1443772926-Chin Control User manual
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1. a mode e step back through a mode The mode button reacts to two actions e a short press less than 0 5 second along press greater than 0 5 second The table below shows how the mode button operates with long and short presses for the compatible master remote modules Master remote Mode button Function module press DX REM24SD Short Increments drive profile Long Scrolls through the available accessory modes Invacare Chin Control Master remote Mode button Function module press DX REMG90A Short Increments drive profile and then after the highest drive profile it enters accessory mode Long Decrements drive profile DX REMG9IS Short Behavior depends on the Lon input mode used Typically 8 a short press will increment a mode or profile and a long press will decrement in the same way DX REM34B Short Increments drive profile DX REM41D E Long Decrements drive profile DX2 REMA B Short Increments drive profile Long Selects last actuator profile Subsequent long presses increments actuator profile DX2 REM550 Short This is configurable with the External Mode Up Down parameter in Wizard under User Options Long This is configurable with the External Mode Up Down parameter in Wizard under User Options l The Chin Control cannot be used in scanning input mode 4 1 3 Information display The information display is a group of five LED2. protected against damage and potential contact with flammable materials Adequate strain relief must be provided for all cables and the mechanical limits of the cables and looms must not be exceeded 10 Ensure that connectors and connector sockets are shielded from water splashes and water ingress Cables with female connectors should face horizontally or downwards Ensure all connectors are fully mated fh CAUTION Risk of injury and damage to the remote Connector pins on cables connected to the power module can still be live even when the system is off Cables with live pins should be connected restrained or covered so that they are not exposed to human contact or materials that could cause electrical shorts Make sure that the cables do not extend beyond the wheelchair to prevent them from being caught or damaged by external objects Take particular care on wheelchairs with movable structures such as a seat lifter WARNING Avoid routing the cable where it will come into continuous contact with the end user When installing the bus cable avoid undue straining of the cable and connection points Flexing of the cable should be minimized wherever possible to extend service life and minimize the risk of accidental damage Risk of damage to bus cable Use of a cable chain to support the bus cable where the cable is subject to regular cyclic bending is recommended The maximum stretch of the chain should
3. to the compact remote e Check the ACSBUS connector is mated correctly e Replace the ACSBUS extension cable if fitted e Replace the compact remote 3 For all flash code faults e Check the ACSBUS connector is mated correctly e Check the profile setting If the Joystick Source parameter of a programmable profile has been set up for a compact remote and the compact remote cannot be seen by the system when operating in the profile a flash code will be displayed Consult the installation manual supplied by Dynamic Controls or contact your authorized Invacare dealer e Replace the ACSBUS extension cable if fitted e Replace the compact remote 1589325 A Fo Jo As it is commonplace for dual control units to be disconnected while the wheelchair is powered up if a Compact Dual Control is disconnected while the wheelchair is powered up and the Joystick Source parameter of any of the programmable profiles has not been set up for a Compact Dual Control then no flash code will be displayed Furthermore if the Compact Dual Control is disconnected when a system is operating in the ACU profile then the system will revert to the last selected profile and no fault will be displayed You find more information in the installation manual supplied by Dynamic Controls 1589325 A Troubleshooting 25 Notes Notes Invacare Sales Companies Australia Invacare Australia PTY Ltd Lenton Place North Rocks
4. Invacare Chin Control Supplement to power wheelchair user manual en Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product 3 BEFORE using this product read this manual and save for future reference Yes you can 2015 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved Republication duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted Contents 5 Maintenance ne esses bos ae cra aca eels wea ers en Beare a es ase 21 Sel Maintenance s nesa cg ois eee eles a eRe sta G 2l 5 2 Servicing linkage of Chin Control 2l l General iiss ose eaa oy os iv a E E EEOAE AE ee 4 5 3 Tightening electrical linkage 04 22 1 1 About this manual 0 eee eee eee eee 4 6 Troubleshooting ccc cess cece ccc eeeeeees 23 1 2 Symbols in this manual 2 sees e eee eee 4 6 1 General information on troubleshooting 23 1 3 Intended usei prse eee eee 4 6 2 OONAPU ccc ccc ccc ccc nen eeae 23 1 4 Compliance and conformance with standards 4 6 3 Drive inhibit indication nsus nasasa aeae 23 1 5 Warranty SES SSC BOP Se e T E 5 6 4 Fault indication 0 0 cece eee 24 L6 Service life us see g sg oe eed Soho a Sane a S h
