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Power Platform R-net (PJSM) User manual American English for Australia...
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How to contact Permobil Introduction This user manual covers the functions of your Power Platform Permobil Australia R-net (PJSM) control panel and is intended as an extension to 8 Viewbrook Close your power wheelchair’s user manual. Seven Hills, NSW, 2147...
Safety 2.6.14 Signal strength Settings menu Types of warning signs 2.7.1 Distance Warning signs 2.7.2 Cellular 2.7.3 Location service Power Platform Joystick Module for R- 2.7.4 Bluetooth 2.7.5 IR setup 2.7.6 Time Charger socket 2.7.7 Backlight Jack sockets 2.7.8 Programming Buttons and paddle switches 2.7.9 Exit...
Safety Warning signs Types of warning signs WARNING! Activate flight mode where The following types of warning signs are used in this manual: radio transmission is not allowed The Power Platform on your wheelchair contains a radio WARNING! transmitter. In certain areas radio transmission is not allowed and your wheelchair must be set to flight mode.
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• in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency; Release the joystick at any time to stop seat movement. • for use in dispute resolution involving Permobil, its affiliates or sales / service organization; and • as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net A. Hazard lights and seat lift B. Lights and backrest tilt C. Screen 12:00 D. Left turn signal and leg rest tilt E. Right turn signal and seat tilt F. Main power on or off; mode or profile selector km/h G.
The overview image on the preceding page shows the basic functions of the control panel. All buttons, toggle switches and the joystick may have additional functionality. The charging socket is located on the front of the panel. Two jack sockets are located on the base of the panel. One is intended for an external on/off switch and the other for an external profile switch.
Jack sockets The external on/off switch jack ( ) allows the user to turn on or off the control system using an external device such as a buddy button. The external profile switch jack ( ) allows the user to select profiles using an external device, such as a buddy button.
2.3.2 Maximum speed paddle This paddle decreases or increases the wheelchair’s maximum speed. The maximum speed indicator on the display shows the current setting. Push the paddle forward to increase the setting and rearward to decrease the setting. If your wheelchair has a Power Platform, then there are new icons on your control panel.
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2.3.4.1 Hazard lights and seat lift This button controls the wheelchair hazard lights if your wheelchair is equipped with lights, and the seat lift if this function is programmed for your control panel. The hazard lights are used when the wheelchair is positioned such that it constitutes an obstruction for others.
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2.3.4.2 Lights and backrest tilt This button controls the front lights and rear lights if your wheelchair is equipped with lights, and the backrest tilt if this function is programmed for your control panel. When the lights are on, a symbol on the screen lights up. This is how you turn on and off the lights.
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2.3.4.3 Left turn signal and leg rest tilt This button controls the left turn signal if your wheelchair is equipped with lights, and the leg rest tilt if this function is programmed for your control panel. When the left turn signal is on, a symbol on the screen will flash in sync with the wheelchair’s left turn signal.
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2.3.4.4 Right turn signal and seat tilt This button controls the right turn signal if your wheelchair is equipped with lights, and the seat tilt if this function is programmed for your control panel. When the right turn signal is on, a symbol on the screen will flash in sync with the wheelchair’s right turn signal.
Locking and unlocking the control system 2.4.1 Locking • Switch the control system on and move the paddle rearward. • After 1 second the control system will beep. Now release the paddle. • Deflect the joystick forward until the control system beeps. •...
Seat functions Not all seat functions are available on all seat models. On some seats, the seat functions can be controlled using the control panel joystick. Some models can memorize six seat positions. The seat adjustment mechanism stores each memorized seat position. This makes it easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier.
2.5.2 Return to drive mode Press the mode button one or more times until a standard display image with a speed indicator appears in the control panel display. 12:00 km/h 18 km Outdoor 16 - Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net...
2.5.3 Memory 2.5.3.1 Retrieving a seat position from memory Some seat control systems can memorize six seat positions. The seat adjustment mechanism stores each memorized seat position. This makes it easy to retrieve a seat position saved earlier. Press the mode button one or more times until a seat function icon appears in the control panel display.
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2.5.3.2 Saving a seat position to memory Adjust the seat function to the preferred position. 2. Select the seat memory function by pressing the mode button one or more times until a seat icon appears in the control panel display. 3.
Display 2.6.1 Screen symbols The status of the control system is shown on the display. The control system is on when the display is backlit. The R-net drive screen has common components that always appear, and components that only appear under certain conditions. Profile name Left turn signal and leg rest tilt 12:00...
