other additional functions.
5.1. Operation with a single ability switch mode
Linear scanning mode 1:
1a) Push the ability switch short (Parameter P5) and Apollo starts to automatically scan the
commands on selected page, the LED indicates the active one. All the commands are not
necessarily scanned, controller will skip unused ones. The scanning speed depends on the
settings.
1b) When the LED representing the desired command is selected, push the switch again. Now
the current function is accepted and Apollo transmits the remote control IR-signal associated
with it and/or possible other additional functions.
2a) Push the ability switch long (Parameter P5) and Apollo starts to automatically scan through
the pages (every Page’s signal light switches on in turn). All the Pages are not necessarily
scanned, controller will skip unused ones. The scanning speed depends on the settings.
2b) When the desired Page LED is lit, push the switch again and Apollo select the Page and
starts to automatically scan the commands within the Page.
2c) When the symbol representing the desired function is selected, push the switch again. Now
the current function is accepted and Apollo transmits the remote control IR-signal associated
with it and/or possible other additional functions.
