NEWVSI TECHNICAL MANUAL – INSTALLATION PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY
30 SK80151-1
9.2 Cables and Connectors
• Check all cables and connectors for damage. Make sure that all connectors are securely mated.
9.3 Joystick and Gaiter
• Check that the joystick is not bent or damaged.
• Check the thin rubber gaiter or boot, around the base of the joystick shaft, for damage or splitting. Check
visually only, do not handle the gaiter.
• Check that the joystick returns to the center position when you push and release it.
9.4 Preset Settings
• Make sure that the controller is using the preset settings. Refer to the chapter 3 for detailed instructions.
Controllers are always supplied with the settings shown on the relevant data sheet.
9.5 Operational Test
This test should be carried out on a level floor with at least one meter clear space around the wheelchair.
• Switch on the controller.
• Check that the battery gauge remains on, or flashes slowly, after one second.
• Push the joystick slowly forwards until you hear the parking brakes operate. The chair may start to move.
• Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each parking brake operate within a few seconds.
• Repeat the test a further three times, pushing the joystick slowly backwards, left and right.
9.6 Test Drive
• Drive the wheelchair and make sure that it operates correctly for all positions of the user controls.
9.7 Soft-Stop Test
• Drive the wheelchair at full forward speed and switch the controller off.
• The wheelchair must not stop suddenly, but should decelerate to standstill.
In addition, ensure that the requirements in section 1.3 of this chapter are satisfied.
10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (E.M.C.)
The newVSI controller has been tested for compliance with the EMC requirements of EN12184. The guidelines in this section will
help you to make sure that your wheelchair installation will meet the requirements of the directive.
10.1 Emissions
A typical wheelchair and newVSI installation have been tested and have passed the requirements of EN55022 Class B.
Observe the following recommendations to minimize radio frequency emissions:
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