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USER MANUAL
All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick
Stealth's mo-Vis Series Multifunctional Operable
Wheelchair Joysticks

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  • Page 1 Alternative Drive Controls USER MANUAL All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Stealth’s mo-Vis Series Multifunctional Operable Wheelchair Joysticks...
  • Page 2 Schiffgraben 41 30175 Hannover, Germany General The Stealth mo-Vis Series All-Round and All-Round Lite Joysticks, with their SUB D9 pin connectors, are compatible with R-Net™, Q-Logic™, Curtis, and Pilot + connections.  The mo-Vis All-Round/All-Round Lite joystick are also compatible with DX, DX2, and soon to be LiNX systems with the use of the appropriate interface.
  • Page 3 Important Information Important Information! All persons responsible for fitting, adjustment, and daily use of the devices discussed in these instructions must be familiar with and understand all safety aspects of the devices mentioned. In order for our products to be used successfully, you must: ...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ordering Documentation You can download additional copies of this user manual on the Stealth website: https://stlpro.site/stealth-docs and search: mo-Vis All-Round Lite Joystick User Manual in the search bar at the...
  • Page 5: Warranty

    Stealth Products, LLC is liable for replacement parts only.  Stealth Products, LLC is not liable for any incurred labor costs. No person is authorized to alter, extend, or waive the warranties of Stealth Products, LLC. Stealth Products warrants against failure due to defective materials...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents 1.0 Customer Satisfaction................i 2.0 Important Information ................ii 3.0 Introduction ................... iii 4.0 Warranty ....................iv 5.0 Table Of Contents .................. v 6.0 Warning Labels ..................ix 6.1 Warning Labels ..................... ix 6.2 Limited Liability ..................... ix 6.3 Testing ........................
  • Page 7 Table Of Contents 12.0 Defining Position .................. 8 12.1 Defining Parameter Settings ..............8 12.2 Parameter Settings ..................8 13.0 Satellite Twister Installation ............... 9 14.0 Q-Logic™ Setup.................. 10 15.0 Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup ..............12 15.1 Q-Logic 2 ......................12 Joystick Setup ....................
  • Page 8 Table Of Contents 16.5 Axis Orientation ....................21 16.6 Center Deadband ................... 21 17.0 mo-Vis Configurator Software ............22 17.1 Software Capabilities ................... 22 17.2 Software Download ..................22 18.0 Testing ....................28 18.1 Check All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick ..........28 18.2 Operational Test ....................
  • Page 9 Table Of Contents 23.3 Monthly Check ....................38 23.4 Maintenance Free..................38 24.0 Technical Data..................39 24.1 Product Description & Code ..............39 24.2 Joystick Connectors ..................39 24.3 Dimensions ...................... 39 24.4 Required Force ....................39 24.5 EMC Requirements ..................40 viii...
  • Page 10: Warning Labels

    SAFETY necessary. Limited Liability Stealth Products, LLC accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property that may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the recommendations, warnings, and instructions in this manual. Stealth Products does not hold responsibility of final integration of final assembly of product to end user.
  • Page 11: Design And Function

    By attaching the Power Chin Boom to the chair, the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick can be used as a chin joystick.  Compatible with Stealth’s joystick mounts including: - The Swing-Away SM660-M - The GAT472P-M mount for the GAT400 Series - The ARMS260 Series The All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick is compatible with any existing mount.
  • Page 12: Parts And Accessories

    Parts and Accessories All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Package An All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick package consists of the following parts: Product Description Product Code All-Round/All-Round Lite IDM-ALLROUND-9 Joystick set, with IDM-ARLITE-9 integrated cabling All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Accessories For mounting and further personalization, the following accessories are available: Product Description Product Code All-Round/All-Round Lite...
  • Page 13: All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Unit Detail

    The light indicates the front of the joystick. Please see “Error Codes” for a list of blinking light indications. (Section 19.0) Custom Configurations Stealth has the ability to create custom configurations for our mounting hardware in order to create the best possible fit for the client.
  • Page 14: Functioning

