ICS Technical Manual
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1. 19 OAM CEI ocean 19 Boag tins ozs nema 23 VM Fa Sra ecto esate A 24 31 Chapter 3 Diagnostics amp 32 Diagnostic LE DMG Ca 32 SONI INO osere 33 KBU sk 33 Dy IRC RED O 34 AO R CP LAC CIC 34 al Mod le FRE E E 34 AL Osc 35 Actuator Calibration with 50 37 Down Emergency Un Standing siciccssscsecssrtecanssersseccernteccsssssvencnetecanssansseccenetaasessnevenenenes 39 Printed document shows revision valid on 2009 06 22 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 09 03 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 4 42 permobil Printed document shows revision valid on 2009 06 22 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 09 03 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 5 42 About This Manual This manual is split into four chapters which are in turn split into separate sections Each chapter deals with a specific issue Chapter 1 Operation This chapter deals with the controls and functionality of the Intelligent Control System ICS Chapter 2 Programming This chapter deals with the2. ICS Technical Manual Release 1 Printed document shows revision valid on 2009 06 22 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 3 42 permobil INDEX PROOUL PAWS tae 5 Chapter T Jp erat 6 10 610 eee 6 wees vacances ae qantsa nec edi A E 6 sais A 6 COMO TS FCC TACK 7 CO NS E 7 OI rere ng etc 7 gong tat nce siete qeeeeanaaeocoseeetaatinde EE E EE EE 7 BS WTS DDOR MTD Gossage cessed 8 Basic Seat Operation through SwitchbDox 10 COTO Ne scat PUM CH OMG 10 SYA Lens eens ete ene net eee 11 Advanced Seat Operation through Switchbox 12 YON Ci CW 12 Seat Function Memory Step by Step 13 Basic Seat Operation through R net Control Panel 15 Standing Function Only applies to VS Seat 16 Standing Operation through 5 1 16 Standing Operation through Pilot Joystick Only select VS 16 Chan r A oes se 18 18 Configuring using the ICS Switchbox
3. restart the Standing Sequence Selection using the press and hold method outlined at the beginning of this section 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 26 42 Pre Defined Standing Sequences Pre Defined 1 Sit to Stand This sequence is similar to the tic tac stand found on the Combination Vertical Seat But with stepless movement of the backrest legrest and standing actuators Pre Defined 1 Standing Sequence UP Overview Start a Stand 0 Back 115 Stand 0 a Back Stand 45 Leg 125 Back 132 Stand 85 Stand 85 Leg 95 Back 95 Back 95 The up sequence starts with the user in a seated position Pre Defined 1 Standing Sequence DOWN Overview Stand 85 Leg 95 95 Leg 95 Back 95 Stand 45 Leg 125 Back 132 Stand 0 Leg 125 Back 132 Stand 0 Leg 100 Back 115 The down sequence finishes with the user in a nearly upright seated position Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 27 42 Pre Defined 2 Tight Sit to Stand This sequence is similar to the Default 1 except the backrest and legrest angles are more contracted This results in a faster transition to standing where the backrest angle
4. 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 33 42 Chapter 4 Servicing ICS Bus Connections The Intelligent Control System has its own communication bus All the devices used within the Intelligent Control System must connect to the ICS Bus in order to function To connect an ICS component to the system an open ICS Port is required ICS Ports can be found either in the ICS Master Module or in an ICS Connector Block etree A ICS Master Module ICS Bus Connectors inside ICS ICS Bus Connectors on ICS Connector Master Module Block There are several locations on the wheelchair where ICS components can be connected these locations will vary by seating system ICS Connector Blocks are typically located in the backrest hinge area or seat pan area of a seating system Refer to the appropriate Seating System Service Manual or Chassis Service Manual for more information on the location of ICS Connector Blocks There are always two ICS Bus Connections inside the ICS Master Module The ICS Master Module is located in the main chassis near the Power Module The ICS System is designed so that any device can be connected to any open ICS Bus Port It is not necessary to connect actuators or switchboxes to specific ICS ports To connect a component to the ICS Bus align the keying grooves in the male connector with the keying ridges the female connector Once aligned press the ma
5. Indication Level To enter the Indication Level Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 2 and Button 4 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 2 and 4 gt LED 8 will flash RED to signify Indication Level Selection mode The LED Indication Level is represented with LEDs 5 6 on the ICS Switchbox Indication Indication Level 1 Level 3 Indication Indication Level 2 Level 4 Once in the Indication Level Selection mode the current indication level setting will be displayed Find the desired indication level in the chart above and select this range using Button 3 and 7 Press Button 3 to increase the Indication Level or Button 7 to decrease the Indication Level After the appropriate indication level is displayed with the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 21 42 Choosing a Switchbox Layout The ICS System offers several Switchbox Layouts for each Seating System These Layouts enable the Switchbox functionality to be tailored to suit the user When changing the Switchbox Layout first select the desired l
