Experia IRiS iConvertor User manual

M Clayton
07/11/2017
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IRiS iConvertor

Congratulations on the purchase of your IRiS iConvertor!
The IRiS iConvertor has been designed specifically for people with special needs and should, if used
in accordance with these guidelines, offer years of switching learning and fun!
The IRiS iConvertor offers endless opportunities to develop numerous skills including colour
recognition, cause and effect, hand to eye co-ordination and gross and fine motor skills and many
more.
The IRiS iConvertor is an IRiS Talker and can control any number of IRiS Listeners.
Please ensure you read this Instruction Manual in full before operating the unit.
Heed all warnings on the product and within this manual. If upon receipt of this product, the user
suspects that the product is defective, and/or requires service or repair due to malfunction or
damage to the product, please contact the manufacturer immediately. Please be aware that
improper installation and/or use or misuse of this product may result in injury, death, or adverse
reactions to its user. This product is intended to be installed and/or use by a trained professional.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates
safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended uses of the product.
Features
IRiS wirefree compatible.
Works with iPhone™, iPad™ and iPod touch™, V4 and above.
Accessible.
Numerous switching modes.
LED Status indicator.
Ergonomic Design.
Easy to use
3 Year Manufacturers Guarantee (Return to base)
You will need to download the Experia app to the tablet or smartphone that you plan to use with the
IRiS iConvertor.
For Apple products see here: http://itunes.com/apps/experia
For Android products see here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irisplus.experia

Getting Started
1. Download and install the Experia app to your device (smartphone or tablet).
2. Connect the power supply to the iConvertor.
3. Connect the power supply to a suitable mains outlet, and switch on.
4. Wait approx. 30 seconds for the unit to initiate. There will be a flashing yellow LED when the
unit is ready.
5. On your chosen device, go to settings and then wi-fi.
6. Choose the network called ‘iConvertor’
7. The unit may ask for a password, if it does enter ‘experia47iris’.
8. Now pair the device to any IRiS Listener in the usual way. See the ‘Pairing of IRiS Listeners’
section below.
Please note: Only use the power supply that was supplied with the unit. Use of a different power
supply may result in damage to the product and void the warranty.
Experia IRiS App
The app features a number of switches designed to allow people of all ages and abilities to access
and control IRiS wireless multisensory equipment.
These switches are created to allow a carer to develop the users’abilities through cause and effect
skills, switching skills, movement and much more.
Each mode has various setting available. Please see below for each mode and setting. When ready
press ‘Start’ to start any switch mode.
The switches include:
a. Multiple Buttons –Press a button to control equipment
b. Single Button –Press a button to control equipment
c. Qube –Move the unit through 3 axis to control equipment
d. Compass –Rotate the unit to control equipment
e. Sound –Make a noise to control equipment
f. Vibration –Shake the unit to control equipment
g. Scanner Touch –Control the IRiS Scanner with touch
h. Scanner Tilt –Control the IRiS Scanner by tilting the device
i. RGB Slider –Choose hundreds of colours using 3 sliders
j. RGB Colour Wheel –Choose hundreds of colours using a colour wheel
k. Voice Recognition –Say one of the eight main colours
l. Calming –Equipment automatically changes colour by itself

Multiple Buttons
Choose between 8, 4 or 2 active buttons dependant on the users abilities.
Choose between 7 switch modes
Choose whether vibration is on/off (if supported by your device)
Choose whether sound is on/off (if supported by your device)
Locked - Press any coloured switch, the listener changes to that colour and stays on that colour until
a different switch is touched. The listener then changes to the new colour.
Toggle - Press any coloured switch, the listener changes to that colour. Press any coloured switch
again and the light extinguishes.
Momentary - Press any coloured switch and any listener paired to the unit will change to that
colour. The moment you stop pressing the switch, the lights extinguish.
Racing - This mode operates like a quiz buzzer. The first coloured button pressed illuminates the
listener and stops any other switch action. After 5 seconds the colour extinguishes and it is ready to
start again.
Timed - Press any coloured switch and any listener paired to the unit will change to that colour for a
preset time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit. Times available
are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Scrolling Stop - The listeners paired to the unit start changing colour. When any switch is pressed
they stop on the colour illuminated at that point. The listener stays on that colour for a present time.
The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit. Each time you press the ‘Time’
switch the time increases. Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Scrolling Next –When any coloured switch is pressed the listeners paired to the unit will scroll to the
next colour.
Single Button
Choose between 4 switch modes
Choose whether vibration is on/off (if supported by your device)
Choose whether sound is on/off (if supported by your device)

