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Page 1 Invacare® LiNX DLX-REM400 Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for ...
Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
Page 3 4.10 Latched Driving Mode 4.19.2 Configuring Switch Control (Android) 4.10.1 External Stop Switch 4.19.3 Configuring Switch Control (iOS) 4.10.2 1 Step Up 4.19.4 Operating Switch Control 4.10.3 3 Step Up 4.20 Audible Cues 4.10.4 5 Step Up 4.21 Using Secondary Inputs 4.10.5 3 Step Up / Down 4.21.1 Using S wing-Away Chin Control 4.10.6 5 Step Up / Down 4.21.2 Using Pediatric Compact Joystick 4.10.7 Cruise Control 4.21.3 Using Micro Extremity Control Joystick 4.11 Operating Lighting Functions and Horn 4.21.4 Using the Compact Single Switch Joystick 4.11.1 Operating the Position Lights 4.21.5 Using the Sip-N-Puff 4.11.2 Operating the Hazard Lights 4.21.6 Using the Sip-N-Puff Head Array 4.11.3 Operating the Direction Indicators 4.21.7 Using the Head Array 4.11.4 Operating the Horn 4.21.8 Using the Four Switch Proximity Array 4.12 Operating Lighting Functions and Horn via Utility Function 4.21.9 Using the Remote Stop Switch 4.21.10 Using the Wireless Mouse Emulator Card 4.22 Disabling Bluetooth 4.13 Locking / Unlocking the Remote 4.23 Charging the Batteries 4.14 Rest Mode 4.23.1 Battery alarms 4.15 The Sleep Mode 4.24 Using the USB charger 4.16 Operating Powered Seating Functions 4.16.1 Through Seating Cards 5 Maintenance 4.16.2 Through External Switches...
Page 4 1 General For more information about the component, for example safety 1 General notices and recalls, contact your Invacare representative. See addresses at the end of this document. 1.1 About This Manual In case of a serious incident with the component, you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country. This document is a supplement to the product’s user documentation. This component itself does not bear a CE and a UKCA mark but is part 1.2 Symbols in This Manual of a product that complies with the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, Class I and Part II UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class I Symbols and signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards concerning medical devices. It is therefore covered by the product’s CE or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property and UKCA marking. See the product’s user documentation for more damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. information. WARNING! Only use this component if you have read and understood this manual. Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious Seek additional advise from a healthcare professional who is familiar injury or death if it is not avoided. with your medical condition and clarify any questions regarding the correct use and necessary adjustment with the healthcare professional. CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or Note that there may be sections in this document, which are not slight injury if it is not avoided. relevant to your component, since this document applies to all available models (on the date of printing). If not otherwise stated, each section in this document refers to all models of the component. NOTICE! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage Invacare reserves the right to alter component specifications without to property if it is not avoided. further notice.
Page 5 Invacare® LiNX Other Symbols Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a third party (Not applicable for all manuals) Technical modifications UK Responsible Person Unauthorised modifications and/or use of unsuitable spare parts Indicates if a product is not manufactured in the UK. 1.6 General Safety Notes Triman Indicates recycling and sorting rules (only relevant for WARNING! France). Risk of Injury or Damage to the Power Wheelchair Do not install, maintain or operate this equipment before 1.3 Warranty you have read and understood all the instructions and all The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms the manuals for this product and all other products that you and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this use or install together with this product. product is sold. — Follow the instructions in the user manuals. 1.4 Service Life WARNING! We estimate a service life of five years for this product, provided it is Risk of Serious Injury or Damage to the Power used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this Wheelchair or Surrounding Property document and all maintenance and service requirements are met. The Wrong settings can make the power wheelchair estimated service life can be exceeded if the product is carefully used uncontrollable or unstable. An uncontrolled or unstable and properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific power wheelchair can cause an unsafe situation such as a ...
Page 6 CAUTION! — When cables with live pins have to be disconnected, for Risk of Injury due to Unintended Movement example, when removing the bus cable from the remote It is recommended that the power wheelchair, fitted with a for safety reasons, make sure to restrain or cover the Gyro module, has a drive function with disabled Gyro. If the pins (with non-conductive materials). power wheelchair is used in a moving vehicle (e.g. boat, bus or train) maybe the Gyro function is impaired and drive WARNING! demands can result in unintended movement. Risk of Injury or Damage to the Power Wheelchair — When driving on a moving vehicle choose a drive Risk of unintended movement of the power wheelchair or function with disabled Gyro. — If the power wheelchair does not have a drive function seating system when loose personal belongings (e.g. with disabled Gyro, contact your Invacare provider. jewellery, scarfs) become entangled around the joystick. — Make sure that any loose items are clear of the joystick when your power wheelchair is powered up. NOTICE! — Power off your power wheelchair immediately to stop If you touch the connector pins, they can become dirty or any movement. they can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. — Do not touch the connector pins. NOTICE! There are no user-serviceable parts inside any case. — Do not open or disassemble any case. 1637423-K...
Page 7 2 Components 2 Components 2.2.1 Battery Bar The battery bar provides a graphical display of the battery’s current 2.1 User Interface REM400 state of charge and, when a battery charger is connected, the charging status. ON/OFF key / Infrared Status LED transmitter Battery bar displays green when state of charge is between Multipurpose 60 and 100%. H Speaker keys Battery bar displays orange when state of charge is between C Touch display I Charger socket 20 and 59%. D Joystick J Toggle switches Battery bar displays red when state of charge is less than 20%. Stereo jack sockets Charging. F Bus socket 2.2.2 Status Bar 2.2 Screen Composition Overview A Profile name B Time C ...
Page 8 Invacare® LiNX Status Information 2.2.3 User Function Card Overview The status information displays the current state of the LiNX system with status icons. Left- or Right-Handed With the LiNX system, it is possible, to adjust the function cards for This notifies you that a drive lock-out is active. A drive lock-out left-handed or right-handed users, refer to 4.2 Menu Screen, page 18. is a state that prevents the wheelchair being driven, refer to 4.16.3 Speed Reduction and Seating Function Inhibits, page 56 Left-handed Right-handed for more information about lock-outs and slow-downs. This notifies you that a drive slow-down is active. A drive slow- down is a state that prevents the wheelchair being driven at maximum speed for safety reasons. Instead, the wheelchair is allowed to drive at a reduced speed for the duration of the active drive slow-down, refer to 4.16.3 Speed Reduction and Seating Function Inhibits, page 56 for more information about ...
Page 9 2 Components The speedometer / odometer feature is enabled by the manufacturer. Indicator A Type of Primary Input If the manufacturer does not enable it, you do not have a speed / distance indication. If it is enabled, you can choose to display the DLX-REM400 or DLX-REM500 speedometer / odometer and you can set the units to metric or imperial, refer to 4.2.4 Configuring Settings, page 21. DLX-REM2xx or DLX-CR400 or DLX-CR400LF Speedometer displays standstill. DLX-ACU200 While driving, the speedometer displays the wheelchair’s current speed. The odometer displays the distance travelled by Input module or third-party interface the wheelchair since it was last reset to zero or rolled over to zero. Head Array The odometer can display up to a maximum distance of 9999 km or miles, after which it rolls over to zero. Sip and Puff At any time the odometer can be reset back to zero, refer to 4.2.5 Configuring Odometer, page User switch The function information displays either the latched driving mode, refer to 4.10 Latched Driving Mode, page 37 or the Gyro indication, Drive Card see table below.
Page 10 Invacare® LiNX For more information about Connectivity cards and how to use them, Seating Card refer to 4.17 Configuring Connectivity Cards, page 57, 4.18 Mouse Mover, page 63 and 4.19 Switch Control, page 66. Utility Card Seating cards are for operating the seating functions, Utility card allows you to operate system controls (such as lighting refer to 4.16.1 Through Seating Cards, page 51. functions and horn) as well as control outputs with external inputs. The utility card function is suitable for both three-quadrant (3Q) and four-quadrant (4Q) inputs. Connectivity Card Example of a three-quadrant (3Q) Example of a four-quadrant (4Q)
Page 11 2 Components By default, this function is only enabled for chair configurations with 2.3 Navigation Button an external control input that will not allow the control of horn or lights. Contact your provider to change the configuration and to set up Depending on the configuration of the remote module and the user’s your desired operations. needs, the navigation button is displayed bottom-left or bottom-right For an example how to use an utility card in daily use, refer to 4.12 on the screen. Operating Lighting Functions and Horn via Utility Function Card, page When activated, navigation button colour changes f rom grey to blue. The navigation button has two important functions: Arrangement 1. A visual indication of the configured interaction mode. User function cards are arranged in rows of profiles. Each profile can ...
