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  • Invacare IFX-20MP | Owners Manual 1 - Page 1
    LiNX® Control System REM500, Supplement to power wheelchair user manual en Remote User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
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    © 2020 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries
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    About this manual 5 1.2 Symbols 5 1.3 Prescription Statement 5 1.4 Intended Use 5 1.4.1 Intended Use - REM500 6 1.5 Indication for Use 6 1.6 Service Life 6 2 Safety 7 2.1 General Guidelines 7 2.1.1 Live Edit Guidelines 10 2.1.2 Usage Guidelines 11 2.1.3 Setup and Service Guidelines 12
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    /Adjust Monthly 109 7.4.3 Inspect/Adjust Periodically 109 7.5 Service Inspection 109 7.5.1 Six Month Inspection 110 7.6 Cleaning 110 7.6.1 Cleaning Sip-N-Puff 111 7.7 Replacing Mouthpiece 112 7.8 Replacing Saliva Trap 112 8 Troubleshooting 114 8.1 Fault diagnosis 114 8.1.1 Fault codes and
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    product recalls, contact your local Invacare representative. Before reading this manual, make sure you have the latest version. You will find not avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. This symbol identifies a list of various tools, components
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    Refer to the user manual for the base and for the seat for the indication for use for the mobility device. 1.6 Service Life The expected service life is five years, presuming that the product is used daily and in accordance with safety instructions, maintenance instructions and intended use, stated
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    product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. 60126082-A Safety WARNING! Risk of
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    LiNX® Control System DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Continued use of the wheelchair that is not set to the correct specifications may cause erratic behavior of the wheelchair resulting in death, serious injury, or damage. - Performance adjustments should only be made by
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    WARNING! Risk of Injury or Damage Connector pins on cables connected to the power module can still be live even when the system is off. Human contact or other materials may cause an electrical short. To prevent injury or damage due to electrical shorts: - Cables with live pins should be connected,
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    , pinching, chafing or other similar wear. - Replace any damaged cables immediately. Risk of damage to the mobility device There are no user-serviceable parts inside any case. - Do not open or disassemble any case. As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of
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    use the wheelchair other than its intended purpose. If the wheelchair starts smoking, sparking, or burning, discontinue using the wheelchair and seek service IMMEDIATELY. WARNING! Risk of Injury, Damage or Death Misuse of wheelchair may result in injury, damage or death. - Use care when operating
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    movement resulting in death, serious injury, or damage. - If unintended/erratic movement occurs, stop using the wheelchair immediately and contact a qualified technician. 2.1.3 Setup and Service Guidelines DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Use of incorrect or improper replacement
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    Safety WARNING! Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage Improperly connected joystick could cause loss of power resulting in death, serious injury, or damage. - Ensure the joystick is securely connected to controller. CAUTION! Risk of Damage Operating the wheelchair in rain or dampness may cause
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    Electromagnetic Compatibility Refer to the power wheelchair base and seating system user manuals for more electromagnetic compatibility information for your mobility device. Dynamic Controls radiated fields and ESD, follow the wiring recommendations in the LiNX System Service Manual. 14 60126082-A
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    4 Components 4.1 User interface REM500 G Bus socket H Infrared transmitter 4.2 Screen composition overview Components A Multipurpose buttons B ON/OFF button/Status LED C Touch display D Speaker E Charger socket F Stereo jack sockets 60126082-A A Battery bar B Status bar C User function screen D
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    LiNX® Control System 4.2.2 Status bar Battery bar displays green when state of charge is between 60 and 100%. Battery bar displays orange when state of charge is between 20 and 59%. Battery bar displays red when state of charge is less than 20%. Charging. A Profile name B Time C Status information
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    possible, to adjust the function screens for left-handed or right-handed users. Left-handed Right-handed Components Be aware, that in the following manual right-handed function screens are displayed only. All buttons have the same functions for right- and left-handed, so the descriptions can be
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    LiNX® Control System Indicator Meaning CREM CREM-LF Head Array Sip and Puff User switch Drive screen With a drive screen you are also able to sound the horn and to operate the lighting functions. Refer to 6.10 Operating the horn, page 55 and to 6.7 Operating the position lights, page 51. The
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    Seating screens are for operating the seating functions, refer to chapter 6.14.1 Through seating screens, page 57. Connectivity screen Utility Screen Components Connectivity screens allow you to communicate with external devices. The connectivity function included on your remote is a mouse mover.
