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Invacare LiNX REM500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LiNX® Control System REM500, Supplement to power wheelchair user manual en Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 6.2 Navigating through user function screens... . . 31 6.2.1 Function Change Inhibits ..... . 31 6.2.2 Using direct navigation.
  • Page 4 6.16.1 ........78 8.3 Drive inhibit indication .

  • Page 5: General

    You will find the for efficient, trouble-free use. latest version on the Invacare website. For the address and website see the back page of this manual. This symbol identifies a list of various tools, 1.2 Symbols...

  • Page 6: Intended Use - Rem500

    LiNX® Control System 1.4.1 Intended Use — REM500 The LiNX REM500 is a Remote of the LiNX family, intended to allow powered wheelchair users to interact with the LiNX System. The REM500 Remote allows control of drive, actuator, lighting and connectivity functions. It provides an input for battery charging and contains a Bluetooth interface for connectivity functions only (HID and diagnostics).

  • Page 7: Safety

    Invacare for repair. WARNING! WARNING! Risk of Death, Injury or Damage...
  • Page 8 – Performance adjustments should only be made approved Invacare accessories. Unapproved by professionals of the healthcare field or accessories have not been tested by Invacare persons fully conversant with this process and and are not recommended for use with the driver's capabilities.
  • Page 9 Safety WARNING! DANGER! Risk of Injury or Damage Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Connector pins on cables connected to the power Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered module can still be live even when the system is seating system can cause a fire resulting in death, off.

  • Page 10: Live Edit Guidelines

    – Do not open or disassemble any case. – Users should use caution when driving the wheelchair while operating in Live Edit mode. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare – Users should use care to stay in the endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to programming range.

  • Page 11: Usage Guidelines

    Safety 2.1.2 Usage Guidelines WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death DANGER! Use of the wheelchair while judgement or ability Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage is impaired may result in injury, damage or death. Misuse of the wheelchair may cause component –...

  • Page 12: Setup And Service Guidelines

    (service) parts may cause death, serious injury, ALWAYS have assured cleared distance with all or damage. objects in environment. – Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare parts. CAUTION! – ALWAYS provide the wheelchair serial number Risk of Injury to assist in ordering the correct replacement Remote module can get hot when exposed to parts.
  • Page 13 Safety WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Improperly connected joystick could cause loss of power resulting in death, serious injury, or damage. – Ensure the joystick is securely connected to controller. CAUTION! Risk of Damage Operating the wheelchair in rain or dampness may cause the wheelchair to malfunction electrically and mechanically;...

  • Page 14: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Information

    LiNX® Control System 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information 3.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Refer to the power wheelchair base and seating system user manuals for more electromagnetic compatibility information for your mobility device. Dynamic Controls Electronic Controllers have been tested on typical, representative vehicles to confirm compliance with the following appropriate EMC standards: •...

  • Page 15: Components

    Components 4 Components G Bus socket H Infrared transmitter 4.1 User interface REM500 4.2 Screen composition overview A Battery bar B Status bar C User function screen A Multipurpose buttons D Navigation button B ON/OFF button/Status LED 4.2.1 Battery bar C Touch display The battery bar provides a graphical display of the battery’s D Speaker...

  • Page 16: Status Bar

    LiNX® Control System is set through the remote module’s status screen, for more Battery bar displays green information refer to 6.1.3 Configuring Menu Screen, page 29. when state of charge is between 60 and 100%. Status information Battery bar displays orange The status information displays the current state of the LiNX when state of charge is system with status icons.

  • Page 17: User Function Screen Overview

    Components This notifies you that a seating lock-out Be aware, that in the following manual right-handed is active. A seating lock-out is a state function screens are displayed only. All buttons have that prevents the wheelchair’s seating the same functions for right- and left-handed, so the being operated.
  • Page 18 LiNX® Control System With a drive screen you are also able to sound the horn and Indicator Meaning to operate the lighting functions. Refer to 6.10 Operating CREM the horn, page 54 and to 6.7 Operating the position lights, CREM-LF page 50.
  • Page 19 Components Seating screens are for operating the seating functions, refer Utility Screen to chapter 6.14.1 Through seating screens, page 56. Connectivity screen Fig. 4-1 Example of a Fig. 4-2 Example of a three-quadrant (3Q) navigation four-quadrant (4Q) navigation utility screen utility screen Connectivity screens allow you to communicate with Utility screen allows you to operate system controls (such as...