Page 12 Invacare® LiNX 2.4 Labels on the Product Labels on Dynamic Controls’ Parts Labels of Dynamic Controls’ parts are located on rear side of the part. Depending on the part not all labels are available. Rear side of DLX-IN500 input module Rear side of DLX-REM400 Product label containing: 5. Serial number 1. Part number 6. Warning to read manual before use 2. Dynamic Controls logo 7. Ingress protection rating 3. Dynamic Controls’ part description 8. WEEE symbol 4. Dynamic Controls' website address Hardware and application firmware version 3. Hardware minor version label: 4. Application version 1. Hardware version 5. ...
Page 13 2 Components WEEE Symbol This is the enclosure's ingress protection rating. IPX4 Recommendation to read the instruction manual before using the module. Product label containing: Dynamic Controls’ Bluetooth registration Dynamic Controls' website address 1 This is the WEEE symbol (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). This product has been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer. This product may contain substances that could be harmful to the environment if disposed of in places (landfills) that are not appropriate according to legislation. The ‘crossed out wheelie bin’ symbol is placed on this product to encourage you to recycle wherever possible. Please be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facility at its end of life Serial Number and Date of Manufacture The serial number on a Dynamic Controls product provides both the date of manufacture as well as a unique serial number for the particular module. The format is MYYnnnnnn, where: M is for the month of manufacture, using the letters A to L (A = Jan, B = Feb, C = Mar, etc.), YY is the year of manufacture, nnnnnn is a unique six digit sequential number. For example, the remote’s serial number, as shown above, begins with A14 indicating that it was manufactured in January 2014, and its unique, sequential value is 132800. 1637423-K...
Page 14 Invacare® LiNX Labels on Toggle Switches Power Function and profile Speed pot left Seating Speed pot right Blank Labels on Adaptive Switch Labs’ Parts Labels of Adaptive Switch Labs’ parts are located either on left rear side of the part (head arrays) or the interface box. Depending on the used part not all labels are available. Product label containing: Product label (head array) containing: Adaptive Switch Labs’ Bluetooth A: Adaptive Switch Labs’ logo registration B: Serial number Information about conditions Product label (interface boxes) containing: A: Model number B: Serial number C: Adaptive Switch Labs’ logo D: Adaptive Switch Labs’ contact information 1637423-K...
Page 15 3 Setup This means that an input can be used to activate one output if the 3 Setup system is in one state or function, and then activate a different output when the system is in another state or function. For example, a buddy 3.1 General Information on Setup button that is used to stop a wheelchair when driving can also be used to extend a seating motion when in a seating function. The tasks described in this chapter are intended to be performed by trained and authorised service technicians for initial setup. They are 3.2 Wiring not intended to be performed by the user. For safe and reliable operation, the installation of looms and cables 3.1.1 Conditional Control Input / Output (Control IO) must follow the basic principles of power wiring. The individual programming of the wheelchair with one of the LiNX Cables must be secured between their connectors and any point of Access Tools must be made by a qualified technician. flexing so that flexing forces are not transferred to the connectors. The LiNX system now supports conditional control IO, extending the CAUTION! current always rule-based model, where a single output action is Risk of Injury and Damage to the Remote always activated in response to a single input action. With the Damage to cables increases wiring impedance. A introduction of conditional control IO, a qualified technician can now create: damaged cable can potentially produce localised heat, ...
Page 16 Invacare® LiNX Adequate strain relief must be provided for all cables, and the NOTICE! mechanical limits of the cables and looms must not be exceeded. Regular bending can damage bus cable Ensure that connectors and connector sockets are shielded from water — Use of a cable chain to support the bus cable, where the splashes and water ingress. Cables with female connectors should face cable is subject to regular cyclic bending, is horizontally or downwards. Ensure all connectors are fully mated. recommended. The maximum stretch of the chain should be less than the length of the bus cable. The CAUTION! force applied to flex the cable should never exceed 10 N. Risk of Injury and Damage to the Remote Connector pins on cables connected to the power module Appropriate life testing should be carried out to determine / can still be live even when the system is off. confirm the expected service life and inspection and — Cables with live pins should be connected, restrained or maintenance schedule. covered so that they are not exposed to human contact 3.3 Connecting the Remote or materials that could cause electrical shorts. Make sure that the cables do not extend beyond the wheelchair to CAUTION! prevent them from being caught or damaged by external objects. Take Risk of Unintended Stops particular care on wheelchairs with movable structures such as a seat If the plug of the remote cable is damaged, the remote cable lifter. may come loose while driving. The remote may lose power, could suddenly power down and force an unintended stop. ...
Page 17 4 Usage Powering Down Remote 4 Usage 4.1 Powering Up / Down Remote 1. Press ON/OFF key A. Shut down screen is displayed. Powering Up Remote After a few seconds the remote is powered down. 1. Press ON/OFF key A. Attendant in Charge If your wheelchair is fitted with an attendant control (DLX-ACU200) and the attendant control is in charge, an attendant-in-charge-overlay is displayed. 2. Start screen lights up. Also the status LED inside the ON/OFF key of the primary remote is turned off. 1. Press ON/OFF key A of primary remote to take over control. The status LED inside the ON/OFF key lights up green, if no fault is Attendant control powers down automatically. present at power up. After a few seconds display is ready to use. If there is a fault with the system when powering up, the status LED For more information about using the attendant control, refer indicates the fault with a series of red flashes, also a fault icon is to the manual of the attendant control. displayed in the status bar. For more information about fault indication, refer to 6.1.1 Fault Codes and Diagnosis Codes, page 92. 1637423-K...
Page 18 Invacare® LiNX 4.2 Menu Screen Opening Menu Screen Closing Menu Screen 1. Tap and hold navigation button A until 1. Tap on button B to close Menu screen. Menu screen appears. Configuring Menu Screen The remote can be configured from Menu screen. Menu screen offers different settings. Entry Function Clock View and configure time, refer to 4.2.2 Configuring Time, page 20. Activate screen lock, refer to 4.2.3 Locking Screen to Avoid Unintentional Response, Screen Lock page 20. Activate Glove Mode. Touch screen becomes more sensitive, a llowing to interact Glove Mode with screen while wearing gloves.
Page 19 4 Usage 4.2.1 Controls on Menu Screen Buttons Buttons are used to perform an action, such as to close the screen. Example of a button 1. Tap on button A to perform the action. Currently the following buttons are used on the remote display: Symbol Action Symbol Action Close screen. Open next screen / level. It appears only if a menu entry permit further settings. Go back to previous screen. Increase or decrease the value of hour or minute on clock. , Switches Sliders Switches are used to change between two different states, such as ON Sliders are used to change value of a setting continuously. and OFF. The current state is visible on screen. Example of a slider 1. Tap and hold circle A within the slider. Example of a switch 2. ...
Page 20 Invacare® LiNX 4.2.2 Configuring Time 1. Tap on clock to edit time. In Time Edit mode, clock displays time picker where hour and minute values can be changed independently. Tap on arrows A to If necessary, tab switch Tap on button D to adjust hour value or B C to toggle between return to Menu screen. to adjust minute value. 12– and 24–hour c lock. 24-hour 12-hour clock clock 4.2.3 Locking Screen to Avoid Unintentional Response The screen lock is a security feature that the user can activate to prevent other people accidentally or intentionally interfering with the touch screen. It also prevents any unintentional response caused by rain or other liquids that may land on the touch screen. When the screen lock is activated, the screen continues to display normally but it does not respond to any swipe or tap action. Tap and hold Tap on Screen Lock Tap on button C to close navigation button A switch B to lock Menu screen. to open Menu screen. Screen lock is activated. screen. Turn remote off and on (power-cycle) to deactivate screen lock. Keep the touch screen dry to ensure proper response during use. 1637423-K...
Page 21 4 Usage 4.2.4 Configuring Settings Settings menu allows you to change settings in different categories: Entry Function Display Open display settings. Audible Cues Open audible cues settings. Interaction Open interaction settings. Connectivity Open connectivity settings. Back Go back to the previous level. Display Entry Function Brightness Decrease or increase screen brightness. Speedo / Odo Enable speedometer / odometer information on drive cards. Display Language Change user interface of Menu screen to selected language. Units Select units. 1637423-K...
Page 22 Invacare® LiNX Audible Cues (For more information about audible cues, refer to 4.20 Audible Cues, page 70.) Entry Function Mode Select On to enable audible cues and Off to disable audible cues. Adjust speed at which audible cues are played. Slowest speed is to the left, Tempo (optional) fastest to the right. Set volume of audible cues. On REM500 two volume settings are displayed, Volume one for front and one for rear speaker. Interaction Entry Function Tap-Only Mode Toggle between tap-only mode and swipe-and-tap mode. Defines the area used for detecting a tap action on touch screen. It sets the area around the point of initial contact, within a tap is recognised. Outside this area, further, continuous contact will be considered as a drag / swipe. Recommendation: Good dexterity →Low value (small tap zone) Tap Zone...
