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MNI

SK78813/5

Definition of Terms Used and Abbreviations

PM:

Power Module

JSM:

Joystick Module

ISM:

Intelligent/seating Lighting Module. The R-net equivalent to
the Pilot+ ALM.

ID:

Any system Input Device, e.g. a JSM or the Omni.

SID:

Specialty Input Device. Any specialty type of Input Device
for connection to the Omni, e.g. head array, TASH switch
panel or mini-Joysticks.

User Switch:

The switch for the User that initiates Profile/Mode
changes and emergency stopping. This was
previously referred to as the Mode/Stop Switch.

IOM:

Input/Output Module. A universal Module that can
be used as a simple TRACE Input Module, or as an
Output Module equivalent to the Pilot+ ACM.

OBP:

On-Board Programming. A method of programming
the R-net system via the buttons on the Omni’s front
panel.

TRACE:

The industry standard pin-out for 9-way D-type input
and output connectors.

Summary of Contents for R-NET OMNI

Page 1: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY R NET OMNI SK78813 5 1 R NET OMNI TECHNICAL MANUAL SK78813 5 ...

Page 2: ...n in this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by PG Drives Technology Except as permitted by such terms no part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of PG Driv...

Page 3: ...Navigation Buttons 21 2 6 Buttons 21 2 7 Charger Socket 21 2 8 Communications Connector 22 2 9 9 way D type Specialty Input Device SID Connectors 22 2 10 User Switch Jacks 22 2 11 External On Off Switch Input 22 2 12 Sip and Puff Input 22 3 Installation and Set up of the Omni 23 4 Assessing the User s Needs 23 4 1 Selecting the SID 23 5 Installing the Omni onto a Powerchair 24 6 Installing the SID...

Page 4: ...hree axis switch and User Switch 31 8 5 Sip and Puff Device and User Switch 32 8 5 1 Sip and Puff Calibration 32 8 6 Single Switch Scanner 34 8 7 Using the Omni without a User Switch 34 9 Programming the Omni to Suit the User 35 9 1 User Switch 35 9 2 Accessing Wheelchair Functions 36 9 3 Order of User Menu or Sequence 37 9 4 Display Background 37 10 Program the R net Driving Characteristics to Su...

Page 5: ...d Programming 49 8 Speed Adjust Mode 50 9 Lighting Control Mode 50 10 Latched Operation 51 11 LCD Screen Details 51 11 1 Top Bar 52 11 1 1 Battery Indicator 52 11 1 2 Focus 52 11 1 3 Port Identifier 52 11 2 Base Bar 53 11 2 1 Current Profile 53 11 2 2 Motor Temperature 53 11 2 3 Control System Temperature 53 11 2 4 Indicator Icons 53 11 2 5 Hazards Icon 53 11 2 6 Lights Icon 54 11 3 Main Screen Ar...

Page 6: ...just 58 11 4 Message Window 59 11 4 1 Restart 59 11 4 2 Timer 59 11 4 3 Sleep 59 11 4 4 Cross Tick 59 11 4 5 Limp 60 11 4 6 E stop 60 11 4 7 SID Displaced 60 11 4 8 Control System Locked 61 11 4 8 1 Keypad Locking 61 11 4 8 2 Key Locking 62 11 4 9 Diagnostic Screen 62 11 4 9 1 Identified Module 63 11 4 9 2 Trip Text 63 11 4 9 3 Trip Code 63 11 4 9 4 Diagnostic Procedure 63 12 Settings Menu 65 12 1...

Page 7: ...rogrammable Parameters 77 2 1 Global Sip and Puff 77 2 1 1 Puff Threshold 77 2 1 2 Sip Threshold 77 2 1 3 Deadband 77 2 1 4 Puff Ramp Up 77 2 1 5 Puff Ramp Down 78 2 1 6 Sip Ramp Up 78 2 1 7 Sip Ramp Down 78 2 1 8 Double Click 79 2 1 9 Double Click Time 79 2 1 10 Active Double Click 79 2 2 Global Scan Speed 79 2 3 Global Sleep 79 2 3 1 Sleep 12V 79 2 4 Profiled 80 2 4 1 Port 80 2 5 Ports 1 2 SID 8...

Page 8: ...at 85 2 7 7 Fwd Rev Auto Toggle 85 2 7 8 Auto Toggle Time 86 2 7 9 Actuator Selection 86 2 7 10 Actuator Axes 86 2 8 Omni User Menu 87 2 8 1 Position 1 to Position 16 87 2 8 2 Position 1 Type to Position 16 Type 89 2 79 Omni Beeps 92 2 9 1 Profile Change 92 2 9 2 Mode Change 92 2 9 3 User Menu Entry 92 2 9 4 User Menu Scroll 93 2 9 5 Profile Identifier 93 2 9 6 Axis Identifier 94 2 9 7 Position 1 ...

Page 9: ... JSM 101 2 1 Universal Set up 101 2 2 Input Device Specific Set up 101 3 Using Omni with Two SIDs 103 4 Using the Omni with Two SIDs and in Conjunction with a Standard JSM 104 5 Using the Omni by Sound 105 5 1 Profile Change 105 5 2 Mode Change 105 5 3 User Menu Entry 106 5 4 User Menu Scroll 106 5 5 Profile Identifier 106 5 6 Axis Identifier 107 5 7 Position 107 Chapter 5 Infa Red CONTROL 109 1 I...

Page 10: ...3 Drop Down Menus 124 7 3 1 File 124 7 3 2 Edit 125 7 3 3 Controller 126 7 3 4 Help 127 7 4 Toolbar 128 7 5 User Menu 128 7 5 2 Insert Command 130 7 5 3 Delete 130 7 5 4 Rename 130 7 5 5 Move Up 131 7 5 6 Move Down 131 7 5 7 Clear IR Code 131 8 Configuration 132 8 1 Configuration of IR Control Mode 132 8 2 Mode Name 132 8 3 Input 132 8 4 Output 132 9 PGDT Default Menu 133 Chapter 5 Diagnostics 135...

Page 11: ...y 145 3 3 High Battery Voltage 145 3 4 Brake Error 145 3 5 Motor Error 146 3 6 Inhibit Active 146 3 7 Joystick Calibration Error 146 3 8 Latched Timeout 147 3 9 Brake Lamp Short 147 3 10 Lamp Short 147 3 11 Indicator Lamp Short 148 3 12 Indicator Lamp Failed 148 3 13 Over current 148 3 14 Overtemp acts 149 3 15 Overtemp lamps 149 3 16 DIME Error 149 3 17 Memory Error 150 3 18 PM Memory Error 150 3...