6. System Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position Aligned with fixed hole Aligned with fixed hol Corpus Seating System on C300 amp C350 Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position Aligned with fixed hole Corpus Seating System on C400 amp C500 Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position Aligned with fixed hole Aligned with fixed hole Measure this Distance Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 37 42 Actuator Calibration with Softpot Actuators with SoftPot sensors are not affected by the Actuator Screw being manually moved like Vari Smart Actuators are is possible however that the SoftPot housing on the actuator is inadvertently moved when the actuator is being installed If the SoftPot housing is not positioned in the correct location the values that the SoftPot sensor provides to the ICS Master Module may not represent the actual length of the actuator screw This can cause the seating system to recall memory positions incorrectly or move the actuator to an undesired position A mis match between the actual length of the actuator and the length measured by the SoftPot can be corrected by moving the actuator to a known position and adjusting the position of the SoftPot housing on the actuator shaft The process begins by moving
7. This page shows an overview of the buttons used for Memory Operation The following two pages describe memory operation detail C T TT RECALL Enable Store Enter Exit Memory Mode STORE NOTE Only Seating Functions with Precise Position Feedback Softpot Vari Smart Actuator etc can have their position stored and recalled using the memory function Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual 13 42 permobil Seat Function Memory Step by Step Storing a Seating Position into Memory Enable Store Enter Exit ae Memory Mode Before beginning Position the seating system in the desired position using the techniques described in the Controlling Seat Functions section This will be the position that will be stored using the following steps After the seating system is in the desired position 1 Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding Button 8 for two seconds gt the floppy symbol green this signifies that you are in the memory mode 2 Enable memory position storage by pressing and holding Button 4 for two seconds gt LED 7 left of will turn green this signifies memory storage is activated 3 Store the position by pressing and holding one of the three store buttons 5 6 7 for two seconds gt a short beep will sound and the LED above the memor
8. then the switchbox returns to its previous indication state This is same indication the user gets when an actuator end of travel is reached It also serves as Lf Ssec a Diagnostic indication if the brief red flash is occurring when the actuator is NOT at the end of Brief Red travel maybe the seat function is binding or maybe the actuator needs to be replaced due to wear The Brief Red Flash also occurs when there is a problem with the actuator sensor If the actuator 15 using a softpot this could indicate the softpot or softpot cable is worn and needs to be replaced The Constant Red Flash always occurs it never stops When an icon on the Switchbox gives constant red flash this signifies that the seating system expects that actuator to be connected but is unable to communicate with it always This could be caused by a bus communication wire between the actuator and the hub master module Constant Red being damaged Flashing This can also be caused by incorrect programming ie Recline Installed but not connected gt gt gt Red Toggling When Switchbox LEDs toggle red the ICS system is requesting that the wheelchair be turned off and back on This display is given after a new device is connected to the system plug n play and after certain programming steps are completed Flashing Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08
9. EDs 1 2 3 4 on the ICS Switchbox 0 50 kg 0 110 Ib 51 75 kg 111 165 Ib 76 100 kg 166 220 Ib 101 120 kg 221 265 Ib Not all Seating Systems can support the weight ranges shown 121 135 kg 266 300 Ib 136 160 kg 301 350 Ib 161 180 kg 351 400 Ib 181 200 kg 400 440 Ib Once in the User Weight Entry mode the current User Weight setting will be displayed Find the appropriate weight range in the chart above and select this range using Button 1 and 5 Press Button 1 to increase the Weight Range or Button 5 to decrease the Weight Range After the appropriate weight range is displayed with the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 20 42 This programming mode is same as User Weight Entry Selecting the LED Indication Level mode As such this setting can be completed at the same time The type of indication that is given by the LEDs inside the ICS Switchbox can be adjusted If perhaps a user is easily distracted by the flashing indications these can be hidden by selecting Indication Level 2 Available LED Indication Levels Level 1 No indications Use with sin layouts Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NOTE Flashing RED LEDs Actuator Errors are displayed in every Indication Level To set the LED
