Origin Instruments Tapio TAP2 User manual

Tapio™
User Manual
iOS and USB Switch
Interface
Model: TAP2
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Tapio User Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents..........................................................................2
Le al Notices................................................................................3
FCC / CE Notice............................................................................3
Application Disclaimer...................................................................4
Introduction...................................................................................5
Questions and Answers................................................................6
DIP Switch Settin s.......................................................................7
Modes...........................................................................................8
Optional Cable Kit.........................................................................9
General Care and Maintenance..................................................10
Customer Support.......................................................................10
Warranty Information...................................................................10
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Legal Notices
Information in this User Guide is provided “as is” by Ori in
Instruments, is subject to chan e without notice, does not
represent a commitment on the part of Ori in Instruments, and is
provided without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
includin any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. No part of this document may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, includin photocopyin , recordin or information
stora e and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the
purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission
of Ori in Instruments.
Ori in Instruments is not responsible for any problems caused by
unauthorized modification of Tapio and will not be responsible for
direct or consequential dama es associated with any use of
Tapio.
FCC / CE Notice
Products bearin the CE markin have been tested and are
declared by Ori in Instruments Corporation of 854 Greenview
Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050, USA to be in conformity with
the followin standards or other normative documents and
followin the provisions of the Electroma netic Compatibility
Directive, 89/336/EEC:
EN 55022 Class B Emissions (Radiated Emission)
EN 61000-4-2, Electrostatic Dischar e Immunity
EN 61000-4-3, Radiated Immunity
Ori in Instruments Corporation has tested Tapio and found that it
complies with the limits for a Class B di ital device, pursuant to
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Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi ned to provide
reasonable protection a ainst harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Operation is subject to the followin two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includin interference that may
cause undesired operation.
If this product is suspected of causin interference to a radio or
television receiver, remove and apply power to the equipment and
determine whether it is the cause of the disturbance. If a problem
exists, the user is encoura ed to try and correct the problem by
one of the followin measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receivin antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
3. Reorient the equipment cables.
4. Consult the dealer or Ori in Instruments for additional
su estions.
Ori in Instruments is not responsible for any problems caused by
unauthorized modification of this equipment.
Application Disclaimer
Tapio is desi ned for use by people who have limited or no motor
capability enablin them to operate switch activated devices.
However, it should not be used in an application where personal
injury or property loss could occur if the Tapio failed for some
reason. rigin Instruments products are not authorized for
use as surgical aids or as part of a system intended to
support or sustain life. The user assumes full responsibility for
determinin the suitability of Tapio for the intended application.
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Introduction
Tapio is a compact adaptive switch interface. It is a native USB
device that can be connected to an Apple iOS device usin an
Apple, and some third party Camera Interface Adapters. It accepts
industry standard 3.5 mm stereo or mono plu s and directly
interfaces up to two adaptive switches to an Apple iOS Device or
computer. Tapio is powered from the device and does not require
external power. Tapio uses standard USB Human Interface
Device (HID) drivers and works with iOS Devices, Windows,
Macintosh and Linux computers, and many Alternative and
Au mentative Communication (AAC) devices.
Tapio Features:
Extremely Low Latency
Extremely Low Power
3.5-mm (1/8-inch ) Stereo Jack
Accepts Sin le or Dual Switches (stereo plu )
Apple Switch Control (iOS7 and newer) Events
Keyboard Switch Events
RJ Cooper Switch Events
Mouse Button Emulation
Joystick Button Emulation
Full Speed USB Device
Uses Standard USB HID Drivers
Supports USB Remote Wakeup
Wei hs ½-ounce (14- rams)
2- by 0.8- by 0.5-inches (51- by 20- by 13-mm)
Works with Apple iOS Devices, Windows, Mac and Linux
Ori in Instruments Quality, Reliability and Support
When Tapio is first plu ed into a host device an LED turns on
until the host device reco nizes Tapio and USB enumeration is
complete. Thereafter, an LED turns on when an adaptive switch is
actuated.
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Questions and Answers
How do I connect two adaptive switches to Tapio?
Switch combinations such as Sip/Puff or Left/Ri ht can directly
connect usin a sin le stereo cable. For connectin two switches
with independent cables and connectors, use our optional mono to
stereo Cable Adapter.
How do I plug Tapio into an Apple i S Device?
Tapio is a native USB device. To connect to an iOS Device use a
Camera Interface Adapter from Apple, or a third party supplier.
Adapters are available for the Li htnin connector and USB-C.
Tapio can emulate a mouse, a joystick, or a keyboard. Which
should I use?
When usin an Apple iOS Device with Switch Control, we
recommend usin the Tapio-1 (Default) keyboard Mode.
When usin a computer, we recommend Joystick Mode.
However, you must set Tapio for the events your application is
expectin . For example, if the iOS app is lookin for RJ Cooper
events, then set Tapio for RJ Mode. If a computer application is
lookin for mouse buttons then use Tapio's Mouse Mode.
Will Tapio wake up my Device?
Tapio can wake a host device that supports USB remote wakeup.
Tapio will wake most devices.
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DIP Switch Settings
Tapio inte rates a compact four-position DIP Switch for user
options. DIP Switch settin s can be readily chan ed usin a paper
clip. The factory default settin s are all DIP Switches ON.
While viewin Tapio’s DIP Switch with its USB connector
extendin to the left, switches pushed up are ON and switches
pushed down are OFF. Switch one is on the left side. After you
modify the DIP Switch settin s, un-plu and re-plu Tapio to
enable the new mode.