Page 12: ...7 Inhibit Input Test 156 5 Servicing of Defective Units 157 Chapter 6 Specifications 159 1 9 way D Type Pin out 161 2 Analog Signal Levels 162 2 1 Pin 1 Joystick speed 162 2 2 Pin 2 Joystick direction 163 2 3 Pin 3 Joystick reference 163 2 4 Pin 5 Detect 164 2 5 Pins 7 and 9 12V 100mA 164 2 6 Pin 8 Joystick ground 164 3 Digital Signal Levels 164 3 1 Pins 1 2 3 and 4 Direction 164 3 2 Pin 6 Fifth S...

Page 13: ...70 2 5 D type Connector 170 2 6 Using the Omni without a User Switch 171 2 7 Programming the Omni to Suit the User 171 2 8 Program the R net Driving Characteristics to Suit the User 171 2 9 Programming Introduction 172 2 10 User Switch 172 2 11 Switch Detect 172 2 12 Diagnostics Introduction 172 2 13 PM Memory Error 173 2 14 User Switch Detached 173 2 15 Basic Tests 173 2 16 Servicing of Defective...

Page 14: ... individual PG Drives Technology accept no liability for any losses of any kind if the points are not followed How to Use This Manual The Manual has two main sections Standard and Advanced The Standard section covers the more common types of specialty control installations i e the Omni is the only Input Device in the system whereas the Advanced section covers how to use the Omni in conjunction wit...

Page 15: ...Omni e g head array TASH switch panel or mini Joysticks User Switch The switch for the User that initiates Profile Mode changes and emergency stopping This was previously referred to as the Mode Stop Switch IOM Input Output Module A universal Module that can be used as a simple TRACE Input Module or as an Output Module equivalent to the Pilot ACM OBP On Board Programming A method of programming th...

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Page 19: ...d configuring the Omni If you are in any doubt contact PG Drives Technology The R net Operating and Installation guide and the relevant Input Device installation instructions should also be read It is possible to set up a control system so that it is unsuitable for some users or even some vehicles For all of the above reasons it is important that you contact PG Drives Technology if you have the sl...

Page 20: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI STANDARD INSTALLATION SK78813 5 20 2 Controls and Connections ...

Page 21: ...e operated by the user see section External On Off Switch Input 2 3 Mode Button The Mode button allows the installer to change between the available Modes 2 4 Profile Button The Profile button allows the installer to change between the available Drive Profiles 2 5 Navigation Buttons The array of 4 Navigation buttons allows the OBP screens to be navigated 2 6 Buttons These buttons make adjustments ...

Page 22: ...two 3 5mm 1 8 jack sockets which provide connection to the User Switches Full details of User Switches are given in the section Connection of SIDs There is also facility to detect if the mating User Switch jack plug is in place Refer to the Specifications Chapter for full details of the electrical specifications 2 11 External On Off Switch Input This is a 3 5mm 1 8 jack socket which provides conne...

Page 23: ...s adhered to 4 Assessing the User s Needs This should only be conducted by a healthcare professional PG Drives Technology accept no liability for losses of any kind resulting in an incorrect assessment of a user s abilities 4 1 Selecting the SID Selection of the SID for the user is not covered in this document It is the responsibility of a healthcare professional to assess the needs of the powerch...

Page 24: ...ing the bracket supplied by the powerchair manufacturer If a suitable bracket is not available the diagram below can be used to design your own Take care not to over tighten the fixing screws The Omni should be fitted in a position that is suitable for the powerchair user It is particularly important to ensure the Omni s screen is clearly visible ...

Page 25: ... in this manual Instead the healthcare professional may have to contact the SID manufacturer the powerchair manufacturer and or PG Drives Technology to determine the exact classification of the chosen type of SID Further details on each SID type are given in the following sections In addition to the SID for controlling the powerchair functions the Omni has facility for the connection of an optiona...

Page 26: ...ecision lies with the healthcare professional As a further level of safety the Omni can also detect if the User Switch jack is not properly located If it is detected that the jack is not secure then drive will be prevented Alternatively the Omni can be programmed to allow slower drive in this situation i e a limp home facility or to allow full drive See Switch Detect in the Programming chapter for...

Page 27: ...f the D type connector has become disconnected The Omni will need to be programmed to look for a detect link see section 9 way Detect in the Programming chapter To enhance the system safety and to ease diagnostics it is recommended that this feature be used if the SID has such a link If this feature is used and the Omni detects the SID is disconnected a screen as below will appear Some SID User Sw...

Page 28: ...s of the actual programmable parameters are given in the Programming chapter 7 1 On Board Programming OBP This is performed using the Omni s own display and front panel buttons For details of these buttons refer to section Controls and Connections From the Omni all system OBP parameters can be adjusted for example Speeds and Accelerations OBP can be entered in one of two ways depending on the fact...

Page 29: ...are communications connector Turn on the control system Use the mode button to step to OBP mode While the Dongle remains connected the Mode button can be used to sequence through all system Modes and to return to OBP Mode 7 2 Handheld Programming From 2008 the Omni will be programmable via the R net Handheld Programmer 7 3 PC Programming The Omni can be programmed using the R net PC Programmer Ref...

Page 30: ... Proportional Joystick and User Switch Switch Five switch and User Switch 3 Axis Proportional Three axis proportional and User Switch 3 Axis Switch Three axis switch and User Switch Sip Puff Sip and Puff device and User Switch Scanner Single switch scanner 8 1 Joystick and User Switch Typical applications are chin control foot control or heavy light operating force joysticks The device comprises o...

Page 31: ...s been completed successfully The screen will then return to the System Menu 8 2 Five switch and User Switch Typical applications are Tash Penta switches or Buddy Buttons or products from ASL and Switch it The device comprises of 4 direction switches and one User switch connected to the Omni via the 9 way D type connector In addition a normally closed User Switch should be connected to the Omni vi...

Page 32: ...ted to the Omni via the 3 5mm 1 8 jack socket This switch is required to provide a fail safe emergency stop system 8 5 1 Sip and Puff Calibration If a new Sip and Puff SID is fitted then the following calibration procedure must be performed to match the Omni to the user s operating capabilities To begin the procedure you must first enter OBP mode From there follow the path detailed below using the...

Page 33: ...e installer should move the Threshold Marker shown in the diagram below to the middle of the gap between the hardest soft command and the softest hard command This is done via the buttons on the front of the Omni Once a suitable threshold is set use the right navigate button on the front of the Omni to highlight Soft Puff Now repeat the sequence of instructions as above for both soft and hard puff...