Page 23 4 Usage 4.2.5 Configuring Odometer Tap on Odometer button. A Total distance meter Tap on Reset to zeroC to reset t rip value. Changing Units B Trip meter Tap on units selector D to change displayed units. mi for miles, km for kilometres. C Reset button Tap on button E to go back to Menu screen. D Units selector The units can also be set through the display configuration s ettings, refer E Back to 4.2.4 Configuring Settings, page The total distance meter shows the cumulative value of all trips. The total distance meter cannot be reset from this screen. ...
Page 24 Invacare® LiNX 4.3.1 Function Change Inhibits 4.4.1 Swipe-and-Tap Mode Changing Function Cards Function change blocked is a safety feature that prevents accidental driving or seating movements, Swipe over screen or tap navigation when: button to open card preview display. a function change should be carried out during Swipe left or right to change the user performs an action on the active function cards. function. 3. Tap on selected function card, tap navigation button or wait for a The user must finish his current action to change few seconds to activate selected function card. the function. Otherwise a function change blocked Changing Profiles overlay is displayed. 1. Profile 4.4 Using Direct Navigation Direct navigation allows you to select a function by traversing the system’s profiles and functions using the touch screen or other Swipe up or down to activate programmed switches attached to control inputs. There are different Profile another profile. direct navigation methods available: The screen view focuses on swipe-and-tap mode, the first function card or the ...
Page 25 4 Usage 4.4.2 Tap-Only Mode 4.4.3 Control Input (CI) Changing Function Cards A control input can be any external switch, for example, an egg switch or a lip switch at a Sip and Puff Array. Tap on navigation button (short press) 1. Short press to change function card. to open card preview display. 2. Long press to change profile. Tap to left or right of card that is in the middle of display to change function No card preview is displayed. The function cards change and become cards. active immediately. 3.
Page 26 Invacare® LiNX Grid View Grid view presents the menu items in a single grid, Last / first function displaying both the profiles (rows) and the functions (columns) at the same time. Unlike list view, where no wrap navigation is restricted to the vertical direction, grid view permits both vertical and horizontal directions, simplifying the transition between profiles and functions. When a menu item becomes selectable, Navigating through function cards can be set up so that the navigation its background is highlighted blue. menu is entered instead of function card wrapping when at the end of the profile. This behaviour must be enabled by your provider. Grid view can only show a limited number of profiles and functions at any one time. Further functions and profiles can be revealed, if available, by navigating down for profiles and That is when selecting the next function card while in the last function right for functions. card in a profile or when selecting the previous function card when in the first function card of the profile, instead of wrapping to the next / Navigation Entry previous function, the navigation menu is entered. By default the indirect navigation is entered via a control input (CI), for example, an egg switch. If Navigation Timeout is enabled by your provider, the indirect navigation is automatically entered after a period of time without user activity. This period can be set by your provider and is displayed with a timeout indicator A. 1637423-K...
Page 27 4 Usage 4.5.1 Quadrant Mapping Similar to the drive function, there is a difference between a three-quadrant (3Q) and a four-quadrant (4Q) operation. 4Q: Joystick, Sip and Puff, Sip and Puff Head Array 3Q: Head Array (no forward input), Four Switch Proximity Array left: back to previous menu left: select Menu select: right: select right: menu item below List view reverse: menu item below reverse: disabled forward: menu item above forward: disabled short left: function left short left: select long left: exit menu long left: exit menu Menu select: short right: function right short right: function right Grid view ...
Page 28 Invacare® LiNX 4.5.2 Menu Select Give right demand D to With menu select, you perform both, the navigation and the function card selection. select profile. Function card menu List View Grid View opens. Give forward demand A or reverse demand B to switch between function cards. Give left demand C to switch back to previous menu. Give right demand D to select function card. 4Q Operation in List View 1. Enter navigation. 3Q Operation in List View 1. Enter navigation. Give forward demand A or reverse demand B to switch between profiles. Give right demand A to change profile. To close profile menu, give right demand until Close button B is selected. Give left demand to close profile menu. 1637423-K...
Page 29 4 Usage 4Q Operation in Grid View 1. Enter navigation. 2. Give demand to navigate through profiles and functions. a. ...
Page 30 Invacare® LiNX 4.5.3 Navigation Entry Points in Menu Select List View NEP = Navigation Entry Point FC = Function Card Selected FC NEP: First Profile NEP: First Function in Active Profile select FC select profile back Timeout/CI NEP: Active User Function There are different navigation entry points: If the Navigation entry is set to First Profile, the menu selection starts at the first profile in the profile menu. You select a profile, before moving into the selected profile’s function card menu. You can then either select a function card from the function card menu or return to the profile menu to select a different profile. If Navigation entry is set to Active User Function, the menu selection starts at the currently selected function card in the function ...
Page 31 4 Usage Grid View First Profile Active User Function First Function in Active Profile There are different navigation entry points: If Navigation entry is set to First Profile, the menu selection starts at the first function in the first profile. From here you can choose to navigate between functions and profiles before selecting a function. If Navigation entry is set to Active User Function, the menu selection starts at the currently selected function. From here you can choose to navigate between functions and profiles before selecting a function. If Navigation entry is set to First Function in Active Profile, the menu selection starts at the first function in the currently selected profile. From here you can choose to navigate between functions and profiles before selecting a function. 4.5.4 Menu Scan With menu scan, the system performs the navigation and you select the function card. Menu scan provides you with a semi- automated process for navigating through the profiles and function card menus by displaying you one menu item (or navigation control) at a time. For each menu item displayed, you can choose to select it or ignore it. If ignored, the next menu item is displayed on the touch screen after a small period of time. The period is set by the provider. The period of time before the next item is displayed, is shown by an indicator ring A or an indicator bar B. 1637423-K...
Page 32 Invacare® LiNX Each menu is iterated a set number of times. This number is set by your provider. If no selection is made when the set number of iterations is reached, the system enters an idle state, displayed by the overlay above. The system can enter the idle state from either the profile menu or the function card menu. To exit the idle state, you must provide a select demand. When exiting the idle state, the system returns to the profile or function menu depending on the Navigation entry setting. For more information about the Navigation entry, refer to 4.5.5 Navigation Entry Points in Menu Scan, page 33. Operation in List View For menu scan in list view, menu items are displayed in one of two lists: profiles or functions. When viewing either list, the system navigates automatically through the menu items, moving from top to bottom, highlighting one menu item at a time for a short duration. The duration between highlighting menu items is set by the provider. Whenever a menu item is highlighted, you can choose to select or ignore it. If ignored, the next menu item below is highlighted after a short duration. To move from the profile list to the function list, you must select a highlighted profile. When in profile list, the exit button is highlighted after highlighting the last profile in the list. When in the function list, the back button is highlighted after highlighting the last function in the list. 1. Give select demand, if control navigation item A is displayed. Operation in Grid View For menu scan in grid view, menu items are displayed in one s ingle grid, showing profiles and functions at the same time. The ...
Page 33 4 Usage 4.5.5 Navigation Entry Points in Menu Scan Navigation Entry Point = NEP Profiles Function cards (FC) Selected FC NEP: First Profile NEP: Active User Function select FC One iteration NEP: 1st Function in Active no selection Profile select FC One iteration select select FC profile no selection: select: no selection: select: Timeout / Idle state Idle state CI: NEP Timer 1637423-K...
Page 34 Invacare® LiNX Navigation Entry Points There are different navigation entry points: If Navigation entry is set to First Profile, the first item in the profile menu is displayed on the touch screen. If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the profile menu until a profile is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state.If a profile is selected before the system goes into the idle state, the system displays the first item in the function card menu.If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the function card menu until a function card is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state. If Navigation entry is set to Active User Function, the currently selected function card item is displayed on the touch screen. If this function card is not selected, the system iterates once through the remaining function card items in the profile, wrapping around from the last menu item to the first, if necessary. During this single iteration, a function card must be selected, otherwise the system reverts to the profile menu.If the system reverts to the profile menu, the first item in the profile menu is displayed on the touch screen. If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the profile menu until a profile is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state.If a profile is selected before the system goes into idle state, the system displays the first item in the function card menu. If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the function card menu until a function card is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state. If Navigation entry is set to First Function in Active Profile, the first function card item in the currently selected profile is displayed on the touch screen. If this function card is not selected, then the system iterates once through the remaining function card items in the profile. During this single iteration, a function card must be selected, otherwise the system reverts to the profile menu.It the system reverts to the profile menu, the first item in the profile menu is displayed on the touch screen. If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the profile menu until a profile is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state.If a profile is selected before the system goes into idle state, the system displays the first item in the function card menu. If this item is not selected, the system iterates through the function card menu until a function card is selected or until the number of iterations is reached, at which point the system displays the idle state. 1637423-K...
