PaceSaver LiNX Operation manual

Getting to know your
Remote Module / Joystick
PaceSaver®LiNX Manual PN83370 Rev 111120
Warning: Be sure to read all operating manuals to their entirety before operating
the power wheelchair. Operating a power wheelchair without following instructions
and safety guidelines can result in bodily injuries and/or property damage.
Owner Operating Instructions

LiNX Operation Manual Index
Owner Information Pages
Operating the Power Wheelchair with LiNX Joystick/Controller 3-7
Cycling Power 2.1.1
Emergency Stop 2.1.2
Drive Inhibit Error Indication 2.1.3
OONAPU 2.1.4
Using the Joystick 2.1.5
Adjusting Driving Speed 2.1.6
The Horn 2.1.7
Lock Function 2.1.8
Changing Drive/Seat Function 2.1.9
Reading Indicators 7-9
Status Indicators 2.2.1
Error Indicators 2.2.2
Battery Gauge 2.2.3
High Voltage 2.2.4
Low Voltage 2.2.5
Cut-Off Voltage 2.2.6
XLR / Charger Connector 9-10
XLR Charging Connector 2.3.1
Communications Bus Connector 2.3.2
MyLiNX Smart Device Application 11-12

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Operating the Power Wheelchair with the LiNX Joystick/Controller
The power button is also used to perform an EMERGENCY STOP (see 2.1 section 2)
and to lock the system (see section 2.1.2)
2.1.2 EMERGENCY STOP
If the user needs to stop the wheelchair quickly, or stop a seating motion quickly, the
power button can be pressed to perform an EMERGENCY STOP. If driving, the wheelchair
will come to a halt quickly; the rate at which it comes to a halt is set by the Emergency
Deceleration parameter
Caution: If the parameter is set too high, the user can lose balance
or fall out of the chair. Refer to your Dealer with questions.
2.1.3 DRIVE INHIBIT ERROR INDICATION
Drive inhibit error mode is indicated by the battery gauge with a right-to-left
chase sequence.
The chase sequence starts with the green LED on the right-hand side,
and one-by-one, each LED will switch on and then off.
When the sequence completes at the left-most red LED,
it begins again at the right-hand-side.
The chase sequence continues until the error condition has been cleared.
Chase 1
Chase 2
Chase 3
Chase 4
Chase 5
Drive inhibit chase sequence
Controls for the power wheelchair operation are located on the arm mounted joystick console and the power module
mounted to the frame. Become familiar with all controls with the power button in the OFF position.
Each is described in the following section.
Warning: Be sure to read all operating manuals to their entirety before operating the power wheelchair. Operating a power
wheelchair without following instructions and safety guidelines can result in bodily injuries and/or property damage.
Warning: Do NOT use the remote/joystick if the rub-
ber boot is torn or cracked. If the joystick boot has
become torn or cracked, replace IMMEDIATELY.
Common drive inhibit errors
1. Charger connected to joystick.
2. Out of Neutral.
3. Brakes
4. Lockout initiated
2.1.1. TURNING THE POWER ON and OFF
To turn ON the LiNX remote module, press
the power button. The power button is the
only user input that can activate the system.
If there is no fault with the system, the status
indicator (through the power button) will light
up green, and the battery gauge will display
the current battery status.
If there is a fault with the system when
powering up, the status indicator will indicate
the fault with a series of red ashes
(see section 2.1.5)
To turn OFF the system, press the power
button; the system will power down and the
status indicator will switch off.

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2.1.4 OONAPU
OONAPU (Out Of Neutral At Power Up) is a safety feature that prevents accidental wheelchair movement
at LiNX Power On or when LiNX has an inhibit condition removed.
Direction control - driving
The Joystick controls the direction and speed of the wheelchair.
When the joystick is deected from the center position, the wheelchair will move in the
direction of the joystick movement.
The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to the joystick deection, so that the fur-
ther the joystick is moved from the center position, the faster the wheelchair will travel.
Direction control - accessories
The joystick can also control the direction of accessories, including a power Elevating
Seat, Tilt Seat or power Foot Riggings (ELR’s or Center Columns).
Stopping
To stop driving or to stop an accessory motion, release the joystick and it will automati-
cally return to the neutral position or manually move the joystick back to the neutral
position.
WARNING: For units with the optional Power Seat, ONLY DRIVE THE WHEELCHAIR WHEN
THE POWER SEAT IS IN THE LOWEST POSITION to avoid tipping and possible serious injury.
If the LiNX is turned on while the joystick is out of neutral, an OONAPU fault will be displayed.
During an OONAPU warning, the battery gauge LEDs will ash continually to alert the user, and the
chair will not drive. If the Joystick is returned to the center position within ve seconds, the warning
will clear and the wheelchair will drive normally.
If the joystick remains out of neutral for longer than ve seconds, an OONAPU error will occur; the error is
displayed by the Status indicator ashing red and the chair will not drive. To clear the error, return the joystick
to the neutral position and cycle the power on the unit.
Warning: Avoid touching Joystick at power up
OONAPU helps prevent sudden and unexpected powerchair movements.
Note: Alternatively, Linx may be placed into a Lock Mode (See Locking Instructions 2.1.8). This may be preferable
to turning the power off if leaving the powerchair at a place where unauthorized persons may attempt to use
the powerchair.
2.1.5 USING the JOYSTICK