10. a normal seated position to allow limited use before a service technician can repair the wheelchair To access the Take Me Down mode Read instructions completely 1 Turn off the wheelchair before star ting 2 Press and hold Buttons 6 and 8 on the ICS Switchbox while turning the wheelchair power on All LEDs on the ICS Switchbox will glow Green continue to hold Buttons 6 and 8 When all the ICS Switchbox LEDs glow RED release Buttons 6 and 8 Approximately 30 seconds The Switchbox LEDs will oscillate Green to signify you are in Me Down mode 3 Button 5 may be used to move the Standing actuator back to its lowest position The operating speed of the Stand Actuator will be limited to 50 Care must be exercised during this routine as the Stand Actuator 15 operating without safety limits Button will move the Stand Actuator in the up direction To clear an obstruction before continuing 4 Buttons 3 and 7 will operate the Recline Actuator To return the seat to an upright seated position The operating speed of the Recline Actuator will be limited to 50 5 Buttons 4 and 8 will operate the Legrest Actuator To return the seat to an upright seated position The operating speed of the Legrest Actuator will be limited to 50 6 Once the Seat is positioned normally turn off the wheelchair power 7 Use extra caution when using the chair until it can be properly serviced Get the wheelchair serviced as so
11. ach seating system Samples of these layouts are below more information on selecting a layout is found in the Choosing a Switchbox Layout section of the Programming chapter Icons The ICS uses Icons to represent Seat Functions and System Features Each Icon used in the ICS is explained below Please note that not all icons are used in every seat configuration Seat Elevator Power Anterior Tilt Power Recline Standing Sequence A Power Tilt a Posterior Only Le Standing Sequence Elevating Legrest Swap Memory Mode aig Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 8 42 Switchbox LEDs In addition to the button symbols the switchbox provides feedback through its built in LEDs Each button and function has its own LED The information presented by the LEDs is related to available seat function active seat function inhibit active drive speed limit active drive inhibit and system errors There are three light states that the LED above the switch can have 1 OFF 2 SOLID 3 FLASHING A solid LED communicates drive related information A flashing LED communicates actuator related information There are three colors that the LED above the switch can have 1 GREEN 2 YELLOW 3 RED A green LED communicates ready or go i e full speed A yellow LED com
12. all of the actuators on the seating system to a known position This part of the process 1 the same as for Vari Smart Actuators To enter the Actuator Calibration mode 1 Turn off the wheelchair 2 The system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 5 6 and 3 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 5 6 and 3 gt LED 7 and 8 will toggle RED to signify Actuator Calibration mode 3 To move the Actuators to their calibration positions Press and hold Button 5 until LEDs 7 and 8 glow green For safety releasing Button 5 will stop actuator movement Continue until LEDs 7 amp 8 are Green 4 When LEDs 7 amp 8 are Green the sensors inside the actuators have reached a known position This enables the manual re calibration 5 Turn off the wheelchair 6 Remove the actuator that is out of calibration from the seating system 7 Measure the distance between the center of the Front Hole and the center of the Fixed Hole Compare the actuator s length to the value in the chart on the next page 8 Adjust the position of the SoftPot housing according to the following method If the measured value is less than the calibration length shown in the chart the metal SoftPot housing must be moved away from the moving end of
13. ayout number from the table on the next page then proceed with the programming instructions below Only layouts designed for a seating system are available on that seating system A label sheet is available with all layouts Part 1822329 the appropriate label should be applied to the Switchbox after the layout has been programmed To change the Switchbox Layout To enter the Switchbox Layout Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 1 and Button 3 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 1 and 3 gt LED 7 will flash GREEN and LED 8 will glow RED to signify Switchbox Layout Select mode The Switchbox Layout is represented with LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 on the ICS Switchbox Layout Layout 1 6 Layout Layout 2 7 Layout Layout 3 Layout 4 Layout 5 All Layouts are not used in all seating systems Once in the Switchbox Layout Selection mode the current layout setting will be displayed Find the desired layout in the chart above and select this value using Button 1 and 5 Press Button 1 to increase the layout selection or Button 5 to decrease the layout selection After the appropriate Layout number is displayed with the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting Doc id 51067 Owner Jer
14. d The indications on the switchbox above communicate Switches 1 amp 5 will operate Standing Sequence Switch 4 will swap switches 2 6 amp 3 7 Switches 2 amp 6 will operate the Seat Elevator to enable operation of backrest and legrest Switches 3 amp 7 will operate the Tilt Switch 8 will enter memory mode Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 12 42 permobil There are no restrictions on Driving all LEDs are solid green Advanced Seat Operation through Switchbox Seat Function Memory Overview The Intelligent Control System ICS has optional Seat Function Memory that will store the position of the seating system actuators for later recall When Seat Function Memory is enabled up to three different seat positions can be stored NOTE To enable Seat Function Memory a Switchbox Layout that includes the disk icon ii must be used Once a seat position is memorized moving the actuators back to the memorized position is accomplished by pressing and holding one button after entering the memory mode The press and hold requirement is a safety feature to prevent pinching injuries The three left pairs of buttons are used to store and recall the seat position memories Each pair represents one memory location The lower button stores the position and the upper button recalls it see below
15. dbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 15 42 permobil Basic Seat Operation through R net Control Panel Seating System movement can be performed using the Joystick in the Control Panel that operates the wheelchair drive motors Seating Control is accessed via the MODE button on the Control Panel Press and release the MODE button until the seating system icon appears in the LCD display Press Mode Button to access Seat Menu Once the Seating System Icon appears on the LCD display push the joystick left or right to select the seating function you wish to control Once the desired seating function is displayed on the LCD push the joystick forward or backward to operate the seating function Below is an example of the icons that can used to control a typical Corpus seating system The seating system icons that are displayed in the LCD will vary by seating system and installed options Seat Elevator Recline Tilt Legrest ge Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 16 42 permobil Standing Function Only applies to VS Seat The VS Seating System is capable of transitioning from a seated or partially reclined position to a fully standing position via the use of an ICS Switchbox button or through the Control Panel Standing Operation through Switchbox Using the ICS Switchbox to operate the Standing Sequence w
16. ed position NOTE If the user wishes to remain in a supine position after un standing they should STOP activating the joystick or switchbox button when they have reached the lying position The final down position of this sequence can transition the user to a seated position after the supine position by using WheelChair Builder Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 29 42 VS Specific Attributes Setting Legrest Type The VS Seat has two styles of legrest available In order for the wheelchair to operate correctly the legrest type must be stored in the Intelligent Control System By default the system is set with the Stand NO Drive legrest option To change the Legrest Type To enter the Legrest Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 1 2 and 7 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 1 2 and 7 gt LED 7 flashes RED and LED 8 flashes GREEN to signify Legrest Selection mode The Legrest type is represented with LEDs 1 2 on the ICS Switchbox Stand Stand NO and Drive Drive Press Button 1 or Button 5 to change the Legrest type After the appropriate Legrest ty
17. efore beginning the programming process PC Programming It is also possible to configure the ICS system using a PC based software application created by Permobil To use a PC to configure the ICS system in a wheelchair you must have the necessary software and cabling A separate technical manual discusses how to use Wheelchair Builder to program the ICS system Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 19 42 permobil Configuring using the ICS Switchbox Global Settings Selecting a User Weight Range The ICS System must be programmed with the user s weight in order to provide the safest and most reliable configuration possible The user weight information is used to limit the maximum position of some actuators resulting in a more reliable seating system and a safer overall product configuration The correct weight range must be chosen To set the User Weight Range To enter the User Weight Entry mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 2 and Button 4 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 2 and 4 gt LED 8 will flash RED to signify User Weight Entry mode The user weight range is represented with L
18. emy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual 22 42 permobil Switchbox Label Sheet A sample of Part Number 1822329 is shown below For ease of programming the Layout Numbers for each Label are shown Corpus Seat Layout 1 A RS Seat Layout 3 PS Seat Layout 1 Corpus Seat Layout 2 RS Seat Layout 4 PS Seat Layout 2 Corpus Seat Layout 3 RS Seat Layout 5 Corpus Seat Layout 4 D VS Seat Layout 1 RS Seat Layout 6 PS Seat Layout 3 VS Seat Layout 2 VS Seat Layout 3 G VS Seat Layout 4 RS Seat Layout 1 RS Seat Layout 2 ay Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 23 42 Corpus Specific Attributes Setting Legrest Angle for Speed Reduction When the Corpus Seat is mounted on a rear wheel drive chassis e g C350 Street it is necessary to specify the legrest angle that positions the footplates near the front casters This legrest angle will limit the speed of the wheelchair to approximately 1 4 of the maximum driving speed The speed is reduced at this position to prevent the casters from striking the footplates at high speeds NOTE If this setting is incorrect it may be possible for the casters to collide with the footplates when the cha
