Picomed Pico4 User manual

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Environmental Control Systems
User manual for IR-transmitters
Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16

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Revisions
Changes in document will be listed here.
Revision list
Date
Name
Description
15.11.2015
Bent Sollid
First version.
Based on Norwegian version 01.12.15.
06.06.2016
Bent Sollid
Ch 3.3.1: added details for Android.
11.11.16
Bent Sollid
Ch 3.3.2: added details for Apple ref iOS 10.0.1.
01.05.17
Bent Sollid
Ch 3.: figure exchanged.
Contents –IR-transmitters Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16
1Introduction.......................................................................................................................4
1.1 Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 in general .............................................................................4
2User manual.......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Light indicators and connections.................................................................................4
2.2 Ordinary use ................................................................................................................5
2.3 Macro...........................................................................................................................5
2.4 Page 2 enabled.............................................................................................................6
2.4.1 Maximum no of channels on Pico4 and Pico8 when page 2 is enabled...............6
2.5 Lock code key..............................................................................................................6
2.5.1 Common code ......................................................................................................6
2.6 Scanning ......................................................................................................................6
2.7 Battery .........................................................................................................................7
2.7.1 Empty battery.......................................................................................................7
2.8 Outdoor use..................................................................................................................7
3Programming –on screen ................................................................................................8
3.1 Current consumption in programming-mode ..............................................................8
3.2 Connections ................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Start-up ........................................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Android................................................................................................................. 9
3.3.2 Apple....................................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Windows PC.......................................................................................................10
3.4 What’s on the screen..................................................................................................10
3.5 Explaining some settings...........................................................................................11
3.6 Copying IR-signals into the transmitter.....................................................................13
3.6.1 Details about IR-light.........................................................................................14
3.7 Macro.........................................................................................................................14
3.8 Factory setting ...........................................................................................................14
3.8.1 Pico4...................................................................................................................14
3.8.2 Pico8...................................................................................................................15
3.8.3 Pico16.................................................................................................................15

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3.9 Backup.......................................................................................................................16
4Programming –on IR-transmitters...............................................................................16
4.1 Programming mode –enter and exit..........................................................................16
4.2 Enable/disable common code....................................................................................16
4.3 Copying IR-signals....................................................................................................16
5Pico4 and Pico8 –keypad exchange ..............................................................................17
5.1 How to do it...............................................................................................................18
6Maintenance ....................................................................................................................18
6.1 Cleaning.....................................................................................................................18
7Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................19
7.1 If errors occur ............................................................................................................19
8Technical information ....................................................................................................20
8.1 Battery .......................................................................................................................20
8.2 External switch ..........................................................................................................20
8.3 Recycling...................................................................................................................20
8.4 Technical data............................................................................................................20
8.5 CE-markings..............................................................................................................21
9Appendix –programming map......................................................................................22

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1 Introduction
This user manual is meant for Picomed’s IR-transmitters Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16. These
handheld IR-transmitters have four, eight or eighteen keys and two pages. Pico4, Pico8 and
Pico16 IR-transmitters may be programmed via a browser when i.e. a computer is connected
to the transmitter with a USB cable. A few functions may be programmed by the use of the
keys on the transmitters.
1.1 Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 in general
The IR-transmitters are meant used as handheld transmitters and can be hung in a lanyard or
mounted on a table or wheelchair. The integrated finger guide makes it easier for people with
spasms to operate it.
•Pico4 and Pico8 has the same size but with different number of buttons.
•Pico16 has 18 keys: 16 for IR-transmitting, 1 key for page select and 1 for lock code.
Features:
•Learnable IR.
•Built in IR-signals for environmental control systems.
•1 switch input for scanning.
•Macro.
•Integrated finger guide.
•Continuous or single IR-transmission when press & hold on key.
•Programmable: sound on keypress, spasm filter, parameters for scanning, backup.
Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 IR-transmitters can learn many different IR-signals on the market,
and can easily be programmed to be used on different remote controlled systems. It is
operated with soft and low force keys. Light indicators are used for indicating IR-transmission
and when programming the unit.
2 User manual
Content on delivery:
•IR-transmitter.
•Battery charger and USB-cable.
•USB cable «OTG» for interconnection between IR-transmitter and unit for programming.
•Lanyard.
•User manual.
•Pico4 and Pico8: extra keypad with arrows: to replace original keypad if customer want it
instead of original keys with numbers.
Optionally, an external switch with 3,5 mm mono jack can be ordered for scanning-mode.
2.1 Light indicators and connections
The figure below shows light indicators and connections on a Pico4. Pico8 and Pico16 has the
same functions.

