Curtiss-Wright R-NET OMNI2 User manual

PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY
R-NET OMNI2
USER MANUAL
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ENGLISH (AMERICAN)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................3
TABLE OF FIGURES ...............................................5
About this manual .................................................... 6
Definition of terms used and abbreviations............. 7
1GENERAL OVERVIEW.....................................8
1.1 Introduction ................................................... 8
2CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS.....................9
2.1 Display Section ............................................... 9
2.1.1 Function buttons ................................................. 10
2.1.2 On/off button ...................................................... 10
2.1.3 Profile button ...................................................... 10
2.1.4 Settings button .................................................... 10
2.1.5 Mode button ....................................................... 10
2.1.6 Minus (-) button .................................................. 10
2.1.7 Plus (+) button..................................................... 11
2.1.8 Navigation buttons.............................................. 11
2.1.9 Display / Input Section connector ....................... 11
2.2 Input Section ................................................ 12
2.2.1 R-net communications connector ....................... 12
2.2.2 Charging socket ................................................... 13
2.2.3 USB charging port................................................ 13
2.2.4 9-way D-type SID connectors, port 1 and port 2. 14
2.2.5 User switch jacks, U1 and U2 .............................. 14
2.2.6 External on/off switch jack.................................. 14
2.2.7 Sip and puff input ................................................ 14
2.2.8 Display / Input Section connector ....................... 15
3DISPLAY SECTION SCREENS AND SYMBOLS ..16
3.1 Drive screen.................................................. 16
3.1.1 Battery voltage indicator..................................... 16
3.1.2 Information bar ................................................... 17
3.1.3 Speed Indicator.................................................... 19
3.1.4 Digital speed display............................................ 19
3.1.5 Total or trip distance (Odometer) ....................... 19
3.1.6 Maximum speed indicator................................... 20
3.1.7 Current Profile .....................................................20
3.1.8 Profile/mode/axis name text bar.........................20
3.1.9 Inhibit...................................................................20
3.1.10 Latched drive .......................................................21
3.1.11 Momentary screens .............................................21
3.1.12 Selected direction indicator.................................21
3.1.13 Scanner drive symbols .........................................22
3.2 User menu screen ........................................ 22
3.3 Seat functions screen................................... 23
3.4 Bluetooth® screen........................................ 23
3.5 Infra-Red (IR) screen .................................... 24
3.6 Settings screen............................................. 26
3.6.1 Set time................................................................26
3.6.2 Distance ...............................................................26
3.6.3 Backlight...............................................................27
3.6.4 Bluetooth® ...........................................................27
3.6.5 IR set-up...............................................................27
3.6.6 Programming .......................................................27
3.6.7 Exit .......................................................................29
4BLUETOOTH® SET-UP.................................. 30
4.1 Introduction ................................................. 30
4.2 Bluetooth® menu......................................... 30
4.3 Pairing with a bluetooth® device ................. 31
4.3.1 Pairing with a Windows PC ..................................31
4.3.2 Pairing with an Android device ............................34
4.3.3 Pairing with an Apple iOS device (iDevice) ..........34
4.3.4 Updating the list of devices .................................34
5INFRA-RED (IR) SET-UP................................ 35
5.1 Introduction ................................................. 35
5.2 IR mode........................................................ 35
5.3 IR set-up ....................................................... 37
5.4 Learning an IR code...................................... 38
5.5 Learning an IR code - sequence ................... 40

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5.6 Enabling and disabling IR codes................... 41
5.7 Deleting IR codes ......................................... 42
5.8 Curtiss-Wright default IR menus.................. 44
6BASIC OPERATION.......................................45
6.1 Joystick and user switch............................... 45
6.2 Three direction joystick and user switch ..... 45
6.3 Four direction switches and user switch ..... 46
6.4 Three direction switches and user switch ... 46
6.5 Single switch scanner................................... 47
6.5.1 Drive .................................................................... 47
6.5.2 Seating control .................................................... 48
6.6 Sip and puff.................................................. 49
7ADVANCED FUNCTIONS...............................50
7.1 Joystick and user switch............................... 50
7.2 Three direction joystick and user switch ..... 50
7.3 Four direction switches and user switch ..... 51
7.4 Three direction switches and user switch ... 51
7.5 Functionality commands.............................. 52
7.5.1 Double click change............................................. 52
7.5.2 Auto toggle change ............................................. 52
7.5.3 Switch medium change ....................................... 53
7.6 Single switch scanner................................... 53
7.7 Sip and puff.................................................. 54