  • Page 20: Navigation Button

    LiNX® Control System Arrangement • A Short press / Momentary press, Function screens • B Long press. Pro- files Fig. 4-3 By default, this function is only enabled for chair configurations with an external control input that will not allow the control of horn or lights. Contact your provider to change the configuration and to set up your desired operations.

  • Page 21: Labels On The Product

    Components 4.4 Labels on the Product When activated, the navigation button changes its color from grey to blue. Labels on Dynamic Controls’ Parts The navigation button has two important functions: Labels of Dynamic Controls’ parts are located on rear side of 1.
  • Page 22 LiNX® Control System Product label containing: Product label containing: 1. Part number • Dynamic Controls' 2. Dynamic Controls logo website address 3. Dynamic Controls’ part • Dynamic Controls’ description Bluetooth registration 4. Dynamic Controls' Tamper evident seal. website address 5. Serial number 6.
  • Page 23 Components Product label (head array) containing: • A: Adaptive Switch The format, as shown above, is MYYnnnnnn, where: Labs’ logo • B: Serial number • M is for the month of manufacture, using the letters A to L (A = Jan, B = Feb, C = Mar, etc.), Product label (interface •...

  • Page 24: Setup

    LiNX® Control System 5 Setup 5.1 Connecting the remote CAUTION! Risk of unintended stops If the plug of the remote cable is broken, the remote cable may come loose while driving. The remote could suddenly switch off when losing power. This results in an unintended stop. –...

  • Page 25: Usage

    Usage Powering down the remote 6 Usage 1. Press ON/OFF key A. 6.1 Operating the remote Powering up the remote Press ON/OFF key A. Shut down screen is displayed. After a few seconds the remote is powered down. Attendant in charge Start screen lights up.

  • Page 26: Controls On Menu Screen

    LiNX® Control System Also the status LED inside the ON/OFF button of the primary remote is turned off. 1. Press ON/OFF button of primary remote to take over Fig. 6-1 Example of a button control. 1. Tap on button A to perform the action. Attendant control powers down automatically.
  • Page 27 Usage Menu Screen Fig. 6-5 Fig. 6-4 Entry Function Entry Function A Display Open display settings A Clock View and edit time. B Interaction Open interaction settings B Screen Lock Activate screen lock. C Connectivity Open connectivity settings C Glove Mode Activate Glove Mode.
  • Page 28 LiNX® Control System Interaction Entry Function A Tap-Only Mode Toggle between tap mode and swipe-and-tap mode B Tap Zone Defines the area used for detecting a tap action on touch screen. It sets the area around the point of initial contact, within a tap is Fig.

  • Page 29: Configuring Menu Screen

    Usage Closing Menu Screen Entry Function C Left Hand Toggle between right-hand and Mode left-hand usage of remote. When the switch is set to ON, all user controls (navigation button, speed slider, lighting controls etc) are displayed and operable from the left-hand side of the screen.

  • Page 30: Locking Screen To Avoid Unintentional Response

    LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-14 Fig. 6-11 Tap on button D to return to Menu screen. If necessary, tab switch C to toggle between 12– and 6.1.4 Locking Screen to Avoid Unintentional Response 24–hour clock. The screen lock is a security feature that the user can activate to prevent other people accidentally or intentionally interfering with the touch screen.

  • Page 31: Navigating Through User Function Screens

    Usage Turn remote off and on (power-cycle) to deactivate screen lock. Keep the touch screen dry to ensure proper response during use. 6.2 Navigating through user function screens How to navigate through user function screens depends on how the navigation button is configured. Refer to 4.3 Navigation button, page 20, for more information about Fig.

  • Page 32: Using Direct Navigation

    LiNX® Control System Swipe over screen or tap navigation button to open screen preview display. Swipe left or right to change function screens. 3. Tap on selected function screen, tap navigation button or wait for a few seconds to activate selected function Fig.
  • Page 33 Usage Changing profiles Profile 4 Profile 1 Swipe up or down to activate another profile. The screen view focuses on the first function screen or the last-used function screen in the profile, depending on how the programming is set up. 2.