Toggle - Press the switch, the listener changes to that colour. Press the switch again and the light
extinguishes.
Momentary - Press the switch and any listener paired to the unit will illuminate, the moment you
stop pressing the switch, the lights extinguish.
Scrolling Stop - The listeners paired to the unit start changing colour. When the switch is pressed
they stop on the colour illuminated at that point. The listener stays on that colour for a present time.
The time is fully adjustable. Click on Time to control the amount of time the colour is shown after
the switch is pressed. Change how quickly the colour automatically changes by adjusting the Scroll
time. Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Scrolling Next –When the switch is pressed the listeners paired to the unit will scroll to the next
colour.
Qube
Choose between 2 switch modes
Choose whether sound is on/off (if supported by your device)
Locked –Rotate your device and the listener changes colour dependant on which side is uppermost
and stays on that colour until the unit is rotated again. The listener then changes to the new colour.
Timed –Rotate your device and the listener changes colour dependant on which side is uppermost
and stays on that colour until the unit for a pre-set time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the
‘Time’ switch on the unit. Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Compass
Choose between 2 switch modes
Choose whether vibration is on/off (if supported by your device)
Choose whether sound is on/off (if supported by your device)

Locked –Simply rotate your device and the listener changes colour dependant on where your device
points. The screen shows the colour your listeners will be. The colour will not change until the unit is
rotated again.
Timed –Rotate your device and the listener changes colour depending on where your device points
for a preset time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit. Times
available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Sound
Choose between 4 switch modes
Scroll Time: Choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds
Momentary –When a sound is detected, any IRiS Listener paired to the unit illuminates and begins
changing colour every 2 seconds. When no sound is detected the light extinguishes.
Locked –as above except that when no sound is heard the Listener stops changing colour put does
not extinguish.
Scrolling –IRiS Listeners paired to the unit start slowly changing colour. When a sound is detected
the unit stops on the colour that was illuminated at that point. If you make a sound constantly the
unit will continue to stay on that colour. When a sound is not detected the unit will begin changing
colour again.
Sound Responsive –Similar to a sound to light mode, an IRiS Listener will change colour whenever a
sound is heard. Sensitivity is adjustable.
Vibration
Choose between 4 switch modes
Scroll Time: Choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds
Choose sensitivity level

Locked –Whenever the unit is shaken, any IRiS Listener paired to the device will change colour.
Momentary –Shake the switch and any listener paired to the unit will illuminate, the moment you
stop shaking the switch, the lights extinguish.
Scrolling Stop –The listeners paired to the unit start changing colour. When the switch is shaken
they stop on the colour illuminated at that point. The listener stays on that colour for a present time.
The time is fully adjustable. Click on Time to control the amount of time the colour is shown after
the switch is pressed. Change how quickly the colour automatically changes by adjusting the Scroll
time. Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Vibration Responsive –Whenever the unit is shaken, the IRiS Listener will change colour. Sensitivity
is adjustable.
Scanner Touch
Choose between 3 switch modes
Scroll Time: Choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds
Scrolling Start –Tap the grey button to change the colour of any IRiS Listener paired to the app.
Move the grey button to move the light emitting from a scanner around a room - you can also move
the light on our IRiS Musical Touchwall
Scrolling Stop –Tap the grey button to stop the colour changing of any IRiS Listener paired to the
app. You can set how quickly the lights change colour and how long they stop on a colour after
pressing the button. Move the grey button to move the light emitting from a scanner around a room
- you can also move the light on our IRiS Musical Touchwall
Scrolling Momentary –Press and hold the grey button to change the colour of any IRiS Listener
paired to the app, when you take your finger off the button the light will go off. Move the grey
button to move the light emitting from a scanner around a room - you can also move the light on our
IRiS Musical Touchwall

Scanner Tilt
Choose between 3 switch modes
Scroll Time: Choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds
Choose between 3 orientation modes
Scrolling Start –Tap the grey button to change the colour of any IRiS Listener paired to the app. Tilt
your Apple™ device to move the light emitting from a scanner around a room - you can also move
the light on our IRiS Musical Touchwall
Scrolling Stop –Tap the grey button to stop the colour changing of any IRiS Listener paired to the
app. You can set how quickly the lights change colour and how long they stop on a colour after
pressing the button. Tilt your Apple™ device to move the light emitting from a scanner around a
room - you can also move the light on our IRiS Musical Touchwall
Scrolling Momentary –Press and hold the grey button to change the colour of any IRiS Listener
paired to the app, when you take your finger off the button the light will go off. Tilt your Apple™
device to move the light emitting from a scanner around a room - you can also move the light on our
IRiS Musical Touchwall
Orientation modes
Hand Held –Use this mode if you are holding the iPhone in your hand.
Arm Mounted –Use this mode if you are mounting the iPhone on your arm.
Head Mounted - Use this mode if you are mounted the iPhone on your head.
RGB Slider
Choose between 2 switch modes
Locked –Use the 3 sliders to choose the colour, any IRiS Listener will change and remain on that
colour until you move a slider again..
Timed –Use the 3 sliders to choose the colours and any IRiS Listener paired to the unit will change to
that colour for a preset time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit.
Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.