19. ir 15 driving at full speed This may result in damage to the casters and or footplates and could cause personal injury To change the Legrest Angle for Speed Reduction value To enter the Legrest Angle for Speed Reduction Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 1 2 and 7 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green continue to hold Buttons 1 2 and 7 for five seconds gt LED 7 flashes RED and LED 8 flashes GREEN to signify Legrest Angle Selection mode has been entered Release Buttons 1 2 and 7 The current parameter value is represented with LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 on the ICS Switchbox 3 12 6 9 Press Button 1 or Button 5 to change the value of the legrest angle that limits the driving speed After the appropriate value is displayed with the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting this will also exit the programming mode Turn the wheelchair off and back on to continue normal usage The angle values shown in the table above represent the angle that the legrest must be elevated greater than to allow full speed driving of the chassis For example if the three LED setting 15 selected and the legrest angle is raised less than 9 the chair will drive at 4 speed When the legrest is limiting the d
20. ish to use pre defined sequence 2 button 2 or 6 will be used in the next step If you wish to use pre defined sequence 3 button 3 or 7 will be used in the next step 4 Store the desired sequence by pressing and holding the appropriate button When using Switchbox Layout 1 sticker D Layout 2 sticker or Layout 3 sticker F Press and hold Button 1 2 or 3 to select the desired pre defined sequence The symbol above the button will glow green Release the button after the symbol turns red When using Switchbox Layout 4 sticker G two different standing sequences can be stored To store the selected sequence in the Left Stand Icon Press and hold Button 1 2 or 3 to select the desired pre defined sequence The left part of the symbol above the button will glow green Release the button after the symbol turns red To store the selected sequence in Right Stand Icon e Press and hold Button 5 6 or 7 to select the desired pre defined sequence The right part of the symbol above the button will glow green Release the button after the symbol turns red gt LEDs 1 2 3 will glow green once a standing sequence has been selected 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 25 42 Choosing a Standing Sequence Continued 5 Stand the seat to its desired up
21. ith Layout 2 Switch 1 will move the Standing Sequence UP to Stand the Chair Switch 5 will move the Standing Sequence DOWN to unStand the Chair For clarity LEDs for other switches are not shown in this example Switch 1 will move the Standing Sequence UP to Stand the Chair Switch 5 will move the Standing Sequence DOWN to unStand the Chair For clarity LEDs for other switches are not shown in this example Using the ICS Switchbox to operate the Standing Sequence with Layout 4 Switch will stand the chair according to Standing Switch 1 will stand the chair according to Standing Sequence Sequence Switch 5 will unstand the chair according to Standing Switch 5 will unstand the chair according to Standing Sequence Sequence For clarity LEDs for other switches are not shown in this example Standing Operation through Pilot Joystick Only select VS Seats Seat Movement of the VS Seating System can be performed through the Joystick in the Control Panel used to operate the wheelchair s drive motors Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 17 42 Seating Control is accessed via the MODE button on the Control Panel Press and release the MODE button until one or more LEDs illuminate in the wheelchair graphic printed on the Control Panel Once the Red LEDs ill
22. le connector into the female connector until a CLICK is heard The connectors can only be connected in one direction do not force the connectors together To disconnect a component from the ICS Bus depress the latching tabs on each side of the male connector and pull away from the female connector The connectors positively latch together and the latching tabs must be depressed to enable removal Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting an ICS Bus Connector grasp the plastic housing instead Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 34 42 Switchbox Replacement Consult Seating System Service Manual Actuator Replacement Consult Seating System Service Manual General Module Replacement Consult Seating System Service Manual Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 35 42 Vari Smart Actuator Calibration If a Vari Smart Actuator is mishandled before it is installed on the seating system i e the Actuator Screw is manually moved then the calibration between the Actuator s Position Sensor and the actuator ram may have been lost It is important that the Screw End of a Vari Smart Actuator is kept in place with the shipping tape until just before being bolted to the mounting brackets on the sea
23. municates some kind of restriction i e half soeed A red LED communicates some kind of stop or error i e drive inhibit The states and the colors of the LEDs give information about the system and the actual situation Below are some examples Seat Function Icon is This signifies that the seat function is not currently active The selection of the Left Right seat functions is toggled with the Swap Switch Seat Function Icon is GREEN solid This signifies that the seat function is responsive activating the switch below the icon will move the seat function This also shows that this seat function is not limiting the Drive Speed of the chair Seat Function Icon is YELLOW solid This signifies that the seat function is responsive activating the switch below the icon will move the seat function But the chair Drive Speed is Limited due to the position of this function Seat Function Icon is RED solid This signifies that the seat function is responsive activating the switch below the icon will move the seat function But the chair Drive is Inhibited due to the position of this actuator Seat Function Icon is FLASHING GREEN This indication signifies a special or extended feature 1 e Memory Mode Seat Function Icon is FLASHING YELLOW The Seat Function is Inhibited in one direction due to a safety limit This signifies that the seat function is responsive however activa