  • Page 34: Using Indirect Navigation

    LiNX® Control System The screen view focuses on the first function screen or 1. Short press to change function screen. the last-used function screen in the profile depending 2. Long press to change profile. on how the programming is set up. No screen preview is displayed.

  • Page 35: Menu Select

    Usage 6.2.4 Menu select automatically after a period of time without user activity. This period can be set by your provider. With menu select, you perform both, the navigation and the function screen selection. There are two different ways, the indirect navigation is entered: Profile menu Function screen menu...
  • Page 36 LiNX® Control System Menu select with 4Q operation 1. Press external switch. Profile menu opens. Give right input D to select profile. Function screen menu opens. Give forward input A or reverse input B to switch between function screens. Give left input C to switch back to previous menu. Give forward input A or reverse input B to switch between profiles.
  • Page 37 Usage 6. To go back to profile menu, give right input until Back button D is selected. Give left input to go back to profile menu. Give left input C to select function screen. Give right input A to change profile. 4.

  • Page 38: Overview Scan Select

    LiNX® Control System 6.2.5 Overview scan select Profiles Function screens Selected function screen Navigation Entry Navigation Entry First Profile Active User Function Select function No selection screen One iteration Select function Select profile screen No selection Select No function screen selected Timer 6.2.6 Scan select...
  • Page 39 Usage you must provide a select command. The profile menu is Function screen menu Profile menu always entered when exiting the idle state. Navigation entry By default the indirect navigation is started via an external switch, for example, an egg switch. If Stand by select is enabled by your provider, the indirect navigation starts automatically after a period of time without user activity.
  • Page 40 LiNX® Control System • If Navigation entry is set to Active User Function, the Scan select with 4Q or 3Q operation currently selected function screen item is displayed on User input type Mapping for scan select the touch screen. If this function screen is not selected, the system iterates once through the remaining function Left input: select screen items in the profile, wrapping around from the...

  • Page 41: Using The Multipurpose Buttons

    Usage 6.4 Proportional driving mode process. The duration of time before the next item is displayed, is shown by an indicator ring. 6.4.1 Using the joystick (proportional driving mode) 1. Give select input, if control navigation item A is The REM500 itself is a touch display only and does not displayed.

  • Page 42: Controlling The Maximum Speed

    LiNX® Control System 6.4.2 Controlling the maximum speed The speedometer is divided into ten segments, representing the speed range of the wheelchair. Each segment can be displayed in one of three colors. • The green section A displays the speed range, The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to the external determined by the set point E on the speed slider D.

  • Page 43: Latched Driving Mode

    Usage In each drive screen you are able to control the pre-set maximum speed depending on your needs. As soon as you start driving, speed slider and navigation button disappear from the display. The current speed is Swipe-and-tap mode Tap mode displayed by a green ring around the speedometer.
  • Page 44 There are six latched driving modes, which are indicated on the lower left of the drive screen To avoid potentially dangerous situations Invacare with the symbols displayed in the table below. recommends to make yourself familiar with the...

  • Page 45: External Stop Switch

    Usage External stop switch test 5 Step Up/Down The external stop switch test checks that the external stop switch is functioning correctly. The test is conducted once per power cycle when: Cruise Control • the wheelchair is powered up in a latched drive mode function or •...

  • Page 46: Step Up

    LiNX® Control System 6.5.2 1 Step Up • Perform emergency stop Let Latch Drive Timeout expire. 6.5.3 3 Step Up In this mode, a single drive command (forward or reverse) causes the wheelchair to accelerate to the maximum drive speed A of the selected drive screen and then to remain at In this mode, you can step through one of three fixed that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period speeds.

  • Page 47: Step Up

    Usage Stopping Driving 1. Give drive command in desired direction (forward or Use one of the following methods to stop: reverse). • Give drive command in opposite direction (a reverse 2. Release drive command. command when driving forward or a forward command Wheelchair speed accelerates to 20% of the maximum when driving in reverse).

  • Page 48: Step Up/Down

    LiNX® Control System 6.5.5 3 Step Up/Down 3. Give forward command when driving forward or reverse command when driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed higher speed. Give reverse command when driving forward or forward command when driving in reverse to decelerate to next fixed lower speed.

  • Page 49: Cruise Control

    Usage In this mode, you can step up or down through one of five • Let Latch Drive Timeout expire fixed speeds. The speeds available are 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% 6.5.7 Cruise Control and 100% of the maximum pre-set reverse or forward speed A of the selected drive screen and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further command is given.

