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1740/-41/-42 Manual
40-series
POWERCHAIR CONTROL SYSTEM
© 2006 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
40-series Manual, p/n 37893
Rev. B: November 2006
CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC.
200 Kisco Avenue
Mt. Kisco, New York 10509 USA
Tel. 914.666.2971
Fax 914.666.2188
www.curtisinstruments.com
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CONTENTS CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW ..............................................................................1 Configurations .....................................................................2 Profiles .................................................................................3 MyChair™ ...........................................................................3 Swivel Chair .........................................................................3 Selectable Speed Modes .....
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CONTENTS Sound & Display Parameters ............................................27 Reverse, Command, and Error Beep; Backlight Day/Night Handcontrol Inhibit Parameters ........................................27 Halt Actuator 1 Dir-/+; Halt Actuator 2 Dir-/+ Seat Parameters .................................................................28 Toggle Control Mode; Simultaneous Mode/Speed; Actuator 1/2 Function, Speed, Stop Current; Actuator Stop Time; Actuator Open Detec
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FIGURES / TABLES FIGURES FIG. 1: Curtis 40-Series Powerchair Control System ............................ 1 FIG. 2: Mounting dimensions, 1740 powerbase .................................. 5 FIG. 3: Mounting dimensions, 1741 user handcontrol ......................... 6 FIG. 4: Mounting dimensions, 1742 attendant control ........................ 7 FIG. 5: Basic wiring diagram, 1740 powerbase ..................................... 8 FIG. 6: Wiring for the Multi-Function inputs ...........
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1 — OVERVIEW OVERVIEW ® The Curtis enAble 40 Powerchair Control System provides outstanding 1 versatility packaged in an easy-to-install, easy-to-use set of three components: a powerbase (motor controller) with optional seat actuators and lights, an ergonomic handcontrol with an intuitive icon LCD display, and an optional ® compact attendant control. The enAble 40 provides the perfect solution for rear, mid, and front drive powerchairs. With its advanced seating control, it will also be t
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1 — OVERVIEW ✔ Three flexible Multi-Function input pins for advanced seat actuator inhibits, speed limiting, and swivel chair functions usually found only on high-end systems. ✔ Powerbase software is upgradable in the field or in the factory. ✔ Onboard or offboard charging up to 12 amps accommodates high capacity batteries. ✔ Compatible with the 1311 and 1314 programmers. User handcontrol: ✔ Stylish and ergonomic design. ✔ Intuitive at-a-glance icons on LCD display with backlight, viewable in
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1 — OVERVIEW Profiles Each configuration in the 40-Series has two complete operational Profiles, each with its own speed, acceleration, and other response parameters. The Profiles are used two ways: ™ • MyChair — where Profiles 1 and 2 can be blended to provide a range of “feels,” through very simple and safe programming. • Swivel Chair Mode — where Multi-Function Input 3 selects between Profile 1 or Profile 2. MyChair™ ™ The MyChair function provides a very fast and simplified way for the therapis
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1 — OVERVIEW Multi-Function Inputs The 40-Series introduces a level of seat and vehicle speed limiting/inhibit modes normally found on only the highest end Rehab systems. Three Multi- Function Inputs on the powerbase plus the Inhibit on the handcontrol charger port allow for flexible charger configurations (onboard/offboard), seat actuator inhibits in one or both directions, and up to four separate speed limits linked to these inputs. Possible applications include: • Inhibit drive and lock o
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING INSTALLATION AND WIRING INSTALLING THE 40-SERIES SYSTEM 2 The 40-Series modules—powerbase, user handcontrol, and attendant con- trol—have been designed for convenient installation. Mounting the 1740 Powerbase The powerbase is easily mounted to the chair by means of two bolts, and can be oriented in any position. Fig. 2 Mounting dimensions, Curtis 1740 powerbase. Dimensions in millimeters (and inches) A groove on the underside of the powerbase simplifies alignment wh
