WARNING
Any replacement work carried out without the wheelchair manufacturer's permission will invalidate the control system's warranty.
PGDT accepts no liability for losses of any kind if the procedure and safety guidelines are not followed. These operations should
only be carried out by a trained Healthcare Technician.
To replace the Joystick in the VR2 Joystick Module please follow the below procedure.
REMOVAL
- Isolate the Joystick Module by disconnecting the Joystick Cable from the Power Module
- Remove the 5 retaining screws from the underside of the Joystick module.
- Disconnect the Ribbon Cable from the joystick.
- Remove the Joystick knob.
- Remove the 2 retaining screws from the joystick base.
- Slide joystick out through the Top Section
- Remove the Gaiter/Rubber-Boot
REPLACEMENT
- Ensure Gaiter/Rubber-boot is positioned with the flange firmly against the
underside of the Top Section.
- Ensure the joystick is in the correct orientation. The notch on the joystick plate should
line up with the Key in the Top Section.
- Slide joystick up through the Top Section.
- Check the seal of the Gaiter/Rubber-Boot and secure using the 2 retaining screws.
Tightening to 1.0Nm, 8.85 inch/lbs
- Connect the Joystick Cable to the Power Module.
- Power up the VR2 with the Joystick Ribbon Cable disconnected. The VR2 should flash the left most speed Led.
- The VR2 will now enter the Calibration sequence.
- Connect the Ribbon Cable and make sure the joystick is centered
- Press the horn key until the VR2 bleeps.
- The 2 left most speed display LEDs will flash.
- Push and hold the joystick fully forward and press the horn key until the VR2 bleeps.
- The 3 left most speed display LEDs will flash.
- Push and hold the joystick fully to the left and press the horn key until the VR2 bleeps.
- The 4 left most speed display LEDs will flash.
- Push and hold the joystick fully to the right and press the horn key until the VR2 bleeps.
- All 5 speed display LEDs will flash.
- Pull the Joystick fully back and press the horn key until the VR2 bleeps.
- The speed display will go out and the TruCharge display will flash all 10 LEDs.
- Turn the VR2 off.
- Isolate the Joystick Module by disconnecting the Joystick Cable from the Power Module
- Reassemble the joystick module, ensuring the rubber gasket is correctly positioned, and replace the 5 retaining screws. Tightening to 1.0Nm, 8.85 inch/lbs
Incorrect fitting of the Gasket could seriously affect the Joystick Module’s resistance to moisture ingress.
- Turn the VR2 on again.
If the calibration sequence has been unsuccessful the TruCharge display will flash 7 bars.
If the Joystick does not operate correctly, or if the calibration sequence does not appear, then run through the following:
- Check that Joystick Module is receiving power from the Power Module.
- The LED’s should light up
- Repeat the replacement procedure, ensuring that all the cables are securely connected and that the connectors are clean, clear and not damaged.
- Repeat the calibration procedure.
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