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7. be less than the length of the bus cable The force applied to flex the cable should never exceed 10 N 1589325 A il Appropriate life testing should be carried out to determine confirm the expected service life and inspection and maintenance schedule 3 3 Adjusting position of joysticks and remote Linkage joystick and RJM RJM LF remote Risk of damage to screws If you tighten screws to an improper torque they might either come loose or get damaged Tighten the screws to a torque of 3 Nm 10 19 Tools ul e 3 mm Allen key Loosen screws 2 Move joystick or remote to desired position on the linkage 3 Tighten screws 1589325 A Setup Switch joystick Bend flexible joystick bracket to desired position 3 4 Adjusting height of linkage joystick Risk of damage to screws If you tighten screws to an improper torque they might either come loose or get damaged Tighten the screws to a torque of 10 Nm 10 Tools e 5 mm Allen key Invacare Chin Control I Loosen screws I 2 Adjust height of linkage switch 3 Tighten screws 3 5 Rotating RJM RJM LF remote 19 Tools Ot 4mm Allen key 8mm wrench Rotate secondary remote around its longitudinal axis 3 Retighten screws and nuts 12 1589325 A 4 Usage 4 1 RJM RJM LF remote 4 1 1 Using the joystick CAUTION IN Risk of injury The secondary remote modules may only be used with th
8. bove is MYYnnnnnn where e M is the month of manufacture using the letters A to L A Jan B Feb C Mar etc YY is the year of manufacture mnnnnn is a unique 6 digit sequential number For example the module s serial number as shown above begins with Al4 indicating that it was manufactured in January 2014 and its unique sequential value is 132800 1589325 A Components Invacare Chin Control 3 Setup 3 1 General information on setup The tasks described in this chapter are intended to be performed by trained and authorized service technicians for initial setup They are not intended to be performed by the user 3 2 Wiring For safe and reliable operation the installation of looms and cables must follow the basic principles of power wiring Cables must be secured between their connectors and any point of flexing so that flexing forces are not transferred to the connectors Risk of damage Route and position cables and remote modules so that they are free from physical strain abuse or damage such as snagging crushing impacts from external objects pinching or abrasion CAUTION Risk of injury and damage to the remote Damage to cables increases wiring impedance A damaged cable can potentially produce localized heat sparks or arcing and become a source of ignition to surrounding flammable material The installation must ensure that all power cables including the bus cable are
9. ce life can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations The service life can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage The fact that we estimate a service life for this product does not constitute an additional warranty 1589325 A General Invacare Chin Control 2 Components 2 1 Main parts The Chin Control consists of the DX RJM DX2 RJM or DX2 RJM LF remote and two additional joysticks Overview DX RJM DX2 RJM DX2 RJM LF remote Switch joystick Linkage joystick DX RJM remote To operate adjustment options and control speed Joystick and direction DX2 RJM DX2 RJM LF remote The DX2 RJM and DX2 RJM LF are compact secondary remote modules designed to provide a simple interface for the wheelchair user using a DX DX2 system The low force joystick option with the DX2 RJM LF improves control for users with low muscle strength It provides smooth control with a deflection force of just 1 1 N 1589325 A Joystick To control speed and direction Power button with status LED To power up or power down the system and view the system s status When used as a chin control this function is controlled via the switch joystick Battery indicator Displays battery status with tricolor dis
10. cleared by turning the controller off waiting five seconds then turning the system on again Faults are categorized according to their source that is there are local faults those that relate to the compact remote module and there are system faults those that relate to one or more system modules Local faults take priority with the compact remote module and so local faults will be displayed on the compact remote module instead of system faults if both local and system faults occur at the same time When there is a local fault the power button will flash red All other indicators will be switched off It is possible that the rest of the system might not indicate a fault All local faults faults with the compact remote module are displayed as Flash Code I ACS Module Fault When there is a system fault the power button will flash red All other indicators will continue to operate according to their role The rest of the system will indicate the same fault or a related flash code 24 System faults are displayed according to the flash codes described in the ACS System Manual The manual is available at Dynamic Controls il For a full list of flash codes and more information regarding system faults refer to the ACS System Manual 6 5 Dealing with compact remote faults If the compact remote does not react to a command e Check that the remote is not in locked mode see 4 1 6 Lock mode page 16 2 If there is no power
