Motion Concepts M270 Operating manual

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WARNING! THIS MANUAL IS NOT TO BE GIVEN TO THE END USER. This manual contains
programming and set-up instructions for use only by trained/qualified technical personnel.
Programming Instructions
for the
M270 REMOTE ATTENDANT CONTROL
and
R-NET OMNI CONTROL (FOR SPECIALTY DEVICES)
Technical Service Manual
R-NET PROGRAMMING
FIELD REFERENCE GUIDE

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If you have any questions or concerns regarding the programming instructions contained in this manual,
please contact our Technical Service Department for assistance.
USA 888-433-6818
CAN 800-680-4191
IMPORTANT!
Please be certain to read through the OEM Installation and Technical Manuals provided with the
R-NET OMNI Control Module for more detailed instructions and safety warnings
Safety Symbols:
Programming your Power Positioning System correctly and safely depends upon your diligence in
following the warnings, cautions and information provided in this Service Manual.
The symbols below are used throughout all Motion Concepts’ manuals to identify warnings, cautions
and important notes. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.
CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this Manual may result in damage to your
Electronics and/or your Power Positioning System.
WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this manual may result in personal injury.
IMPORTANT! Important information to remember when programming your Seating System

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Select/Save
Button
Exit/Back
Button
Left/Right Arrows
wStandard Mode: SelectMotor Function
wProgram Mode: Scroll Program Options
LED
Indicator
Screen Display
SCREEN DISPLAY:
When not in use, the screen display is designed to enter into sleep mode after 10 sec. in Standard mode
and after 120 sec. in Program mode ; Pressing any button on the remote will re-awaken the display.
EXIT/BACK BUTTON:
The exit/back button is utilized during Program Mode to return to the previous screen display, or to exit
at any stage during programming without saving your changes.
SELECT/SAVE BUTTON:
The select/save button is used in Program Mode to select (enter) the specific option/function you wish
to re-program, and is utilized to save your changes once programming is completed.
PROGRAM MODE:
In Program Mode, the remote functions as a hand-held programmer to allow qualified technicians
the flexibility to reconfigure the PPS to better meet the specific needs of the end user when necessary.
IMPORTANT! Program Mode on the remote is password protected. There are two unique passwords
available; one for Users and one for Technical Service. To enter into Program Mode, press the Select/Save
and Exit/Back buttons simultaneously. When the ‘Enter Password’ prompt appears on the screen display,
key in the appropriate password sequence using the directional arrows (refer to Section 2.2 in this manual)
STANDARD MODE:
In Standard Mode the remote operates as an attendant control box using the Left/Right arrows to
cycle through the available motor functions on the power positioning system (PPS), and the Up/Down
arrows to operate the selected motor function.
TOP
LED INDICATOR:
The LED light is a visual signal as to the position/status of the power positioning system. The LED light
on remote box is designed to mirror the indicator lights on the 4-way and 8-way switch boxes:
Green Light = indicates that seating system is in the Home position;
Flashing Green = indicates that seating system is Out of Home;
Flashing Red = indicates that a TIlt/Recline and/or Elevating system is in Reduced Speed Drive;
Red Light = indicates the seating system is in Drive Lockout (DLO).
Up/Down Arrows
wStandard Mode: Operate Motor Function
wProgram Mode: Alter Program Setting
M270 REMOTE ATTENDANT CONTROL - OVERVIEW