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    LiNX® Control System • A Short press / Momentary press, and • B Long press. Fig. 4-3 By default, this function is only enabled for chair configurations with an external control input that will not allow the control of horn or lights. Contact your provider to change the configuration and to set up
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    When activated, the navigation button changes its color from grey to blue. The navigation button has two important functions: 1. A visual indication of the configured interaction mode. Configured for swipe-and-tap actions This means, that swiping and tapping the screen activates different functions.
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    number 2. Dynamic Controls logo 3. Dynamic Controls' part description 4. Dynamic Controls' website address 5. Serial number 6. Warning to read manual before use 7. Ingress protection rating 8. WEEE symbol Hardware and application firmware version label 1. Hardware version 2. Hardware major version
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    The format, as shown above, is MYYnnnnnn, where: • M is for the month of manufacture, using the letters A to L (A = Jan, B = Feb, C = Mar, etc.), • YY is the year of manufacture, • nnnnnn is a unique six digit sequential number. For example, the remote's serial number, as shown above, begins with
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    LiNX® Control System 5 Setup 5.1 Connecting the remote CAUTION! Risk of unintended stops If the plug of the remote cable is broken, the remote cable may come loose while driving. The remote could suddenly switch off when losing power. This results in an unintended stop. - Always check the plug of
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    6 Usage 6.1 Operating the remote Powering up the remote 1. Press ON/OFF key A. Usage Powering down the remote 1. Press ON/OFF key A. Shut down screen is displayed. After a few seconds the remote is powered down. Attendant in charge Start screen lights up. The status LED inside the ON/OFF button
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    of primary remote to take over control. Attendant control powers down automatically. For more information about using the attendant control, refer to the manual of the attendant control. 6.1.1 Controls on Menu Screen Buttons Buttons are used to perform an action, such as to close the screen
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    Usage Menu Screen Entry A Clock B Screen Lock C Glove Mode D Settings Fig. 6-4 Function View and edit time. Activate screen lock. Activate Glove Mode. Touch screen becomes more sensitive, allowing to interact with screen while wearing gloves. Open settings menu Settings Menu Settings menu allows
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    LiNX® Control System Entry A Brightness B Language Interaction Function Decrease or increase screen brightness Change user interface of Menu screen to selected language Fig. 6-7 Entry Function A Tap-Only Mode Toggle between tap mode and swipe-and-tap mode B Tap Zone Defines the area used for
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    Usage Entry C Left Hand Mode Function Toggle between right-hand and left-hand usage of remote. Closing Menu Screen 1. When the switch is set to ON, all user controls (navigation button, speed slider, lighting controls etc) are displayed and operable from the left-hand side of the screen.