  • Page 50: Emergency Stop

    LiNX® Control System Stopping Tap Lighting control button A. Use one of the following methods to stop: • Give drive command two times in same direction quickly (less than one second) • Press external stop switch • Perform emergency stop •...

  • Page 51: Operating The Hazard Lights

    Usage 6.8 Operating the hazard lights Turn off position lights To operate the hazard lights, you need to stop the mobility device. Turn on hazard lights Tap Lighting control button A. Tap Lighting control button A. Fig. 6-20 Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Light symbol B to turn the position lights off.
  • Page 52 LiNX® Control System Turn off hazard lights Hazard lights icon becomes illuminated in the lighting dashboard. Tap Lighting control button A. 3. Tap button C to close Lighting button panel. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically and the hazard lights remain turned on.

  • Page 53: Operating The Turn Signals

    Usage 6.9 Operating the turn signals To operate the turn signals, you need to stop the mobility device. Turn on turn signals Left or right indicator icon becomes illuminated in the lighting dashboard. 3. Tap button D to close Lighting button panel. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically.

  • Page 54: Operating The Horn

    LiNX® Control System 6.10 Operating the horn Turn off turn signals Tap Lighting control button A. 1. Tap horn button A to sound horn. Horn sounds as long as button is tapped. 6.11 Operating Lighting Functions and Horn via Utility Function Card Via a utility function card you are able to operate the lighting functions and horn with an external input.

  • Page 55: Locking/Unlocking The Remote

    Usage Locking the remote Fig. 6-25 • Give forward demand A to sound horn. Press ON/OFF button for more than three seconds, until • Give short demand to right B to turn on/off position a locking overlay is displayed. lights. 2.

  • Page 56: The Sleep Mode

    LiNX® Control System 6.14.1 Through seating screens If you do not apply the unlock sequence or the ON/OFF button is pressed again before the unlock sequence is complete, the system returns to the locked state and powers down. 6.13 The sleep mode The sleep mode is not set at the factory, but can be enabled by your provider.
  • Page 57 Usage Choose the seating screen with the seating function you Displayed symbols and their meanings want to operate, refer to chapter 6.2 Navigating through user function screens, page 31. Powered seat tilt Powered recline Seat lifter Give forward or reverse command to operate seating function.
  • Page 58 LiNX® Control System Other configurations • Latched configuration A latched configuration allows you to operate a motion The displayed function screens are configuration without continuously providing a command. examples only. A latched configuration can be a single powered seating function or a four quadrant configuration. •...

  • Page 59: Through External Switches

    Usage Powered recline Elevating seat Left or center-mount powered elevating legrest In a four quadrant configuration it is possible to mix the motion operations, like displayed in the example. Right powered elevating legrest 6.14.2 Through external switches Not all configurations and combinations of powered Both powered elevating legrests seating functions through external switches are available on all products.
  • Page 60 LiNX® Control System • Powered seat tilt only • Center-mount elevating legrest (LNX) only 1. Make sure mobility device is on level surface and turned 2. Deflect and hold toggle switch up A or down B to move particular seating function. Seating function moves as long as toggle switch is 1.
  • Page 61 Usage 4–way toggle switch Powered seat tilt and LNX legrest Powered seat tilt up A (Forward) Powered seat tilt down B (Reverse) LNX up C (Left) D (Right) LNX down Powered recline and LNX legrest Powered recline and LNX up A (Forward) B (Reverse) Powered recline and LNX down...
  • Page 62 LiNX® Control System 4–way button switch Powered seat tilt and LNX legrest A Powered seat tilt up B Powered seat tilt down C LNX up D LNX down Powered recline and LNX legrest A Powered recline and LNX up B Powered recline and LNX down 1.
  • Page 63 The 10-Way Switch can be customized to operate other functions than those Elevating seat down Right powered elevating that are shown. Contact an Invacare provider to legrest down customize the 10-Way Switch. Powered recline down + Powered seat tilt up Powered legs up 1.

  • Page 64: Speed Reduction And Seating Function Inhibits

    • Tilt limit The mentioned speed reduction and seating function limits do not apply to all Invacare wheelchair models. Speed reduction If the elevating seat has been adjusted above a certain point, the drive electronics considerably reduces the speed of the wheelchair.