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2.2 Ordinary use
Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 are made as handheld transmitters and may be hung in a cord around
the neck. Infrared (IR) light is
transmitted from the front of the
transmitter. If possible, the IR-
transmitter should point towards
the receiver when it is used. This
will increase the range and make it
easier for the user to see the light
indicators. Obstacles between the
transmitter and the receiver may
stop IR-signals.
To operate the transmitter, press a key.
•A green light indicates IR-transmission.
•If continious IR-transmission is enabled, IR-signal will be repeated as long as key is
pressed.
•If continious IR-transmission is disabled, IR-signal will be sent only once when key is
pressed.
•If no IR is programmed on the key, a red light indicator will indicate it.
•If battery is low, a red flashing light will indicate it.
•If beeper is enabled, it will give a beep for each keystroke.
•If page 2 is enabled, the yellow page-indicator will illuminate some seconds at each
keystroke. Yellow light on the left side is for page 1 while yellow light on the right side
indicates page 2. More information about this in chapter 2.4.
A lanyard and a rubber-cover is included. To avoid dust and fluid spill inside the controller, it
is recommended to attach the cover when connections are not in use.
2.3 Macro
A function named macro will be useful if there is a need of transmitting more signals with
only one keystroke on the IR-remote or on an external switch connected to the remote control.
•A green light indicates IR-transmission.
•If battery is low, a red flashing light will indicate it when a key is pressed.
•If beeper is enabled, it will give a beep for each keystroke.

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•A macro can be interrupted by pressing a key on remote control or external key
connected.
2.4 Page 2 enabled
When page 2 is enabled, the page-select key will switch between page 1 and page 2. When
not in use, the transmitter will remember the last page used. A yellow light will illuminate
some seconds after each keystroke to indicate which page is selected: left is page 1 and right
side is page 2.
•On the Pico4 and Pico8, the lower left key is the page-select key when page 2 is enabled.
This key will not transmit IR when page 2 is enabled.
•On the Pico16 the lower left key, marked with two arrows, is dedicated as page select key.
If page 2 is disabled, this key will not have any function.
2.4.1 Maximum no of channels on Pico4 and Pico8 when page 2 is enabled
•Pico4 has 3 keys on each page for IR-transmission, will be able to transmit 6 channels.
•Pico8 has 7 keys on each page for IR-transmission, will be able to transmit 14 channels.
•If lock-code key is programmed as page-independent (same IR-signal on page 1 and page
2), it will transmit the same signal on page 1 and page 2.
Pico4 will have a maximum of 5 channels.
Pico8 will have a maximum of 13 channels.
2.5 Lock code key
The lock code key transmits IR-signals in the same way as the other keys. Additionally:
•It may be programmed to be page independent. In this case, the same IR-signal will be
transmitted regardless page 1 or page 2 is selected.
•It is able to transmit a «lock code», i.e. a more advanced code which is more secure than
ordinary code. Normally, these codes is used for entrance doors.
•It is able to send a «common code». For more information, please refer to chapter 2.5.1.
2.5.1 Common code
The lock code key can be programmed to transmit a «common code» together with the
transmission of a lock code. This signal is mainly used on common doors which is accessed
by many people. With common code enabled, it is possible to use the same key for opening a
common door (activated by common code from transmitter) and for entrance doors (activated
by lock code from transmitter). The IR-transmitter transmits both common- and lock code
when pressing the key once. No special action necessary to choose one or another signal.
2.6 Scanning
The scanning mode may be used when a person is not able to use the ordinary keys. The IR-
transmitters may be controlled by one external switch connected with a 3,5 mm mono jack. It
is also possible to use ordinary keys when an external key is connected.
•If an ordinary key is used when scanning is activated, the scanning sequence is cancelled.
Picomed’s transmitter will respond to this as an ordinary keystroke.
•Press & hold on external switch will not be cancelled by pressing an ordinary key.

