10.4 Sip and puff control and buddy buttons
WARNINGS
Do not wrap the cable around the switch, wrap the
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cable separately
Do not pull on the cable of the switch
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Do not overload your switch connection, adhere to
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maximum current ratings
Do not immerse the switch in water
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Do not open or attempt to fix switch
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Do not use solvents to clean your switch, use only a
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damp cloth or alcohol. The pneumatic tube of the sip
and puff can be sterilised in a gas autoclave
Do not expose switch to extreme heat or cold
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For further details refer to the user manual
supplied with your module or contact your
Sunrise Medical authorised dealer
Fig. 10.3
Sip and puff (Fig 10.3).
10.5 Switch-It mini joystick as a chin control or hand
control
The Switch-It mini joysitck (Fig .10.5-10.6) is a small
joystick which can be handled with little strength (<10 gr.)
and little movement.
The Switch-It mini joysitck can be adjusted to the needs
of the user via extra handles. In combination with
mounting kit it's possible to manipulate the mini joystick
by finger, hand, tongue, chin, etc.
The joystick is completely protected against moisture,
which makes it suitable to use outdoors and when the
joystick isn't used for long periods a hood can be placed
over it.
Fig. 10.5
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Mini
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Fig. 10.4
Buddy buttons (Fig 10.4)
Fig. 10.6
10.6 Proportional chin control (Fig.10.7)
The proportional chin control must be used in
conjunction with the Omni Plus module. This is to give
visual feedback for the selection of drive profiles and
seating options.
WARNING!
Do not replace the joystick knob with any
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unauthorised item. It may cause hazardous operation
and loss of control of the wheelchair.
It is important that the joystick boot is replaced if it is
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torn or brittle; failing to do so could cause substance
damage to the controller and unexpected movement
of the wheelchair.
Ensure that you always have comfortable access
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to the controls whilst the wheelchair is moving and
make sure that the controller is fixed securely to the
wheelchair.
10.7 Micro pilot Joystick
The Micro Pilot joystick is a miniature joystick based
on a different technology than other mini "throw" based
joysticks. As little as 10 grams of force with virtually no
joystick deflection will activate the wheelchair. All internal
metal construction means outstanding durability, (Fig
10.8).
R-net, Omni Plus control
Please refer to the R-net Owner's Manual for
details of R-net, Omni Plus control functions
Fig. 10.7
Fig. 10.8
Rev.3.0