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Installation Manual Edition 9, May 2023 Multi Joystick Multi Joystick Omni (P002-61) - Multi Joystick R-net (P002-62) moving forward together...
Contents About this manual ................4 Installation manual ..............4 mo-vis bv ................... 4 Important information ................ 5 Warranty .................... 6 Repair and replacement ............6 Amendments ................6 Disclaimer and limitations of remedies ........7 Voiding of warranties ..............7 Technical support ................
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Multi Joystick Installation ..............15 Operation ..................21 LED status ................21 Configuration ..................23 Software download ..............23 Defining parameter settings ........... 24 Parameter settings ..............24 Testing ....................35 Check the device for intactness ..........35 Operational test ..............35 Test drive .................
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Features .................. 46 Other information ..............46 R-net Joystick Connection ..............47 Purpose ................... 47 Connecting the R-net communication cable ......47 R-net parameters ..............49 R-net trip codes ............... 49 Supported R-net parameters ..........50 Other information ..............53 Technical data ...................
This manual contains useful and important information about your device. Please read it carefully before use and store safely for future reference. Our team will be happy to answer your questions. mo-vis bv Biebuyckstraat 15D . 9850 Deinze . Belgium http://www.mo-vis.com contact@mo-vis.com...
Important information CAUTION: Incorrect use or installation may lead to risk of injury to the user and damage to the wheelchair or other property. In order to reduce these risks, you should carefully read this manual, paying particular attention to the safety instructions and warning texts. NOTICE: Only install this product on a wheelchair where the wheelchair manufacturer allows the installation of third party parts.
2 years under proper use, care and service. The dealer should never keep mo-vis products in stock for a period more than 6 months prior to delivery to the end-user. mo-vis' warranty will never exceed a period of 2 years and 6 months after shipment.
The warranty will be void if the product has been installed or used improperly, or if it has been repaired or any part replaced by persons other than mo-vis or an authorized dealer. This product is considered as a non-serviceable part.
Technical support TROUBLE: In case of technical problems: Contact mo-vis at contact@mo-vis.com or +32 9 335 28 60. Always state the device serial number when contacting us. This ensures you are provided with the correct information. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Warning labels Please read this manual, the safety instructions and warning texts carefully, in order to reduce the risks associated to the device. Our products are safe under normal and reasonably foreseeable operating conditions. NOTE: This symbol indicates general notes and information. CAUTION: This symbol indicates caution for a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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manufacturer's batch code so that the batch or lot can be identified. Medical device: indicates that the item is a medical device. Date of manufacture: indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured. Serial number: indicates the manufacturer's serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified.
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instructions for use for additional information. CE label: indicates that the manufac- turer or importer affirms the good's conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protec- tion standards. WEEE: indicates that the product should not be discarded as unsorted waste but must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling.
Limited liability mo-vis 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. CAUTION: Carry out only the service and maintenance activities specified in this manual, as long as you comply with the demands stated in this manual for a specific action.
Preparations CAUTION: Before you start with the installation: • Please check the packaging and verify that all items are included. • Make sure that you have all the necessary documentation and knowledge to install this device. • Check the condition of the device. Qualified service engineer Only a qualified service engineer may install the device.
Installation plan Set up an installation plan before beginning the installation. Based on the users' needs and capabilities, this plan should take into account: • Where which part of the device should be placed. • How the device will be operated. •...
Multi Joystick Installation Define the position of the joystick. When the jack connections are at the right hand side, a forward movement of the joystick will result in an according forward movement of the wheelchair. If needed, you can change this position in steps of 90° with the Configurator Software.
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CAUTION: Tighten the screws firmly, but not excessively. Excessive force may damage the unit. Place the Q2M half clamp at the bottom of the unit. Use an Allen wrench to mount the 14 mm bolt. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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If the connections are not used, always put or keep the protective covers in. CAUTION: This is Class I Medical Device (MDR 2017/745). All accessories, including switches, must also comply with the MDR 2017/745 regulations (e.g. the mo-vis Twister, tested according to EN12184 standards). Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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NOTE: Do not use the connections on the joystick and interface unit at the same time. Connect the cabling to the wheelchair electronics. CAUTION: All wheelchair electronics must be switched off during installation. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Avoid hitting obstacles during driving. WARNING: When the LED light flashes and/or after every incident with the wheelchair or the mo-vis device, contact your dealer immediately to perform a functional test. LED status The illumination of the LED on the joystick interface indicates the operational status of the joystick.
