A.
Product Description:
The Switch-It DriveStation is an ergonomic handheld proportional
device (PS2 controller) adapted for use as an alternative drive
control. Ideal for use by pediatric patients, the DRIVESTATION
allows clients already accustomed to operating game
controllers easy control of their power wheelchair.
B.
Technical Information:
•
Alternative
Control Type: Proportional or
Switched/
Digital
•
Activation Type:
Joystick Displacement or Power
wheelchair movement
•
Joystick Displacement: up to 45°
•
Activating Force: 0.3 oz (10 g)
•
Feedback:
o Proportional Driving with Joysticks -
Displacement/Movement of Joystick Knob
o Switched Driving with Action and/or Direction
Pads - Power wheelchair movement
•
Connector Type: D-Sub 9 connection to wheelchair
display
•
Dimensions:
o Controller: 4" x 6" (102 x 152 mm)
o Adapter box: 2.25" x 3.5" (57 x 89 mm)
C.
Compatibility
for Driving
:
•
Penny & Giles
R-Net Electronics
:
Omni is required
•
Curtis Electronics Enable 50
:
Enhanced Display is
required
•
Dynamic Controls DX2
:
Switch It DX Dongle (DXD) is
required
D.
Compatibility for Seat Function Programs:
•
Pride/Quantum - AAM is required
•
Permobil - ICS Module is required
•
Sunrise
Medical
-
Custom modification available,
call for quote
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247771 Rev. A
Switch-It DriveStation users may choose between five different
programs which allow access to seat functions. The default
program (item DS-0) allows for seat function access through the
drive control and power wheelchair programming, the same as
with a standard joystick and only an Omni or Enhanced Display
is required.
Alternatively, the Action Pad (Triangle, Square, Circle and X) or
Direction Pads can be programmed for dedicated seat
functions. There are four standard configurations for this and the
DriveStation is configured with four monoplug outputs for the
dedicated function access and additional equipment is
required:
