Contents About this manual ................5 Installation manual ..............5 mo-vis bv ................... 5 Distributor ..................6 Important information ................ 7 Warranty .................... 8 Repair and replacement ............8 Amendments ................8 Disclaimer and limitations of remedies ........9 Voiding of warranties ..............9 Technical support ................
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Tools ..................15 Installation plan ..............16 All-round Joystick (Light) Installation ..........17 All-round Joystick table mounting set ........17 Satellite Twister ............... 17 All-round Joystick mounting set installation ......19 Installation on the power chair ..........23 Operation ..................25 LED status ................
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Yearly inspection ..............48 Error codes ..................49 Omni Joystick Connection ..............53 Purpose ................... 53 Connectivity ................53 Features .................. 54 Other information ..............54 R-net Joystick Connection ..............55 Purpose ................... 55 Connecting the R-net communication cable ......55 R-net parameters ..............
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...
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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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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identified. Batch code: indicates the 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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indicates that a medical device should not be used if the package has been damaged or opened and that the user should consult the 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.
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. •...
All-round Joystick (Light) Installation CAUTION: Tighten the screws firmly, but not excessively. Excessive force may damage the unit. All-round Joystick table mounting set When mounting the All-round Joystick (Light) on a flat surface (e.g. a table), use the M002-25 All-round Joystick table mounting set. Alternatively, you can insert 4 M4 bolts (not included in the package) through the surface to secure the All-round Joystick (Light) directly on the surface Satellite Twister...
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DESCRIPTION PICTURE Define the location of the Satellite Twister: left, right or on both sides. Unscrew and remove the cover for the Satellite Twister connection with a screwdriver. Place the Satellite Twister firmly into the open slot. Use the screw of the cover to secure the Satellite Twister to the All-round All-round Joystick (Light) Installation Manual...
DESCRIPTION PICTURE Joystick (Light). If required, place a second Satellite Twister in the same way. Connect the cabling of the Satellite Twister to the All-round Joystick (Light). All-round Joystick mounting set installation DESCRIPTION PICTURE Define the position of the joystick. When the USB connection points All-round Joystick (Light) Installation Manual...
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DESCRIPTION PICTURE towards the user, 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. Determine which of the two slots you will use to guide the cable.
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DESCRIPTION PICTURE • 6 mm mounting set: slide the unit over a 6 mm rod (e.g. mo-vis Q2M rod) to position the All-round Joystick (Light) on the power chair. • 8 mm mounting set: use a heat shrink (included) on the rod, to...
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DESCRIPTION PICTURE guarantee a firm connection. Secure the second mounting plate All-round Joystick (Light) Installation Manual...
DESCRIPTION PICTURE with the 2 M5 bolts. Installation on the power chair Place and secure all cabling on the power chair. Place a power on/off (pwr) and/or mode (in) switch, secure their cabling and insert their connections. All-round Joystick (Light) Installation Manual...
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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). Connect the cabling to the wheelchair electronics. CAUTION: All wheelchair electronics must be switched off during installation.
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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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 except for the on/off button! 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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Normal open You can connect a stan- low tip. dard button or a safety switch (e.g. mo-vis Twister Pro). When the safety switch fails, it will not be detected and no warning is given. Safety switch...
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Normal open You can connect a stan- low ring. dard button or a safety 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.
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Normal open You can connect a stan- type the button con- dard button or a safety nected to the red switch (e.g. mo-vis tip. Twister Pro). When the safety switch fails, it will not be detected and no warning is 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 LiNX Access programmer. Another parameter that you can set is the Debounce Timer. This will be...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS the flash code on the LED (seeError codes on page 49 Beep sounds ) . With this setting, you can the flash code choose to also hear it via the when in error/ buzzer. warning(see Error codes on page 49 Road com- This parameter is only relevant,...
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SETTING DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS tern is executed. This will let when road the user know that the wheel- compensation chair will start to move. (de)activation pattern is can- celled All-round Joystick (Light) Installation Manual...
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 43 Operational test on page 43 Test drive on page 44 Stop test on page 45 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 53 R-net Joystick Connection on page 55 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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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 All-round Joystick (Light) 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: All-round Joystick (Light) 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. All-round Joystick (Light) 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 …).
Pull the connector apart in a straight line to not damage the connection pins. 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.
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...
PARAMETER SUPPORTED FIRMWARE VERSION ving Sleep timer V02.00 Standby timer V02.00 Switch to standby V02.01 Mode selection in standby V02.01 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.
LiNX Joystick Connection Purpose A mo-vis LiNX Joystick has a communication cable with a LiNX 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 …).
Dimensions All-round Joystick 110 x 66 x 60 mm 4.33 x 2.60 x 2.36 in All-round Joystick Light 96.5 x 60 x 60 mm 4.33 x 2.60 x 2.36 in Required force All-round Joystick ca. 250 gr 8.82 oz All-round Joystick Light ca.
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