11. creased actuator noise If grub screw is too tight repeat steps to 4 and tighten it a bit less Reattach cap 1589325 A 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 General information on troubleshooting The following information is intended to support you recognize and rectify faults on the remote In case you require assistance contact your authorized Invacare dealer 6 2 OONAPU OONAPU Out Of Neutral At Power Up is a safety feature that prevents accidental movement of the wheelchair either when powering up or when the wheelchair comes out of an inhibit state OONAPU warning If the system is powered on or comes out of an inhibit state while the joystick is not in the center position an OONAPU warning is displayed During an OONAPU warning the information display LEDs will flash continually all on followed by all off to alert the user and the wheelchair will not drive If the joystick is returned to the center position within five seconds the warning will clear and the wheelchair will drive normally 1589325 A Troubleshooting OONAPU fault However if the joystick remains out of neutral for longer than five seconds an OONAPU fault will occur see note below the fault is displayed by the status indicator flashing red and the wheelchair will not drive To clear the fault return the joystick to the neutral position and power the unit off and then on again il An OONAPU fault will not be displayed if the Wizard pa
12. e authorized joystick knobs Use of any other joystick knob requires that the installer tests and confirms that the joystick returns to the neutral position whenever the joystick is deflected Tests with the device mounted horizontally and with a water soaked knob foam knobs only are required if the installer judges these risks as significant The joystick controls the direction and speed of the wheelchair When the joystick is deflected from the center neutral position the wheelchair will move in the direction of the joystick movement The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to the joystick deflection so that the further the joystick is moved from the neutral position the faster the wheelchair will travel If the user moves the joystick back to the neutral position the wheelchair will slow down and stop If the user releases the joystick from any position other than the neutral position the joystick will return to the neutral position and the wheelchair will slow down and stop 1589325 A Usage 4 1 2 Mode button a P a The mode button is on the right hand side of the remote module and incorporates a purple indicator that is lit continuously except when a drive inhibit is present while the system is powered up The operation of the mode button is dependent on the type of master remote module within the system It can be used to e swap between modes drive profile mode or accessory mode e step through
13. er display is not required If the display is set to off then nothing will be displayed on the display at any time 16 The options are e Display on default setting all LEDs will display according to their function when the system is powered up e Display off all LEDs are switched off at all times il When the display is switched off the user can view wheelchair information with the master remote module Enter configuration mode i The system must be powered down to begin Configuration mode can only be entered with the following button press sequence l Press and hold the Mode button 2 Press and hold the Power button until both the Mode and Power button indicators light up green 3 Release the Power button as soon as the Power button indicator switches off 4 Release the Mode button as soon as the Mode button indicator switches off The battery gauge will light up with the current display setting Change display mode To change the display mode press the Mode button to scroll through the options The battery gauge color indicates the option e Green display on e Red display off 1589325 A Exit configuration mode To exit configuration mode press the power button once Alternatively if there is no activity for 15 seconds the remote module automatically exits from configuration mode The setting is saved automatically on exit 4 2 Switching remote on and off You switch the remote on and o
14. ff via the switch joystick I Move joystick up 4 3 Moving Chin Control You can move the Chin Control up and down to adjust it to your needs Moreover you can swivel it outwards for example before transferring into or out of the wheelchair 1589325 A Usage Moving Chin Control upwards and outwards electrically Move linkage joystick up until Chin Control is in desired position Moving Chin Control inwards and downwards electrically I Move linkage joystick down until Chin Control is in desired position Invacare Chin Control Moving Chin Control inwards and outwards manually Loosen knob Pull knob and swivel Chin Control inwards or outwards 3 Retighten knob Moving Chin Control upwards and downwards manually i aa You can fix the linkage in the most used position with a lock This makes returning to the position easier after moving the linkage up s 1589325 A Usage Loosen knob On the switch joystick switch on the remote 2 2 Activate drive mode and select drive profile or 2 3 Pull knob and move Chin Control upwards or downwards to desired position 3 Retighten knob 4 4 Steering wheelchair with Chin Control Use the secondary remote to steer the wheelchair To steer the wheelchair with the Chin Control you need to select Move joystick up to drive forward drive profile or 2 In drive profiles 3 5 the Chin Co
15. he battery Green battery full No action required Red battery low Consider recharging battery soon Amber battery half full Consider starting return journey Flashing red battery Recharge the battery empty now ae oe 1589325 A Usage Battery gauge indicator when charging If the battery is being charged the battery gauge displays the battery charging sequence The charging sequence which repeats every 3 6 seconds is a succession of green gt amber gt red gt off gt current state of charge gt off Each stage of the sequence is lit for 400 ms except for current state of charge which is lit for 1 6 seconds The current state of charge stage displays the battery level as the battery is charging red empty amber half full or green full 4 1 5 Attendant indicator QO A The attendant indicator displays which remote module Chin Control or attendant s has control of the wheelchair If there is no attendant control module in the system then this indicator will always be switched off If there is an attendant control module in the system then this indicator will be switched off when either of the user s remote modules has control of the wheelchair If there is an attendant control module in the system then this indicator will be switched on green when the attendant s remote module has control of the wheelchair Invacare Chin Con
