Vermeiren Shark User manual

VERMEIREN

operator control Shark

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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OPERATOR CONTROL SHARK

1.Use

The operator control built into your electric wheelchair enables you to control all the driving, steering,

braking and operating processes and to control other adjusting motors (lifting column, seat and back

adjuster). The wheelchair's electrical unit and electronics are constantly being monitored internally.

Any fault in the electronics is indicated on the operator control and, if necessary, the wheelchair may

be switched off for reasons of safety (see the "Error codes" section).

Vermeiren is responsible for the changes in the software. For changes in the software contact

Vermeiren.

The Shark system is available in three different operator controls which have some different operating

buttons.

10

12

9

11

12

11

13

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1 = On/Off button

2 = Battery charge indicator

3 = Reduce speed (“Tortoise” symbol)

4 = Increase speed (“Hare” symbol)

5 = Speed indicator

6 = Attendant control unit

7 = Horn

8 = Service indicator (fault analysis)

9 = Left indicator light

10 = Right indicator light

11 = Hazard warning lights

12 = Lights

13 = Electrical adjuster for seat/back

Operator control type 2

Operator control type 1

Operator control type 3

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Press the "ON/OFF" button (1). The charge indicator (2), which also indicates the batteries' charge

level, lights up for a moment. If all the lights come on, the batteries are sufficiently charged. If the lights

do not all come on, you must adjust your driving activities to suit the low capacity of the batteries. If the

battery charger display lights do not come on, check the plug connections of the electronic system.

Now select the driving program you want by pressing the “Tortoise” (3) or “Hare” (4) buttons.

The selected speed can be set on the 5-level speed indicator (5). If you have any special needs, you

can ask your dealer to enter a personalised driving program.

To set the wheelchair in motion, push the joystick forwards slowly. The speed will increase when you

push the joystick further forwards. If you want to turn left or right, simply push the joystick in the

desired direction. To reverse, pull the joystick backwards from the central position.

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Note that, when pressing the "ON/OFF" button, the joystick stays in the central position for at

least two seconds. It is programmed this way for technical and safety reasons, to prevent the

joystick being pushed at the same time as the wheelchair is being switched on. If both

processes are activated at the same time, the steering unit locks itself and can only become

operational again after being switched off completely.

Press the “Left indicator” (9) or “Right indicator” (10) buttons to signal a change in your driving

direction. The driving lights are switched on or off by pressing the “Lights” (12) button. You can sound

an acoustic warning signal with the “Horn” (7) button. The hazard warning lights, used in critical

situations, can be switched on or off by pressing the “Hazard warning lights” (11) button.

To brake while driving, simply push the joystick to its central position. Move the joystick slowly for

gradual braking. Simply release the lever for a quick stop; the wheelchair will then stop as quickly as

possible.

To activate the back adjuster, select button (13) until the number 1 lights up, and you can then use the

joystick to tilt the back in the direction you want.

To activate the seat incliner, select button (13) until the number 2 lights up, and you can then use the

joystick to incline the seat in the direction you want.

1.1. Turn wheelchair On/Off

In case of an emergency, you can use the On/off button to turn your wheelchair off.

Turn the power on:

Press the On/Off button. All battery Gauge indicators will light.

Also the current battery charge or Lock Mode will be indicated with the battery

charge indicator.

If the wheelchair is turned on while the joystick is out of neutral, an fault will be displayed on the

battery charge indicator. Release the joystick back to neutral and the fault will disappear.

Turn the power off:

Press the On/Off button. All LED's will goe out.

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1.2. Locking your operator control

It is possible to lock your operator control so that unauthorized people can not turn your electric

wheelchair on.

To lock your wheelchair:

While the power is ON, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 4 seconds.

The display will turn off immediately. After 4 seconds all LED's will goe out and

the horn give a short beep sound. The electric willchair will then turn off.

To unlock your wheelchair:

While your wheelchair is locked, press the ON/OFF button to turn your

wheelchair on.

All LED's will light. The battery charge indicator LED'S will then perform a slow

right-to-left chase.

Press the Horn button twice before the countdown is completed (approximately

10 seconds).

