Important Notes Read this Manual carefully before installing or operating your DX control system. Due to continuous product improvement Dynamic reserves the right to update this Manual. This Manual supersedes all previous issues which must not continue to be used.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Introduction The DX Dolphin Remote is a DX compatible remote supplied by Dynamic Controls Ltd. As well as driving, this DX Remote has switches for selecting up to five actuators, which can then be operated under joystick control. A battery gauge, side lights, indicator lights, hazard lights, magnetic key and horn are also supported.
: DX Power Module (PMB) Installation Manual DX Hand Held Programmer (HHP) Manual Dynamic Wizard Installation Sheet / Online Help Installation Manuals for all other DX Modules to be used in your application.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Features Joystick Normally used for controlling wheelchair speed and direction. Can also be used for actuator control when any of the 5 actuators have been selected. On/off switch / Toggles the entire DX control system between the On and Off modes.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Programming socket A standard HHP / Wizard socket. HHP / Wizard socket Standard DXBUS For connecting the DX Remote, with a DXBUS Connection (x2) cable for connection to other DX compatible modules. Battery charger Standard 3 pin XLR type battery charger socket.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Specifications Electrical Compatible with standard DXBUS Operating voltage range 18V - 32 V d.c. Charger rating 12 A RMS continuous, limited by DXBUS rating. Quiescent Current <1mA Off, typically 100mA On Mechanical Weight: 0.59 Kg Mounting: As per Installation section 6, Mounting Case material:...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Environmental Parameter Units Operating ambient temperature range °C Storage temperature range °C Operating and storage humidity Environmental Rating IP54 RFI Emissions CISPR 11, Class B. ISO7176 part 21 Durability ISO7176 part 14 (pending). Vibration Specification BS2011: part 2Fd and BS7527: section 3.5, class 5M3.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Operation On/Off and Key Lock system The On/Off button toggles the system power on or off provided the DX Remote is not locked. The Key Lock system uses a magnetic key to power the wheelchair down in such a way to prevent subsequent unauthorised power up and driving.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 An OONAPU fault is also generated if the joystick source is changed. This occurs when the Attendant / User switch on the DX-ACU is toggled or the Drive Program is changed causing a joystick swap, while the joystick is not in the neutral position.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Lighting Control A set of four lighting control switches, with feedback LED's, are provided to control the Lighting System. A lighting module must be installed and enabled. Suitable modules include: DX Combined Lighting Actuator Module (CLAM); a DX Lighting Module (LM);...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 The actuator may then be adjusted up or down with the Joystick, by deflecting the Joystick beyond half travel in the forward / reverse axis. To resume driving, press the current Actuator Select switch again to deselect. Alternatively another actuator may be selected directly.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Installation and Testing Attention: If replacing existing Power Wheelchair Controller The model DX joystick/controller recently installed by your home care dealer, has been designed to function and perform in the same manner as the joystick/controller you may have already become accustomed to.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX Dolphin Mounting The DX Dolphin Remote can be mounted on either side of the wheelchair, in an upright position, using four M4 screws. Warning : For safe installation, select a screw length that protrudes between 4mm and 10mm into the case.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX Dolphin Connection with the DX System The Dolphin has two DXBUS connectors which enables any DXBUS cable to be used to interconnect it to the remainder of the DX system. The Dolphin will normally be connected directly to one of the two PM DXBUS connectors.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Testing Ensure that all DX Modules used in your DX System have been installed as specified in their Installation Manuals. The Dolphin needs to be correctly programmed for the appropriate wheelchair prior to testing. A DX Remote contains the complete wheelchair system set up, from which all DX Modules download their relevant information when the DX System is first turned on.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Batteries and Charging Battery Type The DX System is designed to perform optimally with either Lead-Acid or Gel Cell 24 V deep cycle batteries, rated at 20 - 120 Amp hours. The maximum average discharge rate must not exceed half the rated capacity, in Amp hours. High continuous discharge rates dramatically reduces the available battery capacity.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 The wheelchair is automatically disabled from driving whenever the battery charger is plugged in. The Drive Program will show ‘ ’ to indicate that the wheelchair is inhibited. Connection of the battery charger will automatically power the wheelchair, if the wheelchair was powered down at the time of connection.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Battery Condition Warnings A battery warning is shown by the Battery Gauge flashing its LEDs, the number of which depends on what it currently has lit. Battery High warning condition This condition occurs when the battery voltage exceeds 28V, as measured by the PM.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Low Capacity warning condition When the calculated available battery capacity drops below 10% of full capacity the two left most red LEDs flash. The wheelchair will drive during this fault condition but it shows that the battery is in the reserve capacity range and battery capacity will begin to reduce rapidly.
