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Ability Drive

TM

 Manual

Summary of Contents for Ability Drive ADT

Page 1: ...Ability DriveTM Manual ...

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Page 3: ...n the Box 10 Installing the ADT 11 First Use 14 LED Status Lights 15 Positioning the Eye Gaze Device 16 Stopping the Wheelchair 17 Evaluation Notes 18 Safety Evaluation 19 Driving 20 Settings 21 Drive Button Settings 22 Button Layout Settings 23 Other Settings 24 Exit and Drive 25 Appendix A 26 Warranty 28 ...

Page 4: ... in part or whole is prohibited without prior written consent Products that are referenced in this manual may be trademarks of the respective owners Tolt TechnologiesTM makes no claim to these trademarks Tolt TechnologiesTM works hard to make sure this manual is as accurate as possible Tolt TechnologiesTM assumes no responsibility for error or omissions or for damages resulting from the use of the...

Page 5: ...he additional information and videos available at tolttechnologies com support Install Ability DriveTM from abilitydrive app You may contact us via Slack using the Chat button on the settings screen of Ability DriveTM or tt customers slack com You may contact us via email at support tolttechnologies com You may call or text us at 1 425 242 3902 Please fill out our warranty registration at tolttech...

Page 6: ... to the person and caregivers along with their Assistive Technology Professionals and prescribing providers to determine when the use of Ability DriveTM is safe and appropriate Ability DriveTM is control interface allowing an eye gaze device to control a power wheelchair The eye gaze device selected the power wheelchair selected and how the power wheelchair is configured affects the performance an...

Page 7: ...ury disability or illness to control their power wheelchair Ability DriveTM meets the definition for medical equipment and is registered as a Class 1 medical device with the US FDA and a Class 1 medical device with Health Canada Ability DriveTM does not sustain or support life In case of device failure user must ensure there is an alternative method of controlling the power wheelchair available as...

Page 8: ...cision of control or be stranded See Appendix 7 on Page 27 for mitigation strategies CAUTION Changing seating position can affect eye control Eye control cameras rely upon a proper position relative to your head in order have a clear view of your eyes Changing seating position can cause this relative position and the camera view to be compromised resulting in loss of precision control WARNING Do n...

Page 9: ...e can lead to significant damage that is impossible to detect upon inspection Contact your service provider Damage caused by these types of incidents exceeds the limits covered by the manufacturer s warranty WARNING Supervise children and those with cognitive disabilities Do not let children or people with cognitive disabilities drive the wheelchair without supervision A buddy button must be avail...

Page 10: ...10 What s In The Box USB Cable 9 Pin Drive Cable Ability DriveTM Interface ADT Software installation abilitydrive app ...

Page 11: ...l input or 3 Switch 2 Connect the 9 pin cable to the ADT Ability DriveTM Interface Box and the wheelchair s input port 3 Connect a buddy button as a power switch to the input jack next to the input port If the wheelchair owner is unable to press the buddy button it is recommended to affix the buddy button near the back of a headrest where a caregiver can easily access it ...

Page 12: ...t the USB cable that was screwed in to the ADT to the supported eye gaze device Installing the ADT For Assistive Technology Professional ATP 4 Connect the USB C single screw cable to the ADT and screw the cable in ...

Page 13: ...bility DriveTM Hardware interface Connected 6 Make sure all the ADT and all the cables are secured to the chair in a way that the communication device can be move out of the way or removed for client transfers Secure cables in a way that protects from damage from movement of the wheels movement of the arm rest abrasion of cable during daily use or damages to the cable connectors ...

Page 14: ...ng and the ADT is connected to the eye gaze device one of the LED s on the ADT will light up Note that no LED s will be lit if the Ability Drive application is not running on the eye gaze device 4 Look at the forward button the wheelchair should move forward if properly configured Note when a drive command is being sent to the chair the second LED will light up 5 Perform the Safety Evaluation with...

Page 15: ...DriveTM a single LED will be lit When the ADT is plugged into an eye gaze device running Ability DriveTM and a drive command is being sent from Ability DriveTM the second LED on the ADT will light up while the drive command is being sent afer a short delay If the ADT is responding properly and the powerchair is still not driving check the power chair s programming and make sure that it is in the p...

Page 16: ...Position the eye gaze device 20 to 24 in front of the client s face with the bottom of the device approximately 6 below their chin This is an approximation of eye gaze device placement Use your eye gaze device s guidelines on positioning ...