2.6.2 Maximum speed indicator The current maximum speed is shown on the scale between the hare and turtle symbols. You can adjust the maximum speed setting with the speed paddle. 2.6.2.1 Hare and turtle symbols The hare symbol indicates higher speed. The turtle symbol indicates lower speed.
2.6.3 Limitations on maximum speed or driving When in drive mode, any restrictions on the maximum speed are displayed as a combination of reduced speed in the speedbar on the left and an orange turtle symbol. Shown here is an example when the maximum speed is restricted to 3 km/h, which is indicated by two things: •...
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When in seat mode, the color of the circle indicates different things: • Green indicates that the maximum speed is not limited by the active seat function displayed. • Yellow indicates that the maximum speed is limited by the active seat function displayed.
2.6.4 Latched mode Latched mode is not available on all wheelchair models. Latched mode can be applied to drive mode or seat functions. Some wheelchairs have latched drive. There are two types of latched drive. The cruise latch symbol indicates that you can make stepless adjustments to the speed.
Some wheelchairs have latched seat functions. The symbol becomes orange when the seat function is latched. 2.6.5 Current profile The profile number describes which profile the control system is currently operating in. The profile text is the name or description of the profile the control system is currently operating in.
2.6.6 Loading symbol A spinning circle is shown when the system is loading. 2.6.7 Restart This symbol flashes when the control system requires a restart, for example after a module reconfiguration. Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net - 25...
2.6.8 Emergency stop If the control system is programmed for latched drive or actuator operation, then an emergency stop switch is usually connected to the external profile switch jack. This symbol flashes if the emergency stop switch is flipped or disconnected.
When the system is reset, the symbol disappears. When this symbol occurs, drive slowly or stop the wheelchair. Permobil recommends that you drive slowly for a short period after the symbol has disappeared, to prevent unnecessary strain on the wheelchair.
2.6.12 Notification This symbol flashes when a notification is available to the user. 2.6.13 Wi-Fi This symbol indicates the presence and strength of a detected Wi-Fi signal. 28 - Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net...
2.6.14 Signal strength This symbol indicates the presence and strength of a detected radio network signal. Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net - 29...
Settings menu The settings menu permits the user to set the clock, display brightness, background color, etc. Press and hold the function button for hazard lights to open the settings menu. If the function buttons of your control panel are programmed with seat functions, first press the mode button one or more times until the icon for settings appears on the screen, then press and hold the function button for hazard lights to open the settings menu.
2.7.1 Distance The following section describes submenus related to distance. Total Distance this value is stored in the power module. It is related to the total distance driven during the time that the current power module has been installed in the chassis.
2.7.3 Location service Sets the Location service On or Off. 2.7.4 Bluetooth Applies to control panels equipped with integrated Bluetooth. A right deflection of the joystick will enter a submenu to configure the Bluetooth mode screen. Refer to chapter 2.8 Bluetooth mode for more details, see page 35. 2.7.5 IR setup Applies to control panels equipped with integrated IR.
2.7.6 Time The following section describes submenus related to time. Set Time allows the user to set the current time. Display Time this sets the format of the time display or turns it off. The options are 12hr, 24hr or off. 2.7.7 Backlight The following section describes submenus related to backlight.
2.7.8 Programming Diagnostics allows the user to read diagnostic information from the control system. Timers enables the user to view how many hours the wheelchair has been driven for. 2.7.9 Exit Exits the settings menu. 34 - Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net...
Bluetooth mode Applicable only to R-net control panels with a 3.5” or 2.8” color display and integrated Bluetooth. The joystick modules differ in that the 3.5” screen version is equipped with the buttons mode and profile, positioned under the screen. Joystick modules with 2.8”...
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2.8.2.1 Settings menu Press and hold the function button for hazard lights to open the settings menu, then select Bluetooth. If the function buttons of your control panel are programmed with seat functions, press the mode button one or more times until the icon for settings appears on the screen.
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2.8.2.2 Pairing setup The control panel Bluetooth must then be put into discovery mode by following this sequence description: • Deflect the joystick forward and hold until there is a beep. 12:00 This takes approximately 10 seconds; then release. • Deflect the joystick in the reverse direction and hold until there is a beep. This takes approximately 10 seconds;...
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2.8.2.4 Pairing with a PC The following process should be carried out on a PC: • Open the window where you can select a Bluetooth device to add to the PC. The name and path will differ slightly for different versions of Windows. •...
