8. Is it possible to set a low battery cut-out on powerchair controllers?

Yes! This feature is currently available on VR2, the latest powerchair controller from PGDT. All of our control systems operate down to a minimum voltage of approximately 16V. At this point, the unit will signal a fault to the end-user by flashing the 1st red segment of the TruCharge© display, very quickly. However, if you are using a VR2 control system and have access to an 'engineering' level hand-held or PC programmer, it is possible to program two new parameters. These are 'low voltage cut out' & 'low voltage time'.

The 'low voltage cut out' allows programming of the level the voltage must reach for the period set by 'low voltage time', before the control system ceases to operate. This value is programmable between 16 - 22V. The 'low voltage time' parameter sets the length of time the voltage must be below the 'low voltage cut out' level, before the control system ceases to operate. This is programmable between 1 - 255 seconds.

If you do not have access to 'B' level programming tools, you can return the controller to our Customer Services Department, where they will be happy to effect the change for you.