Permobil R-net User manual

User manual American English
R-net LED

Introduction
This user manual covers the functions of your R-net LED control
panel and is intended as an extension to your power wheelchair’s
user manual.
Please read and follow all instructions and warnings in all manuals
supplied with your power wheelchair and its accessories. Incorrect
use may oth 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 uttons, functions and steering
controls; the different seat adjustment possi ilities, etc. of your
wheelchair and its accessories efore you egin using it.
All information, pictures, illustrations and specifications are ased
upon the product information availa le at the time these operating
instructions were created. Pictures and illustrations used in these
operating instructions are representative examples and not intended
to e exact depictions of the relevant parts.
We reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior
notice.

Text
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
Date: 2019-11-28
Order no: 336 3 eng-US

How to contact Permobil
Permo il Inc.
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Le anon, TN 37090
USA
Tel.: [phone]
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E-mail: TechSupport@permo il.com
We : www.permo ilus.com
Head office of the Permobil group
Permo il AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
861 36 Timrå
Sweden
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R-net LED Contents
1 Warnings.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel ..................................................................................................11
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Charger socket ...................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Function buttons..................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Battery voltage indicator ......................................................................................................................16
2. Maximum speed indicator....................................................................................................................17
2.6 Seat indicator.....................................................................................................................................18
3 ConnectMe ...............................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Important information..........................................................................................................................19
3.2 Flight mode........................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Turning off ConnectMe completely.........................................................................................................29
3.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement .............................................................................30
3. Industry Canada statement ...................................................................................................................32
3.6 Market approval.................................................................................................................................32
3.7 Product approval ................................................................................................................................33

R-net LED Warnings
1 Warnings
WARNING!
Environmental conditions
Protect the wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture, including
rain, snow, mud or spray.
If any of the shrouds or the oystick boot has cracks or tears, they must be
replaced immediately. Failure to do so may allow moisture to enter the
electronics and cause personal in ury or property damage, including fire.
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2 Joystick panel, R-net LED control panel
2.1 General
Figure 1. Control panel.
The control panel consists of a joystick and function uttons. At the
front of the panel is the charger socket.
The wheelchair may also e equipped with a seat control panel in
addition to the control panel.
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2.2 Charger socket
Figure 2. Charger socket.
This socket may only e used for charging or locking the
wheelchair. Do not connect any type of programming ca le 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 EMC (electromagnetic
compati ility) performance.
NOTICE
Use only the supplied battery charger
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 control panel charger socket.
2.3 Function buttons
The control panel has a total of 9 function uttons and a joystick.
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2.3.1 On/Off button
Figure 3. On/Off button.
The On/Off utton switches on power to the control system
electronics, which in turn supply power to the wheelchair’s motors.
2.3.2 Horn button
Figure 4. Horn button.
The horn will sound while this utton is depressed.
2.3.3 Button and LED for ad usting speed or
setting driving profile
Figure 5. Button and LED for maximum speed or setting
the driving profile.
This utton usually reduces or increases the wheelchair’s maximum
speed. Alternatively, the utton can e used to set the driving
profile.
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2.3.4 Mode button
Figure 6. Mode button.
The mode utton allows the user to navigate through the availa le
operating modes for the control system. Which modes are availa le
depend on the programming of the control system as well as the
range of auxiliary output devices that are connected to the control
system.
2.3.5 Hazard warning button
Figure 7. Hazard warning button and LED.
Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights.
This utton switches the wheelchair hazards lights on or off. The
hazards lights are used when the wheelchair constitutes an
o struction for others. Push the utton to switch the hazard lights on
and push it again to switch them off. When activated, the hazard
LED will flash in sync with the wheelchair’s hazard lights.
2.3.6 Lights button
Figure 8. Lights button and LED.
Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights.
This utton switches the wheelchair lights on or off. Push the utton
to switch the lights on and push it again to switch them off. When
on, the lights LED lights up.
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2.3.7 Left turn signal button
Figure 9. Left turn signal button and LED.
Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights.
This utton switches the wheelchair’s left turn signal on or off. Push
the utton to switch the turn signal on and push it again to switch it
off. When activated the left turn signal LED will flash in sync with
the wheelchair’s turn signal.
2.3.8 Right turn signal button
Figure 10. Right turn signal button and LED.
Only available if the wheelchair is fitted with lights.
This utton switches the wheelchair’s right turn signal on or off.
Push the utton to switch the turn signal on and push it again to
switch it off. When activated the right turn signal LED will flash in
sync with the wheelchair’s turn signal.
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2.4 Battery voltage indicator
The display shows battery status (from
left to right):
Red, Yellow and Green Fully charged
Red and Yellow Half charged
Red Charge the
atteries
Figure 11. Battery voltage indicator.
The attery voltage indicator does not show exactly how much
charge is left in the attery, ut it provides a rough idea to help you
avoid unnecessary stops due to discharged atteries.
The indicator shows a more precise value a out 1 minute after you
stop driving and are no longer using any power functions.
NOTICE
Voltage indicator also used as fault indicator
The battery voltage indicator also functions as a fault indicator for the
wheelchair’s electronics. See for further information.
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2.5 Maximum speed indicator
2.5.1 Speed
1 - 2 LEDs
shows low speed
3 - 4 LEDs
shows average speed
5 LEDs
shows maximum speed
Figure 12. Maximum speed indicator.
Indicates the maximum speed set for the wheelchair.
2.5.2 Driving profile
For special applications, the wheelchair can e programmed with
more than one driving profile. In this case, the indicator LEDs will
instead display the selected driving profile. There can e up to 5
driving profiles.
NOTICE
Speed indicator also used as a fault indicator
The maximum speed or driving profile indicator also functions as a fault
indicator for the wheelchair’s electronics. See for further information.
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2.6 Seat indicator
Figure 13. Seat indicator.
On certain seats, the power seat lift, seat angle, ackrest angle and leg
rest angle functions are controlled y the control panel joystick. In
this case, the active seat function is shown on the control panel seat
indicator.
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3 ConnectMe
3.1 Important information
NOTICE
System data
ConnectMe can record systems data and, if activated, can transmit some
data in certain instances, including GPS location. This information helps,
for example, to diagnose wheelchair systems and to continuously improve
wheelchair safety. Permobil may access the information and share it with
others:
• with the consent of the wheelchair owner or his or her personal
representative;
• for safety research or wheelchair diagnosis purpose;
• in response to an official request by law enforcement or other
government agency;
• for use in dispute resolution involving Permobil, its affiliates or sales /
service organization; and
• as otherwise required or permitted by law.
For additional information about how Permobil may use your data, refer to
the privacy notice at https://privacy.permobil.com/
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WARNING!
Flight mode
The ConnectMe device contains a radio transmitter. In certain areas radio
transmission is not allowed and ConnectMe must be set to flight mode, see
3.2
Flight mode . Examples of these types of areas include, but are not
limited to:
• Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas,
below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust,
or metal powders.
• Areas where radio silence is requested such as hospitals, clinics or
health care facilities in order to prevent possible interference with
sensitive medical equipment.
• Airports or inside airplanes where you are instructed to do so by airport
or airline staff.
• Blasting areas or in areas posted with notifications requesting ”two-way
radios” or ”electronic devices” to be turned off to avoid interfering with
blasting operations.
You are responsible for paying attention to where radio transmission is
allowed and also where it is not allowed.
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