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1.0 USING THE M270 REMOTE AS AN ATTENDANT CONTROL
1. Use Left/Right arrows (1) to scroll through the available power positioning (motor) functions (i.e.
Tilt, Recline, Elevate, etc..).
Note: the remote will only display the power positioning functions that are available.
2. Select the desired motor function (in the screen display), then press and hold the Up/Down arrows (2)
and (3) to operate the actuator. The power positioning function and direction of travel will be indicated
on the display screen (See example below showing Tilt function).
1
2
3
TILT TILT
FORWARD
In Standard Mode the remote operates as an attendant control box using the Left/Right arrows to
cycle through the available motor functions on the power positioning system (PPS), and the Up/Down
arrows to operate the selected motor function.
TILT
BACKWARD
M270 - STANDARD (ATTENDANT) MODE
1.1 ATTENDANT CONTROL - OPERATING MOTOR FUNCTIONS
1.2 ATTENDANT CONTROL - ADJUSTING MOTOR SPEED
1. Select the motor function and direction you wish to adjust.
2. To decrease the motor speed, press the Speed Down button (left) while
simultaneously pressing the motor function/direction button (1).
3. To increase the motor speed, press the Speed Up button (right) while
simultaneously pressing the motor function/direction button (2). Speed
Up
Speed
Down
‘Motor’
‘Direction’
TILT
93
TILT
88
TILT
BACKWARD
Decrease Motor Speed Increase Motor Speed
NOTE: Motor speeds may be adjusted independently while in standard (attendant control) mode.
In standard mode, the ‘Exit/Back’ and ‘Select/Save’ buttons function as ‘Speed Down’ and ‘Speed
Up’ while operating a motor function.
e.g. Adjusting ‘Tilt Backward’ speed
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2.1 TECHNICAL SERVICE PROGRAM MODE
Enter
Password
1
To Enter Technical Service Program Mode:
1. Press both lower buttons simultaneously (1) to
access the Enter Password screen
2. Enter the Technical Service Password using the key
pad (2); Press the the directional arrows in the
following sequence: UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
up
down
2
Select Program Option:
NOTE: ALL programming options are available in Technical Service Program Mode;
1. Use Left and Right arrows (1) to scroll through available Program Options:
2.2 PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
1
Set ATT SW = configuring operator/attendant switch
Set Tipsy = set limits/lockout angles
Set Speed = set individual actuator/motor speeds
Get Version* = indicates current software version
Set Actuator* = ‘On/Off’ motor functions
Set Motor Type* = set motor type by manufacturer
Set Config* = ‘On/Off’ settings for miscellaneous system features
*Note: the indicated program options are not available in User Mode.
User Mode Password =Up/Up/Down/Down
2.0 PROGRAMMING USING THE M270 REMOTE ATTENDANT CONTROL
M270 - PROGRAM (TECHNICAL SERVICE) MODE
WARNING! Prior to any programming, please ensure you read and understand all instructions.
Never exceed the recommended safety limits where applicable. If you have any questions or concerns
with any programming options, please contact our Technical Service Dept for assistance.
2.3 CONFIGURING THE OPERATOR/ATTENDANT SWITCH (Set ATT SW):
To Program the Operator/Attendant Switch Box:
1. In Program Mode scroll using Left/Right arrows (1) until Set ATT SW
is displayed on screen, then press Select/Save Button (2).
2. Press any switch position (3) you wish to program on the operator
switch box (switch type may vary).
Note: After pressing the switch, screen display will indicate the assigned switch
position (i.e.; SW1, SW2, SW3,...) and the function currently assigned.
(e.g. 8-Way Switch Box)
3
Set
ATT SW 1
2

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Additional Switches may be added by connecting a splitter cable into
the switch port on the M-Series Seat Controller. Their are two models of
Splitter cables available: C648 2-way Splitter; C654 3-way Splitter. Both
splitters are configurable up to a maximum of 12 programmable switches.
The Remote will automatically recognize and number the additional
switches for programming (i.e.; SW1, SW2... SW11, SW12)
SAVE
OK
5
Select/Save
(Press TWICE to
Save following
each change)
4
SW1
TILT FWD
4. Press the Select/Save button (5) TWICE to save your changes.
Each change must be saved individually following adjustment
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 as necessary to program remaining switch
positions.
6. To exit press the Exit/Back button once to return to the Program
Options screen. Press twice to fully Exit program mode.
SW1
TILT BWD
SW1
TILT TOG
3. Use the Up/Down arrows (4) to scroll through and select the motor function you wish to assign to
the switch.
44
Exit/Back
Images i - iii illustrate the options available to assign the Tilt function to the SW1 switch position).
i. ii. iii.
Switch Position
Motor Function
1
28
7
6
5
4
3
TOP LED
LED 1
43
2
1
2
3
4
1
1
2
2
3
4
TOP TOP TOP
TOP
LED
Default Switch Number Assignments
(for reference during programming)
8-Way Switch 4-Way Toggle Dual Toggle Quad Push
Button
Dual Push
Button
Optional Splitter Cables:
switch ports
(10-pin micro-molex) to seat controller
(switch input)
C648 2-way splitter
C654 3-way splitter
The C648 splitter must be configured using one 8-Way Switch in one port, combined with
any other switch in the remaining port (up to 4 functions).
The C654 splitter may be configured for use with up to three 4-Way
Switches (one in each port), or it may be configured to utilize any switch
combinations up to the maximum 12 switches.
2.3 CONFIGURING THE OPERATOR/ATTENDANT SWITCH (... cont’d)