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JOYSTICK COLOUR COUNT STATE DESCRIPTION STATUS TIMING Configur- Orange Fast Wheelchair is configur- applicable Powercy- Orange Heartbeat Wheelchair waits for power cycle Focus Green Always on System is in focus Out of Green Heartbeat System is out of focus focus Out of Green Medium...
Configurator Software manual. • To configure the parameters of the device, you need dealer level access. This level is password-protected. Contact mo-vis to obtain the password. NOTE: Never share your password with anyone and keep access to the Configurator Software strictly personal.
Parameter settings Compensation settings Road Compensation is a unique feature in the mo-vis joysticks. When you are driving on an uneven road with a special control mounted in a tray, or on an arm (or any other place where tremblements may be amplified), it can be very difficult to maintain control over the electric wheelchair and sometimes even unsafe.
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS Compensa- Lowers forward/backward Very weak Almost no tion factor (Y) driving speed on rough slow down terrain. Weak Slows down Wheelchair type and weight less compared have an impact on this fac- to normal tor: Normal Default set- •...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS wheelchairs. X compen- To limit the steering reac- None No compensa- sation tion if the wheelchair over- tion reacts on steering com- 1/2 Y X = 50% of Y mands. This may happen level due to compensation on the X direction that pre- 2/3 Y X = 66% of Y...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS NOTE: 'Slow' may cause the wheelchair to drive while executing the pattern. Road Com- Defines activation of the Always deacti- pensa- compensation algorithm. vated tionor Pro- For R-net: can be set indi- Manual (De)activated file 1/.../7 vidually for each profile. manually by (R-net joy- the user...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS more than 70° (default) in any direction. The tilt sensor inhibit becomes inactive again when the angle becomes less than 65° (default). The use of this functionality cer- tainly makes sense when a mo- vis joystick is integrated in a tray or other tilting surface/mounting aid.
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For more information about the Twister Pro and its safety switch functionalities, please refer to the Twister Pro Installation manual. NOTE: You have to program the safety switch both here in the mo-vis Configurator and in the R-net Programmer. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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For a Multi Joystick, there is the additional option to program the yellow tip on the sensor itself. This parameter is called Specific Input Setting. Another parameter that you can set is the Debounce Timer. This will be applied to all connected buttons! SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS switch (e.g. mo-vis Twister Pro). When the safety switch fails, it will not be detected and no warning is given. Safety switch You must connect a safety switch. When the safety switch fails, a warning will be given.
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Twister Pro Installation manual. NOTE: You have to program the safety switch both here in the mo-vis Configurator and in the R-net Programmer. Another parameter that you can set is the Debounce Timer. This will be...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS debounce timer, before it is 2500 mS Max. seen as an input. It can be useful to increase this timer, 10 mS Step in case the user has a tremor. Auditive feedback SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS Error/warning When the control goes into No beep when beep error or warning, it will show...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS • Enabled: 1 short beep when the road compensation • Disabled: 2 short beeps is enabled/dis- abled Movement This parameter is only rel- No beep when beep evant, when you have set road com- Road Compensation to man- pensation ual.
Testing After installation of the device, execute the following tests before the wheelchair is delivered or put into service, in according order: Check the device for intactness on page 35 Operational test on page 35 Test drive on page 36 Stop test on page 37 Check the device for intactness Check whether:...
CAUTION: The wheelchair may start to move during the test. Activate the wheelchair operating system. Check for any error message. TROUBLE: for more information on the error messages, see Omni Joystick Connection on page 45 R-net Joystick Connection on page 47 Move the joystick slowly forward until you hear the parking breaks switch off.