Page 35 4 Usage By default, the following actions are performed: 4.6 Using the Multipurpose Keys A Forward command Power button (On / Off) Left Backwards command (short switch to next function card toggle press) By default, you can change profiles and function cards with switch Backwards command (long the multipurpose keys. Switch to next profile press) 1. Press left key A to switch to next profile. Right C Forward command Increase speed by 10 %...
Page 36 Invacare® LiNX Proportional Driving Mode The green section A displays the speed The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to range, determined by the set point E on the joystick deflections, so that the further the the speed slider D. joystick is moved from the neutral position, the The yellow section B displays the pre-set faster the wheelchair travels. maximum speed range C, depending on If the joystick is moved back to the neutral the programming of the drive card. position, the wheelchair slows down and stops. The grey section F displays that the total If it is too difficult to fully deflect the joystick in maximum speed range of the wheelchair all directions, your provider can change the joystick shaping. Joystick shaping is used to is not reached in the depending drive reduce the extent the joystick has to be function. deflected to reach full demand in one or more In each drive card you are able to control the pre-set maximum speed quadrants. With joystick shaping, each depending on your needs. quadrant can be configured individually. Discrete Driving Mode The speedometer / odometer display is a new The speed of the wheelchair is pre-set by controlling the maximum feature, i ntroduced for LiNX MR6.0, and ...
Page 37 — the emergency stop is performed (refer to 4.9 symbols indicate where to tap. Emergency Stop, page 37), — an opposite demand is received (a reverse demand The proportion of the green sections A and yellow sections B on when driving forwards or a forward demand when the speed dial and the speed slider correspond to the position of driving reverse) or the set point E. — the Latch Drive Timeout has expired. As soon as you start driving, speed slider and navigation To avoid potentially dangerous situations Invacare button disappear from the display. The current speed is recommends to make yourself familiar with the latched driving displayed by the speedometer, if it is enabled. mode, especially with the demands to stop the wheelchair. The term demand, mentioned in this manual, means the input 4.9 Emergency Stop depending on the type of control, e.g. joystick movements or sip and puff demands, refer to 4.21.6 Using the Sip-N-Puff Head Array, page 79 for more information about the Sip and 1. If you press the ON/OFF key A while driving, Puff Head Array. an emergency stop is carried out. The remote powers down after this.
Page 38 Invacare® LiNX Turn Demands By default, latched driving mode is pre-set in combination with a Sip and Puff only and with a Sip and Puff Head Array. For all The wheelchair can be steered while in latched driving mode. If a turn other types of control, latched driving mode is not a default demand is given, the wheelchair remains in latched driving mode and also responses to the turn demand for the duration that the turn set-up but can be enabled by your provider. demand is given. The Latch Drive Timeout period is restarted whenever a turn demand is given. When the Latch Drive Timeout expires, the wheelchairs stops. Each drive function can be assigned with a latched 4.10.1 External Stop Switch driving mode by your provider. There are six latched driving modes, which are indicated on the lower left To set up a wheelchair for latched driving, an external stop switch of the drive card with the symbols displayed in the must be fitted to the wheelchair. Ideally, the external stop switch table below. should be highly visible and easily accessible to provide an extra level of safety and security for the user. External Stop Switch Test 1 Step Up 3 Step Up/Down The external stop switch test checks that the external stop switch is functioning correctly. The test is conducted once per power cycle when: 3 Step Up 5 Step Up/Down the wheelchair is powered up in a latched drive mode function or a latched drive mode function is selected following a non-latched mode function. 5 Step Up Cruise Control The external stop switch test is indicated by a The Latch Drive Timeout period is restarted whenever a ...
Page 39 4 Usage 4.10.2 1 Step Up In this mode, a single drive demand (forward or reverse) causes the wheelchair speed to accelerate to the maximum drive speed A of the selected drive card and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating 1. Give drive demand in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed accelerates to maximum drive speed of the selected drive card. Decelerating When stopping, the speed decelerates to zero at one of two rates (normal or gentle), depending on how the deceleration is triggered (long or short demand) and if the optional slower rate is configured by the provider. Normal Rate Gentler Rate 1. Give long drive demand, greater than one second, in opposite 1. ...
Page 40 Invacare® LiNX 4.10.3 3 Step Up In this mode, you can step through one of three fixed speeds. The speeds available are 33 %, 67 % and 100 % of the maximum pre-set reverse or forward speed A of the selected drive card and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating 1. Give drive demand in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed accelerates t o 33 % of the maximum drive speed. 3. Give forward demand when driving forwards or reverse demand w hen driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed speed. ...
Page 41 4 Usage 4.10.4 5 Step Up In this mode, you can step through one of five fixed speeds. The speeds available are 20 %, 40 %, 60 %, 80 % and 100 % of the maximum pre-set reverse or forward speed A of the selected drive card and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating 1. Give drive demand in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed accelerates t o 20 % of the maximum drive speed. 3. Give forward demand when driving forwards or reverse demand w hen driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed speed. 4. Release drive demand. New speed is held constantly. Decelerating When stopping, the speed decelerates to zero at one of two rates (normal or gentle), depending on how the deceleration is triggered (long or short demand) and if the optional slower rate is configured by the provider. Normal Rate Gentler Rate 1. Give long drive demand, greater than one second, in opposite 1. ...
Page 42 Invacare® LiNX 4.10.5 3 Step Up / Down In this mode, you can step up or down through one of three fixed speeds. The speeds available are 33 %, 67 % and 100 % of the maximum pre-set reverse or forward speed A of the selected drive card and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating 1. Give drive demand in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed accelerates to 33 % of the maximum drive speed. 3. Give forward demand when driving forwards or reverse demand when driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed higher speed. Give reverse demand when driving forwards or forward demand when driving in reverse to decelerate to next fixed lower speed. ...
Page 43 4 Usage 4.10.6 5 Step Up / Down In this mode, you can step up or down through one of five fixed speeds. The speeds available are 20 %, 40 %, 60 %, 80 % and 100 % of the maximum pre-set reverse or forward speed A of the selected drive card and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating 1. Give drive demand in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed accelerates to 20 % of the maximum drive speed. 3. Give forward demand when driving forwards or reverse demand when driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed higher speed. Give reverse demand when driving forwards or forward demand when driving in reverse to decelerate to next fixed lower speed. Drive demand in opposite direction must be quick, less than o ne second, otherwise wheelchair stops. 4. ...
Page 44 Invacare® LiNX 4.10.7 Cruise Control In this mode, you do not have fixed steps and can choose the latched speed by yourself and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further demand is given. Accelerating / Decelerating 1. Give and hold drive demand in direction (forward or reverse) until wheelchair accelerates to desired speed. 2. Release drive demand. Wheelchair speed is held constantly. 3. If maximum drive speed A is not reached, give and hold drive demand again in same direction. ...
Page 45 4 Usage 4.11 Operating Lighting Functions and Horn 4.11.1 Operating the Position Lights If you drive outside, turn on the position lights under bad visibility conditions or darkness. To operate the position lights, you need to stop the power wheelchair. Turn on Position Lights Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Position lights symbol B. Position lights turn on. Tap Lighting control If you start driving, the Lighting button button A. panel overlay disappears automatically Position lights and the lights remain turned on telltale becomes illuminated in the otherwise tap button C to close Lighting lighting dashboard. button panel. Turn off Position Lights Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Position lights symbol B. Position lights turn off. Tap Lighting control button A. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically, otherwise tap button C to close Lighting button panel. 1637423-K...
Page 46 Invacare® LiNX 4.11.2 Operating the Hazard Lights To operate the hazard lights, you need to stop the power wheelchair. Turn on Hazard Lights Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Hazard lights symbol B. Hazard lights turn on. Tap Lighting control If you start driving, the Lighting button button A. panel overlay disappears automatically and Hazard lights telltale the hazard lights remain turned on becomes illuminated in the lighting otherwise tap button C to close Lighting dashboard. button panel. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically and the hazard lights remain turned on otherwise tap button C to close Lighting button panel. Turn off Hazard Lights Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Hazard lights symbol B. Hazard lights turn off. Tap Lighting control button A. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically, otherwise tap button C to close Lighting button panel. 1637423-K...
Page 47 4 Usage 4.11.3 Operating the Direction Indicators To operate the direction indicators, you need to stop the power wheelchair. Turn on Direction Indicators Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap left direction indicator symbol B or right direction indicator symbol C. Either left or right direction indicator turns on. Tap Lighting control If you start driving, the Lighting button panel Left or right button A. overlay disappears automatically, otherwise indicator telltale tap button C to close Lighting button panel. becomes illuminated in the After more than ten seconds, the direction lighting dashboard. indicators turn off automatically. Turn off Direction Indicators Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap left direction indicator symbol B or right direction indicator symbol Tap Lighting control Either left or right direction indicator turns off. button A. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically, otherwise tap button D to close Lighting button panel. 1637423-K...