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2.4 SETTING INDIVIDUAL ACTUATOR FUNCTIONS ON/OFF (Set Actuator):
The individual actuator motor functions may be turned on and off as needed to operate the positioning
system. NOTE: in Standard Mode the remote attendant control will only display the actuator functions
that have been turned ‘ON’ in Program Mode.
1. Enter the Technical Service password (Up/Down/Left/Right), scroll using
Left/Right arrows (1) until Set Actuator is displayed on screen, then press
the Select/Save Button (2).
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2. Use the Left & Right arrows (3) to scroll through and select the actuator function you wish to program:
Programmable Actuator Options:
TILT - turn tilt function on/off
RECLINE - turn recline function on/off
ELEVATE - turn elevate function on/off
CNT LEG* - turn center mount legrest function on/off
IND LEG* - turn independent legrest functions on/off
R/LEGS - turn combined recline & legs function on/off
BACK^- turn power back function on/off
LIGHTS^- wheelchair lights on/off (via switch allocation)
*Note: The Center Mount Legrests (CNT LEG) and Independent Legrests (IND LEG) are mutually exclusive- when one is turn
ON the other must be turned OFF. The internal software will automatically turn off the legrest function that is not selected.
^Note: In a standard configuration, the BACK and LIGHTS functions are mutually exclusive since they utilize the same port
on the M-Series Control Box. Both options are not available at the same time.
RECLINE
ON
RECLINE
OFF
5
4
3. Use the Up/Down arrows to turn the selected actuator function ON (4) or OFF (5). (See example below
showing programming of the Recline function).
4. To save your changes, press the Select/Save button (6) TWICE.
Each change must be saved individually following adjustment
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 as necessary to program remaining motors.
6. To exit press the Exit/Back button once to return to the Program
Options screen. Press twice to exit program mode.
SAVE
OK
6
Select/Save
(Press TWICE to
Save following
each change)
Exit/Back
Set
Actuator 1
2
To Program the Actuator Functions:

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2.5 SETTING LIMITS AND LOCKOUT ANGLES (Set Tipsy):
1. In Program Mode scroll using Left/Right arrows (1) until Set Tipsy is
displayed on screen, then press the Select/Save button (2).
2. Use the Left/Right arrows (3) to scroll through and select the tipsy
position you wish to adjust:
Home - sets home position/angle
Reduce - sets reduced speed drive angle
DLO - sets drive lockout angle
Max_Angl1- sets the maximum Tilt or Recline or Tilt/Recline angle
Default* - resets limits to Factory Default settings
Reset* - resets Max_Angle to 168°and all other limits to 0
4
ooxx 25
DLO
Back Angle
Indicator Tilt/Recl.
Forward
Tilt/Recl.
Backward
To Program the Limits and Lockout Angles :
Set
Tipsy 1
2
Press simultaneously to switch
Max_Angl to Recline mode (90°-168°)
*Note: Refer to the Recommended Tipsy Angles (p.10) for specific details on the
Reset and Default settings.
ooox 160
Max_Angl
Back Angle Indicator
(in Recline Mode)
A
Recline back to the
desired Max_ Angle
90°
168°
3. Press the Up/Down arrows (4) to adjust the seating system to the
desired angle**. (See Recommended Tipsy Angles (p.11)).
**Note: as the seating system is tilted/reclined, the back angle (degrees) will be
indicated in the upper right corner of the display screen for reference.
IMPORTANT!
1Note: When adjusting the Max_Angle on a Tilt/Recline or Recline Only system:
The default Max_Angle setting may vary from system to system and is pre-set at the factory. The Max_Angl limit
should only be adjusted if the maximum angle needs to be decreased from the current factory set-up.
Programming Instructions:
i. To set the Max Recline angle, the display (angle indicator) must be switched to ‘Recline’ mode by pressing the
left & right arrows simultaneously (A)- the display will change to show the recline angle (range= 90°-168°).
ii. Proceed to step 3. above.
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HOME 3
IMPORTANT! When adjusting/programming the Tipsy Sensor, please note that the Home, Reduce,
DLO and Max-Angle limits are contiguous. Each limit/angle must be set to a greater or equal
angle than the previous.
IMPORTANT! Ensure seating system is on a level surface in the full
upright position prior to programming the tipsy.
WARNING! Risk of system damage, personal injury or death
The angle at which limits are set is critical to the safe operation of the power positioning system.
Motion Concepts will not be liable for any injuries or damage sustained when adjustments are
made beyond the factory recommended settings.

