Invacare specifications Invacare Power Tiger, Safety, Electronics Features

Electronics

The MKIV™ control series is the most advanced power chair control system available. More importantly, it’s also the most user friendly, user responsive, and smoothest driving. Its pinpoint accuracy guarantees that every driving skill can be maximized, even as circumstances and driving skills change.

Safety

Various safety features have been incorporated into the Invacare® Power Tiger™ chair:

•Automatic motor locks

•Manually operated wheel locks

•On-demand dynamic braking

•Closed-loop system for smoother drive

•Two (2) locking cylinders for additional safety during tilt

•Two (2) separate release handles prevent accidental release of the seat

•Special proximity switch that won’t allow operation when seat is tilted too far (beyond 15°)

•Charger lockout prevents driving while connected to a charger

•Slam Braking stops chair instantly in emergencies

•Frame depth telescopes to provide stability for deeper seats

Invacare® Power Tiger™

Electronics Features

•Invacare® Virtual ServiceSM powerful software links a chair to a technical services team via a modem and phone line for diagnostics, setup, and programming

•Positive Response Steering (PRS) provides powerful, positive, smooth response, even at slow speeds

•Performance and function menus provide versatility that enables the controller to take every driving skill to its maximum potential

•Speed selector on joystick for convenient speed range selection

•Slam Braking for emergency stops

•Battery charge-level indicator

•Closed-loop system for safer, smoother driving over a variety of terrain

•Self-diagnostics for rapid field service

•Preset programs for quick performance selection

•Full capability with proportional and non-proportional driving inputs and electronic communication functions

•Two (2) independent driving programs

•Basic non-proportional capability with upgrade options

•Optional hand-held Easy Remote Programmer (ERP) for simple and convenient programming

•Optional upgrade to MKIV A or MKIVA+, or switch option electronics

Wheelchair with Orbit™ Seat