24. on as possible Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 40 42 permobil Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 41 42 permobil Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20
25. opens less while the seat pan angle increases Pre Defined 2 Standing Sequence UP Overview J J a Stare nish Stand 0 Leg 100 Back 115 Stand 45 Leg 100 Back 115 Stand 65 Leg 100 Back 112 Stand 85 Leg 95 Back 95 The up sequence starts with the user in a seated position Pre Defined 2 Standing Sequence DOWN Overview O Stand 85 Leg 95 Back 95 Stand 65 Leg 100 Back 112 Stand 45 Leg 100 Back 115 Stand 0 Leg 100 Back 115 The down sequence finishes with the user in a nearly upright seated position Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 28 42 Pre Defined 3 Lay to This sequence is similar to a Tilt Table Stander First the backrest and legrest are moved to 180 Then the seat pan angle is transitioned to the vertical position much like a tilt board Pre Defined 3 Standing Sequence UP Overview Pre PreStart lt Stand 0 Leg 100 Back 115 Stand 0 Leg 175 Back 160 Leg 135 Back 132 Stand 85 Leg 95 Back 95 The up sequence starts by placing the user in a supine position Pre Defined 3 Standing Sequence DOWN Overview d _ Leg 135 Back 132 Stand 0 Leg 175 Back 160 Stand 0 Leg 100 Back 115 The our sequence finishes with the user in a supine position but then transitions the user to an upright seat
26. pe is displayed with the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting Turn the wheelchair off and back on to continue normal usage anggong 2 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 30 42 VS Specific Attributes Setting Optional Tilt The VS Seat is available with an optional Power Tilt When this powered seat function is fitted to the seating system the Intelligent Control System must be programmed accordingly in order for the wheelchair to operate correctly The system is programmed correctly when it leaves the factory Therefore this setting only needs adjustment is Power Tilt is added or removed from the seating system the field To change the Tilt Setting To enter the Tilt Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 1 2 and 7 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 1 2 and 7 gt LED 7 flashes RED and LED 8 flashes GREEN to signify Tilt Selection mode The Tilt status is represented with LEDs 5 6 on the ICS Switchbox Tilt Installed NO Tilt Press Button 3 or Button 7 to change the Tilt setting After the appropriate Tilt setting is displayed wi
27. per position Press button 1 until the Stand Angle is at the desired position gt Watch the footplate as the chair is stood raise the Seat Elevator as needed to prevent the footplate from colliding with the ground step 5 6 Adjust the height of the Seat Elevator for proper legrest clearance Press Button 2 to raise the Elevator and Button 6 to lower the Seat Elevator If the wheelchair is empty adjust the Seat Elevator so there is 10mm between the Footplate Wheels and the ground If the user is in the wheelchair adjust the Seat Elevator so the Footplate Wheels touch the ground gt LED 8 is green when the Seat Height is within an acceptable height range if LED 8 1 red the settings cannot be stored Lower the Seat Elevator 7 Store the selected Sequence desired Standing Angle and the correct Standing Height by pressing and holding Button 8 for two seconds Release the button after a short beep sounds and LEDs 7 8 turn green If LED 7 does not turn green the store was not successful The elevator is likely too high lower it and try again 8 After the standing information has been stored turn the chair off and back on again 9 Test the Standing Sequence using the appropriate switches or the joystick depending on the selected layout Confirm that everything works as expected Make sure that the footplate wheels have the appropriate clearance when the chair is completely stood If changes need to be made
28. re the distance between the center of the Front Hole and the center of the Fixed Hole Compare the actuator s length to the value on the next page Screw the actuator ram in or out to match the value on the chart 8 Confirm that the hole through the end of the actuator screw ram is aligned properly with the fixed hole at the actuator s other end the correct position is listed in the chart 9 Reattach the actuator to the mounting brackets on the seating system Repeat steps 6 9 for any other problem vari smart actuators Note Actuators with SoftPot Sensors are not calibrated using the process above The Soft Pot is a mechanical sensor that does not benefit from this recalibration process While the actuators with softpots are moved to a known position during this process it is not possible to manually adjust the actuator screw end to correct the calibration see the section titled Actuator Calibration with Softpot for information about calibrating these type of actuators 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 36 42 Calibration Lengths for Vari Smart Actuators VS Seating System Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position Aligned with fixed hole Aligned with fixed hole Aligned with fixed hole Aligned with fixed hole RS Seating