Page 48 Invacare® LiNX 4.11.4 Operating the Horn 1. Tap horn button A to sound horn. Horn sounds as long as button is tapped. 4.12 Operating Lighting Functions and Horn via Utility Function Card Via a utility function card you are able to operate the lighting functions and horn with an external input. The utility function card is part of one or more profiles and can be activated like a drive or seating function card. 1. Activate utility function card. 2. Give demand according following list. ...
Page 49 4 Usage 4.13 Locking / Unlocking the Remote By default, lock function is disabled. Contact your provider to change the configuration. If the function is enabled, the system can be locked / unlocked using below described sequence. Locking the Remote Unlocking the Remote 1. Press ON/OFF key for more than three seconds, 1. Press ON/OFF key. 2. Tap on locked display until white frame until a locking overlay is displayed. ...
Page 50 Invacare® LiNX To resume normal operation, rest is exited via a control input. T his control input can be one that is configured to return to the f unction or menu before entering rest or the control input can be o ne that is configured to toggle the user functions, menu navigation o r settings menu. Enter Rest from drive or seating function via timeout. Enter Rest from any User Function via CI. UserFunction Exit Rest via CI configured to enter User Functions. Exit Rest via CI specially configured to exit Rest and return Enter Sleep from Rest via to location before entering Rest. timeout. Rest Sleep Enter Rest from Indirect Navigation via timeout. Enter Rest from Indirect Navigation via CI. IndirectNavigation Rest is exited when system Exit Rest via CI configured to enter Indirect Navigation.
Page 51 4 Usage 4.16 Operating Powered Seating Functions Powered seating functions, such as powered elevating legrests or powered recline, are carried out as described below. 4.16.1 Through Seating Cards By default, every seating card displays a single powered seating f unction. Different configurations are listed below. Contact your p rovider to change the configuration. Choose the seating card with the seating function you want to operate, refer to 4.3 Selecting Functions, page 23. 1. Give forward or reverse demand to operate seating function. When a motion becomes active, navigation button disappears A, the active direction of the motion B is displayed, the other becomes inactive C and drive inhibit / lockout icon D is displayed in the status bar. Motion is deactivated as soon as demand is released or when motion reaches its end-of-travel. Displayed Symbols And Their Meanings Seat tilt Seat lifter Left or central l egrest Bothlegrests Recline Stand function Right legrest Recline and ...
Page 52 Invacare® LiNX Other Configurations The displayed function cards are configuration examples only. Latched Configuration A latched configuration allows you to operate a motion without Four Quadrant Configuration continuously providing a demand. A latched configuration can be a single powered seating function A Recline up or a four quadrant configuration. B Seat lifter up 1. Give demand to front or rear to operate seating function. ...
Page 53 4 Usage With an external switch, seating functions can be controlled while driving and without using seating cards. When the seating function is activated without a seating card, a small overlay is displayed on the touch display, to inform the user, that the seating is being controlled externally. The overlay remains on the touch display for the duration of the seating operation. Recline Left or central legrest Both legrests Stand function Seat lifter Right legrest Seat tilt Recline and legrests Stereo Switches The stereo toggle switch / stereo button switch alternates powered seating functions of the following single power configurations: Recline only Seat tilt only Central legrest (LNX) only Stereo Toggle Switch Stereo Button Switch 1. Make sure power wheelchair is on level surface and 1. Make sure power wheelchair is on level surface and turned on. turned on. ...
Page 54 Invacare® LiNX 4–way Toggle Switch 1. Make sure power wheelchair is on level surface and turned on. 2. Deflect and hold toggle switch to direction, that moves particular seating function. Seating function moves as long as toggle switch is deflected. See tables below for combinations of directions and powered seating functions. The tables shows the factory settings. For reprogramming, contact your provider. Seat Tilt and Recline Seat Tilt and LNX Legrest Recline and LNX Legrest Seat tilt up Recline and LNX up...
Page 55 4 Usage 4–way Button Switch 1. Make sure power wheelchair is on level surface and turned on. 2. Press and hold button to move particular seating function. Seating function moves as long as button is pressed. See tables below for combination of buttons and powered seating functions. The tables shows the factory settings. For reprogramming, contact your provider.
Page 56 Invacare® LiNX 10–way Switch 1. Make sure power wheelchair is on level surface and turned o n. 2. Press and hold button to move particular seating function. F H J Seating function moves as long as button is pressed. If the stand function is available for your power wheelchair, buttons G and H are used to operate the stand function. Right l egrest up / A Recline down C Seat lifter up E Left or central legrest up G I Seat tilt up Stand function up Left or central legrest Right l egrest down / B Recline up D Seat lifter down...
Page 57 4 Usage Seating Function Inhibits Tilt Limit Lifter Seat Lockout The maximum tilt limit switch is a function to The drive electronics is equipped with a prevent the s eat tilt or recline from extending sensor to prevent the seat lifter from rising beyond a maximum pre-set angle, w hen the up above a certain point when the seat tilt or seat lifter is raised above a certain point. The recline is adjusted above a certain point. The drive electronics s tops automatically, a grey drive electronics stops automatically, a grey ...
Page 58 Invacare® LiNX 4.17.1 Pairing LiNX System Pairing w ith User’s Device To pair the LiNX system with a user’s device (PC, laptop or mobile device), open the connectivity settings menu. Settings menu Long press navigation Status display opens. Open Settings opens. Open button A. menu B. Connectivity settings C. Connectivity settings menu opens. This menu is split into two sections: Pairing passkey is displayed on Paired touch screen with the name of LiNX D Functions E devices device to pair with, in this example REM-J16130951. Tap on Pair New Device button F at bottom of menu. Pairing Mobile Device with LiNX System Perform this operation promptly to the Pairing process on your remote. Otherwise, a timeout will occur. See your mobile device’s user manual for information about how to establish a Bluetooth connection with your remote. 1637423-K...
Page 59 4 Usage Pairing PC or Laptop with LiNX System Perform this operation promptly to the Pairing process on your remote. Otherwise, a timeout will occur. 1. Open Devices and Printers dialog box on your Windows PC or laptop. There are a number of ways to do this: From Devices and Printers dialog box, click on Add a device button. Start → Devices and Printers, Start → Control Panel → Devices and Printers, Icon tray → click on Bluetooth Device icon All available devices are displayed. Locate LiNX device name that is displayed on the touch screen (REM-J16130951) and select it. Click on Next button. Wait for device to connect. Click on Close button to complete Add a device action. Click on Next as soon as device is connected. If the device paired successfully, a If no device is paired within the set timeout confirmation screen is displayed on the period, a message is displayed “No device remote module. Tap on the OK button to was paired”. Tap on OK button to proceed. proceed. LiNX system permits up to ten devices to be paired at any time. If you have reached this limit and you need to add more devices, consider forgetting devices, that have already been paired, refer to 4.18.2 Operating the Mouse Mover, page 65. 1637423-K...
Page 60 Invacare® LiNX 4.17.2 Linking Connectivity Card with User’s Device Connectivity cards must be linked to a paired device. To link a connectivity card to a device, open the connectivity settings menu. Status display opens. Settings menu opens. Long press navigation Open Settings menu Open Connectivity button A. settings C. The names of the connectivity cards are displayed in section If you uses Mouse mover function card, Functions. Tap on appropriate menu item to link cursor speed settings are displayed on top. connectivity card with a paired device. D Function name Scroll down to section Function Uses Device. E Linked device F No linked device Select one of paired devices in list H, or tap on Pair New Device button I to Tap on Not Linked pair with new device. button G. Currently active device is identified by a green hook behind the device name.
Page 61 4 Usage 4.17.3 Connecting Devices with LiNX System To connect to a device, select the appropriate connectivity card from a profile. If the connectivity function has been paired to a device and the device has been linked to the function, then it attempts to connect to the device via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth status indicator shows when the Bluetooth connection between the LiNX system and the user’s device is: disconnected, connecting or connected. If the Bluetooth fails to connect, the status reverts to disconnected. 4.17.4 Removing Paired Devices Settings menu opens. Long press navigation Status display opens. Open Connectivity button A. Open Settings menu B. settings C. Check details on Tap on Forget this Device Select paired device in following screen and tap button F again or Cancel section Paired Devices, Forget this Device button G, to cancel e. g. Laptop D. button E. removing. 1637423-K...
Page 62 Invacare® LiNX 4.17.5 Selecting Connectivity Card For more information about selecting user function cards, refer to 4.4 Using Direct Navigation, page 24 or 4.5 Using Indirect Navigation, page 25. If a connectivity card in the profile has not been configured fully or is subject to an error, it will be classed as inoperable. There is a number of reasons why a connectivity card is inoperable. These are: the function’s primary input is missing, there are hardware errors from the Bluetooth module, there is no device linked or Bluetooth has not been enabled. For the latter two reasons, the card can be selected as these are rectified later. 1637423-K...