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2.1.7 THE HORN
The Horn button is located above the Power button. Press the Horn button
to sound the horn. The horn will sound for as long as the Horn button is
pressed.
2.1.8 USING THE LOCK FUNCTION
The lock function is used, primarily, to restrict who can use the system but
also can help prevent unintentional use of the controls when the system is
not required for any length of time.
When a system is locked, the system is powered down and the user con-
trols are not responsive. If the power button is pressed when the system is
locked, the locked status is displayed to the user by the battery gauge.
To unlock the system, an unlock sequence must be performed by the user
within a specic time frame. If the sequence is not performed correctly,
within the time frame, the system will remain locked and the system will
power down again.
To power down and lock the system, press and hold the power button for 4
seconds. When entering the locked state, the battery gauge will indicate the
transition by ashing LEDs (1, 3 and 5) a total of 3 times.
System Locking / Unlocking
2.1.6 ADJUSTING THE DRIVING SPEED
The speed dial allows the user to limit the minimum / maximum
speed of the wheelchair (that is, the speed when the joystick is fully
deected) to suit their preference and environment.
The dial offers 10 discrete steps between the lowest speed (dial set
to the left) and the highest speed (dial set to the right).
As a visual reminder, a speed symbol (shown left) is positioned by
the speed dial to indicate the low and high positions of the speed dial.
The speed symbol is above the speed dial.
Low High
Low High

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2.1.8 USING THE LOCK FUNCTION CONTINUED
To power up and unlock the system, press the power button
once, and then, press the horn button twice — the horn
button must be pressed twice within 10 seconds of pressing
the power button.
If the user implements the unlock sequence incorrectly, or
the power button is pressed again before the unlock
sequence is complete, the system will return to the locked
state.
During an unlock attempt, the battery gauge will indicate the
system is in a locked state by ashing LEDs 1, 3, and 5 (far
left, middle, and far right) until either the system is powered
off, unlocked, or the Sequence Timeout is reached.
System Locking / Unlocking
2.1.9 CHANGING DRIVE FUNCTION
The wheelchair’s drive function can be selected with the drive function select but-
ton, which is located below the power button on the left-hand side of the remote
module.
Press the top of the button to select the next drive function. Press the bottom of
the button to select the previous drive function.
The drive function selected is indicated on the drive function indicator, which is
located to the right-hand side of the drive select button. The indicator has three
LEDs:
1. when drive function 1 is selected, the bottom indicator will be lit;
2. when drive function 2 is selected, the bottom and middle indicators
will be lit;
3. when drive function 3 is selected, all indicators will be lit;
4. when drive function 4 or greater is selected, the top and bottom
indicators will be lit;
Not all wheelchairs will have multiple Drive
Functions. Drive Function’s are only used
with Rem 210 Joystick with multiple acces-
sories function.

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2.1.9 CHANGING SEATING FUNCTION
The wheelchair’s seating function can be selected with the seating function
select button, which is the rocker button located on the right-hand side of
the remote module.
Press the top of the button to select the next seating function. Press the
bottom of the button to select the previous seating function. Note: only
seating functions that have been programmed will be available for selection.
The selected seating function is displayed on the drive/actuator status
indicator as shown below.
2.2.0 Reading the indicators
2.2.1 The status indicator
The status indicator is located underneath the power button. When
the system is not powered up, the status indicator will not light up.
When the system is powered up, and there are no faults with the
system, the status indicator will be lit green.
If, when powered up, there is a fault with the system, then the
status indicator will ash red. The number of ashes will indicate
the type of error.
Unique option

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2.2.2 ERROR INDICATION
Number of ashes Error
1 Remote module / joystick error
2 Network or conguration error
3 Left motor error
4 Right motor error
5 Left park brake error
6 Right park brake error
7 Other system module error
2.2.3 THE BATTERY GAUGE
The battery gauge comprises of ve different LEDs (1 x red, 2
x amber, 2 x green), situated above the remote module’s horn
button. The number of LEDs lit depends on the status of the
battery.
The battery gauge LEDs are also used to display charging
information.
Note: It is recommended to charge your batteries every night or
whenever not in use if possible.
Battery Gauge Battery Level Notes
100%
75%
50%
25%
<10%
Fully Charged
Charge batteries after each use
Charge Batteries before long or outside use
Batteries need charging before use
Batteries near fully depleated
Avoid deep cycle usage.
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*
*
* 1 / 2 / 7 can also be cable communi-
cation error or damaged cable.
Battery Gauge
2.2.4 HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING
A high voltage warning is indicated by all LEDs on, and the green LEDs
ashing. This occurs when the battery voltage level has risen above the
high voltage warning set-point.
Cycle Power Button

