Section 2
Understanding Controller Display
2.1The Maximum Speed Indicator Ripples
The wheelchair is locked. To unlock the wheelchair, deflect the joystick forwards until the control system chirps. Then deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system chirps. Release the joystick, there will be a long beep. The wheelchair is now unlocked.
To lock the wheelchair, while the control system is switched on, depress and hold the on/off button. After 1 second, the control system will chirp. Now release the on/off button, deflect the joystick forwards until the control system chirps, and deflect the joystick in reverse until the control system chirps. Release the joystick, there will be a long beep. The wheelchair is now locked.
2.2The Maximum Speed Indicator Flashes
This indicates that the chair is charging via
2.3Battery Gauge is Steady This indicates that all is well.
2.4Battery Gauge Flashes Slowly
The control system is functioning correctly, but you should charge the battery as soon as possible.
2.5Battery Gauge Steps Up.
the wheelchair batteries are being charged with the offboard charger. You will not be able to drive the wheelchair until the charger is disconnected and you have reset the control system by switching off the power and then powering up again.
2.6Battery Gauge Blinks Once Every 2.5 Seconds
The control system has "gone to sleep" because the wheelchair has not been driven for a period of time. The time period depends on the programming of the system. To
2.7Battery Gauge Flashes Rapidly (even with the joystick released)
The control system safety circuits have been activated and the control system hasbeen prevented from moving the wheelchair. This indicates a system trip, i.e. the VSI has detected a problem somewhere in the wheelchair's electrical system. Please refer to Section 3 (VSI Controller Diagnostics).
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