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    LiNX® Control System Changing Time 1. Tap on clock to edit time. In Time Edit mode, clock displays time picker where hour and minute values can be changed independently. 2. Fig. 6-12 24-hour clock 4. Fig. 6-13 12-hour clock Fig. 6-10 Tap on arrows A to adjust hour value or B to adjust minute
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    1. Fig. 6-15 Tap and hold navigation button A to open Menu screen. 2. Fig. 6-16 Tap on Screen Lock switch A to lock screen. 3. Fig. 6-17 Tap on button E to close Menu screen. 60126082-A Usage Screen lock is activated. Turn remote off and on (power-cycle) to deactivate screen lock. Keep the touch
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    LiNX® Control System 1. Swipe over screen or tap navigation button to open screen preview display. 2. Fig. 6-18 The user must finish his current action to change the function. Otherwise a function change blocked overlay is displayed. 6.2.2 Using direct navigation You navigate profiles and
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    Profile 4 Swipe up or down to activate another profile. The screen view focuses on the first function screen or the last-used function screen in the profile, depending on how the programming is set up. 2. Swipe left or right to change function screens. 3. Tap on selected function screen, tap
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    LiNX® Control System The screen view focuses on the first function screen or the last-used function screen in the profile depending on how the programming is set up. 2. Tap on navigation button or wait for a few seconds to activate selected function screen. 1. Short press to change function screen
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    6.2.4 Menu select With menu select, you perform both, the navigation and the function screen selection. Profile menu Function screen menu To navigate the menus with menu select, you select a profile from the profile menu and then select a function screen from the function screen menu. Before
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    LiNX® Control System Menu select with 4Q operation 1. Press external switch. Profile menu opens. 2. Give forward input A or reverse input B to switch between profiles. 3. Give right input D to select profile. Function screen menu opens. Give forward input A or reverse input B to switch between
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    Usage 3. 6. To go back to profile menu, give right input until Back button D is selected. Give left input to go back to profile menu. 7. Give right input A to change profile. 4. To close profile menu, give right input until Close button B is selected. Give left input to close profile menu. 5.
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    LiNX® Control System 6.2.5 Overview scan select Profiles Navigation Entry First Profile Function screens Navigation Entry Active User Function No selection One iteration Select profile Selected function screen Select function screen Select function screen No selection Select No function screen
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    Function screen menu Profile menu The period of time before the next item is displayed, is shown by an indicator ring A or an indicator bar B. Each menu is iterated a set number of times. This number is set by your provider. If no selection is made when the set number of iterations is reached,
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    LiNX® Control System • If Navigation entry is set to Active User Function, the currently selected function screen item is displayed on the touch screen. If this function screen is not selected, the system iterates once through the remaining function screen items in the profile, wrapping around from
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    , that include a joystick. For information about using external inputs without joystick, like a Head Array, refer to the corresponding chapters in this manual. The external joystick controls the direction and the speed of the wheelchair. Fig. 6-19 By default, you can change profiles and function
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    LiNX® Control System 6.4.2 Controlling the maximum speed The speed of the wheelchair is proportional to the external joystick deflections, so that the further the external joystick is moved from the neutral position, the faster the wheelchair travels. If the external joystick is moved back to the
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    Usage In each drive screen you are able to control the pre-set maximum speed depending on your needs. 1. Swipe-and-tap mode Tap mode Slide set point E up or down, when in Swipe-and-tap mode. Tap at top or at button of speed slider D, when in Tap mode. Plus and minus symbols indicate where to tap
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    recommends to make yourself familiar with the latched driving mode, especially with the commands to stop the wheelchair. The term command, mentioned in this manual, means the input depending on the type of control, e.g. joystick movements or sip and puff commands. Refer to 6.17.7 Using the Sip and
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    Usage 5 Step Up/Down Cruise Control Each drive function can be assigned with a latched driving mode by your provider. There are six latched driving modes, which are indicated on the lower left of the drive screen with the symbols displayed in the table below. 1 Step Up 3 Step Up 5 Step Up 3 Step
