Installation instruction
ConnectMe
Contents
Installation .......................................................................................3
Installation F3/F5/M3/M5 ................................................................4
Installation M300/M400 ..................................................................15
Software update .............................................................................23
Nominal ConnectMe LED behavior ................................................24
Tools needed for software update ..................................................25
Edition: 1, 2017-01
Order no: 332766
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Installation
e ConnectMe must be installed by an authorized service technician. If ConnectMe is wrongfully installed it can cause damage to the ConnectMe, the wheelchair and/or other property.
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1 .
Switch the main fuse to OFF position.
2 .
Remove the two knobs holding the top
chassis covers.
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Installation – F3/F5/M3/M5
3 .
Remove the top cover.
4 .
Pull the rear chassis cover backwars to
remove it.
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5 .
Pull the front chassis cover forward to
remove it.
6 .
Locate the ICS Master Module in the front
of the chassis.
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7 .
Remove the plastic plug covering
J6 connector. Recycle the plug.
8 .
Locate the J6 serial channel (PC) and the
R-net connector 3 on the ICS box.
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9 .
Connect the ConnectMe R-net cable to
the connector marked with ”3” in the
illustration.
10.
Connect the ConnectMe ICS cable to the
J6 connector.
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11.
Push the cable box down between the ICS
module and the chassis according to the
illustration.
12.
Route the cable backwards on the right side
of the chair. Push the cable down in the two
cable guides.
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13.
Remove the plastic film covering the Dula
lock. Mount it on the ConnectMe box.
14.
Remove the plastic film covering
the other side of the Dula lock.
Push the EPDM rubber againts the
adhesive to fix it.
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15.
Remove the plastic film covering the EPDM
rubber.
16.
Clean the area shown in the illustration.
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17.
Fix ConnectMe on the battery wall
according to the illustration.
18.
Mount rear cover.
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19.
Mount top cover.
20.
Mount front cover.
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21.
Fix the covers with the knobs.
22.
Turn the main fuse to ON position.
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Installation – M300/M400
1 .
Switch off the main fuse. It is located below
the rear lights on the chassis.
2 .
Remove the two knobs holding the
chassis front cover.
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3.
Remove the rear chassis cover by lifting it
upwards and backwards. On wheelchairs
equipped with lights, disconnect the rear
lights cabling.
4 .
The ICS Master Module is located
behind the rear chassis cover.
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5 .
Remove the cover of the ICS Master
Module by sliding it off.
6 .
On the cover of the ICS Master Module
there is connection overview. Plug in the
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ICS connector in connection J3.
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7 .
Hold the cable according to the picture
and slide the cover of the ICS Master
Module back in place.
8 .
Connect the R-net cable in the R-net bay
underneath the fuse.
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9 .
Clean the area under the fuse and mount
the Dula lock on it.
10.
Fix ConnectMe to the main fuse with the
cables to the right.
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11.
Route the cable according to the illustration.
12.
Route the cable according to the illustration.
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13.
Route the cable according to the illustration.
14.
Mount the rear cover.
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15.
Mount the two knobs holding the top
chassis covers.
16.
Switch the maine fuse to ON position.
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Software update
Your wheelchair may need to be updated to support ConnectMe. Please contact your authorized
Permobil technician to complete any update.
Performing a software upgrade on wheelchair already in field will require dedicated tools and needs to be
done by Permobil authorized service. The wheelchair needs to be programmed with the correct firmware and
a ConnectMe configuration in order to work properly.
If ConnectMe emits a steady red light when connected or any other error code, there’s an error with
the installation or product. If that’s the case, please contact customer
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Nominal ConnectMe LED behavior
If the installed wheelchair software supports ConnectMe its LED will:
1. After installation at first start-up of wheelchair go purple.
2. After establishing a connection to the cellular network go green. Note! This can take some time, between 1-5
minutes depending on cellular coverage. If no 2G or 3G cellular coverage exist at all, perform this step at another location
with cellular coverage.
3. Go blue if a Bluetooth® connection is established.
4. Remain green or blue without any red colors showing when wheelchair is kept ON.
If step 1-4 is proceeded successfully ConnectMe device is correctly installed and wheelchair software do not need
to be updated.
If step 2 or 4 fails. The software needs to be updated.
If step any of step 1-4 fails after software update, please contact technical support for troubleshooting assistance.
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Tools needed for software update
• Permobil Updater in order to get the latest software and tools with manuals
• ICS programming cable
• RNET dongle
How to perform an update:
1. Make sure Permobil updater is updated.
2. Program the ICS with the latest software using WheelchairBuilderX (X is 4 or later).
3. Program the chassie number of the wheelchair into the ICS using WheelchairBuilderX (X is 4 or later)
4. Make sure the ICS serial number is programmed.
5. Program the URIB with the latest software using the UribUpgradeTool.
6. After software update check ConnectMe LED behavior again according to “Nominal ConnectMe LED
behavior” on page 24.
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