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•Press & hold on ordinary key will not be cancelled by pressing external key.
•Keys without a programmed IR-signal is not included in scanning sequence.
When pressing an external switch connected to the IR-transmitter, it will start the scanning
sequence.
•Scanning starts on first key on last page used.
•A light in each key will illuminate for a chosen time.
•When all keys on a chosen page is scanned through, it will start over again with the first
key on the same page.
•When external switch is pressed again, the IR-transmitter will transmit the IR-signal
belonging to the key that is illuminated at the moment.
•The green and red lights will light up as described in chapter 2.2.
•When IR-transmission is finished, scanning sequence will halt on actual key for 3 seconds
before it proceeds. This makes it easy to activate new IR-transmissions on same key.
•If page 2 is enabled, page select key will be included in the scanning sequence.
•Scanning stops after a pre-set number of scanning’s through all active keys. The pre-set
number of scanning’s may be changed in programming mode.
If beeper is enabled in scanning mode:
•A long beep for each keystroke on external key.
•A short beep when going from one key to the next key.
•A long beep when going from last key to the first key on a page.
2.7 Battery
Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 has a rechargeable battery.
•Red flashing for 2 seconds when transmitting IR indicates low battery.
•Recharge battery with the included battery charger.
•When charging: green slow flashing.
•When fully charged: steady green light.
•Typical time of charging from empty battery is 4-5 hours.
•The transmitter can be used when charger is connected. In this case, the green charging
indication will be disabled some seconds when it transmits IR. Information about light
indicators may be found in chapter 2.2.
•A cold battery will normally have lower performance than a room tempered battery.
2.7.1 Empty battery
The battery shall not be empty when stored. Recharge battery before the IR-transmitter is
placed for storage for a long time. If the IR-remote is not used for a long time, it is
recommended to recharge it once a year.
No settings, including IR-signals, will be deleted if the battery is empty.
2.8 Outdoor use
Picomed IR remote controllers can be used outdoors, but they should be protected against
water and fluids. Avoid spilling of drinks since this can result in damage to the remote
controller. In a case of fluid entering the remote controller, the controller should be removed

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from the fluid at once, and any liquid drained out of the case. Place the remote controller at
room temperature in a dry and airy place with the cover removed. Wait at least 24 hours and
check if it still works.
The IR remote controller will work and transmit IR signals also in severe cold, but the use is
limited by the fact that the battery will have low efficiency at low temperatures. This may
result in a low battery indication that disappear when it is back in room temperature.
3 Programming – on screen
The IR-transmitters Pico4, Pico8 and Pico16 can be programmed by the use of an external
unit with a screen. I.e. a smartphone, tablet or PC with a web-browser. With a USB cable
connected to the transmitter, a webpage stored inside the transmitter can be shown in the
browser. No data will be downloaded from internet, but some units needs an internet
connection available to be able to load a web page via the USB cable.
Some functions in the IR-transmitters may be programmed directly on the transmitter without
the use of an extra unit with screen. More information about this is found in chapter 4.
3.1 Current consumption in programming-mode
•It is recommended to recharge both the transmitter and smartphones/tablets before
programming starts.
•It is recommended to disconnect USB cables from the transmitter when programming is
finished.
•If low battery occurs while programming, it will be indicated by a red flashing light every
minute. In this case, the battery has to be recharged.
3.2 Connections
There are two ways to connect the cable(s) depending on which unit to use when
programming the IR-transmitters.
•The USB-cable supplied with the IR-transmitter is used for charging its battery and when
connecting to a device with screen.
•This will not fit in some units, for instance Apple products. In such case, one have to use
the charging cable supplied with your unit.
Normally, see figure below:
•Windows PC: use the charging cable supplied with your IR-remote control.
•Smartphone/tablet: connect the USB adapter cable (enclosed «OTG») to the transmitter
Pico4-8-16.