The current state-of-charge will then be displayed and SHARK may be operated

normally.

If the user does not press the Horn button twice before the countdown is complete, the

Horn will sound a short beep and your operator control will turn itself off.

You must complete these procedure completely otherwise your wheelchair will not drive

again.

1.3. Using battery charge indicator

The battery charge indicator is used to indicate that your wheelchair power is on

and provides an estimate of the remaining battery capacity.

Any green LED's indicate that your batteries are well charged.

If only amber and red LED's are light, the batteries are moderately charged.

Recharge your batteries before you make a long trip.

If only red LED's are light, the batteries are running out of charge. Recharge as

soon as possible.

The following table indicates what the battery charge indicator will display.

Display Description Meaning Remarks

All LEDs dark. System off.

All LEDs are lit. System on. LEDs show the charge

level.

Left red LED

flickering. Low battery level. Charge battery

immediately.

Flickering in

sequence

from “right to left”

Unlock Shark system. To unlock, press the horn

button twice within 10

seconds after switching the

steering unit on.

Progress

indicator

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Display Description Meaning Remarks

Flickering in

sequence from “left

to right”, showing

charging level at the

same time.

Shark is being programmed,

is connected to the charger

and/or is busy charging.

The flickering LEDs

indicate the present

loading status.

All LEDs flickering

slowly. After starting the system,

the joystick is not in the

neutral position.

Put the joystick in the

neutral position (let it go).

1.4. Adjusting the Driving Speed

The user can adjust the wheelchair’s top speed to suit

their preferences and environment. The currently

selected top speed is shown on the Speed indicator

and can be adjusted using the “Increase Speed”

(Hare) and “Decrease Speed” (Tortoise) buttons.

The 6 large LED's on the speed indicator represent

0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of the

wheelchair’s absolute maximum top speed.

Your operator control is foreseen of a "5 speed"

mode.

In the “5 Speed” mode pressing the Increase Speed

and Decrease Speed buttons steps between one of

the 5 top speeds 20% to 100%.

Always adapt your speed to the prevailing

environmental conditions.

1.5. Using the speedindicator

The Speed indicator is used to gauge the relative

speed of the wheelchair in comparison to the

maximum speed possible. The right-most LED

indicates current maximum speed, which can be

adjusted using the Increase (Decrease) Speed button.

Using the joystick, as the speed of the chair

increases, the LED’s will fill in until maximum speed

(as displayed) is reached.

If the bottom, left-most GREEN LED is flashing SHARK is in SPEED LIMIT mode, which limits the

drive speed to a pre-programmed value, typically when a seat is raised or tilted and driving too

fast may be dangerous.

Progress

indicator

lighting up

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1.6. Attendant Control

When the attendant control is activated, the ACU LED will light up and remain

light until the attendant relinquishes control.

1.7. Using the horn

Press the horn button. The horn shall sound as long as the button is pressed.

1.8. The Service indicator light

The Service indicator LED is dedicated to displaying fault codes. For a list of the

of the fault codes refer to paragraph 3.

1.9. Using the lights

(only for type 2 and 3 operator control)

Headlights:

To turn the Headlights on, press the Headlight Button. The green LED

beneath the keypad icon will light. Press the Headlight Button again

to turn the headlights off.

Left and Right indicator lights:

To indicate left or right turns, press the Left or Right Indicator Button

as required. The green LED beneath the activated Light Indicator

Button will flash. Press the Button again to turn the indicator off.

Hazard warning lights:

To turn the Hazard lights on, press the Hazard Button. The two

green LEDs beneath the Left and Right Indicator buttons will both

flash simultaneously. Press the Hazard button again

to turn the hazard function off.

Type 3

Type 2

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1.10. Using the Seat Function Button

(only for type 3 operator

control)

Two seat functions are available for individual adjustment and are

accessed via the Seat Function Button.

Press the Seat button once to toggle the control unit from Drive

mode to Seat mode. Seat Function 1 will be active as noted by the

amber colored “1” LED.

To adjust Seat Function 1, use the joystick Forward/Reverse.