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    LiNX® Control System External stop switch test The external stop switch test checks that the external stop switch is functioning correctly. The test is conducted once per power cycle when: • the wheelchair is powered up in a latched drive mode function or • a latched drive mode function is selected
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    • Perform emergency stop Let Latch Drive Timeout expire. 6.5.3 3 Step Up Usage Stopping Use one of the following methods to stop: • Give drive command in opposite direction (a reverse command when driving forward or a forward command when driving in reverse). • Press external stop switch. • Perform
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    LiNX® Control System Driving 1. Give drive command in desired direction (forward or reverse). 2. Release drive command. Wheelchair speed accelerates to 20% of the maximum drive speed. 3. Give forward command when driving forward or reverse command when driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed
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    3. Give forward command when driving forward or reverse command when driving in reverse to accelerate to next fixed higher speed. Give reverse command when driving forward or forward command when driving in reverse to decelerate to next fixed lower speed. Drive command in opposite direction must be
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    LiNX® Control System • Perform emergency stop • Let Latch Drive Timeout expire 6.5.7 Cruise Control In this mode, you do not have fixed steps and can choose the latched speed by yourself and then remain at that speed for the programmed Latch Drive Timeout period as long as no further command is
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    Usage 6.7 Operating the position lights If you drive outside, turn on the position lights under bad visibility conditions or darkness. To operate the position lights, you need to stop the mobility device. Turn on position lights 1. Fig. 6-23 Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap Position
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    LiNX® Control System Turn off position lights 1. 6.8 Operating the hazard lights To operate the hazard lights, you need to stop the mobility device. Turn on hazard lights 1. Fig. 6-25 Tap Lighting control button A. 2. Fig. 6-27 Tap Lighting control button A. 2. Fig. 6-26 Lighting button panel
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    Usage Tap Hazard lights symbol B to turn the hazard lights on. Turn off hazard lights 1. Fig. 6-29 Hazard lights icon becomes illuminated in the lighting dashboard. 3. Tap button C to close Lighting button panel. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay disappears automatically
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    LiNX® Control System 6.9 Operating the turn signals To operate the turn signals, you need to stop the mobility device. Turn on turn signals 1. Tap left turn signal symbol B or right turn signal symbol C to turn the turn signal on. Fig. 6-32 Tap Lighting control button A. 2. Fig. 6-34 Left or
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    Turn off turn signals 1. Usage 6.10 Operating the horn Fig. 6-35 Tap Lighting control button A. 2. Fig. 6-36 Lighting button panel overlays screen. Tap left turn signal symbol B or right turn signal symbol C to turn the turn signal off. If you start driving, the Lighting button panel overlay
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    LiNX® Control System Locking the remote 1. Fig. 6-37 • Give forward demand A to sound horn. • Give short demand to right B to turn on/off position lights. • Give short demand to left C to turn on/off hazard lights. • Give long demand to left or right D to turn on left or right direction indicator.
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    If you do not apply the unlock sequence or the ON/OFF button is pressed again before the unlock sequence is complete, the system returns to the locked state and powers down. 6.13 The sleep mode The sleep mode is not set at the factory, but can be enabled by your provider. If this parameter is set ON
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    LiNX® Control System Choose the seating screen with the seating function you want to operate, refer to chapter 6.2 Navigating through user function screens, page 31. 1. Displayed symbols and their meanings Powered seat tilt Powered recline Give forward or reverse command to operate seating
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    Other configurations The displayed function screens are configuration examples only. • Four quadrant configuration Usage • Latched configuration A latched configuration allows you to operate a motion without continuously providing a command. A latched configuration can be a single powered seating
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    LiNX® Control System Powered recline Elevating seat In a four quadrant configuration it is possible to mix the motion operations, like displayed in the example. 6.14.2 Through external switches Not all configurations and combinations of powered seating functions through external switches are
