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V I I . O P E R A T I O N
THE EUROPA CONTROLLER
The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends
it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic
controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system. Also, it may be used to control some
optional systems such as power elevating seats and lights. The Europa electronic control system is a modu-
lar system. The electronics necessary to operate your power chair are contained in several modules located
on different parts of your power chair. Typically, the Europa Controller is mounted to one of the armrests.
The other components are located inside the power base.
The controller supplied with your power chair has been pre-programmed to meet your needs. The program
is set using either a personal computer with software provided by the controller manufacturer or with a
hand-held programmer, also provided by the controller manufacturer.
WARNING! The controller program can affect speed, acceleration, deceleration, and
braking. If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by
your healthcare professional, it can create a dangerous situation. Only the power chair
manufacturer, an authorized representative of the manufacturer, or a trained service
technician should program the controller.
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Figure 30. Europa Master Remote
The Europa Controller consists of:
1. joystick
2. keypad
3. controller communications connector
4. off-board charger/programming socket
Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and
speed of the power chair. When you move
the joystick from the neutral (center) po-
sition, the electromagnetic brake will re-
lease and allow the power chair to move.
The farther you push the joystick from its
neutral position, the faster your power
chair will move. When you release the joystick and allow it to return to the neutral position, you engage the
electromagnetic brake. This helps the power chair decelerate and come to a complete stop. You can also use
the joystick control power actuators.
WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately
release the joystick. Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power
chair.
Out Of Neutral At Power Up
Your power chair joystick is equipped with Out Of Neutral At Power Up (OONAPU). If you power up the
system and the joystick is not in the neutral position, the system status light flashes rapidly for either as
long as the joystick is out of the neutral position or five seconds. If this has happened and the all the
segments on the battery condition meter are flashing, you may have set a fault code. See Europa Error
Codes.