Dynamic Controls accept no responsibility or liability for accidents caused by incorrect programming. This Programming section, the HHP Manual, and the Dynamic Wizard Installation Sheet/Online Help must be read and understood before attempting to program a DX System.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Auto Download The DX System has a feature called Auto Download. It is designed to minimise the programming requirements associated with Module servicing by down loading the correct programming to a replacement DX Module. A DX Module with a flashing System Status LED is considered faulty and, when serviced, is replaced by a new one.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Programming Tools Two programming tools are available, the Dynamic Wizard and the HHP. Dynamic Wizard The Wizard is a PC based tool suited to programming production runs of identical wheelchairs or modules, or individual highly customised wheelchairs.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 The DX Hand Held Programmer (HHP) is the normal programming tool used by dealers, allowing easy adjustment of all commonly adjusted Drive Program parameters. Warning : The DX HHP is for use only by wheelchair manufacturers, their authorised dealers and support personnel.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 8. Press «Enter» to accept the changes, or «Esc» to exit without saving. Select the File, Save menu option. These values will then be part of the Standard Chair Program for the “SuperChair, Deluxe” Down load the “SuperChair, Deluxe”...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX Dolphin Wizard Programming The Wizard accesses a set of parameters that are programmed to define the configuration desired by a wheelchair manufacturer. Some parameters can be both read and written to (edited) by an OEM and a Dealer.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 The Wizard can be used to restrict the minimum and maximum limits for Drive Program parameters adjustable with an HHP. Max Forward Speed * Range : 10 - 100% Default : 100 OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Sets the maximum speed obtainable for maximum forward joystick deflection.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Reverse Acceleration * Range : 10 - 70% Default : 40 OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Sets the maximum output (linear) acceleration rate for large joystick backward deflections, where 70% provides the quickest response. Reverse Deceleration * Range : 15 - 100% Default : 70...
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Damping Point * Range : 10 - 100% Default : 40 OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write The damping point defines the speed error size (of output speed verses joystick demand speed) using progressive error reduction (ie acceleration / deceleration).
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Sleep Timeout Range : 1 - 255 min. (off) Default : 255 min (off) OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Inactivity timeout. The DX system goes to sleep after 'x' minutes of inactivity, if enabled.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Allow Non Driv Prof State: yes / no Default: no OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Not available If set to ‘ yes’ , Drive Program 0 is enabled and is displayed between Drive Profile 5 and Drive Profile 1.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Joystick Parameters Neutral Maximum Range: 10 - 49 Default: 10 OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Determines the neutral window size. Affects all joysticks used in the system. Adjust only in special cases. Neutral to PB Delay Range: 20 - 5000 msec Default: 100 OEM Access: Read / Write...
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 ACU Enable State: yes / no Default: yes OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Must be set to ‘ yes’ for Attendant Control Unit (ACU) operation. The Dolphin will automatically detect the presence of an ACU when the DX System is turned on.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Reverse RJM Joystick State: normal / reverse Default: normal OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Reverses the direction (left / right) of the RJM joystick. If set to 'Norm', left and right joystick deflection causes a left and right turn, respectively If set to ‘...
