Joystick And User Switch; Joystick Calibration - PG Drives Technology R-NET OMNI Technical Manual

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4. Three axis switch and User Switch
5. Sip and Puff device and User Switch
6. Single switch scanner
The User Switch provides a means of changing Profiles and Modes, an
emergency stop function and a means of putting the Omni to sleep. It is also
possible to use most of the SID types without a User Switch. Refer to section
Using the Omni without a User Switch for more details.
The Omni parameter that sets the SID compatibility is SID. This can be set to one
of the following options that correspond to each SID type as shown in the table.
SID Setting
Proportional
Switch
3-Axis Proportional
3-Axis Switch
Sip Puff
Scanner
8.1

Joystick and User Switch

Typical applications are chin control, foot control or heavy/light operating force
joysticks.
The device comprises of a PG Drives Technology or Flightlink type inductive
joystick connected to the Omni via the 9-way D-type connector. In addition, a
User Switch is required and connects to the Omni via the 3.5mm/1/8" jack
socket.
8.1.1

Joystick Calibration

If a new joystick type SID is fitted, then the following calibration procedure must
be performed. If it is not, the wheelchair may not drive in a straight line or reach
maximum speed.
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SID Type
Joystick and User Switch
Five switch and User Switch
Three axis proportional and User Switch
Three axis switch and User Switch
Sip and Puff device and User Switch
Single switch scanner
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