29. rive speed the switchbox icon for the legrest function will be illuminated with a solid yellow LED unless LED Indication Level 1 or 2 is programmed The R net Joystick also displays a solid turtle in its LCD when the wheelchair speed is limited Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 24 42 VS Specific Attributes Choosing a Standing Sequence The ICS System allows the standing sequence to be selected from one of three pre defined sequences The standing sequence is chosen to best suit the user s needs The system always requires a seat height adjustment when changing from one sequence to another This is a safety precaution To enter the Standing Sequence Selection mode the system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons 1 Turn off the wheelchair 2 Press and hold Button 5 and Button 7 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 5 and 7 gt LED 8 will toggle between GREEN and RED to signify Standing Sequence Select mode Select a sequence 3 Choose one of the pre defined sequences see the following pages for descriptions of the sequences If you wish to use pre defined sequence 1 button or 5 will be used in the next step If you w
30. s and eight LEDs as seen below Depending on the Switchbox Layout that has been selected and the mode that the Switchbox is currently in the functionality of each switch can be different When using the ICS Switchbox it is important to note the Position Color and Light Type Solid Flashing of the LEDs that illuminate the Icons on the Switchbox These different characteristics communicate the current switchbox mode and which seat function a particular switch will control Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 11 42 Switchbox Examples The indications on the switchbox above communicate Switches 2 amp 6 will operate the Seat Elevator Switches 1 amp 5 will not operate a Seat Function Switches 3 amp 7 will operate the Legrest LEDs 1 amp 2 are off Switches 4 amp 8 will operate the Backrest The Seat Elevator position is limiting the Chair s Drive Speed LEDs 3 amp 4 are solid yellow The indications on the switchbox above communicate Switches 1 amp 5 will operate Standing Sequence Switch 4 will swap switches 2 6 amp 3 7 Switches 2 amp 6 will operate the Backrest to enable operation of elevator and tilt Switches 3 amp 7 will operate the Legrest Switch 8 will enter memory mode The Standing position is preventing the Chair from Driving LEDs 1 amp 2 are solid re
31. setup and programming of the Intelligent Control System ICS Chapter 3 ICS Diagnostics This chapter deals with diagnosing problems with the Intelligent Control System ICS Chapter 4 Servicing This chapter deals with component replacement and servicing of the Intelligent Control System ICS Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 6 42 permobil Chapter 1 Operation Introduction General The Intelligent Control System ICS controls the Powered Seat Functions and provides Drive Inhibit information to the Driving System System Hardware The Intelligent Control System consists of the following components Please note not all components are used in all configurations ICS Master Module Switchbox Smart Actuator General Module SoftPot Position Sensor Standard Actuator Connector Block ICS Bus Cable Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 7 42 permobil Controls and Feedback Switchbox Types There are two styles of ICS Switchbox Pushbutton or Toggle each offers the same functionality F f Pushbutton Switchbox Toggle Switchbox Switchbox Layout The functionality of the buttons in the switchbox is programmable Different switchbox layouts are available for e
32. th the LEDs press and hold Button 8 for two seconds to save the setting Turn the wheelchair off and back on to continue normal usage 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 31 42 permobil RS Specific Attributes Will be added in future releases of the ICS Technical Manual Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 32 42 permobil Chapter 3 Diagnostics amp Troubleshooting Diagnostic LED Indications In addition to the LED indications the ICS Switchbox provides the user there are several diagnostic level LED indications that are useful to a technician when troubleshooting the seating functions on a wheelchair with ICS Overview of the user level indications Seat Function not available NO LED Function available Function available Function available Full Drive Speed Drive Speed limited Drive Inhibited by allowed by this function this function Solid Green Solid Yellow Solid Red W Safety Limit reached End of Travel Function can onl reached Memory Mode move one Current Limit Flashing Green Flashing Yellow direction reached Diagnostic Level indications The Brief Red Flash indication is a red flash that occurs for 5 seconds
33. the actuator If the measured value is more than the calibration length shown in the chart the metal SoftPot housing must be moved toward the moving end of the actuator 9 Confirm that the hole through the end of the actuator screw ram is aligned properly with the fixed hole at the actuator s other end the correct position is listed in the chart 10 Reattach the actuator to the mounting brackets on the seating system Repeat steps 6 10 for any other problem actuators with SoftPot sensors 2 345878 Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 38 42 Calibration Lengths for Actuators with SoftPot Sensor Corpus Seating System on C300 amp C350 Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position 30 45 Tilt Aligned with fixed hole Corpus Seating System on C400 amp C500 Actuator Center to Center Length Front Hole Position 30 Tilt Aligned with fixed hole 45 Tilt Aligned with fixed hole Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 39 42 Take Me Down Emergency Un Standing If the Position Sensor for the Standing Actuator fails it is possible that the Seating System may be stuck in the standing position It is possible to return the chair to