Stop test Drive full speed ahead and shut down the wheelchair with the power on/off switch. The wheelchair may not suddenly stop, but must slow down to a gradual stop. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Explain the possible problems and how to address them, to the user. Draw the user's attention to the following: WARNING: A functional test is needed when the LED light flashes and/or after every incident with the wheelchair or the mo-vis device. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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WARNING: The device should never be covered or blocked in order to avoid uncontrollable behavior of the joystick and/or the wheelchair. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Maintenance The device is maintenance-free. Under regular circumstances of use, the device and different parts do not require additional maintenance. Please refer to the User Manual of the device for cleaning instructions. WARNING: As dust and dirt could lead to reduced functionality, all parts of the device should be cleaned on a regular basis (monthly) or whenever needed.
Warnings: LED will flash in orange. A warning can be resolved quite easily (see table below). • Errors: LED will flash in red. An error might indicate a more serious issue and/or the device will have to come back to mo-vis. FLASH COUNT REASON REQUIRED...
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Angle, this warn- configured Angle for Tilt and you ing will be given and you will not will be able to be able to drive. drive again. Miscellaneous Contact mo-vis Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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Test flag failed or Redo tests and/ Diagnostic failed or replace PCB. If problem per- sists, contact mo-vis. Coding error Update software or replace PCB. Contact mo-vis. TROUBLE: Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
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A fault log with counters is maintained. The fault log can be accessed by the configurator (dealer level). For more information, contact mo- vis. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Omni Joystick Connection Purpose A mo-vis Omni Joystick has a cable with a SUB D9 connector and a 3.5 mm jack connection. They can be plugged in directly to the electronics of the wheelchair. The joystick then controls the wheelchair in all its functions (driving, electric gears, lights …).
Features The Omni Joystick Connection is an integrated part of a mo-vis Omni Joystick and consists of: • Omni (SUB D9) connector with cable • 3.5 mm mono jack out with cable Other information These products were tested with an Omni 2 display by Curtiss-Wright.
R-net Joystick Connection Purpose An R-net joystick has a communication cable with an R-net connector. The cable can be directly plugged into the R-net electronics of the wheelchair. The joystick then controls the wheelchair in all its functions (driving, electric gears …).
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not connected correctly connected incorrectly connected To disconnect the communication cables, firmly hold the connector housing and pull the connectors apart. NOTE: Pull the connector apart in a straight line to not damage the connection pins. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
R-net parameters Some R-net parameters need to be set for correct usage of the mo-vis R-net joysticks. For this we refer to the Curtiss-Wright manual SK77981-14 | R-net Technical Manual | Chapter 3 - Progamming R-net (Ch. 3 - 4.4):Profile Management > Input Device Type: •...
If you want to learn more about trip codes, see the Curtiss-Wright manual | SK77981-14 R-net Technical Manual. Supported R-net parameters The following R-net parameters of the wheelchair electronics may or may not be supported by the mo-vis joysticks. PARAMETER SUPPORTED FIRMWARE...
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PARAMETER SUPPORTED FIRMWARE VERSION driving Speed adjust Profile button V02.00 Actuator endstop beep Sounder volume V02.03 Start-up beep Lock function enabled Reverse driving alarm V02.00 Emergency stop switch OBP keycode entry Power-up mode External profile jack func- tion Profile / mode jack detect On / off jack detect Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
PARAMETER SUPPORTED FIRMWARE VERSION Standby in modes V02.01 Standby forward V02.00 Standby reverse V02.00 Standby left V02.00 Standby right V02.00 Remote selection V02.03 Background Other information An R-net chipset is incorporated in our products. These products were tested with CJSM2 by Curtiss-Wright. Multi Joystick Installation Manual...
Technical data Product description & code • P002-61 Multi Joystick Omni • P002-62 Multi Joystick R-net Interface connectors • 3.5 mm mono jack on/off • 3.5 mm mono jack in mode • USB-C • connector cable, depending on the joystick version (see...
Metric Imperial Joystick 65 mm x 31 mm x 31 2.55 in x 1.22 in x 1.22 mm (HxWxD) Ball 26 mm x 30 mm x 30 1.02 in x 1.18 in x 1.18 22 mm x 24 mm x 24 0.87 in x 0.94 in x 0.94 Required force ...
Checklist after installation This page is to be filled out by the person who has installed the joystick. I have read the installation manual including all its notes, cautions and warnings thoroughly I have done all the necessary testing, described in Testing on page 35 I have assisted the user during the first time use and made sure that he/ she understands all the functions of the devices including what to do in...
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