  • Page 65: Connectivity Screens

    Usage • Elevating seat lockout functions are disabled. Contact your provider to activate Connectivity Screens. The mouse mover function allows you to control the cursor on a PC or laptop’s screen with a user input on the wheelchair, such as the joystick on the remote module or external joysticks.
  • Page 66 LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-30 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. Fig. 6-28 Long press navigation button A. Fig. 6-29 Status display opens. Open Settings menu B. Fig. 6-31 Connectivity settings menu opens. This menu is split into two sections: 60101833-C...
  • Page 67 Usage Pairing PC or Laptop with LiNX system D Functions Perform this operation promptly to the Pairing E Paired devices process on your remote (see Pairing the LiNX system 5. Tap on Pair New Device button F at bottom of menu. with a user’s device, page 65).
  • Page 68 LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-34 Fig. 6-35 All available devices are displayed. Locate LiNX Fig. 6-36 device name that as displayed on the touch screen (REM-J16130951) and select it. Wait for device to connect. Click on Next button. Click on Next as soon as device is connected. Fig.
  • Page 69 Usage Linking connectivity card with user’s device Connectivity cards must be linked to a paired device. To link a connectivity card to a device, open the connectivity settings menu. Fig. 6-38 If the device paired successfully, a confirmation screen is displayed on the remote module.
  • Page 70 LiNX® Control System 6. If you uses Mouse mover function card, cursor speed settings are displayed on top. Scroll down to section Function Uses Device. Fig. 6-42 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. Fig. 6-44 Tap on Not Linked button D. Fig.
  • Page 71 Usage Connecting devices with LiNX system Removing paired devices To connect to a device, select the appropriate connectivity card from a profile. If the connectivity function has been paired to a device and the device has been linked to the function, then it attempts to connect to the device via Bluetooth.
  • Page 72 LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-47 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. Fig. 6-49 Check details on following screen and tap Forget this Device button. Fig. 6-48 Select paired device in section Paired Devices, e. g. Laptop D. Fig. 6-50 Tap on Forget this Device button again or Cancel button, to cancel removing.

  • Page 73: Mouse Mover

    Usage Selecting a connectivity card 6.15.2 Mouse Mover For more information about selecting user function cards, see 6.2.2 Using direct navigation, page 32 or 6.2.3 Using indirect navigation, page 34. Fig. 6-52 A Connectivity screen name B Mouse move indicator Fig.
  • Page 74 LiNX® Control System Connectivity The name can be used Scroll indicator The scroll indicator screen name to uniquely identify this changes from grey screen’s purpose. to blue when active. That is, when the user Mouse move The mouse move input is controlling indicator indicator changes from the connected device’s...
  • Page 75 Usage The set-up procedure can be performed in any order, but involves the following: • Selecting a connectivity screen, • pairing the LiNX system with a user’s device • linking the connectivity screen with the user’s device • configuring the mouse mover function (cursor speed). Configuring the mouse mover function (cursor speed) The cursor speed settings can be found in the connectivity function’s menu.
  • Page 76 LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-55 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. Fig. 6-57 Mouser mover — Cursor settings For each mouse mover function the following cursor settings can be set: • Fast Cursor Speed • Slow Cursor Speed • Slow Movement Time Fig.
  • Page 77 Usage Operating the Mouse Mover A X-axis: time The following operation description assumes that a B Y-axis: speed connectivity screen with a mouse mover function has been C Slow Cursor Speed set up as described in Setting up a Mouse Mover, page 74. D Ramp Moving the cursor E Fast Cursor Speed...

  • Page 78: Switch Control

    LiNX® Control System Scrolling A Connectivity screen name The scroll mode button is an external button, such as an B Bluetooth connection status egg switch or buddy button. C Switch control indication 1. Press and hold scroll mode button. 2. Use assigned user input or programmed control inputs Connectivity The name can be used to perform up and down scroll actions.