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    Usage • Powered seat tilt only • Center-mount elevating legrest (LNX) only 1. Make sure mobility device is on level surface and turned on. 2. Press and hold tagged area of egg switch to run powered seating function. 3. Release egg switch if desired seating position is reached. If egg switch is
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    LiNX® Control System 4-way toggle switch 1. Make sure mobility device is on level surface and turned on. 2. Deflect and hold toggle switch to direction, that moves particular seating function. Seating function moves as long as toggle switch is deflected. See the following tables for combinations of
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    4-way button switch Usage Powered seat tilt and LNX legrest A Powered seat tilt up B Powered seat tilt down C LNX up D LNX down Powered recline and LNX legrest A Powered recline and LNX up 1. Make sure mobility device is on level surface and turned on. 2. Press and hold button to move particular
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    LiNX® Control System 10-way switch Fig. 6-38 Button Layout 1 Fig. 6-39 Button Layout 2 Button layouts shown in this manual represent the factory settings. The 10-Way Switch can be customized to operate other functions than those that are shown. Contact an Invacare provider to
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    6.14.3 Speed reduction and seating function inhibits The mentioned speed reduction and seating function limits do not apply to all Invacare wheelchair models. Speed reduction If the elevating seat has been adjusted above a certain point, the drive electronics considerably reduces the speed of the
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    seat lockout is deactivated by moving seat tilt or recline up. 6.15 Connectivity screens Connectivity screens allow you to communicate with external devices. Connectivity functions supported by your remote are a mouse mover and a switch control. By default, these 66 60126082-A
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    1. Fig. 6-40 Long press navigation button A. 2. Usage 3. Fig. 6-42 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. 4. Fig. 6-41 Status display opens. Open Settings menu B. 60126082-A Fig. 6-43 Connectivity settings menu opens. This menu is split into two sections: 67
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    on your remote (see Pairing the LiNX system with a user's device, page 66). Otherwise, a timeout will occur. See your mobile device's user manual for information about how to establish a Bluetooth connection with your remote. 68 Pairing PC or Laptop with LiNX system Perform this operation promptly
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    Usage 3. 4. Fig. 6-46 Fig. 6-47 All available devices are displayed. Locate LiNX device name that as displayed on the touch screen (REM-J16130951) and select it. Click on Next button. Fig. 6-48 Wait for device to connect. Click on Next as soon as device is connected. 5. 60126082-A Fig. 6-49
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    LiNX® Control System Fig. 6-50 If the device paired successfully, a confirmation screen is displayed on the remote module. Tap on the OK button to proceed. Linking connectivity card with user's device Connectivity cards must be linked to a paired device. To link a connectivity card to a device,
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    Usage 3. 6. If you uses Mouse mover function card, cursor speed settings are displayed on top. Scroll down to section Function Uses Device. 7. Fig. 6-54 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. 4. Fig. 6-56 Tap on Not Linked button D. 1. Fig. 6-55 The names of the connectivity
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    LiNX® Control System Connecting devices with LiNX system To connect to a device, select the appropriate connectivity card from a profile. If the connectivity function has been paired to a device and the device has been linked to the function, then it attempts to connect to the device via Bluetooth.
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    Usage 3. 5. Fig. 6-59 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. 4. Fig. 6-61 Check details on following screen and tap Forget this Device button. 6. Fig. 6-60 Select paired device in section Paired Devices, e. g. Laptop D. 60126082-A Fig. 6-62 Tap on Forget this Device button again or
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    LiNX® Control System Selecting a connectivity card For more information about selecting user function cards, see 6.2.2 Using direct navigation, page 32 or 6.2.3 Using indirect navigation, page 34. 6.15.2 Mouse Mover Fig. 6-63 If a connectivity card in the profile has not been configured fully or
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    Connectivity screen name Mouse move indicator Left and right mouse buttons 60126082-A The name can be used to uniquely identify this screen's purpose. The mouse move indicator changes from grey to blue when active. That is, when the user input is controlling the connected device's cursor. Tap on
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    LiNX® Control System The set-up procedure can be performed in any order, but involves the following: • Selecting a connectivity screen, • pairing the LiNX system with a user's device • linking the connectivity screen with the user's device and • configuring the mouse mover function (cursor speed).
