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Programming SHARK
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals in the
health care field or by persons fully conversant with the adjustment
process and the operator's capabilities. Incorrect settings or
programming in an unsafe location could cause injury to the operator or
bystanders, or damage to the vehicle or surrounding property.
After the vehicle has been configured, check to make sure the vehicle
performs to the specifications entered in the programming procedure. If
the vehicle does not perform to specifications, reprogram it. Repeat this
procedure until the vehicle performs to specifications. If the intended
operation cannot be achieved, contact your service agent.
4.1
Introduction
SHARK is fully programmable to provide superb performance for a wide
variety of powerchair configurations and users. All programmed values are
stored in the Power Module. In the event that the Control Unit is replaced,
there is no need to reprogram SHARK. If the Power Module is replaced,
SHARK can simply be reprogrammed with an identical powerchair program.
SHARK can be programmed at three points:
4.1.1
Programming by Dynamic
Dynamic supplies SHARK pre-configured with a 'sensible' generic program.
Customization will be required for specific powerchair and user requirements.
4.1.2
Programming by the Powerchair Manufacturer
The powerchair manufacturer 'tunes' the generic program to suit the
characteristics of their particular powerchair. The recommended tool for this is
the PC-based Shark Support Tool. The programming cable requires a special
adapter to allow it to plug into SHARK.
There are three categories of programmable parameters:
Technical –
To ensure SHARK matches the specific components of
each chair, the powerchair manufacturer must configure
SHARK for the technical and functional characteristics
of the chair. This includes the motors, park brakes,
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