16. mentation The product itself does not bear a CE mark but is part of a product that complies with Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices It is therefore covered by the power wheelchair s CE marking See the power wheelchair s documentation for more information 1 2 Symbols in this manual In this manual warnings are indicated by symbols The warning symbols are accompanied by a heading that indicates the severity of the danger WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided CAUTION I Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided IMPORTANT l Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided Gives useful tips recommendations and information for efficient trouble free use fjammi a Tools This symbol identifies a list of various tools 1 components and items which you will need in order Ql to carry out certain work Please do not attempt to carry out the work if you do not have the listed tools available 1 3 Intended use The Chin Control is a component of the wheelchair s control system intended to allow users to interact with the system The Chin Control allows the user control of drive functions as well as operation of associated modules and compatible third party equipment as configured and connected within the wheelchair s control system Co
17. ntrol is Move joystick right to turn right inactive and you must use the master remote Move joystick down to drive backward e Move joystick left to turn left 1589325 A 19 Invacare Chin Control 4 5 Operating the electrical adjustment options 4 Switch through the adjustment options Depending on the master remote used operating the adjustment 5 options with the Chin Control may differ slightly The instructions R below describe the basic steps Refer to the user manual of your master remote for details on the possible adjustment options l Use the secondary remote to adjust the electrical options such as electrical legrests or an electrical backrest On the switch joystick switch on the remote 2 Make sure the drive mode is set to profile or 2 Refer to 4 4 Steering wheelchair with Chin Control page 19 3 Activate setting mode 20 1589325 A Maintenance 5 Maintenance i Tools l e Pliers 3 e Grease 5 1 Maintenance ee e Keep all electronic components free of dust dirt and liquids To clean the product use a cloth dampened with warm soapy I water Do not use chemicals solvents or abrasive cleaners as this may cause damage to the product e Once a month check all vehicle components for loose damaged or corroded components such as connectors terminals or cables Ensure that all connectors are fully mated Restrain all cables to protect them from damage Re
18. ntrol may extend to all features provided by the wheelchair s control system or be limited by configuration for the particular user The Chin Control is not intended for use by users who cannot differentiate colors to accurately determine the state of charge of the battery where the Chin Control battery gauge is the sole means of making this assessment A master remote must be installed to provide visual feedback about the system state if the information displayed on the Chin Control is insufficient for the user 1 4 Compliance and conformance with standards In accordance with the device classification the ACS2 remote is designed to enable the wheelchair manufacturer to comply with the 1589325 A relevant requirements of the European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC The ACS2 remote has been designed such that the combination of the wheelchair and controller along with accessories as applicable complies with the Essential Requirements of the MDD by adopting relevant clauses of harmonized standards EN12184 and EN12182 1 5 Warranty The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold 1 6 Service life We estimate a service life of five years for this product provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met The estimated servi
19. place damaged components Check for and remove any foreign objects or material e Every 6 months test all switchable functions on the electronics system to ensure they function correctly Risk of damage to the remote There are no user serviceable parts in any electronic component Remove cable tie Do not attempt to open any case or undertake any 2 Push up bellows repairs else warranty will be voided and the safety of the system may be compromised If any component is damaged in any way or if internal damage may have occurred for example by being dropped have it checked by qualified personnel before operating o Where any doubt exists consult your nearest Invacare dealer 5 2 Servicing linkage of Chin Control The linkage of the Chin Control should be greased once a year 1589325 A 21 Invacare Chin Control 3 Clean linkage 4 Apply thin layer of grease to linkage 5 Pull down bellows 6 Secure with new cable tie 5 3 Tightening electrical linkage Check the electrical linkage of the Chin Control once a year for play 19 Tools l l e Slotted screwdriver e 6mm Allen key e 19 mm wrench 22 Ut e w N Remove cap Loosen counter nut Tighten grub screw until linkage is free from play Tighten counter nut Move linkage up and down to check for increased actuator noise 4 If grub screw is too tight this damages the actuator recognizable by in