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    Usage 3. Fig. 6-67 Settings menu opens. Open Connectivity settings C. 4. Fig. 6-68 Open connectivity function, e.g. D, to configure cursor settings. Fig. 6-69 Mouser mover - Cursor settings For each mouse mover function the following cursor settings can be set: • Fast Cursor Speed • Slow Cursor
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    LiNX® Control System A X-axis: time B Y-axis: speed C Slow Cursor Speed D Ramp E Fast Cursor Speed F Slow Movement Time G 2x Slow Movement Time Slow Cursor Speed C: Sets the speed at which the mouse cursor moves when initially deflected. It remains at this speed for the duration set by the Slow
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    Scrolling The scroll mode button is an external button, such as an egg switch or buddy button. 1. Press and hold scroll mode button. 2. Use assigned user input or programmed control inputs to perform up and down scroll actions. 3. To stop scrolling, release scroll mode button. Disconnecting To stop
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    on different Android version in the market, the description on your mobile device can differ. For more 80 information look into your user manual or at Android Accessibility Help pages. 1. Fig. 6-73 Settings > Accessibility > Switch Access Open the switch control menu on your mobile device. 2. Fig
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    Usage 3. 4. Fig. 6-75 Open Assign Keys for Scanning (Assign Keys for Scanning) menu or Assign Keys to Actions (Assign Keys to Actions) menu. Android placed functions in two different menus. Fig. 6-76 Select the function you like to control from the list, such as Select (Select). You are prompted
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    LiNX® Control System 5. 8. Fig. 6-78 Activate Switch Control. 9. Fig. 6-77 Activate the external switch, for example tap on Touch screen or deflect joystick to the left. 6. Click on button Save (Save). 7. If required, repeat the steps to add more switches. Fig. 6-79 Click button OK to activate
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    Usage Configuring Switch Control (iOS) 3. 1. Fig. 6-80 Settings > General > Accessibility Open the switch control menu on your mobile device. 2. Fig. 6-82 Tap on menu entry Add new Switch (Add New Switch). 4. Fig. 6-81 Open Switches (Switches) menu. Fig. 6-83 Tap on button External (External
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    LiNX® Control System 5. 7. Fig. 6-84 Activate external switch, for example tap on Touch screen or deflect joystick to the left. 6. Fig. 6-86 Assign an action to switch. From the Actions (Actions) menu choose a switch action, such as Select Item. 8. If required, repeat the steps to add more
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    set up as described in 6.16.2 Setting up switch control, page 80. Controlling Mobile Device 1. Press the preassigned switch on your remote. Your mobile device executes the deposited action. Disconnecting To stop using switch control function, select a different function screen from a profile. When
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    LiNX® Control System All components mentioned below describe the usage of the default set-up. For individual set-up, contact your provider. 6.17.1 Using the ASL 128 Molecule Joystick (Chin control) Powered adjustable This proportional joystick needs less force to be deflected than a standard
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    . 2. After more than ten seconds, the turn signals turn off automatically. 6.17.2 Using the ASL 128 Molecule Joystick (Chin Control) Manually adjustable This proportional joystick needs less force to be deflected than a standard joystick. Driving 1. Deflect drive joystick A from neutral position
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    LiNX® Control System 1. Short press the switch to change function screen. 2. Long press the switch to change profile. For operating the powered seating functions, refer to 6.14.1 Through seating screens, page 57. Operating the lighting functions and horn Via a utility function screen you are able to
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    Usage 1. 1. Short press joystick button A to change function screen. 2. Long press joystick button A to change profile. For operating the powered seating functions, refer to 6.14.1 Through seating screens, page 57. Operating the lighting functions and horn Via a utility function screen you are able
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    LiNX® Control System Driving 1. Deflect joystick from neutral position to drive in desired direction. For more information about driving, refer to 6.4 Proportional driving mode, page 41. Changing function screens For difference between function screen and profile, refer to chapter 4.2.3 User
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    Usage 6.17.5 Using the Pediatric Compact Joystick 1. 1. Deflect joystick from neutral position to drive in desired direction. For more information about driving, refer to 6.4 Proportional driving mode, page 41. Changing function screens Refer to 6.2 Navigating through user function screens, page
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    mouthpiece, breath tube and saliva trap. Contact your Invacare provider for more information about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip and Puff system. For further maintenance and cleaning instructions, see 7 Maintenance, page 108. Sip and Puff is not the most maneuverable or intuitive control
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    driving mode, sip soft at mouthpiece to veer to the left. For more information about the calibration of hard and soft inputs, refer to the service manual of the LiNX system. Stopping A lipswitch B is mounted to the mouthpiece. This switch can be used as an external stop switch, when in latched
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    LiNX® Control System 6.17.7 Using the Sip and Puff Head Array WARNING! Risk of serious injury Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If enough water is present close to sensors, they may be activated and mobility device may start moving unintentionally. - Do not operate Head Array with wet hair.
