TBS Saber EL
- Range
- TBS (Saber) Roller Blinds
- Motor
- SABER TBS35EL/S — Wired AC Motor
- Remote
- 15CH — TBS 1802/S
- Power
- Wired AC
- Identify by
- EL on the label. EL and EQ are both wired; the EU is battery powered.
Before you start
- Remote — insert battery.
- Motor — connect power.
Initial setup
Factory reset motor
| Motor: HOLD [BUTTON] | jolt x4 & let go of button & beep x4 |
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Pairing
| Select channel | |
| Motor: PLUG IN — or — HOLD [BUTTON] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: HOLD [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Reverse roll directionif required
| Remote: HOLD [UP] [DOWN] | motor jolt x1 |
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Set limits
| UP limit FIRST | |
|---|---|
| Remote: HOLD [UP] | continuous travel |
| Remote: PRESS [UP] | step mode |
| Remote: HOLD [UP] [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
| DOWN limit SECOND | |
| Remote: HOLD [DOWN] | continuous travel |
| Remote: PRESS [DOWN] | step mode |
| Remote: HOLD [DOWN] [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Adjust upper limit
| Remote: HOLD [UP] [STOP] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Adjust height | |
| Remote: HOLD [UP] [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Adjust lower limit
| Remote: HOLD [DOWN] [STOP] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Adjust height | |
| Remote: HOLD [DOWN] [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Copy channel using motor — add channel or remote
| Select channel | |
| Motor: HOLD [BUTTON] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: HOLD [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Delete all remotes connected to motor, using remote
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | jolt & beep |
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Delete all limits on motor, using remote
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: PRESS [DOWN] | jolt & beep |
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Hide / unhide channels
| Remote: HOLD [LEFT] [RIGHT] | display 15 |
|---|---|
| Select last channel to keep | |
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | display oK |
Lock / unlock limit on remote
| Remote: HOLD [STOP] for 15 secs | display L or U |
|---|---|
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | display oK |
| U — limit settings unlocked | |
| L — limit settings locked | |
Enable sleep mode
| Motor: HOLD [BUTTON] | jolt x2 & beep x2 |
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Wake up
| Motor: PRESS [BUTTON] | roll to nearest limit |
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Switch between tilt & roll mode
| Remote: HOLD [UP] [DOWN] | motor jolt x1 |
|---|---|
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | switch modes |
| Mode: TILT (hold Up or Down to roll) — jolt & beep | |
| Mode: ROLL — jolt x2 beep x3 | |
One way (unidirectional) / two way (bidirectional) mode
| Remote: Remove battery | |
|---|---|
| Remote: HOLD [P2] | |
| Remote: Put in battery | |
| 1 — One way (unidirectional) mode (will not work) | |
| 2 — Two way (bidirectional) mode (default) | |
Factory Reset Motor
Pairing to Remote Control
Reverse Roll Direction
Set Limits
Adjust Lower Limit
Adjust Upper Limit
Copy Channel and Settings to Another Channel
Copy Channel and Settings to Another Remote
Delete Channel Using Remote
Copy Channel and Settings Using Motor
Delete All Remotes Connected to Motor
Delete and Reset All Limits on Motor
Troubleshoot
Work down the list before resetting anything.
- Motor — check it has power.
- Motor not in sleep mode.
- Motor in roll mode.
- Remote — check it has battery.
- Remote unlocked.
- Remote — unhide all channels.
- Remote in two way (bidirectional) mode.
- All else fails: factory reset.
Hide or Unhide Unused Channels on Remote
Lock or Unlock Limit Settings
Switch Between Two Way /Bidirectional & One Way /Unidirectional Modes
Switch Between Tilt and Roll Modes
User preferences
Set favourite position
| Move to position | |
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | jolt & beep |
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Move to favourite position
| Remote: HOLD [STOP] |
|---|
Delete favourite position
| Remote back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | jolt & beep |
| Remote: PRESS [STOP] | jolt & beep |
Copy channel using remote — add channel or remote
| Existing channel back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Existing channel back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
| New channel back: PRESS [P2] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Delete channel using remote — delete channel or remote
| Channel to keep back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
|---|---|
| Channel to keep back: PRESS [P2] | jolt & beep |
| Channel to delete back: PRESS [P2] | jolt x2 beep x3 |
Set Favourite Position
Move to Favourite Position
Delete Favourite Position
Enable Sleep Mode
Wake Up from Sleep Mode
Transcribed from Speedy Blinds TBS Saber EL / EQ guide (speedyblinds.au/motor/tbs-el), which covers both models, 2026-09-04. If a step here differs from the guide you were sent with the job, the guide is right. Tell us and we'll correct this page.