6 | Basic Operation Instructions | Finger Steering Control |
NOTE: The Finger Steering Control should only be used in dry conditions or where sufficient protection from moisture can be maintained. Allow the control to dry thoroughly if it has been exposed to moisture.
ACTIVE/STANDBY MODES
The Finger Steering Control utilizes two
Switching Modes
To switch from Active Mode to Standby Mode, touch the Active/Standby Switch. See figure 1. When in Standby Mode, the Red Status LED will blink. To return to Active Mode, touch the Active/Standby Switch for less than 1.5 seconds. When in Active Mode, the Red Status LED will remain constantly lit. To scroll through and select the available drive programs and actuators in Active Mode, hold your finger on the Active/Standby Switch.
Active Mode Operation
The Finger Steering Control detects the position of your finger and translates that into a proportional speed. If your finger is in the neutral position, the power chair will remain stationary. When you move your finger to the outer limits of the finger area, the chair will drive. The further away your finger is from the neutral position, the faster the speed. See figure 2.
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Figure 2. Finger Area Positioning
NOTE: If required, a metal rod or other conductive material can be used to operate the control. This alternate device must make constant contact with the user to be operational.