Dynamic iPortal2 User manual

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User Manual
GBK52983 iPortal2 User Manual Issue 3, October 2013
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1.About this manual
This User Manual describes how to use DYNAMIC CONTROLS’iPortal2 system; the
intended audience is the user of a powered-wheelchair, with the iPortal2 system
already installed on the wheelchair.
The iPortal2 connects with a DYNAMIC CONTROLS’Shark, DX, or DX2 Control System.
Please note that the words iOS device in this manual refer to iPhone, iPod touch and
iPad.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to outline important and
helpful information:
WARNING
Warnings provide important information that must be followed in order to install,
configure, and use the product safely and efficiently. Not following the instructions
given in a warning can potentially lead to equipment failure, damage to surrounding
property, injury or death.
CAUTION
Cautions provide supporting information in order to install, configure, and use the
product. Not following the instructions given in cautions can lead to equipment
failure.
NOTE
Notes provide supporting information that may be important to the user, but which
does not involve risk to life, or injury, or damage to the equipment.
REFERENCE
Reference directs the reader to a source of further or more detailed information on a
given topic.
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Key information follows such as a mechanical or electrical specification.

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WARNINGS
1. The iPortal, Shark, DX and DX2 Systems are not user serviceable. Specialised
tools are necessary for the repair of any component. Any attempt to gain
access to, or in any way abuse the electronic components and associated
assemblies that make up the powered wheelchair system, renders the
manufacturer’s warranty void and the manufacturer free from liability.
2. Do not install, maintain, or operate this equipment before you have read and
understood all the instructions and all the manuals for this product and all the
other products that you use or install together with this product. Follow the
instructions of the manuals. If you do not follow all instructions, injury or
damage could result.
3. Do not try to open or disassemble any case - there are no user-serviceable
parts inside.
4. Do not touch the connector pins. If you touch the pins, they can become
dirty and/or the system's electronic components can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge.
5. DYNAMIC CONTROLS has tested the iPhone to confirm that Radio Frequency
Interference (RFI) caused by the iPhone does not change the behaviour of
the wheelchair control systems in any way. In the very unlikely case that the
iPhone or another mobile communications device would cause the
wheelchair to behave erratically, turn off the control system. When you turn
off the control system, the chair will halt.
NOTES
Due to continuous product improvement, DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to
update this manual. This manual supersedes all previous issues, which must no longer
be used.
DYNAMIC CONTROLS reserves the right to change the product without notification.
NOTE
iPortal2 is the new, updated module in Dynamic Controls' iPortal system. In this
manual, iPortal refers to the complete system, that is: iPortal2 module, cradle, cables
and software etc., where iPortal2 just refers to the latest electronic module, that is,
the electronics that the iPortal system connects to.
iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Safari, Mac and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word, mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth® SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Apple is under license. Apple is
not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
“Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.
“Made for iPad” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPad and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards.

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Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. iPod touch is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
DYNAMIC CONTROLs, the Dynamic logo, the Shark, DX, DX2, iPortal, iPortal2 and Dashboard logos
are trademarks of DYNAMIC CONTROLS. All other brand and product names, fonts, and company
names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
DYNAMIC CONTROLs owns and will retain all trademark rights and DYNAMIC CONTROLS or its licensors
own and will retain all copyright, trade secret and other proprietary rights, in and to the
documentation.
All materials contained within this manual, in hardcopy or electronic format, are protected by
copyright laws and other intellectual property laws.
© Copyright 2013 DYNAMIC CONTROLS. All rights reserved.

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2.Contents (overview)
1 About this manual
2 Contents (overview)
3 Contents (detailed)
4 iPortal
5 iPortal – Dashboard
6 iPortal – Accessibility
7 iPortal – Mouse Mover
8 iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility
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3.Contents (detailed)
1. About this manual ......................................................................................... 2
2. Contents (overview) ...................................................................................... 5
3. Contents (detailed) ........................................................................................ 6
4. iPortal ........................................................................................................... 8
4.1. The iPortal2 in detail ............................................................................................ 9
4.2. The iPortal2 system components........................................................................ 10
4.3. Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device....................................................... 10
4.3.1. Step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle ........................................................ 12
4.3.2. Step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device.................................................................. 14
4.3.3. Step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application.................................................... 15
4.3.4. Step 4 - optionally activate the iPortal Accessibility feature .......................................... 17
4.3.5. Step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature ....................................... 20
4.4. Setting up the iPortal2 with your PC or laptop.................................................... 22
4.5. Setting up the iPortal 2 with your Apple iMac (OS X) ......................................... 26
4.6. iPortal2 Status LEDs ........................................................................................... 30
4.6.1. Bluetooth®wireless link flash codes (blue LED) .............................................................. 30
4.6.2. iPortal2 connection module flash codes (green LED)..................................................... 30
4.7. Charging an iOS device ....................................................................................... 31
4.8. Charging or powering a second device................................................................ 31
4.9. Supported remotes and operating modes .......................................................... 31
4.9.1. DX/DX2 Remotes ............................................................................................................ 32
4.9.2. Shark Remotes................................................................................................................ 32
5. iPortal – Dashboard..................................................................................... 33
5.1. Drive mode ........................................................................................................ 33
5.2. Seating mode ..................................................................................................... 33
5.3. About menu ....................................................................................................... 34
5.4. Settings menu .................................................................................................... 35
5.5. System messages ............................................................................................... 36
5.6. Status icons........................................................................................................ 36
6. iPortal – Accessibility................................................................................... 38
6.1. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s VoiceOver ............................................. 39
6.1.1. Joystick Commands......................................................................................................... 39
6.1.2. Navigation mode ............................................................................................................ 40
6.1.3. Text mode....................................................................................................................... 41
6.2. Using iPortal Accessibility with Apple’s AssistiveTouch....................................... 43
6.2.1. Enabling AssistiveTouch.................................................................................................. 44
6.2.2. Moving and selecting with the AssistiveTouch cursor.................................................... 44
6.2.3. The AssistiveTouch menu ............................................................................................... 48
7. iPortal – Mouse Mover ................................................................................ 51