Page 34: ...s configured to operate with a Single Switch Scanner Type SID the scan rate can be programmed to suit the user Refer to the Programming Chapter for more details 8 7 Using the Omni without a User Switch With the exception of scanner operation it is possible to use the Omni without a User Switch This can be achieved by setting the Omni parameter Timeout to Menu This function will mean that the User ...

Page 35: ...gramming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PG Drives Technology electronic control systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair for a user PG Drives Technology accept no liability for losses of any kind if these conditions are not met For more details of all the programmable parameters mentioned in this section refer t...

Page 36: ...ming Chapter for full details of this function 9 2 Accessing Wheelchair Functions The Omni can be programmed to access all the available wheelchair functions in two ways by Menu or by Sequence The programmable parameter that sets the access method is User Control The Menu method is whereby an activation of the User Switch while in Drive Mode will bring up an on screen User Menu as shown below SID ...

Page 37: ... options in the User Menu is also programmable Refer to section Position 1 Type to Position 16 Type in the Programming chapter for full details 9 4 Display Background The color of the Omni screen background can be altered via the programmable parameter Background There are currently two options Blue or White Blue is the standard Omni graphical display White is the High Contrast display ideal for u...

Page 38: ...est driving the system ensure there is sufficient space in which to drive the wheelchair and that you and the user understand how to stop the wheelchair quickly Firstly refer to the operating instructions for the type of SID in use Ensure that the user fully understands each SID command It is advisable to initially select the lowest speed setting and allow the user to become familiar with the cont...

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Page 41: ...can be via the User Switch or a particular SID sequence if a User Switch is not fitted See section Using the Omni without a User Switch for details of this sequence This is a typical screen Depending on SID type programming or system configuration and status there may be additional icons Refer to section LCD Screen Details for further information The wheelchair can now be driven with the SID While...

Page 42: ... At the right hand end of each line there will be either a or a number surrounded by i e 3 A symbol indicates that a Right SID command or a User Switch operation when using a Single Switch Scanner Type SID will enter that function A 3 display indicates that Left and Right SID commands or a User Switch operation when using a Single Switch Scanner Type SID will change the selection for that function...

Page 43: ... settings such as backlight background color and clock adjustment The text will reflect the setting of the standard R net parameter Mode Name The text will reflect the setting of the standard R net parameter Profile Name For full details of how to set up and customize the User Menu refer to sections Position 1 to Position 16 and Position 1 Type to Position 16 Type in the Programming chapter For mo...

Page 44: ...Right switches and the fifth switch or User Switch is used to enter the User Menu or to sequence through the other functions of the wheelchair There are several standard R net programming features that may be useful when using this SID type These include joystick orientation Refer to the user guide for the programming method you are using for further details of the available adjustments Standard c...

Page 45: ...ection Double Click in the Programming chapter 5 2 Auto Toggle Change A direction change will occur if a Forward Reverse command is operated and released A further operation of the Forward Reverse command will result in drive in the newly selected direction This sequence must be completed within a given time period typically 2 seconds However the parameter Fwd Rev Auto Toggle Time can be adjusted ...

Page 46: ...ct a different seat axis for movement The direction of movement is selected in the same way as that for changing drive direction As is often required in head array situations it is possible to re program the Omni to control the seating movement in alternative ways Refer to sections Actuator Selection and Actuator Axes in the Programming chapter 5 5 Associated Programming There are several standard...

Page 47: ...erse Soft Sip Left Soft Puff Right In addition the Omni can be programmed so that two pneumatic operations made within the period set by the parameter Double Click Time will mimic a short operation of the User Switch in Standby The standard R net programming parameter Joystick Orientation may also be useful when using this type of SID Refer to the user guide for the programming method you are usin...

Page 48: ...programmed to suit the user Refer to the Programming Chapter for more details When the Omni is switched on a screen like the one shown below will appear The Omni will scan through the following icons The method of driving is dependent on whether the R net system is configured for momentary or latched operation In momentary operation continuously depressing the User Switch whilst one of the arrow i...

Page 49: ...Seating Control Seating mode can be entered from the User Menu via an operation of the User Switch The Omni will sequentially scan though each available actuator axis and then finish with an Exit option to return to Drive the User Menu or the next sequential function If the User Switch is operated when one of the actuator axes are shown a new scanning sequence will begin The Omni will step through...

Page 50: ...ext available menu entry It is not advisable to program the menu option speed adjust if the Sequence method is being used with a Single Switch Scanner Type SID Refer to the Programming Chapter for further details 9 Lighting Control Mode While in Lighting Control Mode a screen as below will appear Forward and Reverse SID commands will select each lighting function A Left or Right SID command will s...

Page 51: ... within the standard R net programming with the Omni and or a standard JSM Within the standard R net Programming the relevant parameters are Latched Drive Latched Actuators Latched Timeout and Latched Timeout Beep Refer to the user guide for the programming method you are using for further details of these parameters and latched operation 11 LCD Screen Details Some of the information in this secti...

Page 52: ...possible Stepping Up Stepping Up Stepping Up Stepping Up The wheelchair batteries are being charged You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the charger is disconnected and you have switched the control system off and on again 11 1 2 Focus When the control system contains more than one method of direct control such as a secondary Joystick Module or a Dual Attendant Module then the Module...

Page 53: ... 2 3 Control System Temperature This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power in order to protect itself against heat damage 11 2 4 Indicator Icons Off On The Indicator icons will flash when the respective indicators are active The Indicator icons will only be visible when an Intelligent Lighting Seating Module is connected within the system 11 2 5 Hazard...

Page 54: ...ed on when the lights have been activated The Lights icon will only be visible when an Intelligent Lighting Seating Module is connected within the system 11 3 Main Screen Area Drive Screen 11 3 1 Profile Name This is a text string that displays the name of the currently selected Profile The name is programmable Refer to R net Technical Manual SK77981 for details 11 3 2 Clock This displays the curr...

Page 55: ...displayed if the Omni has been configured to use a 3 axis proportional SID Refer to the Operation with 3 axis Proportional and Switch type SIDs Head Arrays 11 3 4 Speed Display This gives a proportional display of the wheelchairs speed The Arc begins at 0 and has a programmable maximum The programmable parameter is Max Displayed Speed Refer to the Programming Chapter 11 3 5 Digital Speed Display T...

Page 56: ...be displayed 11 3 8 Inhibit If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited for example by a raised seat then this orange symbol will be displayed If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving then this red symbol will be flashing 11 3 9 Scanner Drive Symbols If the Omni is programmed to operate with a Single Switch Scanner Type SID these symbols will be displayed to indicate Forward drive Rev...

