Permobil R-net User manual

User manual American English
Permobil R-net (PJSM)

Introduction
This user manual covers the functions of your Permobil R-net
(PJSM) 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 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

Text
Produced and published by Permobil
Edition: 1
Date: 2019-12-18
Order no: 336 3 eng-CAN

Head office of the Permobil group
Permobil AB
Per Uddéns väg 20
861 36 Timrå
Sweden
Tel : [phone]
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E-mail: info@permobil com
Web: www permobil com

Permobil R-net (PJSM) Contents
1 Warnings.................................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Permobil Joystick Module for R-net.........................................................................................................11
2.1 Charger socket ...................................................................................................................................13
2.2 Buttons and paddle switches.................................................................................................................13
2.3 Jack sockets .......................................................................................................................................18
2.4 Display..............................................................................................................................................18
2.5 Bluetooth® mode................................................................................................................................28
2.6 IR mode.............................................................................................................................................41
2. Locking and unlocking the control system................................................................................................52
2.8 Seat functions.....................................................................................................................................53
3 ConnectMe ...............................................................................................................................................59
3.1 Important information..........................................................................................................................59
3.2 Flight mode........................................................................................................................................61
3.3 Turning off ConnectMe completely.........................................................................................................69
3.4 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement ............................................................................. 0
3.5 Industry Canada statement ................................................................................................................... 2
3.6 Market approval................................................................................................................................. 2
3. Product approval ................................................................................................................................ 3

Permobil R-net (PJSM) Warnings
1 Warnings
WARNING!
Environmental conditions
Protect the wheelchair from exposure to any type of moisture, inclu ing
rain, snow, mu or spray.
If any of the shrou s or the joystick boot has cracks or tears, they must be
replace imme iately. Failure to o so may allow moisture to enter the
electronics an cause personal injury or property amage, inclu ing fire.
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2 Permobil Joystick Module for R-net
Figure 1. Permobil joystick panel, 2,8” color isplay.
A. Hazard flashers on or off
B. Headlights on and off
C. Screen
D. Left turn signals
E. Right turn signals
F. Main power On or Off; mode or profile
selector
G. Maximum speed paddle, decrease or
increase
H. Joystick
I. Horn button
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The overview image on the preceding page shows the basic
functions of the control panel All buttons, toggle switches and the
joystick may have additional functionality
The charging socket is located on the front of the panel
Figure 2
Charger socket
Two jack sockets are located on the base of the panel One is
intended for an external On/Offswitch and the other for an external
profile switch Figure 11
Jack sockets
The wheelchair may also be equipped with an extra seat control
panel in addition to the control panel
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2.1 Charger socket
Figure 2. Charger socket.
This 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 Connection other electrical devices may damage
the control system or affect the wheelchair’s EMC (electromagnetic
compatibility) performance
NOTICE
Use only the supplied battery charger
The wheelchair’s warranty will be voi e if any evice other than the
battery charger supplie with the wheelchair or the lock key is connecte
via the control panel charger socket.
2.2 Buttons and paddle switches
On the control panel there is a total of 5 buttons and 2 paddle
switches
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2.2.1 Power, mode and profile paddle
Figure 3. Power, mo e an profile pa le.
The paddle switch is used to switch the control system on or off
Push the paddle forward to switch the power on and pull it
backwards to switch the power off
The paddle switch can also be used to scroll through the available
profiles and modes Push the paddle forward to scroll through the
available profiles and modes
Figure 4. Power, mo e an profile pa le switch, early
version.
If your panel is equippe with an early version of the toggle switch
as shown in figure 4, follow the escription below.
Pull on the paddle switch to switch the power on or off
The paddle switch can also be used to scroll through the available
profiles and modes Push the paddle forward to scroll through the
available profiles and modes
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2.2.2 Maximum speed paddle
Figure 5. Maximum spee pa le, ecrease or
increase.
This paddle decreases or increases the wheelchair’s maximum speed
The maximum speed indicator on the display shows the current
setting Push the paddle forward to increase the setting and
backwards to decrease the setting
2.2.3 Horn button
Figure 6. Horn button.
The horn will sound while this button is depressed
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2.2. Function Buttons
There are a total of four buttons located on the left and right sides of
the display The symbols on the display show the current button
function
2.2.4.1 Hazard warning button and screen symbol
Figure 7. Hazar warning button an screen symbol.
Only active if the wheelchair is fitte with lights.
This button switches the wheelchair hazards lights on or off The
hazards lights are used when the wheelchair is positioned such that it
constitutes an obstruction for others Push the button to switch the
hazard lights on and push it again to switch them off When
activated the screen symbol will flash in sync with the wheelchair
hazard lights
2.2.4.2 Lights button and screen symbol
Figure 8. Lights button an screen symbol.
Only active if the wheelchair is fitte with lights.
This button switches the wheelchair lights on or off Push the button
to switch the lights on and push it again to switch them off When
on, the lights screen symbol lights up
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2.2.4.3 Left turn signal button and screen symbol
Figure 9. Left turn signal button an screen symbol.
Only active if the wheelchair is fitte with lights.
This button switches the wheelchair’s left turn signal on or off Push
the button to switch the turn signal on and push it again to switch it
off When activated, the left turn signal screen symbol will flash in
sync with the wheelchair’s turn signal
2.2.4.4 Right turn signal button and screen symbol
Figure 10. Right turn signal button an screen symbol.
Only active if the wheelchair is fitte with lights.
This button switches the wheelchair’s right turn signal on or off
Push the button to switch the turn signal on and push it again to
switch it off When activated, the right turn signal screen symbol will
flash in sync with the wheelchair’s turn signal
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2.3 Jack sockets
Figure 11. Jack sockets.
The external On/Off switch jack (A) allows the user to turn the
control system on or off using an external device such as a buddy
button
The external profile switch jack (B) allows the user to select profiles
using an external device, such as a buddy button To change the
profile while driving, simply press the button
2. Display
The status of the control system can be understood by observing the
display The control system is on when the display is backlit
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2. .1 Screen symbols
Figure 12. Drive screen when set to profile 8.
The R-net drive screen has common components that always appear
and components that only appear under certain conditions
A. Speedometer
B. Profile name
C. Battery indicator
D. Clock
E. Maximum speed indicator
F. Current profile
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2. .2 Battery indicator
The display shows battery status (from
left to right)
Red, Yellow and Green Fully charged
Red and Yellow Half charged
Red Charge the
batteries
Figure 13. Battery in icator.
This displays available battery charge and can be used to alert the
user of the status of the battery
• Steady light: everything is in order
• Flashing slowly: the control system is functioning correctly, but
charge the battery as soon as possible
• Stepping up: the wheelchair batteries are being charged The
wheelchair cannot be driven until the charger is disconnected and
the control system is switched off and on again
2. .3 Maximum speed indicator
Figure 14. Maximum spee in icator.
This displays the current maximum speed setting
The maximum speed setting is adjusted using the speed paddle
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