SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

JoystickHorn

Information

GaugeOn/Off

Button

Speed

Control Knob

To Controller

Multi-Function

Charger Port

FIGURE 5.1 Joystick Switches and Indicators

Information Gauge Display

The Information Gauge Display is located on the front of the joystick housing. It provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair -

1.Power is on.

2.True state-of-battery-charge, including notification of when the battery requires charging:

A.GREEN LED is lit, indicating well charged batteries.

B.Only AMBER LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are moderately charged. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip.

C.Only RED LED is lit, indicating batteries are running out of charge. Recharge batteries as soon as possible.

3.Program, inhibit or charge modes.

4.Fault indication (Flash Codes).

The Information Gauge display also serves as a system diagnostic device when a fault is detected by the control module. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of fault detected. Refer to the following table of the diagnostic indications of the wheelchair status.

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Invacare XP6500, XP6520 manual Information Gauge Display, Joystick Switches and Indicators