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 –An overview of the ‘Display Section’...............................................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 2 –An overview of the ‘Input Section’................................................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 3 –Example of the drive screen. ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 4a –Speed momentary screen...........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 4b –Profile momentary screen ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 5 –Example of the user menu screen ................................................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 6 –Example of the seat functions screen ...........................................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 7 –Example of the Bluetooth® screen –one device...........................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 8 –Example of the Bluetooth® screen –multiple devices..................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 9 –Example of the IR screen. .............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 10 –Example of an IR command in use..............................................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 11 –Example of the settings menu screen. ........................................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 12 –Example of the ‘Programming’ menu screen..............................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 13 –Example of the ‘Controls’ menu screen......................................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 14 –Example of the ‘System’ menu screen........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 15 –Example of diagnostics and error data screens........................................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 16 –Example of the ‘Bluetooth®’ menu screen.................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 17 –Example of device names used for this section. .........................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 18 –Example of Bluetooth® discovery mode screen..........................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 19 –Windows 10 ‘Bluetooth® and other devices’ settings window...................................................................................................................................32
Figure 20 –Windows 10 ‘Add a device’ options window ..............................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 21 –Windows 10 list of available local Bluetooth® devices................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 22 –Windows 10 ‘Your device is ready to go!’ window .....................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 23 –IR components on the ‘Display Section’......................................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 24 –Example of ‘User Menu’ with ‘IR Mode’ option..........................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 25 –Example of ‘IR Mode’ screen ......................................................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 26 –IR code for ‘TV1-On/Off’ is being transmitted ............................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 27 –‘Settings’ menu...........................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 28 –‘IR Setup’ menu. .........................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 29 –IR code stored for ‘On/Off’ command. .......................................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 30 –List of ‘TV1’ IR command options ............................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 31 –‘TV1’ ‘Channel Up’ selected. ......................................................................................................................................................................................38
Figure 32 –‘Channel Up’ sub-menu. .............................................................................................................................................................................................38
Figure 33 –‘Learn Code’ process screen, awaiting IR transmission from remote. ........................................................................................................................39
Figure 34 –A check denotes a successful learn.............................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 35 –A cross denotes an unsuccessful learn........................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 36 –‘On/Off’ command has an IR sequence stored. ..........................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 37 –Showing minus (-) and plus (+) buttons and enabled/disabled IR codes.....................................................................................................................41
Figure 38 –Command sub-menu ‘Delete Code’ option.................................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 39 –Appliance sub-menu ‘Delete All Codes’ option...........................................................................................................................................................42
Figure 40 –‘IR Setup’ menu ‘Delete All Codes’ option. .................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 41 –Curtiss-Wright default IR menus.................................................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 42 –Single switch scanner drive mode...............................................................................................................................................................................47
Figure 43 –Scanner symbols.........................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Figure 44 –Scanner sequence, ‘latched’ operation, driving forwards...........................................................................................................................................48
Figure 45 –Scanner sequence, ‘latched’ operation in reverse, driving in reverse.........................................................................................................................48
Figure 46 –Seating scanner symbols.............................................................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 47 –Sip and puff commands ..............................................................................................................................................................................................49

