GC2 Controller - Pride Mobility Products
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1. MANDATORY Prevent controller harness damage Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest de pad Route the harness under the armrest or toward the inside of the armrest pad Use correct tie down points for SE the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting 2 caught in the drive tires pinched in seat frame damaged when passing through doorways LOCK MODE The controller is equipped with a feature that enables you to lockout unau thorized users To lock the controller 1 While power is press hold on off key until it beeps approximately 1 second Release the on off key Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps Release the joystick There will be one long beep The controller system is now locked NOTE The battery condition meter will be stepping up from left to right The sequence will continue to step up for two full cycles and then turn off To unlock the controller 1 2 3 4 Press the on off key to turn on the controller The battery condition meter will ripple the locked sequence Move the joystick to the full forward position until it beeps Move the joystick to the full rearward position until it beeps Release the joystick There will be one long beep The controller system is now unlocked GC2 Controller www pridemobility2. This product has been tested and passed at immunity level of 20 V m X GC2 Controller www pridemobility com Disposal and recycling Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging Use correct tie down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires pinched in the seat frame or damaged when passing through doorways Basic Operation Instructions 5 INTRODUCTION WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride The product you have purchased combines state of the art components with safety comfort and styling in mind We are confident that the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities Understanding how to safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and service Read and follow all instructions warnings and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your product for the first time You must also read all instructions warnings and notes contained in any supplemental instructional booklets for the controller front riggings and or seating system that accompanied your power chair before initial operation Your safety depends upon you as well as your provider caretaker or healthcare professional in using good judgement This manual is to be used in addition to the power base owner
3. s manual that came with your power chair If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your authorized Pride Provider Failure to follow the instructions warnings and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal injury and or product damage and will void Pride s product warranty PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product INFORMATION EXCHANGE We want to hear your questions comments and suggestions about this manual We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new Pride product and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider Please notify us of any change of address so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety new products and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your Pride product www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 6 Basic Operation Instructions NOTE If you ever lose misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual contact us and we will b
4. com Basic Operation Instructions 15 SLEEP MODE Your GC2 Controller has a sleep mode feature Sleep mode is a built in circuit that automatically shuts off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for a period of time predetermined by the controller program When the programmed period of time is reached the joystick will beep and then power off To restore power push the on off key THERMAL ROLLBACK The GC2 controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit that monitors the temperature of the chair s motors and controller If either exceeds safe operating temperature the controller reduces the output to 50 of full operation level This reduces the chair s speed and allows a cool down period Once the temperature returns to a safe level the chair will resume normal operation www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 16 Basic Operation Instructions FAULT CODES The battery condition meter will flash fault codes when the controller system detects an abnormal condition in the electrical system All of the battery con dition meter LEDs will flash a number of times quickly then pause then flash again The battery condition meter will continue to flash the fault codes until the problem is fixed The table below identifies the individual fault codes If any of these fault codes persist contact your authorized Pride Provider 1 Flash Probable Causes The batteries need charging There is a bad con
5. BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS GC2 Controller Mobility Products Corp SAFETY GUIDELINES 4 WARNING An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified AN technician must perform the initial setup of this product and must perform all of the instructions in this manual The symbols below are used throughout this owner s manual and on the controller to identify warnings and important information It is very impor tant for you to read them and understand them completely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury component damage malfunction On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border PROHIBITED These actions are prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and a red slash NOTE These instructions are compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make ch
6. al position The chair s electromagnetic brakes will engage after the chair has come to a controlled stop www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 12 Basic Operation Instructions BATTERY CONDITION METER ON OFF KEY HORN KEY SPEED DIAL JOYSTICK Figure 3 Control Panel Control Panel The control panel is located directly in front of the joystick It contains keys and a dial that you will use to control your power chair See figure 3 On Off Key The on off key turns the system on and off WARNING Unless faced with an emergency situation do not use the on off key to stop the chair This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly The horn key activates warning horn WARNING Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement Speed Dial The GC2 controller provides a speed dial to control the speed of the power chair See figure 3 GC2 Controller www pridemobility com Basic Operation Instructions 13 To change the speed 1 Push the on off key to power on the chair and the controller 2 To increase your speed turn the speed dial clockwise 3 decrease your speed turn the speed dial counterclockwise NOTE We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair you set the speed to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter consists
7. anges as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and expla nations in this manual and the product you have purchased The latest current version of this manual is available on our website 088 609 661 Copyright 2009 Pride Mobility Products Corporation INFMANU3785 Rev C October 2009 GC2 Controller www pridemobility com TABLE OF CONTENTS LABEL INFORMATION 4 INTRODUCTION 5 GC2 CONTROLLER ana 7 PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES 0 7 OPERATING THE GC2 CONTROLLER 11 CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR 14 MODE e esse ahh 14 SLEEP MODE 15 THERMAL _ 15 FAULT CODES ae een 16 CARE AND 17 WARRANTY a eye 17 www pridemobility com GC2 Controller LABEL INFORMATION PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the controller to identify warnings manda tory actions and prohibited actions It is very important for you to read and understand them completely Read and follow the information in the owner s manual K TN Avoid exposure to rain snow ice salt or standing water whenever possible Maintain and store a clean dry Wwe condition EMI RFI