DIP Switch Mode utputs Timing
1 2 3 Switch 1 Switch 2
ON ON ON Tapio-1,
(Default)
Space Enter Full Duration
OFF ON ON Tapio-2 Space Enter Pulse
ON OFF ON RJ ~ 1 ~ 3 Pulse
OFF OFF ON Rich Space 1 Enter 2 Pulse-Pulse
ON ON OFF Mouse Left Ri ht Full Duration
OFF ON OFF Joystick #1 #2 Full Duration
ON OFF OFF Keyboard-1 Enter Space Full Duration
OFF OFF OFF Keyboard-2 1 2 Full Duration
(SW4 is reserved and should be ON.)
utputs describes the keyboard keys, mouse buttons, or joystick
buttons that are sent when the first and second adaptive switches
are actuated.
In most cases one key is sent in two cases (RJ and Rich Modes)
two keys are sent in quick succession.
Timing further describes how keys are sent.
For Full Duration timing, Tapio holds the keyboard key down as
lon as the associated adaptive switch is held down.
For Pulse timing the key is held down only briefly and released no
matter how lon the associated adaptive switch is held down.
For Pulse-Pulse timing, when the adaptive switch is pressed Tapio
briefly holds down and releases the first key listed, and when the
adaptive switch is released Tapio briefly holds down and releases
the second key listed. For example, in Tapio's RICH mode when
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the adaptive switch is pressed and held Tapio "presses" and
immediately releases the SPACE key. Then, when the adaptive
switch is released Tapio "presses" and immediately releases the 1
(ONE) key. This allows applications to know exactly when an
adaptive switch was pressed and when it was released. Knowin
the leadin and trailin ed es of switch actuation allows app
developers to employ more efficient scannin techniques.
Modes
There are ei ht modes and six involve emulatin a USB keyboard.
The other two modes emulate a USB mouse and USB ame
controller (joystick).
Most of the keyboard modes are self explanatory. However the RJ
and RICH modes are unique in that they send two keyboard keys
with every sin le adaptive switch actuation.
RICH mode has been described in the previous Pulse-Pulse
timing discussion.
In RJ mode, the table shows that when the adaptive switch is
actuated Tapio "presses-and-releases" the ~ (TILDE) key and
then immediately "presses-and-releases" the 1 (ONE) key. In
other words, for each adaptive switch actuation Tapio sends two
keyboard keys. Since RJ mode uses Pulse timing, these two keys
are sent when the adaptive switch is first pressed. No matter how
lon the adaptive switch is held the keys only o out once.
In Mouse mode Tapio sends the left and ri ht buttons of a
standard mouse. Since mouse mode uses Full Duration timin ,
Tapio holds the Mouse button down as lon as the adaptive
switch is held down.
In Joystick mode Tapio sends the first and second buttons of a
standard USB ame controller. Since Joystick mode uses Full
Duration timin , Tapio holds the joystick button down as lon as
the adaptive switch is held down.
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ptional Cable Kit
The optional Mono to Stereo Cable Adapter allows two
independent switches with mono plu s to be connected to Tapio.
The Cable Adapter can also be used with other switch-connected
devices, like Swifty, HeadMouse® or third party devices.
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General Care and Maintenance
1. Do not force Tapio into a USB port or adapter.
2. Do not bend Tapio while plu ed into a USB port, it will
dama e the Tapio or the host device.
3. Tapio may be cleaned with a damp cloth usin any
household cleaner.
4. Do not allow liquid to enter Tapio.
Customer Support
Customer support is provided by Ori in Instruments durin the
hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday throu h
Friday.
If you purchased Tapio throu h another company please contact
that company first, they will be more familiar with your
circumstances.
Please email [email protected] or call 972.606.8740.
Warranty Information
Ori in Instruments warrants that Tapio will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of shipment. If the product proves defective durin this
warranty period, Ori in Instruments will, at its option, repair or
replace the defective product.
In order to obtain service under the fore oin warranties, the
Customer must notify Ori in Instruments of the defect prior to the
expiration of the warranty period.
The fore oin warranties will not apply to any defect, failure, or
dama e caused by improper use, or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. Ori in Instruments will not be obli ated to
furnish service under these warranties (a) to repair dama e
resultin from attempts by unauthorized personnel to install,
repair, or service the product; (b) to repair dama e resultin from
improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or (c) to
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service a product that has been modified or inte rated with other
products when the effect of such modification or inte ration
increases the time or difficulty of servicin the product.
The fore oin warranties are iven by Ori in Instruments with
respect to company products in lieu of any other warranties,
expressed or implied. Ori in Instruments disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Ori in Instruments’ responsibility to repair or replace defective
products is the sole and exclusive remedy provided to the
customer for breach of any of these warranties. Ori in Instruments
will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or
consequential dama es irrespective of whether Ori in Instruments
has advance notice of the possibility of such dama e.
Products no lon er covered by warranty may be suitable for
repair. Contact Ori in Instruments for an estimated repair fee.
Before returning a product for repair, please send an email to:
[email protected] or call 972-606-8740 to request a Return
Materials Authorization (RMA) Number. Once an RMA number
is assi ned, the product must be returned posta e pre-paid with
all components to:
Ori in Instruments Corporation
ATTN: Customer Service – RMA (insert your number)
854 Greenview Drive
Grand Prairie, TX 75050-2438 USA
For repairs durin the warranty period, Ori in Instruments will pay
for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the United States. For non-warranty repairs and for
warranty repairs outside of the United States, the Customer will be
responsible for payin all shippin char es, duties, taxes, and any
other char es associated with the return of the product.
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