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This user manual provides an introduction to the R-net Omni2.
Throughout the manual, the following emphasis is used to draw the reader’s attention.
NOTE: A general point for best practice.
CAUTION: A point of safety which if ignored could result in damage to the control system or the vehicle.
WARNING: A point of safety which if ignored could cause injury to the individual.
In addition to the OEM, these points are particularly aimed at the following stakeholders:
•Operator (OP) –the occupant and / or assistant.
•Healthcare Professional (HP) –the person assessing the occupant’s needs (may also be the installer).
•Installer (IN) –the person fitting the Omni2 / SID(s) to the wheelchair and / or programming to suit the occupant
(may also be a Healthcare Professional).
Curtiss-Wright accept no liability for losses of any kind if these cautions and/or warnings are ignored.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS USED AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.
DVD: Digital Video Disc.
HP: Healthcare Professional, i.e. the person assessing the occupant’s needs (may also be the installer).
ID: Identification.
IN: Installer, i.e. the person fitting the Omni2 / SID(s) to the wheelchair and / or programming to suit the
occupant (may also be a Healthcare Professional).
IR: Infra-Red.
ISM: Intelligent Seating/Lighting Module
OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer, i.e. the original manufacturer of the wheelchair.
OP: Operator, i.e. the user or occupant of the chair or the assistant.
SID: Specialty Input Device. Any specialty type of Input Device for connection to the Omni2, e.g. head array, TASH
switch panel or mini-joysticks.
TV: Television.
U1: User switch 1, used with port 1 SID.
U2: User switch 2, used with port 2 SID.
User Switch: The switch for the user that initiates profile/mode changes and emergency stopping.

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1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This user manual covers the functions of the R-net Omni2 and is intended as an extension to the wheelchair’s user manual.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in all manuals supplied with your wheelchair and its accessories. Incorrect
use may both injure the user and damage the wheelchair. In order to reduce these risks, read all documentation supplied
carefully, in particular the safety instructions and their warning texts.
It is also of the utmost importance that you devote sufficient time to getting acquainted with the various buttons, functions
and steering controls; the different seat adjustment possibilities, etc. of your wheelchair and its accessories before you begin
using it.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are based upon the product information available at the time these
operating instructions were created. Pictures and illustrations used in these operating instructions are representative
examples and not intended to be exact depictions of the relevant parts.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior notice.
WARNING (OP, HP, IN)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Protect the control system from exposure to any type of moisture, including rain, snow, mud or spray.
If any of the shrouds or the joystick boot have cracks or tears, they must be replaced immediately. Failure to do so may
allow moisture to enter the electronics and cause personal injury or property damage, including fire.
Curtiss-Wright accept no liability for losses of any kind if these conditions are not met.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
The Omni2 comprises of two sections –a ‘Display Section’ and an ‘Input Section’.
2.1 DISPLAY SECTION
Figure 1 –An overview of the ‘Display Section’.
The ‘Display Section’ consists of a full color, backlit LCD screen that can show Omni2 configuration details and operating
information, and several function buttons.
A
On/off button
F
Mode button
B
Profile button
G
LCD screen
C
Minus (-) button
H
Settings button
D
Navigation buttons
I
Display / Input Section connector
E
Plus (+) button
J
Sounder
WARNING (OP, HP, IN)
Do not attempt to operate the wheelchair if the LCD screen is damaged or malfunctioning. Curtiss-Wright accept no liability
for losses of any kind arising from failure to comply with this condition.

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2.1.1 FUNCTION BUTTONS
The ‘Display Section’ has a total of 6 function buttons and 4 navigation buttons.
2.1.2 ON/OFF BUTTON
The on/off button switches on power to the complete control system electronics. See item (A) on figure 1.
2.1.3 PROFILE BUTTON
The profile button can be used to change between the available drive profiles. See item (B) on figure 1.
2.1.4 SETTINGS BUTTON
The settings button launches the settings menu screen. Refer to the settings menu section 3.6 for further details. See item (H)
on figure 1.
2.1.5 MODE BUTTON
The mode button can be used to change between the available modes. See item (F) on figure 1.
2.1.6 MINUS (-) BUTTON
The minus (-) button can be used to reduce the speed within a drive profile. See item (C) on figure 1.

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2.1.7 PLUS (+) BUTTON
The plus (+) button can be used to increase the speed within a drive profile. See item (E) on figure 1.
2.1.8 NAVIGATION BUTTONS
The array of four navigation buttons allows the settings and user menu screens to be navigated. See item (D) on figure 1.
2.1.9 DISPLAY / INPUT SECTION CONNECTOR
At the base of the ‘Display Section’, there is a connector for the cable which goes between the ‘Display Section’ and the ‘Input
Section’. See item (I) on figure 1.
CAUTION (OP, HP, IN)
Use only Curtiss-Wright supplied Omni2 connection cable.