34. ting system However if the calibration between the sensor built into the Vari Smart Actuator and the actuator s length is lost it is possible to return the sensor to a known position and manually adjust the ram This is accomplished by moving the Seating System s Vari Smart Actuators to a known position and then dismounting the problem actuator to adjust its length to the correct value Alternatively this can be done before the actuator is mounted If it is known that the actuator screw has been moved manually To enter the Actuator Calibration mode 1 Turn off the wheelchair 2 The system needs to be started up with a combination of pressed buttons Press and hold Button 5 6 and 3 on the ICS Switchbox while holding these buttons turn on the wheelchair with the Power Button on the Joystick or Input Device Once all LEDs on the ICS Switchbox turn green release Buttons 5 6 and 3 gt LED 7 and 8 will toggle RED to signify Actuator Calibration mode 3 To move the Actuators to their calibration positions Press and hold Button 5 until LEDs 7 and 8 glow green For safety releasing Button 5 will stop actuator movement Continue until LEDs 7 amp 8 are Green 4 When LEDs 7 amp 8 are Green the sensors inside the actuators have reached a known position This enables the manual re calibration 5 Turn off the wheelchair 6 Remove the actuator that is out of calibration from the seating system 7 Measu
35. ting the switch below the icon will only move the seat function in the safe direction Seat Function Icon is FLASHING RED This signifies that there has been an error detected with the Seat Function Since there are several error conditions activating the switch below the icon may not operate the seat function It is recommended to note the seat position and what occurred just before the RED Flash began as this information can aid your service representative Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 9 42 permobil Switchbox LED Colors and their meanings LED Solid Colors Flashing Colors Communicate Drive Communicate Actuator Related Information Related Information Function not available right now All OK Drive Full Speed Special Mode Memory Configuration Seat OK Safety Limit Reached Drive Speed Limited 4 Will only move one direction Seat OK Drive Inhibited Actuator Problem Overcurrent Comm etc Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 10 42 permobil Basic Seat Operation through Switchbox Controlling Seat Functions The Seating System Power Functions can be controlled via the ICS Switchbox The ICS Switchbox has eight switches pushbuttons or toggle
36. uminate in the wheelchair graphic on the Control Panel Use Left or Right Joystick Commands to illuminate the appropriate LED combination for the Seat Function you wish to operate Once the desired seat function is illuminated push the Joystick Forward to move that function Forward Up push the Joystick Backward to move that function Backward Down Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 18 42 Chapter 2 Programming General The Intelligent Control System ICS needs to be configured to meet the user s needs when the chair is first delivered Additionally configuration changes may need to be made if the end user s conditions or needs change Switchbox Programming The most common programming steps can be performed using the ICS Switchbox installed on the wheelchair this requires that the switchbox be placed into a special programming mode to adjust the desired parameters The switchbox is placed into the programming mode by pressing and holding a combination of switchbox buttons while the wheelchair is powered on Each programming mode uses a specific combination of buttons this information is described at the beginning of each set of programming instructions on the following pages It is suggested that you read through the programming instructions for a specific parameter completely b
37. y button briefly lights red then changes to solid green 4 Exit the memory mode by pressing and releasing Button 8 8 once NOTE Only Seating Functions with Precise Position Feedback Softpot Vari Smart Actuator etc can have their position stored and recalled using the memory function Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Handbook Manual Title ICS Technical Manual Page 14 42 permobil Seat Function Memory Step by Step Recalling a Seating Position from Memory RECALL Enter Exit Memory Mode 1 Enter the memory mode by pressing and holding Button 8 for two seconds gt the floppy symbol if flashes green this signifies that you are in the memory mode 2 Recall the stored position by pressing and holding the recall button for the desired position 1 2 or 3 gt Hold the recall button until the symbol above the button lights green This confirms the memory position has been reached and all actuator movement is stopped NOTE The button can be released at any time to stop actuator movement Exit the memory mode by pressing and releasing Button 8 once NOTE Only Seating Functions with Precise Position Feedback Softpot Vari Smart Actuator etc can have their position stored and recalled using the memory function Doc id 51067 Owner Jeremy Sedlak Rev 1 Revision effective from 2008 08 20 Doc type Handbok Manual Han
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