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Now Technologies Switch-It Vigo Installation Manual

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Head Drive & Head Mouse
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Document identifier: NOW.Q.CE.M.EN-SIV-0002-01
Revision: 01
Date of issue: 26 June 2023
©2023 NOW technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.
European representative of the Manufacturer:
NOW technologies Ltd., 18. Reáltanoda street, Budapest, 1053 Hungary
www.nowtech.hu

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  • Page 1 Head Drive & Head Mouse INSTALLATION GUIDE Document identifier: NOW.Q.CE.M.EN-SIV-0002-01 Revision: 01 Date of issue: 26 June 2023 ©2023 NOW technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. European representative of the Manufacturer: NOW technologies Ltd., 18. Reáltanoda street, Budapest, 1053 Hungary www.nowtech.hu...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Caution ⚠ ⚠ Preparations What’s in the box First steps of installation System connection diagram Assembly of the Vigo headset Fitting the Headrest Sensor Headrest Requirements Setting up with visual feedback Accessories needed for this setup: 1. Screw the Cubo mount onto the back of the Omni mount 2.

  • Page 3: Preparations

    Prepare the following materials and tools: ● Powered wheelchair using the R-net system, equipped with an Omni 2 speciality control interface ● Switch-It Vigo Head Drive ● Either an Omni 2 Cubo mount OR a Sedeo Pro Advanced Omni 2 Bag Mounting ●...

  • Page 4: First Steps Of Installation

    First steps of installation System connection diagram Assembly of the Vigo headset The Vigo headset comes with the so-called C-ring already on it. It provides a perfect fit for the headset into the headband. Make sure to check the C-ring's position every time you put the headset on the user, or adjust the Vigo's position in the headband! Please do not remove the C-ring from the Vigo! Removing the C-ring may damage the device.

  • Page 5: Fitting The Headrest Sensor

    Grab the Vigo and the Headband and hold them between your thumbs and index fingers like Then, just pop the Vigo into the Headband by firmly pressing it over the GyroSet symbol. Make sure you don’t apply pressure to the Multi-function button but the body of the Vigo as it may damage the button.
  • Page 6 ○ The cable placement has to be designed so that cables are protected during accidental crashes if the wheelchair hits an obstacle. ● The Headrest Sensor must be tied to the headrest by the reusable tie and strap in a way that it won’t move during extended periods of usage.

  • Page 7: Headrest Requirements

    Headrest Requirements Suitable headrests must have a fairly hard foam density and a large enough flat or almost flat surface space to accommodate the full size of the headrest sensor in its pouch. It can be mounted on the outside of the headrest or placed under the removable cover of the wheelchair’s headrest.
  • Page 8 Hard rubberized with deep curves and dips not allowing a flat enough surface for the sensor.

  • Page 9: Setting Up With Visual Feedback

    Setting up with visual feedback Accessories needed for this setup: ● An Omni 2 Cubo mount: ● Two sets of bolts, that are provided with the Cubo mount: ○ 1 pair of 10mm long M4 bolts - these are for attaching the Cubo mount to the Omni2 mount Depending on the type of the Omni mount, you may need 16mm long M4 bolts (e.g.

  • Page 10: Secure The Link To The Back Of The Chair

    Then use the provided shorter (6mm long) bolts to secure the Cubo itself onto the Cubo mount. Do not use any other bolts to secure the Cubo to the mount, as longer bolts may damage it! ● Devices that may produce radio interference, such as Smartphones, Pagers, Bluetooth devices must be kept out of the way and placed at a distance from the Cubo.

  • Page 11: Connect Link And Cubo

    ● The Link’s mode selection touch interface (touch button with the logo) must be accessible for the caretaker. ○ Devices that may produce high capacity charges, such as ionisators must be at a safe distance from the touch interface to avoid accidental activation. ●...

  • Page 12: Certain Conditions Can Affect The Operation Of The Vigo

    Headrest Sensor Connector Link Connector Certain conditions can affect the operation of the Vigo: The Switch-It® Vigo Head Drive offers unprecedented freedom of movement by using wireless radio communication. The operation can be disturbed in environments with extremely high radio interference, which may result in a safety stop. In such environments the cables may act as antennas, so the positioning of them matters greatly.

  • Page 13: Setting Up With Audio Feedback Only

    Setting up with audio feedback only When to use this? This configuration is recommended in cases where a minimalist aesthetic is the goal and the user is happy with audio feedback only or when the frame of the wheelchair amplifies electromagnetic interference in a way that it cannot be counteracted otherwise.

  • Page 14: Final Steps

    Final steps Fasten all loose cables to the appropriate parts of the frame Fasten the Headrest Sensor and the Cubo-Link cables to fixed points of the wheelchair every 15 or so centimeters with a cable tie or a velcro strap. Make sure to tuck those cables away from harm as much as possible.

  • Page 15: Revision History

    Revision History Revision number Changelog Date of release Original content 26 June 2023...

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