    Functioning Intended Use The All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick are joystick modules which can be connected directly to the wheelchair electronics with the Omni display or Q-Logic™ display. The All-Round/All-Round Lite Joysticks are a compact, proportional joysticks which requires medium force and movement. ...
  • Page 15: Joystick Safety

    Functioning The movements of the joystick are translated into according movements of the wheelchair, driving, or menu navigation. Common practice to navigate the wheelchair with the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick is as follows:  Direction: point the joystick into the direction you want the wheelchair to move. The wheelchair then moves in that direction.
  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions 10.0 Preparations 10.1 Only a qualified service technician may install the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick. WARNING An incorrect programming of the wheelchair electronics may cause damage to the devices or injury to the user. Tools 10.2 Use the proper tools to install and adjust the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick to the desired mounting hardware.
  • Page 17: All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Installation

    All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick Installation 11.0 Installation 11.1 Place and secure all cabling on the wheelchair with the desired mounting hardware package previously ordered. WARNING Make sure that cabling is mounted in such a way that excessive wear and tear is avoided. If required, place a power on/off (pwr) and/or mode (in) switch, secure their cabling, and insert their connections.
  • Page 18: Defining Position

    Defining Position (Parameters) 12.0 If the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick is not mounted with the USB connection pointing towards the user, you can adjust the joystick direction in steps of 90° with the mo-Vis Configurator Software.  This software must be installed and ready to use on a pc. ...
  • Page 19: Satellite Twister Installation

    Satellite Twister Installation 13.0 You can mount one or two Satellite Twisters to the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick. Define the location of the Satellite Twisters: left, right, or on both sides. Unscrew and remove the cover for the Satellite Twister connection with a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 20: Q-Logic™ Setup

    Q-Logic™ Setup 14.0 Q-Logic™ Programmer Setup Bookmark Buttons Select Options in the main Navigation menu. Button actions are displayed on screen above Arrows navigate the main corresponding buttons. In menu. Up & Down to navigate other menus hold button to the menus, Right bookmark settings, and press to open a menu item and Left...
  • Page 21 Q-Logic™ Setup 14.0 NOTICE For new chairs that have never been programmed, a power cycle will need to be completed after the joystick has been calibrated and before the joystick throw can be adjusted. 1. Plug in the Q-Logic™ Handheld Programmer (Previous Page) to the Q-Logic™ ED (Enhanced Display) or to the standalone Joystick if SCIM (Specialty Control Input Module - Figure 3) is in use.
  • Page 22: Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Q-Logic 2 15.1 Joystick Setup 1. Plug in the Q-Logic™ Handheld Programmer to the Q-Logic™ ED (Enhanced Display) or to the standalone joystick if SCIM (Specialty Control Input Module - Figure 1) is in use. 2. On the Q-Logic™ Programmer, navigate to Program Adjustments Specialty Control Proportional Joystick Set Ups...
  • Page 23: Tremor Suppression

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Tremor Suppression The tremor suppression sets a neutral range that suppresses possible tremors (trembling of hand or drive surface conditions) on the joystick. Setting from 0% to 100%. Follow Section 15.1 Steps 1 and 2. Select m: Tremor Suppression option with navigation’s Up & Down buttons, then press the Right button.
  • Page 24: Switch Operations

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Switch Operations The Switch Operations parameter sets the joystick to operate like a switch input making it not proportional. When the joystick is moved out of neutral, more than 50% of the operating range, it will activate full throttle (100%) corresponding to the desired direction.
  • Page 25: Joystick Throw

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Joystick Throw The throw is the place where the joystick is stopped in a particular direction. Throw distance is the maximum distance/angle the shaft can be moved in a particular direction. The throw should be set to the maximum distance/force the individual utilizing it is capable of.
  • Page 26: Joystick Calibration