  • Page 79: Setting Up Switch Control

    Usage 6.16.2 Setting up switch control information look into your user manual or at Android Accessibility Help pages. The following set up procedure assumes that a switch control connectivity screen is available and selectable in one or more profiles. It also assumes that the user's device (iOS or Android) to which the LiNX system connects to, has an active Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 80 LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-63 Open Assign Keys for Scanning (Assign Keys for Scanning) menu or Assign Keys to Actions (Assign Keys to Actions) menu. Android placed functions in two different menus. Fig. 6-64 Select the function you like to control from the list, such as Select (Select).
  • Page 81 Usage Fig. 6-66 Activate Switch Control. Fig. 6-65 Activate the external switch, for example tap on Touch screen or deflect joystick to the left. 6. Click on button Save (Save). 7. If required, repeat the steps to add more switches. Fig.

  • Page 82: Fig

    LiNX® Control System Configuring Switch Control (iOS) Fig. 6-70 Tap on menu entry Add new Switch (Add New Switch). Fig. 6-68 Settings > General > Accessibility Open the switch control menu on your mobile device. Fig. 6-71 Tap on button External (External). You are prompted to activate the external switch.

  • Page 83: Operating Switch Control

    Usage Fig. 6-74 Assign an action to switch. From the Actions (Actions) menu choose a switch action, such as Select Item. 8. If required, repeat the steps to add more switches. Fig. 6-72 Activate external switch, for example tap on Touch screen or deflect joystick to the left.

  • Page 84: Using Secondary Inputs

    LiNX® Control System set up as described in 6.16.2 Setting up switch control, page quadrants (3Q), such as a Head Array or a Four Switch Proximity Array. There you have the possibility to move forward, right or left with the aid of proximity sensors. In Controlling Mobile Device order to allow the wheelchair to be driven in reverse or 1.

  • Page 85: Using The Extremity Control Joystick

    Usage Changing function screens All components mentioned below describe the usage of the default set-up. For individual set-up, contact By default an egg switch, used for function or profile your provider. changes, is mounted to the headrest. For difference between function screen and profile, 6.17.1 Using the Extremity Control Joystick (Chin control) refer to chapter 4.2.3 User function screen overview, Powered adjustable...

  • Page 86: Control)

    LiNX® Control System 4. Give short input to left C to turn on/off hazard lights. Moving Chin Control 5. Give long input to left or right D to turn on/off left 1. Loosen wing bolt B to adjust joystick. or right turn signal. Activate a drive function screen to drive normally, while position lights and hazard lights remain turned After more than ten seconds, the turn signals turn...

  • Page 87: Using The Compact Single Switch Joystick

    Usage 6.17.3 Using the Compact Single Switch Joystick Driving Activate utility function screen. Deflect joystick from neutral position to drive in desired 2. Give input to front A to turn on horn. direction. 3. Give short input to right B to turn on/off position lights. 4.

  • Page 88: Using The Micro Extremity Control Joystick

    LiNX® Control System 1. Short press joystick button A to change function screen. After more than ten seconds, the turn signals turn 2. Long press joystick button A to change profile. off automatically. For operating the powered seating functions, refer to 6.14.1 6.17.4 Using the Micro Extremity Control joystick Through seating screens, page 56.

  • Page 89: Using The Pediatric Compact Joystick

    Usage 3. Give short input to right B to turn on/off position lights. 4. Give short input to left C to turn on/off hazard lights. 5. Give long input to left or right D to turn on/off left or right turn signal. Activate a drive function screen to drive normally, while position lights and hazard lights remain turned 1.
  • Page 90 LiNX® Control System For difference between function screen and profile, Activate a drive function screen to drive normally, refer to chapter 4.2.3 User function screen overview, while position lights and hazard lights remain turned page 17. For operating the powered seating functions, refer to 6.14.1 After more than ten seconds, the turn signals turn Through seating screens, page 56.

  • Page 91: Using The Sip And Puff

    Usage 6.17.6 Using the Sip and Puff Contact your Invacare provider for more information about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip and WARNING! Puff system. Risk of Injury or Damage Improper mounting or maintenance of the Sip For further maintenance and cleaning instructions, and Puff control including the mouthpiece and see 7 Maintenance, page 107 .
  • Page 92 LiNX® Control System 3. When in latched driving mode, puff soft into mouthpiece to veer to the right. 4. When in latched driving mode, sip soft at mouthpiece to veer to the left. For more information about the calibration of hard and soft inputs, refer to the service manual of the LiNX system.

