Pride Dynamic Controller INFMANU3676 User manual

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BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Dynamic
Controller
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright© 2008
PrideMobilityProductsCorporation
INFMANU3676/RevB/May 2008
WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified
technician must perform the initial setup of this product and
must perform all of the instructions in this manual.
Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner'smanualandonthecontroller
toidentifywarningsandimportantinformation.Itisveryimportantforyoutoread
themandunderstandthem completely.
WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/
situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause
either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol
on a yellow triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as
specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause
personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with
a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions
should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances.
Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury
and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is
represented as a black symbol with a red circle and a red
slash.
NOTE: These instructions are compiled from the latest specifications
and product information available at the time of publication. We re-
serve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes
to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations
and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased.
The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LABEL INFORMATION .................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 5
DYNAMIC CONTROLLER ............................................................... 7
PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES................................................. 7
OPERATING THE DYNAMIC CONTROLLER ........................11
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR...................................................... 16
OFF-BOARD CHARGER/PROGRAMMING SOCKET ............. 16
LOCK MODE....................................................................................... 16
ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT ......................................................... 17
SLEEP MODE (IF ENABLED) ..................................................... 18
OUT OF NEUTRAL AT POWER UP (OONAPU)................... 18
ERROR CODES ................................................................................. 18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 19
WARRANTY ........................................................................................ 19

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Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water
whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry
condition.
EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an
immunity level of 20 V/m.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride
Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of
your Pride product and its packaging.
PRODUCTSAFETYSYMBOLS
Thesymbols beloware usedon thecontroller toidentify warnings,mandatory
actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and under-
standthemcompletely.
LABEL INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOMEto PrideMobility ProductsCorporation (Pride).The productyou
havepurchasedcombinesstate-of-the-artcomponentswith safety,comfort, and
stylinginmind.Weareconfidentthatthedesignfeatureswillprovideyouwiththe
conveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Understandinghowtosafely
operateandcarefor this productshouldbringyouyearsoftroublefreeoperations
andservice.
Readand followall instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual beforeat-
temptingtooperateyourproductforthefirsttime.Youmustalso read all instruc-
tions,warnings,andnotescontainedinanysupplementalinstructionalbookletsfor
thecontroller,frontriggings,and/orseatingsystemthataccompaniedyour power
chair before initial operation.Your safetydepends upon you, as well as your
provider,caretaker,orhealthcareprofessionalinusinggoodjudgement.
Thismanualistobeusedinadditiontothepowerbaseowner’smanualthatcamewith
yourpowerchair.Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhichyoudonotunderstand,
or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation, please contact your
authorizedPrideProvider.Failuretofollowtheinstructions,warnings,andnotes
inthismanualandthoselocatedonyourPrideproductcanresultinpersonal
injuryand/orproductdamageandwillvoidPride’sproductwarranty.
PURCHASER’SAGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryof this product, youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alter,
or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards,
shields,orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail,refuse,orneglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits fromtimeto timeprovided byPrideto enhanceor preserve thesafe
useofthis product.
INFORMATIONEXCHANGE
We wanttohear yourquestions,comments, and suggestionsabout this manual.
We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride
product,andabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorizedPrideProvider.
Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddress,sowecankeepyouapprisedofimportant
informationabout safety, newproducts,and newoptionsthat canincreaseyour
abilitytouse andenjoyyourPride product.

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NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your
copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one
immediately.
My authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
PhoneNumber: ______________________________________________
PurchaseDate: _______________________________________________

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DYNAMICCONTROLLER
TheDynamiccontrollerisamodularelectroniccontrollersystemthatallowsyouto
operateyourpowerchair. Itisdesignedtoallowtheusertohavecompletecontrol
overchairmovement and speed.
Thecontroller isavailable inboth 50-ampand 60-ampconfigurations, and has
beenpre-programmed to meet a typical user’s needs.The program is setusing
eitherapersonalcomputerwithsoftwareprovidedbythecontrollermanufacturer
orwithahand-heldprogrammer,alsoprovidedbythecontrollermanufacturer.
WARNING! The controller program can affect speed,
acceleration, deceleration, dynamic stability, and braking.
If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits
as determined by your healthcare professional, it can create
a dangerous situation. Only the power chair manufacturer,
an authorized representative of the manufacturer, or a trained
service technician should program the controller.
PRECAUTIONARYGUIDELINES
BeforeoperatingtheDynamiccontroller,pleasereadthefollowing.Theseguidelines
areprovidedforyourbenefitandwillaidyouinthesafeoperationofthecontroller
system.
!Turn offthepower to thecontrollerwhentransferringto or fromyourpower
chair.
!Followalloftheproceduresandheedthewarningsasexplainedinyourpower
chairowner’smanual.

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Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic
and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on
the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
ElectromagneticandRadioFrequencyInterferencecancomefromsourcessuchas
cellularphones,mobiletwo-wayradios(suchaswalkie-talkies),radiostations,TV
stations,amateurradio(HAM)transmitters,wirelesscomputerlinks,microwavesig-
nals,pagingtransmitters,andmedium-rangemobiletransceiversusedbyemergency
vehicles.Insomecases,thesewavescancauseunintendedmovementordamageto
thecontrolsystem.Everyelectrically-poweredmobilityvehiclehasanimmunity(or
resistance)toEMI.Thehighertheimmunitylevel,thegreatertheprotectionagainst
EMI.Thisproducthasbeentestedandhaspassedatanimmunitylevelof20V/m.
WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios,
laptops, and other types of radio transmitters may cause
unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility
vehicle due to EMI. Exercise caution when using any of these
items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming
into close proximity of radio and TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to
the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the
susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power
chair in any way not authorized by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself
can disturb the performance of other electrical devices
located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on
www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn
your controller off as soonas it issafe to do so. ContactPride or your autho-
rized Pride Provider to report the incident.

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Dynamic Controller Features
Figure 1 provides information on the Dynamic controller components and
connections.Usethisdiagramtofamiliarizeyourselfwiththefunctionandlocation
ofeachcomponentbeforeusingtheDynamiccontroller.
ThefollowingfunctionsareavailablewiththeDynamiccontroller:
!JoystickControl
Thejoystick is usedto controlthedirection andspeed of thepower chair.
!SpeedAdjustment
Theuser can increaseor decrease themaximum speed ofthe power chair.
!ActuatorAdjustment
Theuser cancontrol positioningof powerseat actuators with the Dynamic
controller.
!SleepMode
Thisfeatureisdesignedtopreservebatterychargeandcanbedisabledthrough
programming.
!Out of Neutral at Power Up (OONAPU)
Asafety featuredesigned toprevent thepower chairfrom overheatingand
causingdamagetothe motors orcontroller.

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Figure 1. Dynamic Controller Components and Connections
Horn Key
Activates a warning horn.
Joystick
A multi-functional tool used
to control speed and direction.
Speed Setting
Indicator
Series of five colored LEDs
which display the speed
setting.
Battery Condition Meter
Indicates the approximate amount of
battery life using color-coded LEDs.
Off-board Charger/
Programming Socket
Connects to battery
charger plug or
programmer.
On/Off Key
Press to power on or
off the power chair and
controller.
Service Indicator
Displays error codes.
Attendant Control
Indicator
Indicates when the optional
Attendant Control Unit is
activated.
Speed Decrease Key
Used to decrease the
speed setting.
Speed Increase Key
Used to increase the
speed setting.