QTRONIX Programmer Pad

QTRONIX Programmer Pad User Instruction Manual

YOUR QTRONIX PROGRAMMING PAD FEATURES Figure 1 Help Key: Describes function of a menu item. Describes how to use a selected menu item. Up/Yes Key: Scrolls up through the menu. Increases a setting. Changes no to yes. Down/No Key: Scrolls down through the menu. Decreases a setting. Changes yes to no. Enter Key: Selects the menu item displayed. Enters the setting for a performance parameter Accepts a yes/no change Returns to the menu 2

1. I N S T R U C T I O N S A. PROGRAMMING AND DIAGNOSTIC TOOL Your QTRONIX Programming Pad can be used for both convenient menu driven Programming of your Quickie power wheelchair as well as for plainlanguage diagnosis of a problem, in the event a fault should occur. Note: The QTRONIX Programming Pad does not function with all Quickie Power Chairs. Please refer to your specific power chair s owners manual for the listing of the appropriate programming pad. B. DRIVE PROFILES Integral Controller The Integral Controller has one programmable drive profile. the applicable programmable parameters are listed in the chart in Section C. Remote Joystick or the USCM The remote joystick or the USCM provides access to five (5) independent programmable drive profiles. Each profile provides the user the ability to customize the performance of the chair for multiple driving situations.the independent and global parameters are listed in the table in Section C. Global parameters are those that affect each of the drive profiles equally. To program the parameters of a specific drive profile, the drive profile must first be selected. Drive Profile: 1 is the first item to appear when the QTRONIX Programming Pad is engaged. Simply use the and keys to increment or decrement the drive profile number. Press enter to select the desired drive profile. 3

1 1. P R O G R A M M I N G C. PROGRAMMING MENUS The feature configuration table (on page 6) describes each parameter s function. D. PROGRAMMING Programming using the menu driven QTRONIX Programming Pad is easy.the display will describe the function currently on the menu.to change the function, select it by pressing the Enter key. to scroll past it, either press the key or the key to move up or down the menu respectively. Selecting a performance function allows you to alter its setting. After selecting a function, press the key to increase its value; press the key to decrease its value. Increasing the parameter s value will increase the wheelchair s responsiveness for that parameter. Each parameter is adjustable independently, with the exception of the reverse function, which cannot be made faster than the forward speed.the original factory setting can always be restored by selecting Preset Unit, Yes and Enter. Integral controller 1 Remote Joystick or USCM 5 Adjustable settings Drive Profiles Independent parameters Acceleration 1-100 Deceleration 1-100 Turn Acceleration (Sensitivity) 1-100 Turn Deceleration (Sensitivity) 1-100 Forward (Max.) Speed 20-100 Forward (Min.) Speed 20-100 Reverse (Max.) Speed 15-100 Reverse (Min.) Speed 15-100 Turning Speed (Max.) 15-100 Turning Speed (Min.) 18-100 Preset Unit Global parameters Sleep Timer yes/no 0-10 minutes Joystick Throw Forward 1-100 Reverse 1-100 Left 1-100 Right 1-100 Steer Correct -9 +9 Read Timer Hours Read Fault Log Displays Fault Preset Unit yes/no Because your wheelchair is designed to meet a wide range of needs and conditions, it may be possible to program its operating characteristics beyond your ability to control it. Always start with settings below the desired performance and work up. 4