  • Page 93: Using The Sip And Puff Head Array

    Usage 6.17.7 Using the Sip and Puff Head Array WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage WARNING! Improper mounting or maintenance of the Sip Risk of serious injury and Puff control including the mouthpiece and Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If breath tube may cause injury or damage.
  • Page 94 LiNX® Control System Driving Contact your Invacare provider for more information about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip and This component combines simple sip and puff controls with Puff system. head movements. Right and left turns are controlled by sensors located in the pads of the Head Array.
  • Page 95 Usage must stay inside your mouth. As soon as the lipswitch is pressed while driving, the wheelchair stops. Changing function screens The lipswitch can also be used as a mode function switch. For difference between function screen and profile, refer to chapter 4.2.3 User function screen overview, page 17.

  • Page 96: Using The Head Array

    LiNX® Control System 6.17.8 Using the Head Array If the head comes within 6 mm of a sensor, the sensor is activated and the wheelchair starts driving. WARNING! By default, the Head Array powers up as soon as the Risk of serious injury wheelchair is powered up and powers down as soon as the Proximity sensors are sensitive to water.
  • Page 97 Usage 3. Change back to forward drive function screen. Forward active Reverse active Activate center pad A and right pad B at the same time to veer to the right. 4. Activate center pad A and left pad C at the same time to veer to the left.
  • Page 98 LiNX® Control System Activate utility function screen. Seating functions can only be operated with the right 2. Give input to front A to turn on horn. or left pad of the head array. 3. Give short input to right B to turn on/off position lights. Operating the lighting functions and horn 4.

  • Page 99: Using The Four Switch Proximity Array

    Usage 6.17.9 Using the Four Switch Proximity Array WARNING! Risk of serious injury Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If enough water is present close to sensors, they 1. Cover sensor B to drive forward. may be activated and mobility device may start 2.

  • Page 100: Using The Wireless Mouse Emulator

    LiNX® Control System Forward active Reverse active Activate utility function screen. 2. Give input to front A to turn on horn. 3. Give short input to right B to turn on/off position lights. 4. Give short input to left C to turn on/off hazard lights. To revolve, you only need to cover sensors A or C.
  • Page 101 Usage 3. Mouse emulator and Head Array connect automatically. Dip switch 5 & 6: Cursor delay 4. Default set up is: • Back pad: Mouse moves up and down • Right pad: Mouse moves left and right • Left pad: select disabled 1.0 sec 2.0 sec...

  • Page 102: Fig

    LiNX® Control System Dip switch 11 & 12: Cursor movement options E This setting controls the amount of time the Left and Right Click switch must be held before it will latch. Once the latch is no longer required, press the Right Click or Left Click switch for the same length of time to deactivate the latch.

  • Page 103: Disabling Bluetooth

    Usage 6.18 Disabling Bluetooth Number Mouse action The embedded Bluetooth functionality can be disabled when No change powering up the system. Down 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than three Left seconds. Right Right click The disabled Bluetooth functionality is indicated by an icon Left click in the status bar and the status LED inside the ON/OFF button pulsing for a duration of six seconds.

  • Page 104: Battery Alarms

    LiNX® Control System the battery gauge does not indicate the charging state. For more information about the charging state, refer to the user manual of your charger or the power wheelchair base user manual. While charging, the wheelchair is in drive inhibit mode. For more information about the drive inhibit mode, refer to 8.3 Drive inhibit indication, page 113 .

  • Page 105: Using The Usb Charger

    Usage Risk of property damage Over voltage Handle USB charger with care, otherwise damage could occur. This is displayed if the batteries are overcharged. – Always keep the USB charger dry. If USB Disconnect the battery charger immediately. charger gets wet, let USB charger dry before Low voltage use.
  • Page 106 LiNX® Control System Open bung A. 2. Connect device with USB port. Replace bung when USB ports are not in use. The usage of the USB charger influences the drive range of the mobility device. For more information about the drive range, refer to chapter Technical Data in the user manual of your mobility device.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Where any doubt exists, consult your nearest Invacare reserves the right to ask for any item back that has Invacare provider. an alleged defect in workmanship. Refer to the Warranty section in this manual for specific warranty information.

  • Page 108: User/Attendant Inspection Checklists

    Check all components for loose, damaged or corroded Tubes components, such as connectors, terminals or cables. Upholstery and Arm pads, Seat Cushion Foam, Contact your Invacare provider to replace damaged Seating Seat Cushion Covers, Back Cushion components. Foam, Back Cushion Covers, Ensure that all connectors are fully mated.

