Basic Operation Instructions INTRODUCTION WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and service.
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Basic Operation Instructions NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. My authorized Pride Provider Is: Name: _____________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________________________...
MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER The Microdrive Controller is a fully-programmable, modular electronic controller system that allows you to operate your power chair. It is designed to allow the user to have complete control over chair movement and speed. The controller has been pre-programmed to meet a typical user’s 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.
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Basic Operation Instructions Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sig- nals, paging transmitters, and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency...
Microdrive Controller Features Figure 1 provides information on the Microdrive components and connections. Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and location of each component before using the Microdrive Controller. The following functions are available with the Microdrive Controller: ! Joystick Control The joystick is used to control the direction and speed of the power chair.
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Basic Operation Instructions Actuator Indicators Four LEDs indicate recline, tilt, power leg rests, and elevating seat actuator modes. Horn Key Activates a warning horn. Joystick Interface Module Controls A 3.5 mm (1/8") jack socket to allow connection of external switches to select the various functions available A 3.5 mm (1/8") jack...
OPERATING THE MICRODRIVE CONTROLLER The Microdrive Controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its components. The Microdrive controller consists of: 1. joystick 2. display pad 3. mode switch 4. on/off switch 5. speed adjustment dial 6. joystick interface module Figure 2.
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Basic Operation Instructions Joystick Control The joystick controls the direction and speed of your power chair. When you move the joystick from the neutral (center) position, the electromagnetic brakes release and allow the power chair to move. The farther you push the joystick from its neutral position, the faster the power chair moves.
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Horn Key The horn key activates the horn. Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates that the Microdrive is powered on and also gives the status of the batteries, the con- troller, and the power chair electrical system. ! ! ! ! ! Red, yellow, and green lights lit: Batteries charged;...
Basic Operation Instructions JOYSTICK INTERFACE MODULE The joystick interface module provides a means to enable or disable the horn key, mode switch, on/off switch, and speed adjustment dial. See figure 4. The joystick interface module consists of: 1. external switch jacks 2.
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NOTE: When a toggle switch is set to “J/S,” the joystick has control of a particular function. When the toggle switch is set to “Local,” control of this function is disabled at the joystick. External Switch Jacks The external switch jacks are used for an external control (e.g., buddy button, single switch, etc.).
Basic Operation Instructions ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT The Microdrive controller can control five power accessory actuators using the mode switch and the joystick. To select and adjust an actuator: 1. Use the on/off switch to power on the chair and the controller. 2.
DRIVE PROFILE SELECTION Your Microdrive controller may be programmed for more than one drive profile that allows the system to be custom tailored to your environment. To select a profile setting: 1. Use the on/off switch to power on the chair and the controller. 2.
Basic Operation Instructions ERROR CODES In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your power chair’s electrical system. If any of the battery condition meter lights are flashing rapidly, the controller may be indicating an error.
Basic Operation Instructions CARE AND MAINTENANCE Refer to your power chair owner’s manual for proper cleaning and disposal instructions. WARRANTY For two (2) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, the controller or any of its components found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship.
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St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7 Canada Pride Mobility Products Ltd. Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia Pride Mobility Products Italia S.r.l. Via del Progresso - ang. Via del Lavoro Loc.