2.8.2.7 Updating the list of devices The control panel stores the Bluetooth IDs of up to four devices. To replace an entry on the list of devices, one of the existing pairings must be deleted. This process is initiated from the paired device and will vary depending on the type of device.
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2.8.3.2 To enter Bluetooth mode Joystick module with 2.8" screen is more compact and lacks mode and profile buttons. 12:00 Press mode button a number of times until Bluetooth mode is entered, or press and hold function button to enter Bluetooth mode, M3. km/h If the function buttons of your control panel are programmed with seat 18 km...
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If more than one Bluetooth device is paired and enabled, a screen will appear MY BLUETOOTH DEVICES where a Bluetooth device can be selected for connection and use. DEVICE A DEVICE B If only one Bluetooth device is enabled it will be shown directly on the screen. DEVICE C Step between the devices by deflecting the joystick forward or back.
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When a Bluetooth device is selected, the screen will show an icon representing the chosen device type. 12:00 If only one Bluetooth device is enabled, this screen will appear as soon as Bluetooth mode is activated. 42 - Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net...
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2.8.3.3 Operating buttons in Bluetooth mode A. Access settings, page 44. B. Return to drive mode, page 44. C. Left mouse click, page 45. D. Right mouse click, page 45. E. Scroll up or down, page 46. F. Joystick functions, page 46. Buttons A to D, paddle switch E and joystick F have predefined functions when a Bluetooth device is selected in Bluetooth mode.
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2.8.3.4 A – accessing settings Press and hold button (A) to open the settings menu. For more information about the settings menu, see 2.7 Settings menu, page 30. A short press turns on or off the hazard lights. 2.8.3.5 B – return to drive mode Press and hold button (B) to enter drive mode.
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2.8.3.6 C – left mouse click Press button to perform a left mouse click. 2.8.3.7 D – right mouse click Press button to perform a right mouse click. Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net - 45...
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2.8.3.8 E – scroll up or down Push the paddle switch to scroll up. Pull the paddle switch to scroll down. 2.8.3.9 F – joystick functions Move cursor in desired direction by deflecting the joystick. Nudge forward to scroll up. Nudge back to scroll down.
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IR mode Applicable only for R-net control panels with a 3.5” or 2.8” color display with integrated IR. 2.9.1 General The infrared control, integrated in the joystick module, makes it possible to replicate commonly used IR devices, such as remote controls for TV, audio, cable, satellite or environmental controls.
2.9.2 IR setup IR setup menu can be accessed via the settings menu. See 2.7 Settings menu, page 30. On entering the IR setup menu, the default appliances will appear. When an appliance is selected, its commands are shown. When a command is followed by a check mark it means that it has a stored IR code.
2.9.3 Learning an IR code An IR receiver ( ) is located above the screen on the control panel. When learning a code, the remote control device must be held so that its IR transmitter points towards IR receiver on the control panel. 2.9.3.1 Learning an IR code procedure Enter the IR setup menu.
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The commands for the appliance will appear on the screen as shown in the figure on the right. Select a command to learn. In this example, channel up will be selected from the TV menu. Select learn code by deflecting the joystick right while the command is highlighted.
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Point the TV remote control towards the control panel’s IR receiver and press the channel up button twice. If the learn code operation has been successfully completed, a green check mark will be displayed on the screen. 52 - Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net...
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If the learn code operation fails, a red cross will be displayed on the screen. Please retry the learn code operation. After the code has been learned, scroll down to highlight exit. Deflect the joystick to the left to return to the appliance menu, IR setup. The first time an IR code is learned, it is necessary to turn off the power at the control panel and turn it back on again.
2.9.4 Learning sequenced IR codes Multiple IR codes can be learned for a single command in the IR setup menu. This enables multiple IR codes to be transmitted through a single command when in IR mode. Examples: The on/off function for multiple appliances, the TV and the DVD for example, can be learned by a single entry in the IR setup menu.
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2.9.4.1 Create a sequence • Select the command to use as the sequence initiator. In this example, TV – • Select learn code by deflecting the joystick to the right while the command is highlighted. • Point the TV remote control at the control panel’s IR receiver and press the on/off button twice.
2.9.5 Enabling and disabling IR codes IR codes can be enabled or disabled in the IR setup menu. If a code is disabled, it will not transmit and will not appear in IR mode. To disable an IR code, deflect the speed paddle up or down. A disabled IR code appears with an X against the highlighted command.
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To delete all IR codes for an appliance, select delete all codes within that appliance’s submenu. To delete all IR codes stored in the control panel, select delete all codes within the IR setup menu. Power Platform Joystick Module for R-net - 57...
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