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2.6 SETTING MOTOR TYPE BY MANUFACTURER (Set Motor Type):
To Program the Actuator Motor Speeds:
1. Enter the Technical Service password (Up/Down/Left/Right), scroll
using Left/Right arrows (1) until Set Motor Type is displayed on screen,
then press the Select/Save Button (2).
2. You will be prompted to enter an additional password (re-enter the
password in reverse sequence: Right/Left/Down/Up)
3. Use the Left/Right arrows (3) to scroll through and select the motor
output (from control box) for which you would like to adjust the amperage
(i.e.; Tilt, Recl, Back, Elev, LLeg, RLeg, etc....)
Set
Motor Typ 1
2
TILT
UL2
IMPORTANT! When programming, the upper line of the screen display will only indicate the
assigned/programmed motor outputs (i.e. only the motor outputs being used will be displayed).
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WARNING! Current limit adjustment beyond the factory settings is not necessary under typical operating
conditions. Improper adjustment may cause damage to the actuator and/or the positioning system.
Always contact Motion Concepts Technical Service Dept. prior to making any current limit adjustment.
Motor Type adjustments allow for programming of current/amperage limits for each individual motor.
The available current settings are provided in the reference matrix provided (refer to Table 1.0).
SAVE
OK
5
Select/Save
Exit/Back
(Press TWICE to
Save following
each change)
4. Before saving, verify that the angle & tipsy position you wish to set
are displayed on the screen (e.g. DLO, 25
°
), then press the Select/Save
button (5) TWICE to save changes.
Each tipsy position must be saved individually following
an adjustment
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 as necessary to program remaining limits/angles.
6. To exit press the Exit/Back button once to return to the Program
Options screen. Press twice to exit program mode.
2.5 SETTING LIMITS AND LOCKOUT ANGLES (Set Tipsy): (... cont’d)
IMPORTANT! RECOMMENDED TIPSY ANGLES (SAFETY LIMITS)
Please refer to the following factory recommended limits/lockout angles when programming the Tipsy Sensor:
HOME POSITION 0° to 20°
REDUCED SPEED DRIVE Max. Limit = 20°
DLO (Drive Lockout) Limit1Max. DLO = 30° (Max DLO = 25° if No Reduced Speed Drive )
MAX BACK ANGLE Limit2Max. Tilt Limit = 55° (MCT systems), 50° (50T Mod.) or 45° (45T12 Tilt/Lift Mod.)
Max. Tilt/Recline Limit = 168° (Tilt/Recl, Recl-only)
1Note: DO NOT exceed the maximum recommended DLO Limit
2Note: for Bariatric (MCT-B) systems, the Max.Tilt Limit may be limited to 30° or 45° based on client weight
Resetting the Tipys Sensor: There are two options available to reset the existing tipsy settings- Default or Reset
DEFAULT (Factory Default Settings) = 15°Home, 20°Slow Down, 30°DLO, 168°Max Angle
RESET*= 0°Home, 0°Reduced Speed Drive, 0°DLO, 168°Max Angle
*Note: Requires the Home, Reduce and DLO limits to be re-programmed