1 1. P R O G R A M M I N G 1. Set-Up a) Turn the power on. b) Plug the QTRONIX Programming Pad into the charger/programmer socket located on the front of the joystick or USCM. (If the QTRONIX Programming Pad is plugged in with the power off, it will read no connection as a reminder to turn on the joystick or USCM.) 2. Changing the Performance Parameters a) Use the key or the key to find the menu item you wish to adjust, and then press Enter.The current value will be displayed. b) Use the key or the key to change the setting of the selected function. Press Enter to select the value displayed.the QTRONIX Programming Pad will show you the setting you picked and then tell you that the controller has been set. It will then automatically return you to the menu so that you may adjust another parameter if you wish. c) If you are changing a speed setting, the QTRONIX Programming Pad will first ask you to set the maximum speed.this will be the speed setting when the speed dial is turned fully clockwise.after you pick a maximum speed, you will be asked to select a minimum speed.this will be the speed setting when the speed dial is turned fully counter-clockwise.when both speeds have been selected, the QTRONIX Programming Pad will tell you that the controller has been set and return you to the menu for any additional programming you might desire. 3. New Program Trial a) At any time during the programming process, the wheelchair may be testdriven without unplugging the QTRONIX Programming Pad.The joystick remains active while the programmer is plugged in. No special procedures are needed to try out your new program. Make sure the QTRONIX Programming Pad cable does not catch on anything during the test drive. b) Based on your test drive, adjust individual parameters up or down to achieve the optimal wheelchair performance for your requirements. Note: When adjusting individual parameters, remember that speed (forward or turning) is independent of acceleration, and the acceleration (forward or turning) is independent of deceleration. c) When you are finished programming, unplug the QTRONIX Programming Pad. 5

I I. P R O G R A M M I N G E. FEATURE CONFIGURATION TABLE PARAMETER ACCELERATION DECELERATION TURNING ACCELERATION (Sensitivity) TURNING DECELERATION (Sensitivity) FORWARD SPEED* REVERSE SPEED** TURNING SPEED* PRESET UNIT (DRIVE PROFILE) SLEEP TIMER JOYSTICK THROW*** STEER CORRECT READ TIMER*** READ FAULT LOG PRESET (GLOBAL)*** FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Sets how fast you will reach the selected speed in both the forward and reverse directions. Sets how quickly you will stop in both the forward and reverse directions when the joystick is released. Sets how fast you will get to the selected turning speed. Sets how quickly you will stop turning when the joystick is released. Sets the maximum and minimum speed in the forward direction. Sets the maximum and minimum turning speed in the reverse direction. Sets the maximum and minimum turning speed (left or right) with no forward or reverse signal applied (spin). Reprograms the nine (9) performance parameters to their original factory settings. Controls the amount of time before the system will shut down automatically.timer starts to count after the last joystick or drive control command was entered. Setting the timer to zero (0) shuts the timer off. Adjusts the joystick travel required to obtain maximum speed. Can be adjusted in each of the four primary directions: forward, reverse, right & left. Adjusts the chair s ability to track in a straight line. It is adjusted from -9 (track left) to +9 (track right). Counts and displays the number of hours the chair has been in use. Cannot be reset. Displays up to the last eight (8) faults detected and the number of times each has occurred. Reprograms all parameters in all five profiles to factory settings. * To reach maximum speed, the speed dial must be turned completely clockwise. ** The maximum reverse speed cannot be programmed to be greater than the selected maximum forward speed. ***Only available on remote joystick or USCM systems. 6

III. DIAGNOSTICS A. FAULT ANALYSIS If a fault occurs, the controller will detect it and the wheelchair will fail safe by shutting down. At the same time the battery level indicator will flash from one to ten of its lights rapidly.the number of lights flashing corresponds to the fault listed in Section B.The wheelchair will no longer respond to joystick commands. When the QTRONIX Programming Pad is plugged in, it will display a specific fault code followed by its plain-language description. 1. Procedure a) To diagnose a fault condition, plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad while the display is still flashing. b) The QTRONIX Programming Pad will display a four-character diagnostic code followed by a plain-language description of the fault. In most cases the description gives enough information to enable effective corrective actions. c) Compare the first two characters of the fault code with the chart labeled QTRONIX Programming Pad Diagnostics on page 9 to determine the fault type. Also, the battery level indicator can be used for fault analysis.the number of LEDs flashing indicates specific faults. Listed below in Section B are the faults associated with the flashing LEDs. B. FAULT TYPES AND THEIR POSSIBLE CAUSES The numbered items below also refer to the number of LEDs flashing on the battery level indicator. For example: 1. Low Battery Fault is represented by one LED flashing on the battery level indicator. 1. Low Battery Fault This occurs when the controller detects that the battery voltage has fallen below 13.5v. Check the condition of the batteries. 2. Left Motor Disconnected This occurs when the controller detects that the left motor has become disconnected. Check the left motor, motor connectors and wiring. 3. Left Motor Wiring Fault This occurs when the controller detects a fault in the wiring to the left motor, in particular a motor connection has short-circuited to a battery connection. Check the left motor connectors and wiring. 4. Right Motor Disconnected This occurs when the controller detects that the right motor has become disconnected. Check the right motor, motor connectors and wiring. 7