8. as explained in your power chair owner s manual www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 8 Basic Operation Instructions Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI WARNING Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically powered mobility vehicles Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones mobile two way radios such as walkie talkies radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters wireless com puter links microwave signals paging transmitters and medium range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles In some cases these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system Every electrically powered mobility vehicle has an immunity or resistance to EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the protection against EMI This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V m WARNING Be aware that cell phones two way radios laptops and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically powered mobility vehicle due to EMI Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and TV stations WARNING The addition of accessories or components to the electrically powered mobility vehicle can incr
9. e glad to send you a new one immediately My authorized Pride Provider is Name Address Phone Number Purchase Date GC2 Controller www pridemobility com Basic Operation Instructions 7 GC2 CONTROLLER The GC2 controller is a fully programmable modular electronic controller system that allows you to operate your power chair It is designed to allow the user to have complete control over chair movement and speed The controller has been pre programmed to meet a typical user s needs The program is set using either a personal computer with software provided by the controller manufacturer or with a hand held programmer also provided by the controller manufacturer WARNING The controller program can affect speed acceleration deceleration dynamic stability and braking If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerous situation Only the power chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES Before operating the GC2 controller please read the following These guidelines are provided for your benefit and will aid you in the safe opera tion of the control system Turn off the power to the controller when transferring to or from your power chair E Follow all of the procedures and heed warnings
10. ease the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride NOTE For further information on EMI RFI go to the Resource Center on www pridemobility com If unintended motion or brake release occurs turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so Call Pride or your authorized Pride Provider to report the incident WARNING The electrically powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other electrical devices located nearby such as alarm systems GC2 Controller www pridemobility com Basic Operation Instructions 9 GC2 Controller Features Figure 1 provides information on the GC2 components and connections Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and location of each component before using the GC2 controller The following functions are available with the GC2 controller MH Joystick Control The joystick is used to control the direction and speed of the power chair Speed Adjustment The user can increase or decrease the maximum speed of the power chair MH Sleep Mode This feature is designed to preserve battery charge and can be disabled through programming Thermal Rollback A safety feature designed to prevent the power chair from overheating and causing damage to the motors or controller www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 10 Basic Operation Instructions Horn Key Activates a warning horn Ba
11. nection to the batteries Possible Solutions Check the battery connections If the battery connections are good then try charging the batteries 2 Flashes There 15 bad connection on the left motor Check the left motor connections and wiring harnesses 3 Flashes The left motor has a short to the battery connection Contact your authorized Pride Pro vider 4 Flashes 5 Flashes There is a bad connection on the right motor The right motor has a short to a battery connection Check the right motor connections and wiring harnesses Contact your authorized Pride Pro vider Scroll Left to Right The charge inhibit has been activated Make sure that the battery charger is not connected to the power base 7 Flashes There is a joystick fault Make sure the joystick is in the cen ter position and then power off and on again 8 Flashes There is a control system fault Check power module and joystick module connections and wiring 9 Flashes The park brakes have a bad connection Check the left and right motor con nections and wiring 10 Flashes GC2 Controller An excessive voltage has been applied to the control system Check the battery connections www pridemobility com Basic Operation Instructions 17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Refer to your power chair owner s manual for proper cleaning and disposal instructions WARRANTY Refer to you
12. of five LEDs arranged in an arc over the on off and horn keys See figure 1 When functioning as the battery con dition meter this indicates the status of the electrical system using LED codes For example as the battery voltage drops the number of LEDs reduces from right to left When the battery capacity drops to 10 or below the left red LED will flash Battery condition meter codes are as follows E Left Red LED Flashing Slowly or Steady Battery charge is low charge the batteries as soon as possible E Red and Yellow LEDs Flashing Battery charge is low charge the batteries overnight LEDs Scroll From Left to Right The controller is in inhibit or charging mode LEDs Ripple Side to Side Twice then All LEDs Flash Quickly The joystick was not in the center position when the power was switched on or the controller system detected a fault refer to Fault Codes NOTE Your GC2 controller may be equipped with a battery charge reminder feature This feature will be activated if your power chair is turned off AND it has been driven for 8 hours without being charged If equipped the red LED on the battery condition meter will flash four 4 times in 0 5 second intervals until the batteries are charged www pridemobility com GC2 Controller 14 Basic Operation Instructions CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION CONNECTOR The controller communications connector provides the GC2 with a connec tion to the power module 4
13. r power chair owner s manual for specific information on controller warranty www pridemobility com GC2 Controller NOTES GC2 Controller www pridemobility com www pridemobility com GC2 Controller Mobility Products Corp Pride Mobility Products Corporation 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter PA 18643 2694 USA Pride Mobility Products Company 380 Vansickle Road Unit 350 St Catharines Ontario L2R 6P7 Canada Pride Mobility Products Ltd 32 Wedgwood Road Bicester Oxon OX26 4UL UK Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty Ltd 21 Healey Road Dandenong 3175 Victoria Australia Pride Mobility Products Italia S r l Via del Progresso ang Via del Lavoro Loc Prato della Corte 00065 Fiano Romano RM Pride Mobility Products Europe B V Castricummer Werf 26 1901 RW Castricum The Netherlands NEMANU3785
14. ttery Condition Meter Series of five colored LEDs which display the battery condition and fault codes On Off Key Press to power on or off the power chair and controller Speed Dial Turn to increase or decrease maximum speed Joystick A multi functional tool used to control speed and direction Off board Charger Programming Port Used to charge or program the power base Figure 1 GC2 Components and Connections GC2 Controller www pridemobility com Basic Operation Instructions 11 OPERATING THE GC2 CONTROLLER The GC2 controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its components The GC2 controller system consists of see figure 2 Joystick Control panel Joystick module Off board charging programming socket Power module Controller communication connector SY Ors Figure 2 GC2 Controller Joystick Control The joystick controls the driving speed and direction of the power chair When the joystick is at rest it is in the neutral center position and the chair is stationary In order to drive the chair the joystick must be taken out of neutral Moving the joystick in any direction will switch the chair from neutral to drive and the chair will move in the direction indicated by joystick position The farther away from the neutral position the joystick is the faster the chair will move in that direction To stop chair movement simply release the joystick or move it back to the neutr
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