Zyteq Tellus 5 User manual

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Tellus 5 - Using JabblaIR with The Grid 2 and Grid 3 for Environmental Control
This guide provides information on setting up environmental control on the Tellus 5 for Grid
2 and Grid 3.
The environmental control unit contained in the Tellus 5 is called JabblaIR. JabblaIR works in
a similar way to other environmental control modules in that it allows you to record and
send infrared (IR) signals to control appliances such as televisions, DVD players and infra-red
remote controlled toys. Recorded infrared signals can then be transmitted from the Tellus 5.
On the Tellus 5 the IR receiver is located on the front of the device in the top right hand
corner. The IR receiver is where you will point the remote control that you are trying to
record.
The Tellus 5 IR transmitter is located on the back of the device. Like all IR remote controls,
this transmitter must have a direct line of sight to the device (e.g. TV) that you want to
control.
When recording remote controls it is highly recommended to have brand new, good quality
batteries installed in the remote control.
IR Receiver
IR Transmitter

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Recording Remote Control Commands in Jabbla IR
To record remote controls on the Tellus 5 for use with Grid software, a small program called
JabblaIR Tool is used. The tool can be found on the desktop of the Tellus 5 or alternatively
can be downloaded from Zyteq’s website.
To record a remote:
1. Open Jabbla IR Tool.
Select Run if asked by Windows.
2. Select Add New (green + sign).
3. In the Name box type the name of the remote code
being recorded.
Be sure to be clear with the name so that you are
able to easily identify which command has been
recorded. E.g. TV Power. It is also recommended
that you also complete the IR record on the final
page of the instructions.
4. Once you have finished editing the name of the
remote code select Record.
5. Point the remote control at the IR Reciever (on the
front of the device) from approximately 15-20cm
away and press the button on the remote that you
want to record. Once you have sucessfully recorded
the remote the Status display will say OK and turn
green.
6. Press Test to check that the recording worked (make
sure that the IR transmitter is facing the TV/DVD
etc).

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7. If the remote control is successful continue adding more controls by following steps
1-6.
If the control doesn’t test successfully try re-recording the control again.

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1 2 + s1000 + 3
Remote code
1 is activated
twice
Wait time in
milliseconds
(1000 = 1 second)
Remote code
3 is activated
once
How to use JabblaIR Arguments
To use a specific remote code that has been recorded in JabblaIR you need to be
able to create some different arguments. An argument is a small amount of text that
tells the JabblaIR tool which remote code to activate and how to activate it.
JabblaIR can use a single recorded remote button or a combination of buttons (eg.
Chanel 24 is accessed via the number 2 and the number 4). This kind of remote
activation where multiple buttons are automatically used is called a macro.
Some macro commands will also require the use of a wait function for devices that
require a gap between button presses.
An argument can contain the following types of remote activation:
Below are some examples of types of arguments that can be created. In these
examples the recorded remote buttons were as pictured.

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There are four types of arguments that may be used.
1. Simple argument –a single remote code is activated
oIn this case the argument is simply the number of the of the remote code
in Jabbla IR.
oEg. The argument for Chanel Up to be activated once by itself is simply 4.
2. Repeating argument –a single remote code is activated a number of times.
oIn this case a single remote button is pressed repeatedly.
oEg. The argument for Volume Up pressed 5 times is 2[space]5 Where the
first number is the remote code to be activated and the second number is
the times it is repeated.
3. Simple macro –a number of different buttons are pressed automatically.
oIn this case different buttons are pressed automatically, one after the
other. This can be useful for changing to specific TV channels.
oEg. The argument for channel 12 would be 6 + 7 where the sixth IR
command (Number 1 on remote) is pressed and then the seventh IR
command (Number 2 on remote) is pressed immediately after.
4. Complex macro –multiple commands are pressed with wait times.
oIn this case multiple different buttons are pressed (some repeatedly) with
additional wait times between remote presses.
oEg. The argument for changing the channel to 12 plus plus some wait
time and then turning the volume up 5 times would be 6 + 7 + s1000 +
2[space]5

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Using Remote Control Commands with Grid 2
1. In editing mode select the cell that is going
to have the environmental control
command. Select Edit cell.
2. Select add a command.
3. Search for Run Program. Select the command and
then press OK.
4. Select Browse…

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5. Navigate to the Desktop and select
JabblaIR Tool. Select Open.
6. In the text field scroll using the right arrow on the keyboard to the end of the line.
7. At the end of the line type a single SPACE and then type the argument.
Eg. From the previous example where the argument to change the TV channel to 12
would be 6 + 7 the line of text would look like:
C:\Users\Desktop\JabblaIRTool.exe 6 + 7
8. Select OK.

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Using Remote Control Commands with Grid 3:
1. In editing mode select the cell that is going to have the environmental control
command. Select Add Command
2. Search for Start Program. Select the
command and then select Next.
3. Select Browse.

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4. Navigate to the Desktop and select
JabblaIR Tool. Select Open.
5. Select Jabbla IR Tool and then select OK
6. In the Arguments box type the argument. Eg. From the previous example where the
argument to change the TV channel to 12 would be 6 + 7 the command would look
like:

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7. Once you have completed editing exit editing mode and save the grid set.

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Recording List
Number
Name
Location
Device
Function
Notes
eg. 1
TV Power
Bedroom
Panasonic
TV
Power
On/OFF