Page 17: ...on where you or a caregiver can easily press the buddy button if needed Note when stopped the wheelchair gradually decelerates to prevent the seat occupant from being ejected from the seat It will take up to a few feet to come to a complete stop Note If the eye gaze devices is interrupted a power failure occurs or the eye gaze device can not locate the eyes the chair will come to a stop Use standa...

Page 18: ...18 Evaluation Notes ...

Page 19: ...nvironment is safe for power wheel chair driving If applicable Mode button Understands Mode button behavior and how to switch modes If applicable Mode button Understands all available modes function and control If applicable Mode button The tilt and recline are limited to safe angles and no loss of the ability to use eye gaze occurs The above checklist is a minimum guideline for the use of Ability...

Page 20: ...app creating a transparent computer view of what is in front of you Look at an arrow to drive the wheelchair in that direction To stop do any of the following close your eyes look off of the computer screen look at the stop icon look at the settings icon or use the buddy button ...

Page 21: ...es 3 The model of the ADT hardware 4 The computer name and the version of Ability DriveTM Contrast High Forward Camera Drive Buttons Button Layout Other Tobii IS5_Large_Pc_Eye_5_IS514 200915000104 NoEyes ADTInterface abilitydrive 2006 A13J 20060077 AbilityDrive 2110 0 0 0 Size Large Driving Mode Semi Latched Mode Button Visible Chat Exit Drive 1 2 3 4 Gaze Dot Visible ...

Page 22: ... Low The drive buttons are nearly transparent Size can be set to Large the drive buttons will be large on the screen Small the drive buttons will be small allowing for more rear facing camera image to be displayed Note the smaller buttons require more precise eye gaze control Forward Camera Select the forward camera view Room View Selfie View Size Large ...

Page 23: ...Stop by closing your eyes looking off the screen looking at the settings button or the use of a buddy button Drive Screen Forward Drive Center The forward drive is moved to the center of the screen Drive Screen Simplified This is a simplified version of Ability DriveTM to be used in training or pediatrics Button Layout Settings ...

Page 24: ...contact support tolttechnologies com to request it Ability DriveTM by default uses momentary driving Semi_Latched This changes the drive button behavior To start the chair driving look at the desired direction arrow The chair will keep driving in that direction as long as the you don t look at another button look off the screen or close your eyes This should only be used with advanced users famili...

Page 25: ...red dot on the screen where your eyes are looking Hidden Hides the gaze dot Gaze Dot Visible Exit Exits Ability DriveTM and returns to the eye gaze device s main screen Drive Returns to the Drive screen Exit Drive Exit and Drive ...

Page 26: ... Standards The Ability DriveTM Interface complies with the following directives Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC Low voltage Directive 2014 35 EU Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU Packaging and Labeling of Substances EC 1272 2008 Reach Directive 2006 121 EC 1907 2006 EC Annex 17 A3 CE Statement This equipment complies with the requirements relating...

Page 27: ... Stoke Golding Nuneaton Warwickshire United Kingdom CV13 6EU Email enquiries rehanalife co uk Website rahanalife co uk ADT G187ADT0 7serial ADT is used with a powered wheelchair as a control device Ability Drive conforms with UK Medical Devices Regulations 2002 SI 2002 No 618 as amended UK MDR 2002 It is a Class 1 Medical Device Accessory it is non sterile and non measuring A7 Outdoor Strategies f...

Page 28: ...the product We may change the availability of this Limited Warranty at our sole discretion Change in Limited Warranties will not be retroactive What Is Not Covered By this Limited Warranty This warranty covers parts repair or replacement of the Tolt Technologies product only It DOES NOT include Labor service calls shipping costs and other charges that may be incurred in servicing the under warrant...

Page 29: ...ine whether to repair or replace the product or component LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE AFFECTED PRODUCT CONSTITUTES YOUR SOLE REMEDY AND TOLT TECHNOLOGIES ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY TOLT TECHNOLOGIES SHALL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER AND NEITHER TOLT TECHNOLOGIES NORANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS SH...

Page 30: ...ALLOWED NOR IS COMBINING INDIVIDUAL PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES YOU ARE AGREEING TO GIVE UP ANY RIGHTS TOLITIGATE DISPUTES IN A COURT OR BEFORE A JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A CLAIM OTHER RIGHTS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE IF YOU WENT TO COURT MAY ALSO BE UNAVAILABLE OR MAY BE LIMITED IN ARBITRATION Disputes Covered The term dispute ...

Page 31: ...nd to be illegal or unenforceable as to all or some parts of a dispute then those parts will not be arbitrated but will proceed in court with the rest proceeding in arbitration General Terms and Conditions This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty may only be amended waived or extended by written document signed by...

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