III. DIAGNOSTICS 5. Right Motor Wiring Fault This occurs when the controller detects a fault in the wiring to the right motor, in particular a motor connection has short-circuited to a battery connection. Check the right motor connectors and wiring. 6. Inhibit Active This occurs when the controller detects that the inhibit input is connected. The most common use for the inhibit input is disabling the drive when the charger is connected. Check the battery charger it must be disconnected from the wheelchair. 7. Possible Joystick Fault This occurs when the controller detects a fault in the joystick or connections to it. If the joystick is within the main box, then the controller must be assumed defective and repaired by an authorized person. 8. Possible Controller Fault This occurs when the controller detects a fault within itself.the controller must be assumed defective and repaired by an authorized person. 9. Solenoid Brake Fault This occurs when the controller detects a fault in the solenoid brake of the connections to it.this fault will also detect when the brake has been manually released and the chair is in the free-wheel mode. Should this fault occur, check both brake release levers to ensure they are engaged in drive mode. Check these connections and the solenoid brake. 10. High Battery Fault This occurs when the controller detects that the battery voltage has risen above 35v. Check the batteries and the connections to them. 8

III. DIAGNOSTICS QTRONIX PROGRAMMING PAD DIAGNOSTICS Fault Code (first 2 digits) Fault Type Description 00 8 Possible controller fault 01 8 Possible controller fault 02 8 Possible controller fault 03 8 Possible controller fault 04 8 Possible controller fault 05 8 Possible controller fault 06 8 Possible controller fault 07 8 Possible controller fault 08 7 Possible joystick fault 09 7 Possible joystick fault 0A 8 Possible controller fault 0B 8 Possible controller fault 0C 8 Possible controller fault 0D 8 Possible controller fault 0E 7 Possible joystick fault 0F 8 Possible controller fault 10 7 Possible joystick fault 11 8 Possible controller fault 12 8 Possible controller fault 13 8 Possible controller fault 14 8 Possible controller fault 15 9 Solenoid brake fault 16 10 High battery voltage 17 8 Possible controller fault 18 8 Possible controller fault 19 8 Possible controller fault 1A 8 Possible controller fault 1B 8 Possible controller fault 1C 8 Possible controller fault 1D 7 Possible joystick fault 1E 6 Inhibit active 1F 8 Possible controller fault 20 8 Possible fault Fault Code (first 2 digits) Fault Type Description 21 8 Possible controller fault 22 7 Possible joystick fault 23 8 Possible controller fault 24 8 Possible controller fault 25 8 Possible controller fault 26 8 Possible controller fault 27 8 Possible controller fault 28 8 Possible controller fault 29 8 Possible controller fault 2A 8 Possible controller fault 2B 8 Possible controller fault 2C 8 Possible controller fault 2D 1 Low battery voltage 2E 8 Possible controller fault 2F 8 Possible controller fault 30 7 Possible joystick fault 31 7 Possible joystick fault 32 8 Possible controller fault 33 8 Possible controller fault 34 8 Possible controller fault 35 8 Possible controller fault 39 8 Possible controller fault 37 8 Possible controller fault 38 8 Possible controller fault 39 8 Possible controller fault 3A 8 Possible controller fault 3B 2 Left motor disconnected 3C 4 Right motor disconnected 3D 3 Left motor disconnected 3E 5 Right motor disconnected 3F 8 Possible controller fault 40 or more Communications fault between programmer and controller 9