Page 57: ... SK78813 5 57 Left drive Mode Select 11 3 10 Scanner Actuator Symbols If the Omni is programmed to operate with a Single Switch Scanner Type SID these symbols will be displayed to indicate Up Down Exit Actuators Mode Screens 11 3 11 Actuator Mode ...

Page 58: ...urrently selected for movement the name given to the selection and a direction arrow showing what sort of movement is available 11 3 12 PC When PC Mode is entered the following screen will be displayed 11 3 13 Speed Adjust When Speed Adjust Mode is entered the following screen will be displayed ...

Page 59: ...le after a module re configuration this symbol will be flashed 11 4 2 Timer This symbol is displayed when the control system is changing between different states An example would be entering into Programming Mode The symbol is animated to show the sands falling 11 4 3 Sleep This symbol is displayed when the Omni has gone into sleep mode 11 4 4 Cross Tick These symbols will be displayed during conf...

Page 60: ...switch is activated during drive or actuator operation this symbol will be displayed 11 4 7 SID Displaced If you operate the SID before or just after you switch the control system on the screen will flash the joystick displaced screen You must release and center the SID to resume normal operation If you do not release the SID within five seconds the wheelchair will not be able to move even if you ...

Page 61: ...o lock the wheelchair using the keypad While the control system is switched on depress On Off input After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the On Off input Deflect the SID forwards until the control system beeps Deflect the SID in reverse until the control system beeps Release the SID there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now locked The padlock will be displayed if the Omni ...

Page 62: ... a long beep The wheelchair is now locked The padlock will be displayed if the Omni is switched back on To unlock the wheelchair Insert a PGDT supplied key into the Charger Socket until there is an audible short beep Remove the key there will now be a long beep The wheelchair is now unlocked 11 4 9 Diagnostic Screen When the control system safety circuits have operated and the control system has b...

Page 63: ... Intelligent Seating lighting Module OMNI Omni 11 4 9 2 Trip Text The Trip Text gives a brief description of the trip type 11 4 9 3 Trip Code The 4 digit code displayed gives the exact trip that has been recorded 11 4 9 4 Diagnostic Procedure Please follow this procedure Read and note the Trip Text displayed the identified Module and the Trip Code Switch off the control system Make sure that all c...

Page 64: ...its operate again switch off and do not try to use the wheelchair Contact your service agent Example Identified Module Power Module Trip Trip Text Low Battery Trip Code 2C00 This means the battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery If the connections are good try charging the battery ...

Page 65: ...pressing the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons simultaneously A typical Settings Menu display would be as below Each of the menu items are described in the following sections 12 1 Set Time A right joystick deflection will enter a clock adjustment screen in which further joystick deflections are used to set the time 12 2 Display Time This sets the format of the time display or turns it off The option...

Page 66: ...held in the CJSM and relates to the total distance driven since the last reset Display Distance Sets whether Total Distance or Trip Distance appears as the odometer display on the CJSM Clear Trip Distance A right joystick deflection will clear the Trip Distance value Exit A right joystick deflection will return to the Settings Menu 12 4 Backlight This sets the intensity of the LCD backlight The ad...

Page 67: ... in all Profiles Auto means the color will be set by the programmable parameter Background which can be set to be different across the Profiles For example blue for the slower Profiles that are for indoor use and white for the faster Profiles intended for outdoor use For more details of the parameter Background refer to the relevant section in the Programming chapter 12 6 IR Setup IR Set up allows...

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Page 71: ...ols and Connections From the Omni all system OBP parameters can be adjusted for example Speeds and Accelerations OBP can be entered in one of two ways depending on the factory programming of the control system To enter OBP using a keypad sequence Hold down the Profile button and then hold down the On Off button until there is a short beep Note the normal power up sound will occur prior to this bee...

Page 72: ...there is a branch called Omni This branch contains the parameters shown below The default settings for all these parameters are also shown below Refer to the R net OBP user guide for details of how to program using this method Those marked with are relevant to advanced use and you should read the Advanced Section of this document before making adjustments 1 1 1 OBP Parameter List Global Global Glo...

Page 73: ...ntrols Controls Controls Controls User Control Menu Return to Drive Timeout to Menu 0s Menu Nav Normal Menu Scan Rate 0s Auto Repeat Off F R Auto Toggle Off F R Auto Tog Time 2 00s Actuator Select SID Actuator Axes Normal User Menu User Menu User Menu User Menu Position Position 1 Md 2 Position 2 Md 1 Position 3 Md 1 Position 4 SAdj Position 5 Md 3 Position 6 Md 4 Position 7 Md 5 Position 8 Md 6 P...

Page 74: ...s as per Port 1 Settings Settings Settings Settings Set Time Current Time Display Time 24Hr Backlight 100 Background Auto Available mid 2007 Training Training Training Training Mode Mode Mode Mode Fwd Inhibit No Rev Inhibit No Left Inhibit No Right Inhibit No 1 2 Handheld Programming From 2008 the Omni will be programmable via the R net Handheld Programmer Refer to the R net Handheld Programmer us...

Page 75: ...DARD PROGRAMMING SK78813 5 75 contains the parameters shown below The default settings for all these parameters are also shown below Refer to the R net PC Programmer user guide for further details of how to program using this method ...

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Page 77: ...ith either a sip or a puff before the brakes of the powerchair are released and drive commences The programmable range is between 5 and 50 in steps of 1 2 1 4 Puff Ramp Up This sets the time allowed to ramp up to a hard puff from zero pressure Whenever a hard puff is attempted there is a period of time when the pneumatic pressure is below the Puff Threshold This could be falsely interpreted by the...

Page 78: ...ure is below the Sip Threshold This could be falsely interpreted by the Omni as a soft sip command Different users will have differing abilities in terms of how quickly they can generate sufficient pressure to pass this threshold Sip Ramp Up allows the user more time to reach the Sip Threshold If this threshold is not reached within the Sip Ramp Up time a soft sip will be interpreted provided the ...

Page 79: ...he programmable range is between 0s and 2 5s in steps of 0 1s If set to 0s no double click facility will be supported 2 1 10 Active Double Click This parameter allows the user to test whether they can reproduce a pneumatic double click operation within the period set by Double Click Time 2 2 Global Scan Speed This sets the scanning rate of the drive screen when using a Single Switch Scanner Type S...

Page 80: ...ptions are Proportional Switch 3 Axis Proportional 3 Axis Switch Sip Puff and Scanner 2 6 Ports 1 2 Switches 2 6 1 User Switch This sets whether the Omni is expecting a normally open or normally closed User Switch The programmable options are Normally Open or Normally Closed If the setting does not match the switch type then the Omni will not operate correctly PGDT recommend the use of a normally ...

