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DRIVE MODE:
The ROVI RNet remote joystick functions as the wheelchair drive control when the joystick is set to one of the
available
Drive Profiles
(Drive Mode)
.
There are 5 pre-programmed drive profiles to choose from on the RNet
LCD Joysticks. To scroll through the available drive profiles, press the
Profile Button
(
1
) on the joystick remote
-see
Fig.1a/1b
. The drive profiles are factory pre-set for specific driving conditions
(e.g.; ramp/curb speed,
indoor speed, outdoor speed, etc...)
, but may be reprogrammed if necessary by a qualified technician. The
speed within each pre-set drive profile can be further adjusted by pressing the
Speed Adjust
button on the
joystick remote (
2
).
IMPORTANT!
The following section covers instructions for basic wheelchair drive controls. Please be
certain to read the
RNET Remote /Joystick Manual
and/or the
ROVI Powerbase Owner’s Manual
(provided separately)
for more detailed safety, operating and troubleshooting instructions
.
3.2.3 WHEELCHAIR DRIVE CONTROLS:
WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
.
An improperly connected joystick could cause loss of power resulting in death, serious injury,
or damage.
•
Ensure the joystick harness is securely connected to the controller
.
DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage.
A malfunctioning joystick could cause unintended/erratic movement resulting in death, serious
injury, or damage.
•
If unintended/erratic movement occurs, stop using the wheelchair immediately and contact a qualified technician
.
DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
.
Do not attempt to operate an attendant control joystick with it removed from the seating system
as it could be dropped or be disorienting to operate.
•
To prevent unsafe operating conditions, ensure the attendant control joystick remains in place on the
seating system when operating/driving the wheelchair.
3.2.2 RNET LCD ADVANCED JOYSTICK FEATURES:
LCD Display
(Drive Mode
)
Power on/off
(and optional mode select)
Horn
Hazard Lights
(on/off)
Base Lights
(on/off)
Mode Select
Profile Select
(Drive Profile)
Turn Signal
(right)
Turn Signal
(left)
(Joystick Drive Control)
Speed Adjust
(Joystick Seat Control)
scroll/select
operate PPS
function
Joystick Knob
RN
ET
LCD A
DVANCED
J
OYSTICK
(comes standard with Base Light controls)
3.0 PROGRAMMING
3.0 PROGRAMMING
AND
AND
OPERATING
OPERATING
YOUR
YOUR
ROVI-MPS SYSTEM
ROVI-MPS SYSTEM
LCD Display
(Seating Mode
)