QTRONIX Programmer Pad

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User

Instruction

Manual

QTRONIX

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Y O U R Q T R O N I X P R O G R A M M I N G P A D F E A T U R E S 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

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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 plain-language 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 list-ing of the appropriate programmlist-ing 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 cus-tomize the performance of the chair for multiple driving situations.The inde-pendent 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.

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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 wheel-chair’s responsiveness for that parameter. Each parameter is adjustable indepen-dently, 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”.

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.

Þ Þ Þ Þ Drive Profiles Integral controller 1 Remote Joystick or USCM 5 Adjustable settings Independent parameters Acceleration 3 3 1-100 Deceleration 3 3 1-100

Turn Acceleration (Sensitivity) 3 3 1-100

Turn Deceleration (Sensitivity) 3 3 1-100

Forward (Max.) Speed 3 3 20-100

Forward (Min.) Speed 3 3 20-100

Reverse (Max.) Speed 3 3 15-100

Reverse (Min.) Speed 3 3 15-100

Turning Speed (Max.) 3 3 15-100

Turning Speed (Min.) 3 3 18-100

Preset Unit Global parameters Sleep Timer 3 3 3 3 yes/no 0-10 minutes Joystick Throw 3 Forward 1-100 Reverse 1-100 Left 1-100 Right 1-100 Steer Correct 3 3 -9 – +9

Read Timer 3 Hours

Read Fault Log 3 3 Displays Fault

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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 connec-tion” 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 con-troller 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 test-driven 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.

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E. FEATURE CONFIGURATION TABLE

* To reach maximum speed, the speed dial must be turned completely clock-wise.

** The maximum reverse speed cannot be programmed to be greater than the selected maximum forward speed.

***Only available on remote joystick or USCM systems.

I I . P R O G R A M M I N G

PARAMETER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

ACCELERATION Sets how fast you will reach the selected speed in both the forward and reverse directions.

DECELERATION Sets how quickly you will stop in both the forward_{and reverse directions when the joystick is released.} TURNING ACCELERATION

(Sensitivity)

Sets how fast you will get to the selected turning speed.

TURNING DECELERATION (Sensitivity)

Sets how quickly you will stop turning when the joystick is released.

FORWARD SPEED* Sets the maximum and minimum speed in the forward direction.

REVERSE SPEED** Sets the maximum and minimum turning speed in the reverse direction.

TURNING SPEED* Sets the maximum and minimum turning speed (left or right) with no forward or reverse signal applied (spin). PRESET UNIT

(DRIVE PROFILE)

Reprograms the nine (9) performance parameters to their original factory settings.

SLEEP TIMER

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.

JOYSTICK THROW***

Adjusts the joystick travel required to obtain maximum speed. Can be adjusted in each of the four primary directions: forward, reverse, right & left. STEER CORRECT Adjusts the chair’s ability to track in a straight line. It

is adjusted from -9 (track left) to +9 (track right). READ TIMER*** Counts and displays the number of hours the chair_{has been in use. Cannot be reset.} READ FAULT LOG Displays up to the last eight (8) faults detected and

the number of times each has occurred. PRESET (GLOBAL)*** Reprograms all parameters in all five profiles to

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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.

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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.

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I I I . D I A G N O S T I C S

QTRONIX PROGRAMMING PAD DIAGNOSTICS Fault Code

(first 2 digits) Fault

Type Description

00 8 Possible controller fault

08 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

15 9 Solenoid brake fault

16 10 High battery voltage

1D 7 Possible joystick fault

1E 6 Inhibit active

Fault Code (first 2 digits)

Fault

Type Description

2D 1 Low battery voltage

2E 8 Possible controller fault

2F 8 Possible controller fault

3B 2 Left motor disconnected

3C 4 Right motor disconnected

3D 3 Left motor disconnected

3E 5 Right motor disconnected

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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.

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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 con-troller 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”

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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

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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).

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