Product Description; Technical Information; Key Features; Troubleshooting - Sunrise Medical Switch-it VersaGuide Owner's Manual

Switch-It ® VersaGuide™ /VersaGuide EZ
A. Product Description
The Switch-It VersaGuide™ and VersaGuide™ EZ are compact joysticks
that can be mounted in many locations. The virtually unlimited mounting
options are what give the versatile VersaGuide its name. The VersaGuide
and the VersaGuide EZ both provide for proportional control (forward,
reverse, left, and right) as well as two switched connections for mode
and on/off , with an option for mounting the switches. The VersaGuide
diff ers from the VersaGuide EZ in the amount of actuation force
required to attain full speed. VersaGuide requires around 240 grams
while the EZ requires around 120 grams.
B. Technical Information
• Alternative Control Type: Proportional
• Activation Type: Joystick Displacement
• Maximum Throw/Displacement:
• VersaGuide – 22°
• VersaGuide EZ - 12°
• Activating Force:
• VersaGuide – 240 grams
• VersaGuide EZ – 120 grams
• Feedback: Displacement/Movement of Joystick Knob
• Connector Type: D-Sub 9 connection to wheelchair display
C. Compatibility
• Penny & Giles R-Net Electronics: Omni is required
• Curtis Electronics Enable 50: Enhanced Display is required
• Dynamic Controls DX2: Switch It DX Dongle (DXD) is required
• Invacare Electronics: Invacare MK6 Sip N' Puff Module (SNPMK6) is
required. MicroPilot™ for Invacare (MP-I) version must be requested
at time of order.
D. Key Features
• Unique to the VersaGuide are the two SmartJack sensor inputs,
located on the underside of the joystick enclosure. The SmartJacks
automatically adapt to both proximity and mechanical switches.
• The 1/8-in monojack "pigtail" on the D-Sub 9 cable is connected
to the right SmartJack port and should be plugged into the
power port on the Omni or Enhanced Display.
• The second SmartJack port can be setup through the power
wheelchair programming as a user switch.
• Zero touch proximity sensors in fl exible goosenecks mounted to
the joystick with special hardware are popular for use with both the
VersaGuide and VersaGuide EZ.
• The VersaGuide EZ with a chin cup is recommended for chin
control.
E. Troubleshooting
Call Sunrise Technical Support at 1.800.333.4000.
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