Page 63 4 Usage 4.18 Mouse Mover Connectivity card The name can be used to uniquely identify this card’s purpose. name The mouse move indicator changes from grey to blue Mouse move indicator when active. That is, when the user input is controlling the connected device’s cursor. Left mouse button Tap on the touch screen’s left and right mouse buttons to perform left and right mouse clicks. Right mouse button The scroll indicator changes from grey to blue when Scroll indicator active. That is, when the user input is controlling the connected device’s scrolling. The Bluetooth status indicator shows the status of the Bluetooth connection between the LiNX system and your device: Bluetooth connection status disconnected connecting connected 4.18.1 Setting up a Mouse Mover The following set-up procedure assumes that connectivity cards are available and selectable in one or more profiles and that the connectivity cards provide mouse mover functions. It also assumes that the PC or laptop, to which the LiNX system will connect, has an active Bluetooth connection. To use a mouse mover function: 1. the LiNX system needs to be paired (via Bluetooth) with a user’s device, and 2. the connectivity card needs to be linked to the paired device. 1637423-K...
Page 64 Invacare® LiNX The set-up procedure can be performed in any order, but involves the following: Selecting a connectivity card, pairing the LiNX system with a user’s device linking the connectivity card with the user’s device and configuring the mouse mover function (cursor speed). Configuring the Mouse Mover Function (Cursor Speed) The cursor speed settings can be found in the connectivity function’s menu. Settings menu Long press navigation Status display opens. Open opens. Open button A. Settings menu B. Connectivity settings C. For each mouse mover function the following cursor settings can be set: Open connectivity function, e.g. D, to configure cursor Fast Cursor Speed E settings. Slow Cursor Speed F Slow Movement Time 1637423-K...
Page 65 4 Usage E Fast Cursor Speed F Slow Cursor Speed G Slow Movement Time H X-axis: time I Y-axis: speed J Ramp K 2x Slow Movement Time Fast Cursor Speed E: Sets the speed at which the mouse cursor ramps J up to after the Slow Movement Time G has expired. During the Slow Movement Time however, the mouse cursor speed moves at the speed set by Slow Cursor Speed F. The Fast Cursor Speed is set so that you can move the cursor quickly over large distances. Fast Cursor Speed should be set equal to or greater than Slow Cursor Speed. Slow Cursor Speed F: Sets the speed at which the mouse cursor moves when initially deflected. It remains at this speed for the duration set by the Slow Movement Time G. The Slow Cursor Speed is set so that you can move the mouse cursor slowly over small distances, which is useful for small adjustments, especially when moving between screen icons that are close together. Slow Cursor Speed should be set equal to or less than Fast Cursor Speed E. Slow Movement Time G: Sets the length of time for which the mouse moves at the Slow Cursor Speed F before increasing to the Fast Cursor Speed E. The ramp time, between end of Slow Cursor Speed and start of Fast Cursor Speed, is equal to the time set by this setting K. 4.18.2 Operating the Mouse Mover The following operation description assumes that a connectivity card with a mouse mover function has been set up as described in 4.18.1 Setting up a Mouse Mover, page 63. Moving the Cursor The cursor moves on the user’s device in the direction that is mapped to the input. The speed of the cursor is slow initially, which is ideal for close or fine movements and then speeds up after a short period (defined by Slow Movement Time) to allow the cursor to move a greater distance in a shorter time frame. For more information about cursor settings, refer to 4.18.1 Setting up a Mouse Mover, page 63 . 1637423-K...
Page 66 Invacare® LiNX Right or Left Click Scrolling Disconnecting The scroll mode button is an external button, To stop using the mouse mover function, select 1. To perform a right such as an egg switch or buddy button. a different function card from a profile. When or left click, tap on the connectivity card has been deselected, the the corresponding 1. Press and hold scroll mode button. Bluetooth connection disconnects. buttons (A or B) on 2. Use assigned user input or programmed the touch screen. control inputs to perform up and down When a button is scroll actions. ...
Page 67 4 Usage 4.19.1 Setting up switch control The following set up procedure assumes that a switch control connectivity card is available and selectable in one or more profiles. It also assumes that the user's device (iOS or Android) to which the LiNX system connects to, has an active Bluetooth connection. To use a switch control function: 1. the LiNX system needs to be paired (via Bluetooth) with a user's device, and 2. the switch control connectivity card needs to be linked to the paired device. The set up process is performed in any order, but will involve the following: Selecting a switch control connectivity card, pairing the LiNX system with a user's device, linking the switch control connectivity card with the user's device, and configuring switch control. Configuring switch control Before you can use switch control, you need to identify the switches you will be using and assign an action to each switch. For example, if you want your mobile phone to return to Home screen when you tap on the remote’s touch screen, you will need to identify the touch screen as a switch input, and then assign that switch's action to Home button. 4.19.2 Configuring Switch Control (Android) Based on different Android version in the market, the description on your mobile device can differ. For more information look into your user manual or at Android Accessibility Help pages. Open Assign Keys for Scanning Settings (Assign Keys for Scanning) > Accessibility menu C or > Switch Access Open Settings Assign Keys to Actions (Settings) B menu. Open the switch (Assign Keys to Actions) control menu A on menu D. Android placed your mobile device.
Page 68 Invacare® LiNX Select the function you like to control Activate the external from the list, such as switch, for example Click on button Save Select (Select). You tap on Touch screen (Save). are prompted to or deflect joystick to activate your external the left. switch. If required, repeat the steps to add more Activate Switch Click button OK H to switches. Control G. activate Switch Control. 4.19.3 Configuring Switch Control (iOS) Settings > General > Accessibility Tap on menu entry Open Switches Add new Switch (Add Open the switch (Switches) menu B. New Switch) C. control menu A on your mobile device. 1637423-K...
Page 69 4 Usage Name external input Activate external Tap on button External with an unique name switch, for example tap (External) D. You are of your input, such as on Touch screen or prompted to activate Touch screen or Right. deflect joystick to the the external switch. After that, click on left. button Save (Save) E. Assign an action to switch. From the If required, repeat the steps to add more Activate Switch Actions (Actions) menu switches. Control G. choose a switch action, such as Select Item F. 4.19.4 Operating Switch Control The following operation description assumes that a connectivity card with a switch control function has been set up as described in 4.19.1 Setting up switch control, page 67. Controlling Mobile Device 1. Press the preassigned switch on your remote. Your mobile device executes the deposited action. Disconnecting To stop using switch control function, select a different function card from a profile. When the switch control connectivity card has been deselected, the Bluetooth connection disconnects. 1637423-K...
Page 70 Invacare® LiNX 4.20 Audible Cues Audible cues are sounds played through the remote’s speaker in response to certain system events or navigation actions. Audible cues are designed to help understand, where you are in the LiNX system and are especially beneficial for: users with impaired vision or users who cannot see the display or users who wish to have additional feedback from their actions, so there is no need to constantly monitor the display. For setting up the audible cues from a remote, refer to 4.2.4 Configuring Settings, page 21. There are two types of audible cues. Event cues: These are cues played in response to system events. Navigation cues: These are cues played in response to menu navigation actions. Event Cues Not all system events have an audible cue. For example, no audible cue is played when the system moves into sleep mode. Event cues comprise two or three notes and are played on entering a specific state. Event Type Sound Event Cue Condition Menu Played when entering the navigation menu. Rest Played when entering rest mode. Power off / enter sleep Played before powering off or entering sleep mode. 1637423-K...
Page 71 4 Usage Navigation Cues Navigation cues are played during menu navigation when highlighting a function menu item and again when entering the function card. Navigation Type Sound Navigation Cue Condition Drive function Played when highlighting a drive menu item and again when entering the function card. Seating function Played when highlighting a seating menu item and again when entering t he function card. Utility function Played when highlighting a utility menu item and again when entering the function card. Mouse mover- / switch Played when highlighting a mouse mover or switch menu item and again when entering function the function card. Function Identifier A function identifier is an optional audible cue that is played directly after a navigation cue. It provides a count by repeating the same note and it is useful, for example, to identify functions of the same type within the same profile. The function identifier can be set your provider. The number of times this note repeats can be 1 to 6. This parameter can also be set to None or Reverse. If set to None, no function identifier cue is played after a navigation cue. If set to Reverse, a single note is played with a longer duration and higher frequency than the note used for the repeating function identifier. Function = Function = Function = Function = Identifier = None Identifier = 1 Identifier = 2 Identifier = Reverse Drive 1 Drive 2 Drive 3 Drive 4 In this example four drive functions of the same profile are shown. The function identifier are has been set for each drive function with the following values: None, 1, 2 and Reverse. 1637423-K...