Page 81: ...n PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from any other setting 2 6 3 9 way Detect This sets whether the Omni will expect a detect link in a SID connected to the 9 way D type There are two settings On and Off If set to On the Omni will expect a detect link and if one is not present will trip If set to Off no detect link is required 2 6 4 Switch Long This sets the period of time th...

Page 82: ...rameter Switch Long then the Omni will go to sleep The programmable range is 0 5s to 5 0s in steps of 0 25s 2 6 6 Switch Debounce This sets the debounce time for the User Switch Debounce is the period of time the switch is operated continuously before a new condition is registered The programmable range is 30ms to 500ms in steps of 10ms 2 6 7 Double Click This sets the period of time during which ...

Page 83: ...g up a User Menu that presents all available Profiles and Modes The SID is then used to navigate the menu Forward and Reverse commands will change the highlighted menu options and Left and Right commands are used to change settings or to enter the highlighted Profile or Mode The order of the menu is programmable as is the way in which some of the options are presented refer to the section Omni Use...

Page 84: ...ge is 0s to 60s in steps of 1s If set to 0 then the User Menu cannot be entered using this method 2 7 4 Menu Navigation This parameter allows the user to invert the navigation direction of the User Menu with their SID This parameter is not adjustable with 3 axis type SIDs The programmable options are Normal and Invert If set to Normal operations of the SID in the forwards direction will navigate U...

Page 85: ...n an operation of the SID s Fwd Rev command can be used to change the selected drive direction This is achieved by operating and releasing the Fwd Rev command within the period defined by Auto Toggle Time This will change the previously selected drive direction To drive in the newly selected direction then the Fwd Rev command must be operated again within the programmed value of Auto Toggle Time I...

Page 86: ...ration of the SID s direction commands will select each of the available actuator axes The actual SID commands required to do this will be dependent on the setting of the parameter Actuator Axes If set to Switch then operations of the User Switch will select each of the available actuator axes In this instance there will be an additional pseudo axis Exit and when this is selected the SID commands ...

Page 87: ...er Auto Toggle Time If set to Right Left then a right SID command will select the available actuator axes and a left SID command will move the selected axis The direction of movement is changed via a short operation of the left SID command within the period defined by the parameter Auto Toggle Time 2 8 Omni User Menu 2 8 1 Position 1 to Position 16 This sets the position of menu items within the U...

Page 88: ...eep Lights and Settings If set to Blank then there will be no menu item displayed If set to Exit then selecting that option will take you back to Drive Mode Below is an example of programming Position 1 Seating Position 6 Exit Position 2 Drive Position 7 Blank Position 3 Speed Adjust Position 4 Drive Position 16 Blank Position 5 Settings The User Menu would appear as follows ...

Page 89: ...nuine R net Modes they do not affect the Omni Modes The best way to explain each of the settings is in a series of examples For Single Switch Scanner Type SIDs replace left and right SID commands with short User Switch operations Assume Position 1 Drive and Position 1 Type Entry then the menu item would appear as below Drive The effect of Entry is to display the Mode Name and an entry A right SID ...

Page 90: ...Entry will be the most commonly used for non Drive Modes However for completeness the Omni does offer the capability of working with multiple Profiles in non Drive Modes Again this is best explained in an example as follows Assume it is required to have non latched and latched seating control This can be achieved by enabling Seating Mode in two Profiles via the standard R net parameter Mode Enable...

Page 91: ...t parameter Mode Name Note although it does in this case the number does not necessarily reflect the actual Profile number Instead Seating 1 would actually enter the lowest numbered Profile that had Seating Mode enabled while Seating 2 would actually enter the next highest numbered Profile A right SID command will enter the highlighted Profile Assume Position 1 Seating and Position 1 Type Select t...

Page 92: ...here will be a short beep upon a Profile change If set to Long there will be a long beep upon a Profile change 2 9 2 Mode Change This sets the type of beep that occurs upon a Mode change The programmable options are Off Short and Long If set to Off there will be no beep upon a Mode change If set to Short there will be a short beep upon a Mode change If set to Long there will be a long beep upon a ...

Page 93: ...Omni is set up the beeps will occur as below Menu operation with Drive Position Type set to Entry no beep sequence supported Menu operation with Drive Position Type set to List beeps will occur when a particular Profile is highlighted on the User Menu Menu operation with Drive Position Type set to Select beeps will occur when the Profile selection is changed on the User Menu Sequence operation wit...

Page 94: ...d There are three programmable options Off Long and Short Note currently the PC Programmer suggests just two options On and Off This will change If set to Off then no beeps will occur If set to Short then upon a change of axis selection then there will be a series of short beeps corresponding to the number of the newly selected axis If set to Long then upon a change of axis selection then there wi...

Page 95: ...to appear on multiple lines then the number of beeps is independent from the position number The programmable range is 0 to 16 in steps of 1 2 10 Training Mode 2 10 1 Forward Inhibit This allows the forward directional command of the SID to be inhibited The programmable options are On and Off If set to On forward drive will be inhibited If set to Off forward drive will not be inhibited 2 10 2 Reve...

Page 96: ... SID to be inhibited The programmable options are On and Off If set to On left drive will be inhibited If set to Off left drive will not be inhibited 2 11 Settings 2 11 1 Set Time This sets the time of the clock 2 11 2 Display Time This sets whether the time is displayed on screen or not Options are Off 12hr and 24hr format 2 11 3 Distance This sets the functionality of the odometer and a screen a...

Page 97: ...k deflection will clear the Trip Distance value Exit A right joystick deflection will return to the Settings Menu 2 11 4 Backlight This sets the intensity of the backlight The programmable range is 0 100 in steps of 10 2 11 5 Background This sets which Screen display will be shown There are three programmable options Blue White and Auto Blue is the standard Omni graphical display White is the High...

Page 98: ... OMNI STANDARD PROGRAMMING SK78813 5 98 2 11 6 IR Setup IR Set up allows the user access the Omni IR Infra Red menus For full details on how to learn delete and use the IR functions available please refer to the Chapter 5 ...

Page 99: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI ADVANCED PROGRAMMING SK78813 5 99 CHAPTER 4 PROGRAMMING ADVANCED ...

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Page 101: ...erate with an Omni and a JSM in two ways Universal or Input Device Specific i e The Omni controls some Profiles and the JSM controls other Profiles This is defined by the setting of the standard R net parameter Input Device Type which is a profile dependent parameter i e it can be set differently in each of the available Profiles 2 1 Universal Set up This is simply achieved by setting the paramete...