To access Seat Function 2, either press the Seat Function Button

again or move the joystick right. The amber colored “2” LED will

light. Use the joystick Forward/Reverse to set the Seat Function 2

adjustments. Moving the joystick left/right while in Seat Mode

toggles between Seat Function 1 and Seat Function 2.

Pressing the Seat Function Button again (3 presses are a complete cycle) puts your wheelchair

back in Drive Mode. Use the joystick to control speed and direction as normal.

1.11. Using the Joystick

Moving the joystick will drive the electric wheelchair in that direction. The

amount of joystick movement will determine the speed that the powerchair will

move in that direction.

Make sure that the joystick is in the neutral (central) position when pressing the

on/off button, otherwise the electronics will be locked. To take this block away

let go the joystick until he goes back in neutral position.

2.System connections

Left

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hand motor

Right

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hand motor

Shark

power module

Shark

Control unit

Battery

charger

Programming

(PC-based or

hand-held device

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ight connections

Actuator

connection

(Shark only

24 V battery

supply

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3.Error codes

Symbol flickering fast at intervals. The number of flashes per interval provides the information below

(the following actions and checks should only be carried out by authorised individuals).

Number Problem/Fault Checks

0

There is no indication of the

charge level of the batteries

after the steering unit is

switched on.

1.

Check whether the battery plug is inserted fully and correctly connected to the

socket of the steering unit.

2. Check whether the two batteries are connected correctly.

3. Check whether the batteries are charged.

4.

Check whether the fuses of the steering unit and the batteries are defective or

have burnt out.

1

Operating error 1. Possible safety shut down or operating error (joystick)

2. Put the joystick in neutral position and restart the system.

2

Battery error 1. Check batteries and cabling; if necessary charge.

2. If necessary, replace batteries.

3

Left motor (or its

connection) is defective. 1. Check whether the plugs of both motors have been inserted properly.

2. Check the plug contacts of both motors for corrosion or damage.

3. Check both motors. Unplug the motors and measure the plug connection with

an Ohm meter. If you obtain readings of more than 1 Ohm or less than 100

milliOhms, the motor is defective.

4. Check the voltage difference between the motor and its housing. Measure

every contact between the motor and its housing by means of an Ohm meter.

If the resistance is less than 1 MegOhm, the motor is defective.

5. Check the condition and function of the carbon rods of both motors.

N.B: If a fault is indicated in one motor, the other one could also be defective.

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A fault is also indicated if the 350W motors are disconnected. Connect

them back up and restart the system.

4

Right motor (or its

connection) is defective As described above.

5

Left parking brake (or its

connection) is defective 1. Check whether the plugs of the motors have been inserted.

2. Check the plugs for corrosion or damage.

3. Check the parking brakes. Measure the resistance of the connections by

means of an Ohm meter. If the resistance is larger than 100 Ohms or less

than 20 Ohms, the parking brake is probably defective.

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Right parking brake (or its

connection) is defective As described above.

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Shark control is defective 1. Unplug both motors. Switch the steering off and then on again, while leaving

the joystick in the neutral position. If this flashing sequence appears again,

the steering is defective.

2. Unplug both motors. Again switch the steering off and on while leaving the

joystick in the neutral position. Then briefly push the joystick in any arbitrary

direction. If the steering relay then clicks twice and a fault is indicated in the

left motor, the steering is in order. If any other fault is indicated and the

steering relay does not click twice, the steering is defective.

3. Check the motors as described above in 3. and 4.

N.B: If a fault is shown in one motor while driving, it could be indicated as a

steering fault.

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Shark – PM defective 1. Check the cables and plugs for corrosion and damage.

2. Check the BUS connecting cable (resistance).

3. Replace the PM.

9

Shark communication error 1. Check the cables and plugs for corrosion and damage.

2. Check the BUS connecting cable (resistance).

3. Replace the PM.

4. Replace the shark control.

10

Unknown error 1. Check the cables and plugs for corrosion and damage.

2. Check the BUS connecting cable (resistance).

3. See the manufacturer.

11

Incompatible steering unit 1. Incorrectly programmed and incompatible steering (depending on system).

2. Check whether the programming of the PM and steering unit agree with each

other.

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