20. play Information display Displays selected drive profile 1589325 A Components Attendant indicator Displays which remote user s or attendant s has control of the wheelchair Mode button To select drive profile When used as a chin control this function is controlled via the switch joystick Switch joystick ON OFF Activate drive mode select driving profile Horn Activate adjust mode select adjustment option Invacare Chin Control Linkage joystick A Up move linkage upwards and outwards Down move linkage inwards and downwards 2 2 Labels on the product AN READ INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE USE Warning to read the instruction manual before using the module This is the WEEE symbol Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Product label containing e Dynamic Controls website address e The product s part number e The product s bar code e The product s serial number e Dynamic Controls dynamic logo IPx4 This is the enclosure s ingress protection rating Ss Tamper evident seal Serial number and date of manufacture The serial number on a Dynamic Controls product provides both the date of manufacture as well as a unique serial number for the particular module 1589325 A The format as shown a
21. rameter Disable OONAPU Faults is set to Yes An OONAPU fault will not occur if the active remote is a Compact Dual Control Instead if the Compact Dual Control s joystick remains out of neutral for longer than five seconds the OONAPU warning will continue to be displayed 6 3 Drive inhibit indication When a wheelchair is in a drive inhibit state the information display switches off and the mode button flashes at a rate of on for 4 second off for 2 second This sequence continues for the duration of the drive inhibit o Apart from the information display and mode button the Il drive inhibit indication described above does not affect any other indicators all other indicators will continue to operate as normal 23 Invacare Chin Control 6 4 Fault indication When a fault occurs a flash code is displayed on both the master remote module and the compact remote module A flash code which is displayed on the status indicator is a number of flashes separated by a 1 6 second gap the number of flashes depends on the fault For example one flash represents flash code one two flashes represents flash code two and so on o Faults that affect the safety of the wheelchair will cause the I wheelchair to stop while less critical ones will be indicated but allow the wheelchair to continue driving Some faults will automatically clear when the fault condition is removed non latched while others are latched and must be
22. s that displays the currently selected drive profile The LEDs light up one by one from left to right as the user scrolls through the available drive profiles The number of LEDs lit corresponds to the selected drive profile il Whenever a new drive profile is selected which has a different joystick source the drive profile LEDs and the mode button LED will flash briefly A The battery gauge is situated below and left of the speed indicator Dual Control information display Chin Control It displays the battery s state of charge if it s not being charged or a battery charging sequence when the battery is being charged as described below 4 1 4 Battery gauge indicator il Users who find it difficult to differentiate the colors used in the battery gauge should use the master remote module s display to determine the battery s state of charge 1589325 A Battery gauge indicator when not charging If the battery is not being charged the battery gauge displays the battery s state of charge with one of three colors green amber and red The indicator is permanently lit when the battery is between full and low When the state of charge drops to or below the battery empty level the indicator will flash too The table below shows the battery gauge indicator and the recommended actions for each state Indicator Battery state of Recommended charge actions Flashing green battery overcharged Stop charging t
23. trol o This indicator only operates with the ACU profile the I ACU profile is automatically selected by the master remote module when the Chin Control DX2 ACU takes control of a system If another profile other than the ACU profile is selected and the profile has been configured with the ACU as the joystick source then this indicator will not operate Invacare recommends that the Joystick Source parameter for profiles 5 is not programmed for ACU 4 1 6 Lock mode When an ACS ACS2 system is locked the secondary remote inputs and display are deactivated An ACS ACS2 system cannot be locked or unlocked with the secondary remote but the locked status can be displayed to the user attendant when the user attendant presses the power button The indication is different for ACS and ACS2 systems Locked indication in ACS systems To indicate a locked ACS system the mode button will flash 2 second on 2 second off when the power button is pressed Locked indication in ACS2 systems To indicate a locked ACS2 system the mode button displays inhibit when the power button is pressed 4 1 7 Configuration mode The configuration mode is used to set the user display on or off The normal operation is for the user display to be on when the system is powered up so that the user can see how the system is working and performing However there may be times such as when the secondary remote is used as a chin control when the us
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