Page 102: ... Example Example Example It is required that a standard JSM controls Profiles 1 to 3 and that the Omni controls Profiles 4 to 6 All Modes can be controlled via either of the Input Devices and the Profiles are to be named JSM Slow JSM Medium JSM Fast Omni Slow Omni Medium and Omni Fast 1 Set the Input Device type parameter for each of the relevant Profiles 2 Disable Profile 7 as it is not required ...

Page 103: ...the parameter Profile Enable to enable only the required Profiles 3 Ensure the parameter Mode Enable is set to enable the required Modes for both SIDs 4 Decide upon appropriate names for each of the Profiles and set the parameter Profile Name accordingly Example Example Example Example It is required that two SIDs are to be connected to the Omni SID 1 will control Profiles 1 to 3 and be connected ...

Page 104: ...the Omni and set the parameter Input Device Type accordingly 2 Decide which Profiles are to be associated with each SID and into which Port each SID will connect then set the parameter Port accordingly 3 Set the parameter Profile Enable to enable only the required Profiles 4 Ensure the parameter Mode Enable is set to enable the required Modes for the JSM and both SIDs 5 Decide upon appropriate nam...

Page 105: ...o suit the user and the SID as explained in the Standard section 5 Using the Omni by Sound It is possible to set up the Omni so that it issues audible beeps in order to allow the user to know where they are in the User Menu or Sequence This is particularly useful for users who cannot easily read the Omni s screen The following parameters set how and when the beeps occur For more details of each of...

Page 106: ...t to Entry no beep sequence supported Menu operation with Drive Position Type set to List beeps will occur when a particular Profile is highlighted on the User Menu Menu operation with Drive Position Type set to Select beeps will occur when the Profile selection is changed on the User Menu Sequence operation with Drive Position Type set to Entry no beep sequence supported Sequence operation with D...

Page 107: ...ps will occur regardless of whether Actuator Selection is set to SID or Switch In the latter case there will be no beeps if Exit is the selected axis 5 7 Position This sets the number of beeps that will occur when a new line Position in the User Menu is highlighted If Sequence operation is selected the beeps will also occur but upon entry to the Mode that corresponds to the User Menu position If s...

Page 108: ...g For the top 3 lines there would only be 1 beep as those lines all relate to Position 1 For the fourth line there would be 2 beeps as that line effectively relates to Position 2 Therefore in this instance a more sensible programming arrangement may be Position 1 Drive Position 1 Type List Position 1 0 beep Profile Identifier On Position 2 4 beeps This would result in 1 to 3 beeps for the first 2 ...

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Page 111: ... commonly used IR devices such as remote controls for TV s DVD s Cable Satellite or environmental controls such as automatic door openers Once an Omni with IR Control is connected to a R net system then IR Control can be from a conventional Joystick Module or other Input Device or from a Specialty Input Device that is connected to the Omni ...

Page 112: ...ng from the PC based IR Configuration Tool refer to sections 4 and 7 for respective details of each method When an IR Omni is dispatched from PGDT there are no stored IR Codes If IR Mode is not available and there are stored IR Codes then refer to section 8 Configuration On entering IR Mode the user will be presented with a list of available IR Appliances such as below When an IR Omni is dispatche...

Page 113: ...ick deflections will enter the highlighted Appliance s sub menu which will contain all the IR Commands for that Appliance Left or Right joystick deflections will then activate the highlighted IR Command For each Appliance there is a list of associated IR commands Using the TV example Commands such as On Off Channel Up Channel Down Volume Up and Volume Down may be displayed When the Omni is transmi...

Page 114: ...essing IR set up on the Omni Holding the and keys on the Omni launches the Settings menu Use the four 4 navigation keys on the front screen of the Omni The Up Down keys scroll up and down the menu The Left Right keys select the highlighted option It is also possible to access IR Set Up Menu via OBP 3 2 IR Set Up Menu ...

Page 115: ...t Appliances will appear By selecting an Appliance then its Commands will be shown If a Command is checked this means it has a stored IR Code If there is not a check then there is no stored IR Code for that Command IR Codes can be stored or deleted as detailed in the following sections ...

Page 116: ...OMNI IR SK78813 5 116 4 Learning an IR Code Enter the IR Set Up Menu Select an Appliance E g TV The Commands for the Appliance will appear on the screen as below Select the Command to be learnt In this example TV Channel Up ...

Page 117: ...Code by using the Right button while the Command is highlighted Point the TV remote control at the Omni s Receiver LED and press the On Off button twice A check denotes a successful learn operation A cross denotes an unsuccessful learn operation please retry ...

Page 118: ...ing IR Codes IR codes can be enabled or disabled in the IR Set Up menu If a code is disabled it will not transmit and will not appear in the User Menu To disable an IR code select the key on the front panel of the Omni A disabled IR codes appears with an X against the highlighted Command To enable an IR code select the key on the front panel of the Omni An enabled code appears with a check against...

Page 119: ... the specific command in the appliance menu and press the right button Then select the Delete code option To delete all IR Codes for an Appliance select Delete All Codes within that Appliance s sub menu When deleting all learnt codes for a specific Appliance the R net must be power cycled to actually delete the codes ...

Page 120: ...GY OMNI IR SK78813 5 120 To delete all IR Codes stored in the Omni select Delete All Codes within the IR Set Up menu If the Delete All Codes command is selected the R net must be power cycled to actually delete the codes ...

Page 121: ...gnostics should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PG Drives Technology electronic Control Systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe setup of a vehicle for a user PG Drives Technology accepts no liability for any losses of any kind if this condition is not met The IR tool will be launched via the R net PC programmer Select the IR short cut on the...

Page 122: ...w will appear It is important that this warning is read and understood before programming commences Clicking Continue opens the IR Configurator Window To begin using the IR Configurator one of three things must occur A new file must be opened An existing file must be opened A file must be read from the Control System ...

Page 123: ... IR SK78813 5 123 7 2 The Application Window For ease of description the IR Configurator application will be separated into 3 different sections These are Drop Down Menus Toolbars Programming Area User Menu and User Menu Set Up ...

Page 124: ...5 124 7 3 Drop Down Menus 7 3 1 File This menu contains standard Windows functions New Open Close Save Save As Print Print Preview and Print When opening a new file this will be the standard PGDT default IR Menu which is shown in section 9 ...

Page 125: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI IR SK78813 5 125 7 3 2 Edit This menu contains standard Windows functions Cut Copy and Paste ...

Page 126: ...r Read from Controller Reads and displays the IR menu RnIR file from the controller The file will automatically assume a name corresponding to the serial number of the Power Module Write to Controller Writes the contents of the User Menu file to the controller ...

