vPedal “QWO / vP-4 ” (Quiet Wireless Operation )

QWO is the product of several years of R&D. It includes many client requested features along with technologies not seen before in a vPedal

The 2.4GHz wireless link has been integrated with magnetic switching by our engineers in a design optimized for low power consumption. This should deliver long battery life in normal use.

An added benefit of the magnetic switching is that it is "quiet" ~ for noise sensitive environments

The overall width and weight of the QWO has been increased in response to customer feedback.

QWO has been tested on PCs & Mac’s and is fully compatible with all the vPedal software plug-ins.

QWO has achieved FCC + CE certification.

First time install ~ 10 steps

1. Unpack your QWO / vP-4 pedal
2. Turn the footpedal upside down and slide off the battery cover

3. Place 3 X AA batteries inside the battery compartment ensuring that the batteries are all aligned in the same direction ( not supplied )

4. Set the power switch to the ON position

5. Slide the battery cover back into place ensuring that it clicks closed

6. Plug the USB / receiver dongle into your computer

7. Wait a minute or so for the USB drivers to install  ( this is an automatic operation on most modern operating sytems such as Xp > Win7 / OSX )

8. Quick wireless hardware test ~ press on the centre of the foot pedal / transmitter and you should see the a red light flash at the same time in the usb dongle / receiver when it is connected to your pc

9. Quick wireless software test

USB setup Win98SE/ME/Win2K/XP/Vista & Win7

How to Video - ( Windows Media Video)

approx 1:30 min - 1 meg

Setup Video for MAC OSX

Click on start button > Settings > Control Panel > Gaming Options / Game Controllers

It should show ~ Galy USB Joystick (as above)

Click on Properties > Test > Press "Play" - the display will light Buttons 1 + 2

( as above )

Press "Fast Forward" or ">>" - the display will light Button 2

( as above )

Press "Rewind" or "<<" - the display will light Button 1

( as above )

vPedal QWO / vP-4 is now talking to windows

10. Download and install any of the software plug-ins and or applications optimized for vPedals.

LED indicators on the top of your QWO / vP-4 Footpedal and USB dongle

Wireless link reset:

The Wireless link may need a reset if pc goes into sleep / hibernate mode
To reset the wireless link you just unplug & then re plug in the usb receiver dongle > it takes just a few seconds.

To test ~ press on the centre of the Footpedal / transmitter and you should see the a red light flash at the same time on the usb dongle / receiver. 

Dimensions:

Footpedal – Transmitter ~ 194cm (l) x 142cm (w) x 40cm (h)
USB dongle – Receiver ~ 67cm (l) x 30cm (w) x 15cm (h)

Techincal Info:

Model = vP- 4
Colour = Black
Weight = approx 1kg

2.4 GHz wireless ~ 3m approx range

3 X AA batteries - approx 6 month battery life
(Can be used with high quality rechargeable batteries)

Low battery / replace battery indicator on the top of the pedal

An alternate power source via Dc Power pack is available (sold separately)

A short explanation of how the QWO / vP-4 wireless link works

When the QWO / vP-4 is switched on a wireless channel is established.
QWO / vP-4 tries to avoid collision by seeking slots within the wireless transmission band where no data is transferred. Because the data packet is extremely small, it can be accomplished by repeated retries.

If the wireless channel is unable to be established the transmitter seeks an area of the spectrum which is quiet and agrees with the receiver to use that part of the spectrum for communication. Since the QWO / vP-4 wireless system only uses part of the 2.4GHz spectrum for communication, there are always bands in which the activity is minimal.

Each foot pedal (transmitter) and USB (receiver) dongle are pre-linked at the factory.

254 unique address available – to avoid interference with other QWO / vP-4 units.

PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that a VERY VERY strong Magnetic device could cause a mis-trigger / pedal activation of the QWO, So it is highly advised that you keep the QWO away from such environments.