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 If set to ‘ no’ , the wheelchair will drive normally with no CLAM (or TAM) attached. Providing that all CLAM (or TAM) parameters have been programmed, this is a useful factory setting. It allows a CLAM (or TAM) to be added later to wheelchair systems that do not have one fitted, without the HHP or Wizard.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Actuator 1 I Limit Range: 3 - 12 amps Default: 6 Actuator 5 I Limit OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read only Sets the current trip point for each actuator between the allowable range of 3 - 12 Amps.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Set to ‘ yes’ if joystick operation of actuators is required. The Actuator Select switch will now select the actuator, if fitted, but will not cause it to operate. If the wheelchair is driving when an actuator is selected, it will stop driving.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Lighting Parameters Lighting Mod Enable * State: yes / no Default: no OEM Access: Read / Write Dealer Access: Read / Write Set to ‘ yes’ for Lighting Module (LM) operation, ‘ no’ if Combined Lighting Actuator (CLAM) based lights are used.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX Dolphin HHP Programming Warnings: Do not plug the HHP in while the vehicle is in motion. Plug in the HHP while the DX System is turned on. A setting is saved once the NEXT button is pressed.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Test Driving and Saving Changes Changes can be test driven before being permanently saved as the DX System can be driven with the HHP plugged in. Even if the HHP is disconnected, the changes will remain current until the DX Remote is turned off. Once turned off, the settings will return to their original values.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Damping Point Joystick Source Reverse Joystick - Fwd/Rev Press UP or DOWN to adjust the value (excluding Joystick Source). To Adjust Joystick Source The Joystick Source screen reads : TUNE PROG 1 RESPONSE Joystick Source Local EXIT NEXT...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 To Enable Technician Mode 1. In the main menu, press NEXT until the Technician Mode screen appears: * * MAIN MENU * * Technician Mode disabled. Enable ? NEXT Pressing YES toggles this screen between Technician Mode Enabled and Technician Mode Disabled.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 3. The display reads: JOYSTICK CALIBRATION EXIT NEXT BEGIN Pressing EXIT at any point during the calibration procedure will return ì you to screen 6. Press BEGIN. JOYSTICK CALIBRATION Rotate J/S -> Neutral -> END EXIT 7.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Pressing YES toggles between CLAM enabled and CLAM disabled. Setting this parameter to ‘ Enabled’ allows the CLAM or TAM to be used in the DX System. ì Pressing EXIT will return you to screen Lighting Module (LM) Enable 1.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Diagnostics and Fault Finding DX Dolphin diagnostics can be examined from two platforms : from the Flash Codes signalled with the System Status LED on the Dolphin (and on the HHP); and from the Wizard which can provide more detailed information about the fault.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX System Likely Cause of Condition and Possible Action Status LED Flash Code DX Accessory Fault Cause: There is a fault in an accessory device attached to a DX Module (excluding the PM). Examples of faults in accessory devices may be : the clutch is, or has been, disengaged;...
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX System Likely Cause of Condition and Possible Action Status LED Flash Code Low Battery Fault Cause: The battery charge is not sufficient to allow safe driving. It has fallen below 17V Action < Check battery connection and terminals. The battery voltage should be similar when the battery is on charge, and when it isn’...
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 DX System Likely Cause of Condition and Possible Action Status LED Flash Code CANH Fault (see Limp Mode below) Cause: 1. An invalid voltage has been detected on the DXBUS CANH line. 2. Communication is not possible using the CANH wire, or the CANH and CANL wires are shorted together.
Cause: There is a compatibility problem between DX Modules in the System. The wheelchair will be disabled. Action < Consult your Dynamic Service Centre. Cause: The data held by the Dolphin for another DX Module is corrupt or incompatible with that module.
Print Chair Log prints the Status Report followed by the Chair Log. These reports should be sent along with a faulty controller to a Service Centre. contact a Dynamic Sales and Service Centre (refer to section 14). Status Report The Status report gives you the current status of the wheelchair, including faults and other warning conditions currently active.
4. From the ‘ Modules Attached’ menu, select ‘ UCM Remote’ . Below are listed the Chair Log codes and probable causes of these faults. If the suggested action does not remove the fault, contact a Dynamic Sales and Service Centre (refer to section 14).
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Message Fault and Possible Cause CAN short fault Cause : 1. Short between CANL and CANH. Action: < The short may be within a module or within a DX Cable, or the exposed DXBUS contacts may be shorted by foreign material.