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Joystick Calibration Plug the Q-Logic handheld programmer into the back of the display. On the programmer, select Program Adjustments. In the Program Adjustments menu, select Enhanced Display. In the Enhanced Display menu, with the Up and Down buttons, select Proportional Input.
  • Page 27: Center Deadband

    Q-Logic™ Joystick Setup 15.0 Center Deadband Plug the Q-Logic handheld programmer into the back of the display. On the programmer, select Program Adjustments. In the Program Adjustments menu, select Enhanced Display. In the Enhanced Display menu, with the Up and Down buttons, select Proportional Input.
  • Page 28: R-Net™ Setup

    R-Net™ Setup 16.0 R-Net™ Omni Setup 16.1 Navigation Mode Up & Down button to navigate the menus, Right button to Switch mode to drive, power open a menu item and Left seating, or OBP (onboard button to return to previous programming).
  • Page 29: Joystick Calibration

    R-Net™ Setup 16.0 Plug in the R-Net™ Programming Dongle (Previous Page) in line with the Omni display (Previous Page) and chair’s electronics, and then power ON the chair. Press the Mode button until you reach the OBP (Onboard Programming) menu. The OBP menu will appear as an hourglass while loading.
  • Page 30: R-Net™ Proportional Joystick Setup

    R-Net™ Setup 16.0 R-Net™ Proportional Joystick Setup 16.3 Plug in the R-Net™ Programming Dongle in line with the Omni display and chair’s electronics, then power on the chair. Press the Mode button until you reach the OBP (Onboard Programming) menu. The OBP menu will appear as an hourglass while loading.
  • Page 31: Axis Orientation

    R-Net™ Setup 16.0 Axis Orientation 16.5 The Axis Orientation allows you to switch the axis behavior. For example, the X-axis (Forward/Reverse) can be switched making Forward direction Reverse. Active Orientation  Follow first 3 steps in Section 16.3  Using the navigation’s Up & Down buttons, select Active Direction from list and press Right button.
  • Page 32: Mo-Vis Configurator Software

    Configurator Software. Software Download 17.2 You can download the software on Stealth’s website: www.stealthproducts.com Connect the mo-Vis Joystick to the pc using a mini USB cable. Open the mo-Vis Configurator Software. Your computer will choose a COM port and recognize the product that is linked to the pc, but will still show the status “Disconnected”.
  • Page 33 Configuration Software 17.0 When the device is in sleep mode or not powered on, you will get this message: Once the connection is made, the software will receive all the details and information out of the mo-Vis device and will display them on the right-hand side of the window. The software program always starts at the lowest Access Level.
  • Page 34 Configuration Software 17.0  Click on the Tools tab in the menu bar and change the Access Level from User to Attendant or Dealer.  You will be asked to enter your password. This password will need to be requested. Attention: These passwords are case sensitive!! After the password has been correctly entered, you will be asked to restart the application.
  • Page 35 Configuration Software 17.0  Click Apply to write the temporary value in the device. You can immediately test it, but the new value is not stored yet.  If you lose connection, any changes you made will be lost. If you would like to store the parameter values into the device, click on the Save icon or click in the menu bar, File-Save.
  • Page 36 Configuration Software 17.0  When Diagnostics is selected, you will be able to run a Field Diagnostic Test. Click on Field Diagnostic Test and then Run Test to start the Field Test. 11. To change the language of the Configurator Software, click File-View on the menu bar and select the language you prefer.
  • Page 37 Configuration Software 17.0 12. Save the device summary. You can save all general product information and values of the different parameters in any folder on your computer.  Make sure the device is connected to the USB port of the pc. ...
  • Page 38: Testing

    Testing 18.0 After installation of the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick, execute the following tests before the wheelchair is delivered or put into service, in this order:  Check the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick for intactness  Operational Test  Test Drive  Stop Test Check That The All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick 18.1...
  • Page 39: Test Drive

    Testing 18.0 Immediately release the joystick. You should hear the parking break react within a few seconds. Repeat steps 3 and 4 three times, while slowly moving the joystick towards you, to the left and to the right. Check whether the power on/off (pwr) and mode (in) switch functions properly. Test Drive 18.3 ...
  • Page 40: Error Codes