Page 72 Invacare® LiNX Profile Index Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 5 A profile index is played when navigating between profiles, playing one note for the first profile, two notes for the second profile, three notes for the third profile and so on. When navigating with menu select in list view, menu scan in list view or menu scan in grid view, the profile index is played in isolation. That means the profile index plays and no other audible cue follows. When navigating with direct navigation or menu select in grid view, it is possible to navigate from a function in one profile to a function in an adjacent profile, so the profile index is followed by a further audible cue to identify the newly highlighted function. For example, when navigating down from the function in the second profile, to the second function in the third profile, the profile index is followed by a further audible cue to identify this function. Example If function identifiers are used, then three sound elements Profile Index Function Identifier are played: 1. profile index (e.g. three notes to indicate third profile) 2. navigation cue (e.g. drive function) 3. function identifier (e.g. function identifier is set to 2) 1637423-K...
Page 73 4 Usage 4.21 Using Secondary Inputs CAUTION! Risk of injury If an external input is used, unrequested functions or speed settings can lead to unexpected operations. — To avoid unexpected operations, check which function is operated and what the function’s speed is set to. If you are unable to use a standard joystick, you can control the system via an external input. All following inputs are able to control the driving function. With some of the following inputs you are also able to switch the function cards to control seating or light functions, if available. In case of a proportional joystick or the Sip and Puff Head Array, the wheelchair can be driven forward, reverse, right or left by a four–quadrant (4Q) operation without additional switches. This is different to an operation based on three quadrants (3Q), such as a Head Array or a Four Switch Proximity Array. There you have the possibility to move forward, right or left with the aid of proximity sensors. In order to allow the wheelchair to be driven in reverse or changing function cards, an additional switch or sensor is required. The Head Array and the Four Switch Proximity Array are provided with an Atom Box, so your provider can fit the arrays to your individual needs by using the dip switches. Default dip switch setup: 1 Reset / Reverse switch turned off. 4 Not used at the moment. 2 Not used at the moment. 5 Not used at the moment. 3 Turned on, to power up with wheelchair. 6 Audible input indicator turned off All components mentioned below describe the usage of the default set-up. For individual set-up, contact your provider. 1637423-K...
Page 74 Invacare® LiNX 4.21.1 Using S wing-Away Chin Control WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death Small parts can lead to choking hazard that may result in injury or death. — Do not remove any small parts. — Closely supervise children, pets or people with physical / mental disabilities. CAUTION! Risk of Injury and Damage Remaining burrs and missing end caps after modifications on rods, such as shortened rod, can lead to injury or damage. — Deburr cut after cutting excessive length. — Re-install end cap after deburring. — Check end cap for tight fitting. CAUTION! Risk of Injury or Damage Clothes or personal accessories can restrict or prohibit correct function of Chin Control. — Check correct wiring of cables before first use. — Ensure that no clothes or accessories are in range of use at any time. NOTICE Additional items not belonging to Chin Control can damage it. — Do not hang items, such as clothes or accessories, on any parts of Chin Control. ...
Page 75 4 Usage Driving This proportional joystick needs less force to be deflected than a standard joystick. 1. Deflect joystick A from neutral position in desired direction. You can use wing bolt B to adjust the joystick to your needs. For more information about driving, refer to 4.8 Proportional / Discrete Driving Mode, page 35. Manual Chin Control Powered Chin Control Changing Function Cards Changing Function Cards By default an egg switch, used for function or profile changes, is By default Piko buttons are mounted to the Chin mounted to the headrest. beam. 1. Short press black Piko button B to change 1. Short press egg switch to change function card. function card. 2. ...
Page 76 Invacare® LiNX 4.21.2 Using Pediatric Compact Joystick 4.21.3 Using Micro Extremity Control Joystick WARNING! Risk of Injury or Death Loose small parts can lead to choking hazard that may result in injury or death. — Do not remove any small parts except to replace the joystick knob. — Do not leave removed joystick knob unattended. — Closely supervise children, pets or people with physical / mental disabilities. Driving Driving This proportional joystick needs only little force to be deflected. 1. Deflect joystick from neutral position in desired direction. 1. Deflect joystick from neutral position in desired direction. For more information about driving, refer to 4.8 Proportional / Discrete Driving Mode, page 35. Changing Function Cards Changing Function Cards 1. Short press joystick A to change function For more information about changing the function cards, refer card. ...
Page 77 4 Usage 4.21.4 Using the Compact Single Switch Joystick Driving Changing Function Cards 1. Short press joystick button A to change function card. 1. Deflect joystick from neutral position in desired 2. Long press joystick button A to change profile. direction.
Page 78 Invacare® LiNX For further maintenance and cleaning instructions, refer to 5 Maintenance, page 91. Sip and Puff is not the most manoeuvrable or intuitive control method and therefore requires a considerable amount of training. In the early tuning stages, this is best done outdoors in an unrestricted but safe area. Also the presence of an attendant is recommended. Driving The drive function cards for the Sip-N-Puff are pre-set in latched driving mode. For more information, refer to 4.10 Latched Driving Mode, page 37. 1. Puff hard into mouthpiece A to drive forwards. 2. Sip hard at mouthpiece to drive in reverse. ...
Page 79 4 Usage 4.21.6 Using the Sip-N-Puff Head Array WARNING! Risk of serious injury Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If enough water is present close to sensors, they may be activated and power wheelchair may start moving unintentionally. — Do not operate Head Array with wet hair. — Do not operate Head Array in wet weather. — Do not operate Head Array in any circumstances where water may come close to sensors. WARNING! Risk of serious injury Sensor pads are made of water resistant vinyl to get water quickly run off the pads before activating sensors. If sensor pads are damaged, water may get in and power wheelchair may start driving unintentionally. If sensor pads are covered by water absorbing material, power wheelchair may start driving unintentionally. — Do not operate Head Array if sensor pads are damaged. Change sensor pads immediately. — Do not cover sensor pads with any material. CAUTION! Risk of Injury or Damage Improper mounting or maintenance of the Sip-N-Puff control including the mouthpiece and breath tube may cause injury or damage. Water inside the Sip-N-Puff interface module may cause damage to the unit. Excessive saliva residue in the mouthpiece can reduce performance. Blockages, a clogged saliva trap or air leaks in the system may cause Sip-N-Puff not to function properly. — Ensure moving parts of the wheelchair, including the operation of powered seating, DO NOT pinch or damage the Sip-N-Puff tubing. — Saliva trap MUST be installed to reduce risk of water or saliva entering the Sip-N-Puff interface module. — Flush the mouthpiece and the breath tube at least twice a week with warm running water. Disinfect with oral rinse after cleaning. — The mouthpiece MUST be completely dry before installation. — If Sip-N-Puff does not function properly, inspect system for blockages, clogged saliva trap or air leaks. As necessary, replace mouthpiece, breath tube and saliva trap. 1637423-K...
Page 80 Invacare® LiNX For further maintenance and cleaning instructions, refer to 5 Maintenance, page 91. Sip and Puff is not the most manoeuvrable or intuitive control method and therefore requires a considerable amount of training. In the early tuning stages, this is best done outdoors in an unrestricted but safe area. Also the presence of an attendant is recommended. Inside the Head Array pads, there are proximity sensors, that allow you to steer the wheelchair in the desired direction with the movement of your head. This means that the head does not need to touch the pads or press a switch to activate driving. If the head comes within 6 mm of a sensor, the sensor is activated and the wheelchair starts driving. By default, the Head Array powers up as soon as the wheelchair is powered up and powers down as soon as the wheelchair is powered down. Be aware, that when powering up automatically with the wheelchair, your head has to be more than 6 mm away from the proximity sensors, otherwise a drive OON warning is displayed and prevents the wheelchair from driving. For more information about OON, refer to 6.2 OON (“Out Of Neutral”), page 93. Driving This component combines simple sip and puff controls with head movements. Right and left turns are controlled by sensors located in the pads of the Head Array. The drive function cards for the Sip-N-Puff are pre-set in latched driving mode. For more information, refer to 4.10 Latched Driving Mode, page 37. 1. Puff into mouthpiece A to drive forwards. ...
Page 81 4 Usage Changing Function Cards The lipswitch can also be used as a mode function switch. For difference between function card and profile, refer to 2.2.3 User Function Card Overview, page 8. 1. Stop wheelchair. 2. Short press lipswitch to change function card. 3. ...