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2.2.5 LOW VOLTAGE WARNING
A low voltage warning is indicated with the left-most LED ashing.
This occurs when the battery voltage level has decreased below its low
voltage warning set-point.
Batteries should be charged immediately.
2.2.6 CUT-OFF VOLTAGE
When the battery voltage decreases below the battery cut-off voltage:
• the rst red LED will ash on the battery gauge
• the status indicator (under the power button) will display a ash
code 2 or 7
• the horn will sound once every 10 seconds
Batteries should be charged immediately.
2.3.0 THE XLR CHARGER CONNECTOR
The XLR charger connector connects to either a battery charger or the LiNX Access Key. The
position of the connector depends on the remote module: for the low prole remote
modules, it is located on the side, and for the traditional style remote modules, it is located to-
wards the front, at the base.
The battery charging socket of the LiNX system is a 5-pin XLR type, located on the LiNX
remote module.
WARNING: When charging your wheelchair, ensure the XLR connector is seated all the way in
the joystick. Failing to make a full connection can damage the charger/joystick.

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A drive inhibit signal ensures that the wheelchair does not drive when connected to the
charger.
2.3.1 THE XLR CHARGING CONNECTOR
To charge the wheelchair’s battery, plug the battery charger into
the remote module’s XLR socket.
The battery gauge will indicate the system is connected to the
charger by cycling between a left-to-right chase sequence, and
then displaying the approximate battery charge state at the end
of the chase sequence.
The LiNX system does not have to be powered up when
charging the battery, however, if it is not powered up, then the
battery gauge will not display the charging state/ chase
sequence. Battery charging chase sequence
2.3.2 THE LiNX COMMUNICATIONS BUS CONNECTOR
The LiNX communications bus connector is located on the lower rear of the remote module
(see Figure 10). The LiNX communications bus loom plugs directly into this socket,
providing the remote module with both power and communication to the power module.
WARNING: When charging your wheelchair, ensure the XLR con-
nector is seated all the way in the joystick. Failing to make a full
connection can damage the charger/joystick.

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The new MyLiNX system and application provides professionals and end users an unparalleled insight
into the health and performance of their chairs.
MyLiNX functionality is incorporated into the LiNX powerchair system and collects data about the powerchair,
then transmits it, via Bluetooth wireless technology, to the MyLiNX App on a user’s smart phone.
The app displays this data for the user to view and transfers it wirelessly, over a cellular or WiFi network, to a
data warehouse located within the cloud. The information about specic powerchairs is then made available to
subscribed support organizations through the MyLiNX website.
Clarity of Information
Tired of looking at a ashing red light and thinking “what does that actually mean”?
The MyLiNX App eliminates the guess work from things such as remaining battery life and fault codes (e.g.
brake disengaged).
The app will provide a clearer understanding of a powerchair’s state of health and also give a quick, simple
mechanism for communicating issues with the chair’s dealer or supplier.
The MyLiNX App provides on demand advice - linked to diagnostics from your chair - to help better maintain
your powerchair, increasing performance and minimizing both risk and servicing needs.
Quicker, Easier support
The MyLiNX App can send fault data directly to support teams, removing the need for a technician to schedule
a home visit, or for a user to send their chair to a service center to diagnose faults.
Hopefully, our powerchairs will never malfunction, but in the event one does, with the MyLiNX App users can
eliminate some of the stress typically associated with getting their chair xed.

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MyLiNX Smart Device App
The MyLiNX App can be download free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. When installed, the app
provides the link for transferring data from a LiNX enabled powerchair to the MyLiNX App and MyLiNX Cloud.
The MyLiNX App provides a user with access to basic system and diagnostic information from their wheelchair and
enables them to share this information with a service agent via the My LiNX website. MLiNX is only compatible
with bluetooth enabled LiNX wheelchair controllers.
App features include:
• Detailed and accurate battery information
• Detailed and accurate fault code information
• A feature to allow quick and easy contact with the powerchair’s mobility dealer
• Ability to easily inform a mobility dealer of current faults/chair health with diagnostics direct from the app
• Automated alerts to assist better battery care, by alerting to poor charging events
• A clear, simple user interface and menu set-up
Note: The MyLiNX app cannot be used to
program the wheelchair.