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Cause : Joystick internal error. Action < Replace joystick. Absolute Error < Consult an approved Dynamic Service Agent. Fault Joystick fault Cause : 1. The joystick may need to be re-calibrated. Action < Consult an approved Dynamic Service Agent. 9 Diagnostics and Fault Finding...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 10 Product Disclaimer Dynamic Controls Ltd. products built today allow our customer’ s vehicles to conform to national and international requirements. In particular to: ISO7176-9 Climatic Tests for Electric Wheelchairs. ISO7176-14 Power and Control Systems for Electric Wheelchairs.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 11 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Dynamic Electronic Controllers have been tested on typical vehicles to confirm compliance with the following appropriate EMC standards: Emissions: CISPR22, class B Susceptibility: IEC1000-4-3 ESD: IEC1000-4-2 Compliance levels and set-up as per ISO 7176, part 21.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 12 Maintenance 1. The DX System should be regularly checked for integrity. Loose, damaged or corroded connectors or terminals, or damaged cabling should be replaced. 2. All switchable functions on the DX System should be regularly tested to ensure they function correctly.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 13 Safety and Misuse Warnings Do not install, maintain or operate this equipment without reading, understanding and following the proper instructions and manuals, otherwise injury or damage may result. The completed installation must be thoroughly checked, and all programmable options must be correctly adjusted for safe operation prior to use.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Caution should be exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment in the area around such equipment. While the manufacturer has made every effort to ensure that RFI does not cause problems, very strong signals could still cause a problem.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 14 Warranty All equipment supplied by Dynamic Controls Ltd is warranted by the company to be free from faulty materials or workmanship. If any defect is found within the warranty period, the company will repair the equipment, or at its discretion, replace the equipment without charge for materials and labour.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 15 Sales and Service Information For Sales and Service advice, or in case of any difficulty, please contact: Head Office Dynamic Controls Limited Telephone: Int. 64 3 338 0016 Print Place Fax: Int. 64 3 338 3283...
DXBUS. CLAM Combined Lighting and Actuator Module. A DX Module with five actuator and three lighting outputs. Dynamic Control Modular Mobility System DXBUS The DX System communication CAN communication lines plus power supply to DX Modules. Electrostatic Discharge Hand Held Programmer.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 OONAPU Out Of Neutral At Power Up. A fault condition produced if the DX System is turned on while the joystick is not in the neutral (non-driving) position. DX Power Module. The DX Module that produces the DX System output to the motors and park brakes.
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 17 Appendix B : Change Record This section lists the changes implemented into this manual from previous revisions. Page / Section Change Approval Page 2 Reference to ‘ PM’ changed to ‘ PMB’ Page 6 EMI note replaced by sections 10 &...
No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 18 Anhang C:Deutschsprachige Warnhinweise Der folgende Text muß in jedem Benutzerhandbuch erscheinen, welches dieses DX-Modul verwendet. Installations-Hinweise für die DX-Handbedienung, Type 1. Der folgende Text muß in jedem Bedienungshandbuch abgedruckt werden, welches die DX Handbedienung verwendet. Das DX Installations-Handbuch ist ausschließlich für Rollstuhlhersteller geschrieben worden.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Alle Schaltstellungen des DX-Steuersystems sollten regelmäßig überpruft werden, um dessen vollständige Arbeitsweise zu gewährleisten. Alle Teile der DX-Steuereinheit sollten von Staub, Schmutz und Flüßigkeiten freigehaten werden. Benutzen Sie bitte ein feuchtes Tuch mit warmem Wasser oder Alkohol sofern erforderlich. Benutzen Sie auf keinen Fall Lösungsmittel.
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No. 60025, Issue 5. January 1999 Aus Sicherheitsgründen kann die Steuereinheit den Rollstuhl unvorhergesehen zum Stillstand bingen. Sollte dies die Sicherheit des Fahrers/Fahrerin beeinträchtigen, dann wird das Anbringen und Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten empfohlen. Die DX Steuereinheit is voll programmierbar um optimale Leistung und Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
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Eine der folgenden Kontaktadressen muß in einem Bedienungshandbuch abgedruckt werden. Mit Schwierigkeiten oder Fragen bezüglich Ihres DX wenden Sie sich bitte an: Hauptgeschäftsstelle Dynamic Controls Limited Telephone: Int. 64 3 338 0016 Print Place Fax: Int. 64 3 338 3283...
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