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING Mounting the 1741 Handcontrol Brass inserts in the user handcontrol allow it to be securely mounted and re- moved/reinstalled many times. The handcontrol is designed to fit both tube and plate mounting systems. Fig. 3 Mounting dimensions, Curtis 1741 user handcontrol. Dimensions in millimeters (and inches) ® Curtis enAble 40-Series Manual, Rev. B 6
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING Mounting the 1742 Attendant Control Like the handcontrol, the attendant control has brass inserts that allow it to be securely mounted and removed/reinstalled many times. The field replaceable cable can be rotated to either of two positions, fore and aft. Fig. 4 Mounting dimensions, Curtis 1742 attendant control. Dimensions in millimeters (and inches) ® Curtis enAble 40-Series Manual, Rev. B 7
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING POWERBASE WIRING Wiring for the 1740 powerbase is shown in Figure 5. The connections to the 14-pin connector are optional, depending on the level of functionality desired. For use with the simplest handcontrol (the basic drive-only version), no logic connections are required; for use with the full featured handcontrol (drive with lights and seat actuators), all the connections shown in Figure 5 are required. Additional features can be added to the system by wiring
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING Fig. 6 Wiring for the Multi-Function inputs. Molex High Current Contacts must be used for onboard charging through this connector. Allowable current is 12 amps continuous. ® Curtis enAble 40-Series Manual, Rev. B 9
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2 — INSTALLATION & WIRING CONNECTING THE CONTROL MODULES The communications cable on the 1741 user handcontrol and on the 1742 attendant control each terminate in a plug that fits into the powerbase’s 6-pin connector. The attendant control’s cable includes a Y-junction into which the user handcontrol’s cable connects, as shown in Figure 7. Fig. 7 Connecting the 1741 control modules to the HANDCONTROL powerbase. 1742 ATTENDANT CONTROL 1740 POWERBASE 1740 POWERBASE 5-pin charger/programmer por
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3 — USER HANDCONTROL USER HANDCONTROL (1741) 3 The 40-Series handcontrol is designed to be user-friendly. The keypad buttons are responsive and clearly marked. The LCD display is crisp and clear, with intuitive icons and backlighting to enhance daytime and nighttime readability. The communication cable is thin, flexible, and field replaceable. The handcontrol is the main user interface to the control system. All user commands come from the handcontrol’s keypad and joystick. The handcontrol
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3 — USER HANDCONTROL Drive Only (4-button keypad) The Drive Only keypad has four buttons: On/Off, Horn, Speed Up, and Speed Down. These four basic buttons are standard on all the keypad versions. Fig. 8a Keypad for basic Drive Only handcontrol; these buttons are standard on all the keypads. On/Off Button The Power On/Off button is located at the top of the keypad, above the display. This button can also be used to lock the chair; see Handcontrol menu, page 24. Horn Button Pressing the Horn
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3 — USER HANDCONTROL Drive with Actuators (6-button keypad) This keypad’s six buttons are the standard four (On/Off, Horn, Speed Up, Speed Down) plus two buttons to activate the two actuator modes. The mode buttons show one dot (for Mode 1) and two dots (for Mode 2). Fig. 8b Keypad for the Drive + Actuators handcontrol. Actuator Mode Buttons With this handcontrol, there’s a button for each mode: Actuator Mode 1 and Actuator Mode 2. The joystick must be in neutral before pressing an actuato
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3 — USER HANDCONTROL Drive with Actuators and Lights (8-button Keypad) This keypad’s eight buttons are the standard four (On/Off, Horn, Speed Up, Speed Down) plus a Running Lights button, two buttons for the turn indica- tors (left and right), and an Actuator Mode button. The hazard lights (i.e., flashing left and right turn signals, front and rear) are activated by pressing both turn indicator buttons simultaneously. They will continue to flash even if the system is powered down. To turn off t