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•Connect your units charging/USB cable (or the one supplied with Pico4-8-16 if it fits)
to the adapter cable.
•Some units need more external power from the USB cable than the IR-transmitter is able
to supply. In such cases it may help to use an “Y-cable” connected to the charger. Contact
your supplier for more info.
3.3 Start-up
3.3.1 Android
Android products uses an app which has to be downloaded from Google-play. Search for
«Picomed» and install the app «Picomed Starter».
•Connect cables as described in chapter 3.2.
•On some models, a USB icon will be shown on screen, then open the Picomed Starter app.
•Choose «Enable Connection» and enable «USB-internet sharing».
•Go one step backward in the app on your unit.
•Choose «Configure Product», the app will open the web-browser* on your device and
download a web page from Pico4-8-16 and show it on your screen.
•See chapter 3.4.
*) If you get the message “Product found” but the web page is not opened:
•Some mobilephones want for more current than the remote control allows. In such case a
“Y-cable” can supply the mobilephone from a charger at the same time as the remote is
connected. Please contact manufacturer for more information.
•Some mobilephones have an antivirus program/app installed which refuse the web-page to
be loaded via USB. You may have to deactivate or uninstall this app.
•Some mobilephones needs to have “Roaming” activated before it is possible to load a
web-page. You may have to activate mobile data before roaming can be activated.
•Some mobilephones will deactivate roaming when it connects to a wireless network
(WiFi). In some cases it is possible to activate roaming after WiFi is connected.
3.3.2 Apple
Apple products will work without any installation on iPhone 4 or newer, and for iPad 3 or
newer which has an integrated SIM-card with mobile data endabled. Tested on iOS 7, 8, 9 and
10.

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Note: Apple has different behaviour on the different iOS versions. It will therefore be
differences between the description below and the behaviour on iPhone on some iOS vesions.
In some cases the iPhone will ask twice for a “Ok”press. You will in some cases have to turn
personal hotspot off and on twice depending on iOS version. One should wait a few seconds
between each point in the list to let it have time for verifying connection etc.
•You have to turn on mobile data on the unit to get access to the “Personal hotspot” option.
This option has to be enabled to let it use the USB cable for downloading an internet page
from the Picomed transmitters.
•Enable mobile data: tap Settings –Mobile data –Mobile data = on.
•Turn off hotspot: tap Settings –Personal hotspot –Personal hotspot = off.
If this alternative is not available, it may be that your unit or your mobile supplier not has
this option.
•Connect your device and the Picomed IR-transmitter with the USB cable.
•Wait for a message “Trust this computer” and tap “Trust”.
•Turn on hotspot: tap Settings –Personal hotspot –Personal hotspot = on.
If there is a question about which type, choose “Share only with USB”.
•Personal hotspot = off –wait a few seconds –Personal hotspot = on
•If there is a question about which type, choose “Share only with USB”.
•Wait for message on top of screen, “Personal hotspot: 1 connection” (blinking slowly).
•Return to main menu and open the internet browser in your product, enter address in
browser: picomed.local
•See chapter 3.4.
3.3.3 Windows PC
A Windows PC has to install a driver the first time you are going to use it. When the
computer is connected to internet, a driver will automatically be downloaded from Windows
Update. This will normally take a minute.
•Connect USB cable between computer and IR-remote, open a web-browser and go to:
picomed.local
•See chapter 3.4.
3.4 What’s on the screen
Your unit will now load a web page from Picomed’s transmitter. There is no need of internet
data traffic to do this, since data is loaded via the USB cable from the transmitter. Please refer
to chapter 9 to find an overview of the menus. The figure below shows the principle of
operation.