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7.1. Using Mouse Mover ........................................................................................... 51
7.1.1. Mouse-click mode........................................................................................................... 51
7.1.2. Mouse-move mode ........................................................................................................ 52
8. iPortal Mouse Mover & Accessibility ........................................................... 53
9. Appendices.................................................................................................. 54
9.1. Quick Start Guide to iPortal Accessibility ............................................................ 54
9.1.1. DX-ACU3B ....................................................................................................................... 54
9.1.2. DX-REM24SD................................................................................................................... 54
9.1.3. DX-REMG90 .................................................................................................................... 55
9.1.4. DX-REMG91 .................................................................................................................... 55
9.1.5. DX2-REMA-ACS2, DX2-REMB-ACS2, DX2-REM420, DX2-REM421 ..................................55
9.1.6. DX2-REM550, DX2-REM551............................................................................................ 56
9.2. Alternative mode actions ................................................................................... 56
9.3. Tutorials for iPortal Accessibility with VoiceOver ............................................... 57
9.3.1. Navigating the iOS device ............................................................................................... 57
9.3.2. Using Applications .......................................................................................................... 61
9.4. Apple disclaimer ................................................................................................ 69
10. Index ........................................................................................................... 70

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4.iPortal
DYNAMIC CONTROLS’iPortal is a bridge between your powered-wheelchair and your
communications technology.
When combined with an iOS device and the Dashboard
application, iPortal provides the powered-wheelchair user
with essential wheelchair information such as battery state,
driving speed, seating adjustments, and an emergency call
function.
When combined with an iOS device and the Accessibility feature, the powered-
wheelchair’s remote joystick is used to navigate and interact with your iOS device.
When combined with a PC or laptop and the Mouse Mover feature, the wheelchair’s
joystick or other speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with your PC
or laptop’s mouse pointer.

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Dashboard is a free application, and can be downloaded from the iPortal™ store via
iTunes. Once installed on your iOS device, Dashboard can also be used to manage
upgrades for the Accessibility and Mouse Mover features. Upgrades can be
purchased at any time, and in any order. Alternatively, the iPortal unit can be
purchased with either or both of the Accessibility and Mouse Mover features already
enabled, as shown in the table below.
iPortal2 part number
Description
DJ-BTINT
iPortal Dashboard
DJ-BTINT–ACC
iPortal Accessibility
DJ-BTINT–HID
iPortal Mouse Mover
DJ-BTINT–HID–ACC
iPortal Mouse Mover +Accessibility
4.1.The iPortal2 in detail
The iPortal2 is the front-runner of a new generation of powered-wheelchair
accessories that present a completely new approach to meeting a powered-
wheelchair user’s needs and wishes.
The iPortal2, which is compatible with DYNAMIC CONTROLS’Shark, DX, and DX2
wheelchair controllers, can connect to an iOS device to display powered-wheelchair
information in real time.
The iPortal2 has the following features:
•connects with DYNAMIC CONTROLS’ Shark, DX or DX2 wheelchair control systems
without reprogramming the wheelchair
•an adjustable mounting arm and cradle that attaches to the wheelchair and
conveniently positions the iOS device for the user
•an Apple USB charging port to keep the iOS device fully charged
•an auxiliary USB port (charging-only), for other devices
•wheelchair fault logging
•the iPortal Dashboard application displays wheelchair information in real time.
Using Bluetooth®technology to connect with the wheelchair system, the
following is provided:
ospeed and speed range indicator
ocompass heading (iPhone 3GS (or later) only)
oseat adjustment indicator
obattery state
odrive profile indicator
oemergency call function (iPhone only)
•with the Accessibility feature enabled, the powered-wheelchair’s remote
joystick is used to navigate, interact and control your iOS device.
•with the Mouse Mover feature enabled, the wheelchair’s joystick or other
speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with your PC or
laptop’s mouse pointer
•with the Mouse Mover + Accessibility features enabled, the wheelchair’s
joystick or other speciality input device is used to navigate and interact with
your PC or laptop’s mouse pointer as well as navigate, interact and control
your iOS device.

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4.2.The iPortal2 system components
The following components are provided with the iPortal system. Note the names of
the components, as they will be referred to throughout the rest of this manual.
Note: iPhone and iPod touch are not included in the packages. The cables (DK BUS, DX BUS, and Y-cable
(for Shark)), mounting arm and cradle must be ordered separately.
4.3.Setting up the iPortal2 with your iOS device
Before you can use your iPortal2 system, you will need to set up the iPortal2 with your
iOS device by placing your iOS device securely in the cradle, and then making sure
that the iPortal2 and your iOS device can communicate correctly. As a one-off set-up
process, you will also have to download the iPortal Dashboard application to run on
your iOS device.
The following section describes how to get your iPortal2 working with your iOS device
for the first time. The process is as follows:
•step 1 - place your iOS device in the iPortal cradle
•step 2 - pair the iPortal2 and the iOS device (this means establish a Bluetooth
connection)
•step 3 - download the iPortal Dashboard application
•step 4 - optionally activate the iPortal Accessibility feature
•step 5 - optionally activate the iPortal Mouse Mover feature