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6 Usage
6.1 Operating the Remote
Your wheelchair always powers up in drive function 1 and is
ready to drive. For remotes that provide multiple drive
functions (REM210, REM211, REM215, or REM216) the drive
function can be changed. For details about changing the drive
function, refer to
6.3 Activating the Drive Function, page 17
.
6.1.1 Powering Up the Remote
Press the ON/OFF button
A
.
If there is no fault with the system, the status indicator lights
green and the battery gauge displays the current battery status.
Refer to
.
If there is a fault with the system when powering up, the status
indicator indicates the fault with a series of red flashes. Refer to
1.1 Fault codes and diagnosis codes, page 1
. If the fault
prevents the system from driving, the battery indicator
continuously flashes.
6.1.2 Powering Down the Remote
1. Press the ON/OFF button
A
. The system powers down,
and the status indicator switches off.
The ON/OFF button can also be used to perform an emergency
stop (see
) and to lock the system
(see
1.1 Locking/unlocking the remote, page 1
).
6.1.3 Joystick
Joystick shaping is used to calibrate a joystick to reduce the
extent to which users must deflect their joystick to reach full
demand in one or more quadrants. This feature, which must be
configured by providers, may benefit users with limited hand
movement. Contact your provider for more information.
6.1.4 Maximum Speed Control
1.
Swipe-and-Tap Mode
Tap Mode
Slide the set point
E
up or down.
Tap the top or bottom of the
speed slider
D
. Plus and minus
symbols indicate where to tap.
To suit your preferences and environment, the speed dial
allows you to limit the maximum speed of the mobility device.
The maximum speed is the speed when the joystick is fully
deflected.
The speed dial
A
offers 10 discrete steps between the lowest
speed
B
and the highest speed
C
.
Joystick shaping is used to calibrate a joystick to reduce the
extent to which users have to deflect the joystick to reach full
demand in one or more quadrants. This feature may benefit
certain users, such as those who have limited hand movement.
6.2 Using Emergency Stop
If you press the ON/OFF button while driving, an emergency
stop is carried out. The remote powers down after an
emergency stop.
6 Usage