    Error Codes 19.0 When a fault occurs, the LED lite of the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick will start to flash. A long delay is followed by a number of flashes with a short delay. Count the number of flashes and look up the according error message in the table below. Flash Count Reason Required Action...
  • Page 41: Fault Logs

    Fault Logs 20.0 A fault log with counters is maintained. The fault log can be accessed by the configurator (Dealer Level). Below is an overview registered faults. Fault Reason Required Action CPU Error RAM CPU consistency check Replace PCB failed. CPU Error FLASH CPU Error EEPROM Run Error Scheduler...
  • Page 42: Settings

    Settings 21.0 Parameter Settings 21.1 With the mo-Vis Configurator Software you can change the parameters of the All-Round/All-Round Lite Joystick. Depending on your profile (User, Attendant, Dealer, OEM), you will be able to change a number of parameters. Mounting Settings (User Level) 21.2 Setting Description...
  • Page 43: Deadband Settings

    Settings 21.0 Deadband Settings 21.3 Setting Description Parameters Deadband Neutral zone around the Default joystick center position. Min. Max. Slow Slow executing -Agile users may be able to speed. execute this pattern quite quickly. -Set this parameter according to the agility of the user. -Caution: “Slow”...
  • Page 44: Compensation Mode

    Settings 21.0 Setting Description Parameters Angle -The angle the joystick tilt is Default 40° compared to. Min. 5° -When the joystick tilt is Max. 40° larger than the angle specified in this parameter, the wheelchair will halt after approximately 5 seconds. Compensation Mode 21.5 Setting...
  • Page 45 Settings 21.0 Setting Description Parameters None No compensation X Compensation -To limit the steering reaction if the wheelchair overreacts 1/2 Y X=50% of Y level on steering commands. This may happen due to compen- 2/3 Y X=66% of Y level sation on the X direction that prevents the wheelchair from Equal Y...
  • Page 46: Compensation Factor

    Settings 21.0 Compensation Factor 21.6 Setting Description Parameters Very weak Almost no Compensation Lowers forward/backward (Y) slow down. factor driving speed on rough terrain. Weak Slows down Wheelchair type and weight less compared have an impact on this factor. to Normal. - Heavy loaded wheelchairs Normal Default setting...
  • Page 47: First Time Use

    First Time Use 22.0 Dealer Assistance 22.1 During first time use by the client, it is advised that the dealer or service technician assists and explains the different drive configurations to the customer (the user and/or the attendant). If needed, the dealer can make final adjustments.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    You may shortly immerse the knob in warm water with a gentle cleaning agent. Let the knob dry before putting it back on.  If the knob is damaged, worn out, or remains dirty, replace the knob. Contact Stealth Products for ordering spare parts. Monthly Check 23.3...
  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical Data 24.0 Product Description & Code 24.1  All-Round Joystick (IDM-ALLROUND-9)  All-Round Lite Joystick Set (IDM-ARLITE-9)  All-Round Joystick Knob Top (IDM-16)  All-Round Joystick Optional Ball Top (IDM-30)  Satellite Twister Red (IDM-17) - Black (IDM-18) - Yellow (IDM-19) - Blue (IDM-20) - Green (IDM-21) 24.2...
  • Page 50: Emc Requirements

    Technical Data 24.0 EMC Requirements 24.5 The electronics of a power wheelchair and its options can be affected by external electromagnetic fields (for example from mobile telephones). Similarly, the electronics of the wheelchair or options themselves can also emit electromagnetic fields that can affect the immediate surroundings. The limit values for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) with respect to power wheelchairs are set in the harmonized standards for the EU in the Medical Devices Directive, No.
  • Page 51 Notes 25.0...
  • Page 52 Stealth Products, LLC. • info@stealthproducts.com • www.stealthproducts.com +1(800) 965-9229 | +1(512) 715-9995 | 104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet TX 78611 P120D242 Revision Date 2019-12-17...

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