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2.2 INPUT SECTION
Figure 2 –An overview of the ‘Input Section’.
The R-net Omni2 ‘Input Section’ connects to the ‘Display Section’ using the Omni2 cable supplied, and provides the following
connections:
A
R-net communications connector
G
SID Port 2, 9-Way D-type connector
B
Reserved for future use
H
Display / Input Section connector
C
External on/off switch jack
I
Sip and puff input
D
SID Port 1, 9-Way D-type connector
J
Speaker
E
User 1 (U1) switch jack
K
Charging socket
F
User 2 (U2) switch jack
L
USB charging port
2.2.1 R-NET COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR
This connector is used to link the Omni2 to the R-net system. See item (A) on figure 2.

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2.2.2 CHARGING SOCKET
This 3 pin socket may only be used for charging or locking the wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming cable to
this socket. Do not use the socket as a power supply for any other electrical device. Connecting other electrical devices may
damage the control system or affect the wheelchair’s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. See item (K) on
figure 2.
CAUTION (OP, HP, IN)
Use only the supplied battery charger.
WARNING (OP, HP, IN)
The wheelchair’s warranty will be voided if any device other than the battery charger supplied with the wheelchair or the
lock key is connected via the charging socket.
2.2.3 USB CHARGING PORT
Located under the rubber seal, the ‘type A’ USB socket can be used to charge devices such as mobile phones. See item (L) on
figure 2.
CAUTION (OP, HP, IN)
Only use for charging mobile devices. The USB charging port is rated at 5V, 2.1A.

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2.2.4 9-WAY D-TYPE SID CONNECTORS, PORT 1 AND PORT 2
These provide connections to analogue (proportional) or digital SIDs. They can accept a range of third party input devices,
such as switched or proportional head arrays, directional switched inputs, or proportional chin joystick controls. See items (D)
and (G) on figure 2.
2.2.5 USER SWITCH JACKS, U1 AND U2
These provide connections to normally open or normally closed switches, via 3.5mm (1/8”) jack sockets. The switches are
used for accessing the user menu, emergency stop during drive, sleep mode via a long press, or scanner input when
programmed accordingly. See items (E) and (F) on figure 2.
2.2.6 EXTERNAL ON/OFF SWITCH JACK
This 3.5mm (1/8”) jack socket provides an external connection for an external on/off switch. See item (C) on figure 2.
2.2.7 SIP AND PUFF INPUT
This pneumatic switch input provides a connection to a saliva tube for a sip and puff input. The tube should be 3.5mm (1/8”)
in diameter. See item (I) on figure 2.

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2.2.8 DISPLAY / INPUT SECTION CONNECTOR
This connector is used to link the ‘Input Section’ to the ‘Display Section’, using the Omni2 cable supplied. See item (H) on
figure 2.
CAUTION (OP, HP, IN)
Use only Curtiss-Wright supplied Omni2 connection cable.

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3 DISPLAY SECTION SCREENS AND SYMBOLS
3.1 DRIVE SCREEN
Figure 3 –Example of the drive screen.
When the Omni2 is powered on or awoken from sleep mode, then a screen such as above will appear.
The areas are as follows:
A
Battery voltage indicator
E
Total or trip distance (in miles or km)
B
Information bar
F
Maximum speed indicator
C
Speed indicator
G
Current profile
D
Digital speed display (in mph or km/h)
H
Profile/mode/axis name text bar
3.1.1 BATTERY VOLTAGE INDICATOR
This displays the approximate charge available in the battery and can be used to alert the user to the status of the battery.
See item (A) on figure 3.
Steady (1 to 10 bars lit): This indicates that all is well.
Flashing slowly (1 or 2 bars lit): The control system is functioning correctly, but the batteries should be charged as soon as
possible.
Stepping up (from 1 to 10 bars): The wheelchair batteries are being charged. It will not be possible to drive the wheelchair
until the charger is disconnected and power has been cycled off and on again.
As a rough indication, the following applies:
Red, yellow and green Fully charged
Red and yellow Half charged
Red Charge the batteries