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    Contact your Invacare provider for more information about maintaining and troubleshooting the Sip and Puff system. For further maintenance and cleaning instructions, see 7 Maintenance, page 108. Sip and Puff is not the most manoeuvrable or intuitive control method and therefore requires a
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    LiNX® Control System must stay inside your mouth. As soon as the lipswitch is pressed while driving, the wheelchair stops. Changing function screens The lipswitch can also be used as a mode function switch. For difference between function screen and profile, refer to chapter 4.2.3 User function
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    6.17.8 Using the Head Array WARNING! Risk of serious injury Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If enough water is present close to sensors, they may be activated and mobility device may start moving unintentionally. - Do not operate Head Array with wet hair. - Do not operate Head Array in wet
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    LiNX® Control System 3. Change back to forward drive function screen. Activate center pad A and right pad B at the same time to veer to the right. 4. Activate center pad A and left pad C at the same time to veer to the left. Indicators for forward and reverse are shown in the display. Forward
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    Usage 1. Seating functions can only be operated with the right or left pad of the head array. Operating the lighting functions and horn Via a utility function screen you are able to operate the lighting functions with an external input. The utility function screen is part of one or more profiles
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    LiNX® Control System 6.17.9 Using the Four Switch Proximity Array WARNING! Risk of serious injury Proximity sensors are sensitive to water. If enough water is present close to sensors, they may be activated and mobility device may start moving unintentionally. - Do not operate Four Switch Proximity
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    Usage Forward active Reverse active 1. To revolve, you only need to cover sensors A or C. Operating the lighting functions and horn Via a utility function screen you are able to operate the lighting functions with an external input. The utility function screen is part of one or more profiles and
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    LiNX® Control System 3. Mouse emulator and Head Array connect automatically. 4. Default set up is: • Back pad: Mouse moves up and down • Right pad: Mouse moves left and right • Left pad: select Mouse movement and behaviour can be changed via the switches at the back of the Wireless Mouse Emulator.
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    F Dip switch 11 & 12: Cursor movement options 3 switch G 4 switch 4 switch 5 switch OFF ON A This is a slower speed initially for precise targeting. It is set and used in conjunction with Cursor Delay to give the user the ability to move the mouse slowly at first and then speed up after a set
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    LiNX® Control System Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mouse action No change Down Left Right Up Right click Left click The following adjustments are examples only and can be adjusted to your needs by your provider. Input direction A Reverse B Left C Right D Forward E Left click F Right click Mouse action No
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    Procedure MUST be performed within 24 hours of powering on the wheelchair. The Battery Synchronization Procedure can be found in the LiNX service manual and must be performed by a provider or qualified technician. 6.19.1 Battery alarms Three battery alarms are shown on the right-hand side
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    avoid injury or damage: - DO NOT use the USB charger connector as a wireless transmitter. - Only use the USB charger for the purposes described in this manual. With the USB charger you can charge the battery of your mobile phone or a compatible device when you do not have access to a regular power
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    USB charger influences the drive range of the mobility device. For more information about the drive range, refer to chapter Technical Data in the user manual of your mobility device. 60126082-A 107
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    should be performed by user/attendant between the six month service inspections. Every six months, and as necessary, take your alleged defect in workmanship. Refer to the Warranty section in this manual for specific warranty information. Refer to the Inspection Checklists for proper preventative
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    and as necessary, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Weekly, monthly, and periodic inspections should be performed by user/attendant between the six month service inspections. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth
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    loose and/or damaged cables. Re-secure all loose cables and replace by following the recommendations outlined in the LiNX service manual. q Ensure proper operation of powered functions (drive, seating, legrests, etc.). q Inspect electrical components for signs of corrosion. Replace if corroded