Page 127: ...K78813 5 127 7 3 4 Help Help Topics This allows you to search for help text on any IR Configurator topic Not supported in initial release About R net This presents information relating to the software version of the IR Configurator ...

Page 128: ... utilities Insert Appliance Insert Command Delete Rename Move Up and Move Down the menu structure and content can be changed The screen below shows an example User Menu with seven Appliances TV Cable Satellite DVD1 DVD Recorder Music Device 1 and Device 2 To view the Commands for each Appliance click on the symbol and the menu tree will expand If a Command has an IR Code assigned to it then the ad...

Page 129: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI IR SK78813 5 129 7 5 1 Insert Appliance Inserts a new Appliance in the menu or within a sub menu The text for the Appliance name is programmable ...

Page 130: ...mmand Inserts a new Command in the menu or within a sub menu The text for the Command name is programmable 7 5 3 Delete Deletes the highlighted Appliance or Command from the menu structure 7 5 4 Rename Allows the highlighted Appliance or Command to be renamed ...

Page 131: ...s drag and drop functions 7 5 6 Move Down Moves the highlighted Appliance or Command down within the User Menu structure Move Down operation can also be achieved through standard windows drag and drop functions 7 5 7 Clear IR Code To remove an IR Code from a Command in the User Menu highlight that Command and click this button The IR Code will be cleared and the adjacent checkbox will also clear ...

Page 132: ...is instance programming as below is recommended Firstly determine which Modes are not used In the sample screen shown below it is Modes 5 6 and 7 and Mode 7 is the one that has been chosen for IR Control Mode 8 2 Mode Name This is a 20 character text string that sets the name of the selected Mode The sample screen above shows it as still being named Mode 7 but it could be changed to something more...

Page 133: ...d DVD Record DVD Record 1 On Off 2 Play 3 Stop 4 Pause 5 Fast Fwd 6 Fast Rev 7 Menu 8 Up 9 Down Input Left Select OK Right Select OK Cable Satellite Cable Satellite Cable Satellite Cable Satellite Record On Off Timer Record TV Guide Record Mode Up Music Music Music Music Down On Off Left Play Right Stop Select OK Volume Up Information Volume Down Page Up Pause Page Down Fast Fwd Red CD Changer Gre...

Page 134: ...78813 5 134 Device 1 Device 1 Device 1 Device 1 Device 2 Device 2 Device 2 Device 2 Command 1 Command 1 Command 2 Command 2 Command 3 Command 3 Command 4 Command 4 Command 5 Command 5 Command 6 Command 6 Command 7 Command 7 Command 8 ...

Page 135: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI DIAGNOSTICS SK78813 5 135 CHAPTER 5 DIAGNOSTICS ...

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Page 137: ...trip identification and possible restorative guidelines Diagnostics should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PGDT electronic control systems An incorrect or badly effected repair could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from an incorrect or badly effected repair 1 1 Diagnostic Procedure To diagno...

Page 138: ...ir s electrical system If the error is in a non active module for example in the ISM but with a Drive Mode is selected then drive will still be possible however the diagnostic screen will appear intermittently 2 1 1 Identified Module This identifies which module of the control system has registered the problem PM Power Module JSM Joystick Module ISM Intelligent Seating lighting Module OMNI Omni 2 ...

Page 139: ...reen All trips are stored in the system log whether they have been resolved or are still active The system log stores the Trip Text and the number of occurrences The trips are stored in their respective Modules within the system The System Log is entered using OBP Enter OBP Mode Select System from the menu Select Diagnostics from the menu This displays the Diagnostic screen that shows the connecte...

Page 140: ...ns The R net has various connections that are referred to by the diagnostic text These connections can be on the Power Module PM Joystick Module JSM the Intelligent Seating Lighting Module ISM and the Omni The following diagrams show the connections on these Modules ...

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Page 142: ...e R net has 5 Inhibit connections within these 3 Modules but programming allows for multiple inhibit connections to be added in further PGDT and 3rd party Modules For details of these inhibit connections refer to the Wheelchair Manufacturers documentation ...

Page 143: ...al point Center Joystick Refer to section 3 1 Low Battery Refer to section 3 2 High Battery Refer to section 3 3 M1 Brake Error Refer to section 3 4 M2 Brake Error Refer to section 3 4 M1 Motor Error Refer to section 3 5 M2 Motor Error Refer to section 3 5 Inhibit Active Refer to section 3 6 Jstick Cal Error Refer to section 3 7 Latched Timeout Refer to section 3 8 Brake Lamp Short Refer to sectio...

Page 144: ...tion 3 22 SID Detached Refer to section 3 23 User Switch Detached Refer to section 3 24 Over Pressure Refer to section 3 25 Gone to Sleep Refer to section 3 26 Charging Refer to section 3 27 3 1 Center Joystick The most common cause of this trip is if the SID is deflected away from center before and during the time the control system is switched on The joystick displaced screen will be displayed f...

Page 145: ...has risen above 35V The most common reasons for this are overcharging of the battery or bad connections between the control system and the batteries Check the condition of the batteries and the connections to the control system If the trip is still present after the batteries and connections have been checked then the Power Module may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 4 Brake Error This occurs whe...

Page 146: ... active and in a latched state The actual inhibit that is active is indicated by the last 2 digits in the Trip Code The code is in Hex 1E01 For Inhibit 1 Refer to section 2 3 for connection details 1E09 For Inhibit 9 Refer to section 2 3 for connection details 1E0A For Inhibit 10 Refer to section 2 3 for connection details Cycle the power This will drop out of Latched Mode that might clear the tri...

Page 147: ...ecks have been made then the Input Device may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 9 Brake Lamp Short This occurs when the control system detects a short in the Brake Lamp Circuit Refer to section 2 3 for connection details Check the brake lamps cables and connections to the control system If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made then the ISM may be defective Refer to Sectio...

Page 148: ... likely to be an indicator bulb failure Refer to section 2 3 for connection details 7207 Left Indicator Failed 7208 Right Indicator Failed Check the indicator bulbs cables and connections to the control system If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made then the ISM may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 13 Over current This occurs when the control system detects an excessive...

Page 149: ...ircuitry has become too hot The control system will cease supplying current to the lamp in question Allow the ISM to cool If the ISM is frequently overheating check the condition of all the connected bulbs and lamps If the trip persists contact your service agent 3 16 DIME Error This occurs when the control system detects an identification conflict between two modules in the system If a new module...