I V. O T H E R F U N C T I O N S A. FAULT LOG The controller on your Quickie power wheelchair has the ability to remember faults that have occurred during the time it is in operation.these are stored in a fault log and can be reviewed as an aid to correcting the root cause of a wheelchair problem.the log contains up to the most recent eight separate fault types. In addition, it records the number of times (up to 32) that each one has occurred. 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Read Fault Log? from the menu and then press Enter.The QTRONIX Programming Pad will either show Fault Log Empty or show the most recent fault type experienced. c) Use the down arrow to reveal the rest of the fault log.the fault log format is as below: 1. Code 2C00, #1 (Fault code 2C00 has occurred once) 2. Code 3C00, #3 (Fault code 3C00 has occurred three times) No more entries (Only two fault types recorded) d) After viewing the fault log, press Enter to return to the menu. B. PRESET UNIT (DRIVE PROFILES) The controller on your Quickie power wheelchair remembers the original program settings that were installed at the factory for each drive profile.these can always be recalled and reinstalled separately for each drive profile. 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) When in a specific drive profile, select Preset Unit? from the menu and then press Enter.The QTRONIX Programming Pad will show Preset rates: no. c) Use the Yes or No key to make the statement represent your choice of action. Yes means replace the existing program with the original factory program. No means make no change. Keep the existing program. d) Press Enter to implement your choice and return to the menu. 10

I V. O T H E R F U N C T I O N S C. SLEEP TIMER The controller will automatically shut down if unused for a specific period of time.the amount of time can be adjusted or the function turned off. 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Sleep Timer from the menu and press Enter.The display will show a value between 0 and 10 minutes. c) Select a value.the value represents the time the controller will remain on without an input from the joystick. Once the time has elapsed, the controller will shut off. Zero minutes deactivates the timer. d) Select the value by using the and keys to increment and decrement value. e) Press Enter to implement your choice and return to main menu. D. JOYSTICK THROW (REMOTE JOYSTICK ONLY) The amount of joystick movement to achieve full speed can be adjusted. This can be adjusted by: 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Joystick Throw and press Enter. c) Each of the four directions can be adjusted by selecting each individually and pressing enter. d) Adjusting the value can be done two ways: 1. Have the user push the joystick to the desired limit in the appropriate direction and push Enter or 2. Increment or decrement the value by using the and keys and then pressing Enter. e) Once entries are complete press Enter to return to the main menu. E. STEER CORRECT If the chair is not tracking straight, the controller can be adjusted to compensate.this can be done by: 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Steer Correct? and press Enter. c) A value from -9 to +9 will appear in the display.to adjust tracking toward the left, decrease the value; to adjust tracking toward the right, increase the value. Incrementing and decrementing the value is done by using the and keys respectively. d) When the desired value is achieved press the Enter key to record the value and return to the main menu. Note: Correct any mechanical problems (such a slow tire pressure, etc.) before deciding whether this adjustment is needed or not. 11

I V. O T H E R F U N C T I O N S F. READ TIMER (REMOTE SYSTEM ONLY) A log of the time the chair has been turned on is available to view. This value can be viewed by: 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Read Timer from the menu and press Enter. c) Display will show a numerical value which represents the total time the controller has been in use in terms of hours. d) Press Enter to return to the main menu. G. PRESET UNIT (GLOBAL) The controller remembers all the original factory settings. These can be recalled by: 1. Procedure a) Turn on the controller and plug in the QTRONIX Programming Pad. b) Select Preset Unit from the global menu and press Enter.The display will show Preset Unit: no. c) Use the yes and no key to select your desired choice. Yes means replace the existing values with the factory set values for all five profiles. No means do not replace the existing values with the factory set values, make no changes (keep the existing programs). d) Press Enter to implement your choice and return to main menu. 12

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group Mobility Products Division 7477 East Dry Creek Parkway Longmont, Colorado 80503 USA (303) 218-4500 (800) 333-4000 In Canada (800) 263-3390 1998, Sunrise Medical 12.98 930390 Rev. A