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    1. Use a cloth dampened with warm water and mild 1. non-abrasive soap to clean this product. 2. Dry the surface with dry cloth. 3. DO NOT use solvents or kitchen cleaners. 7.6.1 Cleaning Sip-N-Puff Risk of Damage to Input Module Improper mounting or maintenance of Sip-N-Puff control may cause
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    LiNX® Control System 7.7 Replacing Mouthpiece Risk of Damage to Input Module Improper mounting of mouthpiece may cause damage to input module by water or saliva. - Mouthpiece MUST be completely dry before installation. 7.8 Replacing Saliva Trap Risk of Damage to Input Module If saliva trap is
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    Fig. 7-4 Remove saliva trap C from tube. 3. Insert new saliva trap with INLET imprinting facing towards input module. 60126082-A Maintenance 113
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    Troubleshooting 8.1 Fault diagnosis If the electronic system shows a fault, use the following fault-finding guide to a few possible actions that can be taken to rectify the problem. The actions listed are not in any particular order and manual of your wheelchair. • Contact your provider. 60126082-A
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    chapter "Pushing the mobility device in freewheel mode" in the user manual of your wheelchair. • Contact your provider. Module fault (other than the system comes out of an inhibit or drive lock-out Drive OON warning Troubleshooting The joystick must be in the center position: • When a system is
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    LiNX® Control System Seating OON warning When a system is powering up or after a function change, no direct access switches can be active, otherwise a seating OON warning is displayed. During a seating OON warning, the OON overlay is displayed and the seating motions do not operate. If the switches
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    9 Technical Data Technical Data 9.1 Technical specifications Mechanical specifications Permissible operating, storage and humidity conditions Temperature range for operation according to ISO 7176-9: Recommended storage temperature: Temperature range for storage according to ISO 7176-9: Operation
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    short-range wireless personal area networks (WPAN). LiNX supports both the Smart (low energy) and Classic to counteract narrowband interference problems. Bluetooth Technology Specifications Technical Topology Scatternet Power Consumption 5 mW Service Discovery Yes Profile Concept Yes 10.2
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    Remote Diagnostics The system transmits wheelchair-specific diagnostic information to an Apple iOS device. This information helps with the technical support of the wheelchair. The information provides the status of the wheelchair electronics, including: 60126082-A Wireless Technology • The state of
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    being configured, instructions for safe service technician. Errors in the wheelchair-specific diagnostic information could result in short term erroneous information being presented to a technician. Both conditions may result in wheelchair troubleshooting manuals around minimum separation distances, the ability
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    system leaves the point of origin, it can only have its software upgraded using the Programming and Diagnostic tools by a healthcare professional or a service technician with a LiNX Access Key (LAK) connected to the charging port. Access controls and licensing is provided through the physical LAK
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    LiNX® Control System • The system will only run valid software. Cyclic Redundancy Checks (CRC) are conducted on the software before it is executed. • LiNX products use Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology. This technology has built-in safety features that can maximize the product's integrity. These
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    does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred by Invacare in the replacement and/or repair of any such component or battery. For Warranty service, please contact the provider from whom you purchased your product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory Warranty
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    control, and such evaluation will be solely determined by Invacare. The Warranty does not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions. A change in operating noise, particularly relative to motors and gearboxes does not constitute a failure or
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    Notes
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    Invacare Corporation Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario, L4Z 4G4 Canada Tel: 800-668-5324 www.invacare.ca USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44035 Tel: 440-329-6000 Tel: 800-333-6900 www.invacare.com New Zealand Invacare New Zealand Ltd 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060
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LiNX® Control System
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