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Introduction This user manual covers the functions of your R-net LED control panel and is intended as an extension to your power wheelchair’s user manual. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in all manuals supplied with your power wheelchair and its accessories. Incorrect use may both injure the user and damage the wheelchair.
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Text Produced and published by Permobil Edition: 1 Date: 2019-11-28 Order no: 336535 eng-US...
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R-net LED Contents Warnings..............................9 Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel ....................11 General.............................11 Charger socket ...........................12 Function buttons..........................12 Battery voltage indicator ........................16 Maximum speed indicator........................17 Seat indicator.............................18 ConnectMe ...............................19 Important information..........................19 Flight mode............................21 Turning off ConnectMe completely......................29 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ................30 Industry Canada statement ........................32...
R-net LED Warnings 1 Warnings WARNING! Environmental conditions Protect the wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture, including rain, snow, mud or spray. If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot has cracks or tears, they must be replaced immediately.
R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel 2 Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel General The control panel consists of a joystick and function buttons. At the front of the panel is the charger socket. The wheelchair may also be equipped with a seat control panel in addition to the control panel.
R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel Charger socket This socket may only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming cable to this socket. Do not use the socket as a power supply for any other electrical device.
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R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel 2.3.1 On/Off button The On/Off button switches on power to the control system electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors. Figure 3. On/Off button. 2.3.2 Horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed.
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R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel 2.3.4 Mode button The mode button allows the user to navigate through the available operating modes for the control system. Which modes are available depend on the programming of the control system as well as the Figure 6.
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R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel 2.3.7 Left turn signal button Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights. This button switches the wheelchair’s left turn signal on or off. Push the button to switch the turn signal on and push it again to switch it Figure 9.
R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel Battery voltage indicator The battery voltage indicator does not show exactly how much charge is left in the battery, but it provides a rough idea to help you avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged batteries.
R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel Maximum speed indicator 2.5.1 Speed Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair. 2.5.2 Driving profile For special applications, the wheelchair can be programmed with more than one driving profile. In this case, the indicator LEDs will instead display the selected driving profile.
R-net LED Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel Seat indicator On certain seats, the power seat lift, seat angle, backrest angle and leg rest angle functions are controlled by the control panel joystick. In this case, the active seat function is shown on the control panel seat indicator.
• for safety research or wheelchair diagnosis purpose; • in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency; • for use in dispute resolution involving Permobil, its affiliates or sales / service organization; and • as otherwise required or permitted by law.
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R-net LED ConnectMe WARNING! Flight mode The ConnectMe device contains a radio transmitter. In certain areas radio transmission is not allowed and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode, see 3.2 Flight mode . Examples of these types of areas include, but are not limited to: •...
R-net LED ConnectMe Flight mode ConnectMe contains a radio transmitter. In certain areas, radio transmission is not allowed and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode. 3.2.1 Activating flight mode 1. Turn the power wheelchair ON. 2. Go into seat mode by using the mode button on the joystick or Omni display.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 4. Push and hold the input device left for 15 seconds. A beep will sound. Figure 15. Push and hold left for 15 seconds.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 5. The message “Flight Mode ON” is shown on the display and the ConnectMe’s transmitting modem is off. The message will continue to show on the display as long as the flight mode is active. However, the wheelchair will work as normal.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 7. Push and hold the input device forward, or give and hold an equivalent command, for 5 seconds. Figure 17. Give and hold a forward command for 5 seconds.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 8. The yellow arrows will disappear and the message “Flight Mode ON” is shown on the display and the ConnectMe’s transmitting modem is off. The message will continue to show on the display as long as the flight mode is active. However, the wheelchair will work as normal.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 2. Go into seat mode by using the mode button on the joystick or Omni display. If the control panel does not have a mode button use the left paddle switch for mode selection. A switch plugged into the 1/8”...
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R-net LED ConnectMe 4. Push and hold the input device left for 15 seconds. A beep will sound. Figure 20. Push and hold left for 15 seconds.
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R-net LED ConnectMe 5. The message ”Flight Mode ON” will disappear indicating that the flight mode is OFF. ConnectMe is now fully operational again. Figure 21. Flight mode is off. 6. Continue from here for an Omni programmed for switched...
R-net LED ConnectMe 7. Push and hold the input device forward, or give and hold an equivalent command, for 5 seconds. Yellow arrows will appear, indicating that the ConnectMe’s transmitting modem is back on and that the flight mode is OFF.
R-net LED ConnectMe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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R-net LED ConnectMe FCC caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance would void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
R-net LED ConnectMe Industry Canada statement ConnectMe complies with the license-exempt Radio Standards Specifications (RSSs) of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). ISED is formerly known as Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference; and 2.
R-net LED ConnectMe Product approval ConnectMe fulfills the requirements of the following standards: EN 14971 EN 303 413 EN 60601-1 + A1 EN 50665 EN 300 328 EN 62311 EN 301 489-1 ISO 7176-9 EN 301 489-17 ISO 7176-14 EN 301 489-52...
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