RGB Colour Wheel
Choose between 2 switch modes
Locked –Move the circle over the colour wheel and any IRiS Listener paired changes to that colour
and stays on that colour until the circle is moved again. The listener then changes to the new colour.
Timed –Move the circle over the colour wheel and any IRiS Listener paired changes to that colour
for a pre-set time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit. Times
available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Voice Recognition
Choose between 2 switch modes
Locked –Say one of the eight colours displayed on the screen and any IRiS Listener paired changes
to that colour and stays on that colour until you say a different colour. The listener then changes to
the new colour.
Timed –Say one of the eight colours displayed on the screen and any IRiS Listener paired changes to
that colour for a preset time. The time is fully adjustable by pressing the ‘Time’ switch on the unit.
Times available are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 seconds.
Calming
Scroll Time: Choose between 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 seconds
The unit automatically changes colour. You can change the rate that it changes by adjusting the
scroll time.

Exiting Switches
To avoid accidentally closing a switch you need to double click on the text ‘Done’ in the top left of
the screen in order for it to exit the active screen and return to the switch menu. If you do not
double click you will see a message saying “Double tap to exit”
Pairing to IRiS Listeners
This procedure is split into 2 sections, one for those who do not have an IRiS Master Pairer and for
those who do.
Without an IRiS Master Pairer
Every IRiS Listener has a button on it called a pairing button. To get a smartphone or tablet to work
with a product, first turn on the smartphone and start the Experia app. Select the Multiple Switches
and Locked mode. Next, find the pairing button on the product you wish to control and press it. You
then need to press one of the coloured buttons on the app within 5 seconds. The IRiS Listener will
now change colour every time you activate the smartphone in question, regardless of the mode, if
correctly paired.
With an IRiS Master Pairer
To get a smartphone or tablet to work with a product, first turn on the iPad and start the Experia
app. Select the Multiple Switches and Locked mode. Next, find the pair button for the product you
wish to use on the Master Pairer and press it. You then need to press one of the coloured buttons on
the app within 5 seconds. The IRiS Listener will now change colour every time you activate the
smartphone in question, regardless of the mode, if correctly paired.
Controller Group Settings
The iConvertor has a controller group setting. The controller group setting allows you to select which
out of 4 different groups of IRiS Listeners you wish this your Apple™ device to control. By default,
this is set to control group 1. To change the group, choose general settings from the home screen of
the Experia app.
Note: when changing the control group, you will need to re-pair the device to any IRiS listener.
When using the control group setting, it is possible to have up to 4 Apple™ devices controlling up to
4 IRiS Listener groups simultaneously through just one IRiS iConvertor. It is also possible to have
more than one device connected to the same control group.

Cleaning and Maintenance
The unit should be cleaned with a damp soft cloth. A non-abrasive cleaning agent may be used for
stubborn stains. Ensure no liquid enters the base of the unit.
The unit should not be within reach of any vulnerable child or adult.
App Compatibility
The Apple app will work on any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad running iOS 3.1 or greater.
The Android app will work on any Android device running Android 4.4 or greater.
However, within in the app some things may be disabled on some devices:
The compass functionality will only work on devices that have the compass built in (e.g.
iPhone™ 3GS and later).
The sound functionality will only work on device that have a microphone built in. (e.g. all
smartphones and iPads™, but only the latest 4th generation iPod Touch™ and later)
Troubleshooting
Q. The app doesn’t work.
1. Is the iConvertor switched on? If so, see 2
2. Are the LED lights on the front of the unit on? If so, see 3
3. Is there a flashing yellow LED on the front of the IRiS iConvertor? If so, see 4
4. Is the smartphone/ tablet device connected to the iConvertor wifi? If so, see 5
5. Whenever you activate the app does a yellow light flash on the iConvertor? If so, see 6
6. Have you set up your device to connect to the ‘iConvertor’ Network? If so, see 7
7. Have you closed the app and restarted it? If so, then contact us.
Note: to close the app, from your home screen, double click the home button to open the
multitasking manager. Then ‘flick’ the Experia app off the top of the screen. Then click home to
return to your home screen.

Contact Details
For USA please email [e-mail]
For Ireland please email [email protected]e
For UK and rest of the world email [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone].
Please note: email is our support team’s preferred communication and this takes precedence over
telephone calls.
QUESTIONS & IDEAS?
If you have an idea on how to improve this product or want to see your product idea realised, please
email: [e-mail].
All ideas are presented to our OT, technical and finance department and if all procedures are passed
we will contact you to discuss your idea further.
We can’t promise to develop every product but if it’s a great idea, we’ll try!
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