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3.1.2 INFORMATION BAR
This area contains information and warning symbols, as well as a clock. See item (B) on figure 3.
3.1.2.1 FOCUS
When the control system contains more than one method of direct control, such as a secondary SID, joystick module or a dual
attendant module, then the module that has control of the wheelchair will display the focus symbol.
3.1.2.2 BLUETOOTH® SIGNAL ICON
This symbol appears when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled and the system is paired to an external Bluetooth®
device. When the system has been placed into discovery mode, the icon will flash blue.
3.1.2.3 MOTOR TEMPERATURE
This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced the power to the motors, in order to protect them
against heat damage.
3.1.2.4 CONTROL SYSTEM TEMPERATURE
This symbol is displayed when the control system has intentionally reduced its own power, in order to protect itself against
heat damage.
3.1.2.5 CLOCK
This displays the current time in a numeric format.
The clock is user adjustable. Adjustable options are:
•The time, the user can adjust the time.
•Visibility, whether the clock is displayed on screen.
•The display format, 12 or 24 hour.
These adjustments are made within the settings menu. Refer to the settings menu section 3.6 for further details.

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3.1.2.6 PORT IDENTIFIER
If the Omni2 has been configured to accept two input devices, then the input device in command will be identified by either:
1 –Port 1
2 –Port 2
3.1.2.7 INDICATOR ICONS
Off On
The indicator icons will flash when the respective indicators are active.
NOTE (OP, HP, IN)
The indicator icons will only be visible when a module supporting lighting is connected to the system, regardless of whether
the wheelchair has lights and indicators fitted or not.
3.1.2.8 HAZARD ICON
Off On
The hazard and indicator icons will flash when the ‘hazards’ option is activated.
NOTE (OP, HP, IN)
The hazard and indicator icons will only be visible when a module supporting lighting is connected to the system, regardless
of whether the wheelchair has lights and indicators fitted or not.
3.1.2.9 LIGHTS ICON
Off On
The lights icon will be switched on when the lights have been activated.
NOTE (OP, HP, IN)
The lights icon will only be visible when a module supporting lighting, e.g. ISM-L, is connected to the system.

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3.1.3 SPEED INDICATOR
This gives a graphical display of the wheelchair’s speed. See item (C) on figure 3.
As the speed increases, the needle will move around the arc, covering the background with the white highlight.
The display is scaled between zero speed and the maximum programmed speed of the wheelchair.
3.1.4 DIGITAL SPEED DISPLAY
This displays the actual speed of the wheelchair in digital form, in either mph or km/h depending upon programming. See
item (D) on figure 3.
It can also be turned off via programming.
3.1.5 TOTAL OR TRIP DISTANCE (ODOMETER)
This displays the total distance the wheelchair has travelled or the trip distance since the last reset. See item (E) on figure 3.
This selection is made in the settings menu. Refer to the settings menu section 3.6 for further details.
The value will be in miles (m) or kilometers (km).

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3.1.6 MAXIMUM SPEED INDICATOR
This displays the current maximum speed setting. See item (F) on figure 3.
When the segment on the left is illuminated, then the speed setting corresponds to the programmed minimum forward,
reverse and turning speeds. The indicator will never show a lower setting, i.e. the segment on the left will always be fully
illuminated.
When all segments are fully illuminated, then the speed setting corresponds to the programmed maximum forward, reverse
and turning speeds.
3.1.7 CURRENT PROFILE
This denotes the currently selected profile, shown in numeric form. See item (G) on figure 3.
3.1.8 PROFILE/MODE/AXIS NAME TEXT BAR
This area of the screen displays text relevant to the operating condition of the control system. See item (H) on figure 3.
Example text strings would be profile name (in drive mode), mode name (e.g. ‘R-net Mouse 2’) or axis name (in seating mode).
3.1.9 INHIBIT
If the wheelchair is being inhibited from driving, then this red symbol will be flashing:
If the speed of the wheelchair is being limited, for example, by a raised seat, then this orange symbol will be displayed:
These turtle icons will be displayed on the left part of the speed indicator, see item (C) on figure 3.