Page 82 Invacare® LiNX The Head Array is a three-quadrant operation. Inside the Head Array pads, there are proximity sensors, that allow you to steer the wheelchair in the desired direction with the movement of your head. This means that the head does not need to touch the pads or press a switch to activate driving. If the head comes within 6 mm of a sensor, the sensor is activated and the wheelchair starts driving. By default, the Head Array powers up as soon as the wheelchair is powered up and powers down as soon as the wheelchair is powered down. Be aware, that when powering up automatically with the wheelchair, your head has to be more than 6 mm away from the proximity sensors, otherwise a drive OON warning is displayed and prevents the wheelchair from driving. For more information about OON, refer to 6.2 OON (“Out Of Neutral”), page 93. Driving 1. Activate f orward drive function card. Activate centre pad A to drive forwards. 2. Change to reverse drive function card.
Page 83 4 Usage Changing Function Cards For difference between function card and profile, refer to 2.2.3 User Function Card Overview, page 8. 1. Short press mode switch to change function card. 2. Long press mode switch to change profile. Seating functions can only be operated with the right or left ...
Page 84 Invacare® LiNX 1. Cover sensor B to drive forwards. 2. To drive in reverse, cover sensor D to change direction. Cover sensor B to drive in reverse. 3. Cover sensors A and B to veer to the left. 4. Cover sensors C and B to veer to the right. ...
Page 85 4 Usage 4.21.10 Using the Wireless Mouse Emulator 1. Turn on the Bluetooth on your proton box by pressing an external switch until you hear a long beep. 2. Connect the Wireless Mouse Emulator via the USB port with your computer. 3. Mouse emulator and Head Array connect automatically. 4. ...
Page 86 Invacare® LiNX This is the initial amount of time the switch must be pressed and held before the mouse speeds up. This setting is used in conjunction with Initial Mouse Movement and Maximum Cursor settings. Dip switch 7 & 8: Switch delay disabled 0.5 sec 1.0 sec 2.0 sec This setting controls the amount of time the directional switches must be activated before the cursor will move. This is to allow for inadvertent switch closures. Note: This applies to directional switches only. Dip switch 9 & 10: Latch delay disabled 1.0 sec 2.0 sec 4.0 sec This setting controls the amount of time the Left and Right Click switch must be held before it will latch. Once the latch is no longer required, press the Right Click or Left Click switch for the same length of time to deactivate the latch. Dip switch 11 & 12: Cursor movement options 3 switch 4 switch 4 switch 5 switch Switch 11 and 12 should be in the DOWN position when using with the Head Array for 3 switch mouse emulation. OFF: Original mouse speed, better for PC. ON: Increases mouse speed by 1/3, better for MAC. Numbers 0 to 6 describe the action the mouse should perform. Letters A to F describe the direction of the input, which leads to the mouse action. 1637423-K...
Page 87 4 Usage Number Mouse action Input direction Mouse action No change Reverse No change Down Left Left and right mouse direction Left Right Up and down mouse direction Right Forward Left click Left click No change Right click Right click No change Left click The following adjustments are examples only and can be adjusted to your needs by your provider. Input direction / Mouse action (0–6) cannot be duplicated in any two switches, except for zero. 4.22 Disabling Bluetooth The embedded Bluetooth functionality can be disabled when powering up the system. 1. Press and hold the ON/OFF key for more than three seconds. The disabled Bluetooth functionality is indicated by an icon in the status bar and the status LED inside the ON/OFF key pulsing for a duration of six seconds. Bluetooth functionality resumes the next time the system is powered up again. 1637423-K...
Page 88 Invacare® LiNX 4.23 Charging the Batteries WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Improper routing of charger cord(s) may cause tripping, entanglement or strangulation hazard that may result in injury, damage or death. — Ensure all charger cord(s) are routed and secured properly. — Close supervision and attention is needed when charging the wheelchair near children, pets or people with physical / mental disabilities. Please cycle the power prior to charging if wheelchair has not been used within 24 hours. This will ensure the enhanced battery gauge registers the charge to give an accurate reading during use of wheelchair. 1. Plug battery charger into remote’s charger socket A. If remote is powered up, battery gauge indicates that system is connected to charger by displaying a charge sequence and then displaying the approximate battery charge state at the end of charge sequence. Battery bar displays red Battery Synchronisation when charge is < 20 % NEW Batteries Only—The wheelchair power must be on during charging to Battery bar displays orange ensure that accurate battery charge levels display on the remote. New when charge is between batteries must be charged fully. The Battery synchronization Procedure 20 % and 60 % MUST be performed within 24 hours of powering on the wheelchair. The Battery bar displays green Battery synchronization procedure can be found in the LiNX service manual when charge is between and must be performed by a provider or qualified technician. 60 % and 100 %...
Page 89 4 Usage 4.23.1 Battery alarms Three battery alarms are shown on the right-hand side of the status bar: Over voltage This is displayed if the batteries are overcharged. Disconnect the battery charger immediately. Low voltage This is displayed if the batteries are empty. Power down the wheelchair and charge the batteries immediately. Deep discharge This is displayed if the battery voltage falls below the voltage set by Cut Off Voltage. This indicates that the battery is empty and battery damage occurs if the battery is discharged any further. The horn also sounds once every ten seconds for the duration of active deep discharge status. Power down the wheelchair and charge the batteries immediately. 4.24 Using the USB charger CAUTION! Risk of injury If you use mobile phone while operating power wheelchair, accidents could lead to injury or property damage. — Only use mobile phone in conjunction with hands-free equipment to operate power wheelchair while driving. NOTICE! Handle USB charger with care, otherwise damage could occur. — Always keep the USB charger dry. If USB charger gets wet, let USB charger dry before use. — Do not use or store USB charger in dusty or dirty areas. — Do not insert sharp objects into the USB ports. 1637423-K...
Page 90 Invacare® LiNX With the USB charger you can charge the battery of your mobile phone or a compatible device when you do not have access to a regular power source. Both USB ports can be used at the same time and each USB port has a charging current up to 1 A. 1. Open bung A. 2. Connect device with USB port. Close bung when USB ports are not in use. The usage of the USB charger influences the drive range of the power wheelchair. For more information about the drive range, refer to chapter Technical Data in the user manual of your power wheelchair. 1637423-K...
Page 91 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance NOTICE! Remove screw / hand screw A and Improper mounting or maintenance of Sip-N-Puff control backrest shroud B. may cause damage to input module by water or saliva. — Mouthpiece and breath tube MUST be completely dry before installation. 5.1 Replacing Mouthpiece Remove saliva trap C from tube. 1. Remove mouthpiece A from gooseneck Make sure to leave lipswitch C in shrink 3. Insert new saliva trap with INLET imprinting facing towards input sleeving which keeps together lipswitch module. and mouthpiece. 2. Insert new mouthpiece. 5.3 Cleaning Sip-N-Puff 5.2 Replacing Saliva Trap Cleaning at least twice a week is recommended.
Page 92 6 Troubleshooting The intention is that one of the suggestions may help you clear the 6 Troubleshooting problem. If in doubt, contact your provider. 6.1 Fault Diagnosis Fault Fault Description Possible action icon If the electronic system shows a fault, use the following fault-finding Check cables and guide to locate the fault. Remote fault connectors. Ensure that the drive electronics system is powered up before Contact your provider. starting any diagnosis. Check cables and If the Status Display is OFF: connectors. Network or Check whether the drive electronics system is powered up. Recharge the batteries. configuration fault Check whether all cables are correctly connected. Check charger. Ensure that the batteries are not discharged. Contact your provider. If a Fault Number is Displayed in the Status Display: Motor 1 fault ...
Page 93 Invacare® LiNX Fault Fault Description Possible action when Rest is exited or on Live Handover. icon Check cables and OON activation is slightly different between a drive function connectors. and a non-drive function for quadrants that have no Check modules. programmed output. Module fault (other Recharge batteries. For non-drive functions, such as seating, OON is not than remote If the chair was stalled, module) activated if the primary input is in an out of neutral reverse away or position in a quadrant, that has not been programmed remove obstacle. for an output. This is particularly useful, for example, for Contact your provider. Head Array users who may have just the left and right pads programmed for output, allowing to rest the head 1 Configuration of the motors depending on the wheelchair model on the middle pad without activating an OON. ...
Page 94 6 Troubleshooting Seating OON Warning During a seating OON warning, the OON overlay is displayed and the seating motions do not operate. If the primary input is returned to neutral position, the warning clears and the seating motions operate normally. Utility OON Warning During a utility OON warning, the OON overlay is displayed and utility functions do not operate. If the primary input is returned to neutral position, the warning clears and the utility functions operate normally. 1637423-K...
Page 95 7 Technical Data 7 Technical Data 7.1 Technical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Permissible Operating, Storage a nd Humidity Conditions –25° ... +50 °C Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176–9: 15 °C Recommended storage temperature: –40° ... +65 °C Temperature range for storage according to ISO 7176–9: 0 ... 90 %RH Operation humidity range according to ISO 7176–9: IPX4 Degree of protection: 1 IPX4 classification means that t he electrical system is protected against spray water. Operating Forces ...
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