  • Page 109: Six Month Inspection

    Maintenance technician. Actual items to be inspected during the service CAUTION! inspection may vary according to the specific wheelchair: Risk of Damage Cleaning or maintenance may cause damage to 7.5.1 Six Month Inspection carpeting or flooring. – Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated Cables shall be inspected periodically to ensure area where cleaning or maintenance can be that they are routed and secured properly.
  • Page 110 LiNX® Control System 1. Use a cloth dampened with warm water and mild non-abrasive soap to clean this product. 2. Dry the surface with dry cloth. 3. DO NOT use solvents or kitchen cleaners. 60101833-C...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The table below describes the fault indication and a few 8 Troubleshooting possible actions that can be taken to rectify the problem. The actions listed are not in any particular order and 8.1 Fault diagnosis are suggestions only. The intention is that one of the suggestions may help you clear the problem.

  • Page 112: Oon ("Out Of Neutral")

    LiNX® Control System Drive OON warning Fault Fault Possible action icon description Right • Check cables and connectors. magnetic • Check right motor (or motor brake fault lock lever) is engaged. • Refer to the chapter “Pushing the mobility device in freewheel mode”...

  • Page 113: Drive Inhibit Indication

    Troubleshooting Seating OON warning Drive inhibit mode is indicated by the screen shown. When a system is powering up or after a function change, no direct access switches can be active, otherwise a seating OON warning is displayed. During a seating OON warning, the OON overlay is displayed and the seating motions do not operate.

  • Page 114: Technical Data

    LiNX® Control System 9 Technical Data 9.1 Technical specifications Mechanical specifications Permissible operating, storage and humidity conditions Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176-9: • -13 °F (-25 C°)—+122 °F (+50 °C) Recommended storage temperature: • 59 °F (15 °C) Temperature range for storage according to ISO 7176-9: •...

  • Page 115: Wireless Technology

    Wireless Technology 10 Wireless Technology Technical Classic Bluetooth Smart (low Specification energy) Bluetooth 10.1 Wireless Technology Overview Security 56/128-bit and 128-bit AES with The LiNX control system makes use of Bluetooth wireless Counter Mode application layer technology. Bluetooth is a wireless communications system CBCMAC and user defined that is designed to operate in short-range wireless personal...

  • Page 116: Linx Wireless Functions

    LiNX® Control System homes, vocational settings and health care facilities. Across • The state of charge of the battery, these environments, there are numerous different items of • Active and historical fault data, both medical and non-medical equipment that also operate •...

  • Page 117: Quality Of Service

    Wireless Technology Whilst the wheelchair may be in motion when the system 10.4.1 Data Integrity is being configured, instructions for safe use, training and Errors in the integrity of the data transmitted are a nuisance built-in safety mechanisms minimize the potential for and will not cause a safety related issue.

  • Page 118: Wireless Coexistence

    LiNX® Control System 10.6 Cybersecurity Bluetooth connections, inherent encryption of the Bluetooth protocols, and direct indication to a user when a connection The LiNX product range has been designed with cybersecurity is made. in mind to assure device functionality and safety. The Due to the nature of the functions using the wireless cybersecurity measures taken address: technology, there is no requirement for redundancy.

  • Page 119: User Actions

    Wireless Technology • The system will only run valid software. Cyclic Redundancy Checks (CRC) are conducted on the software before it is executed. • LiNX products use Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology. This technology has built-in safety features that can maximize the product's integrity.

  • Page 120: Warranty

    Invacare ships the product to the original a period of one (1) year from the date Invacare ships the purchaser or provider: bearings and bushings, upholstered product to the original purchaser or provider: base frame,...

  • Page 121: Limitations And Exclusions

    Warranty 11.5 Disclaimers nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do not return products to Invacare The Warranty may not be modified or waived in any manner without Invacare’s prior written authorization. whatsoever without Invacare's express written authorization.
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  • Page 124 Invacare Corporation Canada New Zealand Manufacturer 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Invacare New Zealand Ltd Dynamic Controls Mississauga Ontario, L4Z 4G4 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 17 Print Place Canada New Zealand P.O. Box 1866 Tel: 800–668–5324 Tel: 0800 468 222 Christchurch 8140 www.invacare.ca...

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