Page 150: ...module to have been added to the system must be defective If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made then the PM may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 18 PM Memory Error This is a specific Power Module based trip Check all cables and connections Using the R net PC Programmer re program the control system This should be done with either the most current specific program file...

Page 151: ... PM may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 20 Bad Settings This occurs when the control system detects incorrect or invalid program settings Check all parameter settings and re program the control system using the R net PC Programmer Make a note of the current parameter settings and then reset the control system to default settings Re program the required settings in small groups cycling the power ...

Page 152: ...cycles then the last module to have been added to the system must be defective If the trip is still present after the above checks have been made then the PGDT control system may be defective Refer to Section 5 3 23 SID Disconnected The Omni has detected that the Specialty Input Device SID has become disconnected Check all cables and connectors between the Omni and the SID If the error persists Ch...

Page 153: ... from any other setting of this parameter 3 25 Over Pressure The Omni has detected that the pressure on the Sip and Puff transducer has exceeded its maximum level Although a trip screen is not displayed the system log will show the trip and number of occurrences Check the user is operating the Sip and Puff device correctly If the trip is still present after the above check has been made then the O...

Page 154: ... a minimum recommendation only It is the responsibility of the service person s to perform other tests relevant to the original trip and wheelchair type are carried out Refer to the wheelchair s Technical Manual for exact information of other tests PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from the carrying out of the described tests or from not carrying out additional relevant tests...

Page 155: ...start to move Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within 2 seconds Repeat the test a further three times pushing the joystick slowly backwards left and right 4 3 Drive Test With the maximum speed control in the minimum position drive the wheelchair in all directions ensuring the drive is comfortable and easy to control for the user Repeat the above ...

Page 156: ...s 1 5Hz 0 5Hz Disconnect each bulb in turn and check that the remaining bulb for that side flashes at 3Hz 0 5Hz If hazard lamps are fitted Check each bulb for correct illumination and that the flashrate is 1 5Hz 0 5Hz 4 6 Actuator Test If actuators are fitted Check each motor for correct direction of movement Ensure the mechanical end stops are secure and that they stall the actuator motors thus o...

Page 157: ... service organization for repair Any replacement work carried out without the wheelchair manufacturer s permission will invalidate the control system s warranty Opening or making any unauthorized adjustments or modifications to the R net control system or its components will invalidate any warranty and may result in hazards to the vehicle user and is strictly forbidden PGDT accept no liability for...

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Page 161: ...le with the Omni The input device manufacturer must ensure that the SID design is safe under all conditions in particular single component failures must be detected and the input device put into a safe condition PG Drives Technology accept no responsibility for losses of any kind resulting from an unsuitable SID design 1 9 way D Type Pin out ...

Page 162: ...with PGDT JC200BR3K1Y and Flightlink I5X1SSG251020 joysticks 2 1 Pin 1 Joystick speed This is the joystick signal that determines the forward reverse component of wheelchair movement The joystick has a 1 8KΩ resistor in series with the speed output as shown below All voltage levels apply to the actual joystick output i e no load values The Omni has an input resistance of 100KΩ to 0V For optimum pe...

Page 163: ...or optimum performance The Omni should be calibrated for individual joysticks The voltage swing of 1 2V is a nominal value actual values of between 1 1V and 1 3V will be accepted by a calibration sequence If the voltage swing with respect to Vpin3 exceeds 3 0V then the Omni will assume a fault condition 2 3 Pin 3 Joystick reference This is the joystick center point reference The joystick has a 470...

Page 164: ... provide a 12V supply to the joystick The total combined current capability is 100mA 2 6 Pin 8 Joystick ground A 0V supply for the joystick 3 Digital Signal Levels 3 1 Pins 1 2 3 and 4 Direction Low signal 0 7V High signal 1 4V Impedance 132KΩ to 3V 3 2 Pin 6 Fifth Switch Low signal 0 7V High signal 1 4V Impedance 100KΩ to 5V 3 3 Pin 5 Detect This pin should be linked to 0V inside the input device...

Page 165: ...the Omni is configured for a normally closed User switch there should be a permanent low signal and a high signal will be interpreted as a switch operation If the Omni is configured for a normally open User switch the opposite will apply 4 1 Signal levels Low signal 0 8V High signal 4 0V Impedance 10KΩ to 5V 5 On Off Switch This section refers to the 3 5mm 1 8 jack socket on the underside of the O...

Page 166: ...e 10KΩ to 5V 6 Sip and Puff Input This section refers to the pneumatic inlet on the underside of the Omni Module See the connections diagram in chapter 1 for more details Approximate pressure levels for full hard sips and puffs are Full puff 1PSI or 69mbar Full sip 1 2PSI or 83mbar ...

Page 167: ...PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY OMNI WARNING SUMMARY SK78813 5 167 CHAPTER 7 WARNING SUMMARY ...

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Page 169: ...ay wish to use this section as a check list to ensure that the risk areas identified below have been addressed within their own chair designs and associated documentation 2 Warnings 2 1 Introduction Programming and diagnostics should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PG Drives Technology electronic control systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsa...

Page 170: ...ypes see section User Switch in the Programming chapter for details PG Drives Technology recommend that whenever possible a normally closed switch should be used If a normally open switch is used the responsibility for that decision lies with the healthcare professional PG Drives Technology accept no liability for any losses resulting from the use of a non normally closed User Switch Because a dis...

Page 171: ...he R net Technical Manual SK77981 or the On Board Programming Manual SK78571 for details of how to program the R net Control System Programming should only be conducted by healthcare professionals with in depth knowledge of PG Drives Technology electronic control systems Incorrect programming could result in an unsafe set up of a wheelchair for a user PG Drives Technology accept no liability for l...

Page 172: ...sed User Switch PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from the use of any other type of switch Chapter 3 section 2 4 1 2 11 Switch Detect PGDT recommend this parameter is always set to On PGDT accept no liability for losses of any kind arising from any other setting Chapter 3 section 2 4 2 2 12 Diagnostics Introduction Diagnostics should only be conducted by healthcare profession...

Page 173: ...et to On PG Drives Technology will accept no liability for any losses resulting from any other setting of this parameter Chapter 5 section 3 2 4 2 15 Basic Tests These tests are a minimum recommendation only It is the responsibility of the service person s to perform other tests relevant to the original trip and wheelchair type are carried out Refer to the wheelchair s Technical Manual for exact i...

Page 174: ...ection can be used to design Specialty Input Devices compatible with the Omni The input device manufacturer must ensure that the SID design is safe under all conditions in particular single component failures must be detected and the input device put into a safe condition PG Drives Technology accept no responsibility for losses of any kind resulting from an unsuitable SID design Chapter 6 2 18 9 w...

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