BASIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Dynamic
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified
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 important 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, or
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 changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our
products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/
current version of this manual is available on our website.
Copyright © 2012
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
INFMANU3676/Rev C/October 2012
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LABEL INFORMATION......................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...................................................................................5
DYNAMIC CONTROLLER.................................................................7
PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES .................................................7
OPERATING THE DYNAMIC CONTROLLER ........................11
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR .......................................................16
OFF-BOARD CHARGER/PROGRAMMING SOCKET...........16
LOCK MODE.........................................................................................16
ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT ..........................................................17
SLEEP MODE (IF ENABLED)........................................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OUT OF NEUTRAL AT POWER UP (OONAPU)....................18
ERROR CODES ...................................................................................18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................19
WARRANTY..........................................................................................19
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LABEL INFORMATION
PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the controller to identify warnings, mandatory 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.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water
whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry
condition.
EMI/RFI—This product has been tested and passed at an
immunity level of 20 V/m.
Disposal and recycling—Contact your authorized Pride
Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of
your Pride product and its packaging.
WARNING! 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.
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (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’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.
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NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your copy of this manual, contact us
and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
My authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Purchase Date:
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DYNAMIC CONTROLLER
The Dynamic controller is a 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 is available in both 50-amp and 60-amp configurations, and
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 Dynamic controller, please read the following. These
guidelines are provided for your benefit and will aid you in the safe operation of the controller system.
Turn off the power to the controller when transferring to or from your
power chair.
Follow all of the procedures and heed the warnings as explained in your
power chair owner’s manual.
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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
computer 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, electricity generators or high power sources, and
other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended
movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due
to EMI. Do not turn ON hand-held personal communication
devices, such as citizens hand (CB) radios and cellular
phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned on. Be
aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations,
and avoid coming into close proximity to them.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to
the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the
susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your
power chair in any way not authorized by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself
can disturb the performance of other electrical devices
located nearby, such as alarm systems.
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 controller off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your authorized Pride Provider to report the incident.
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Dynamic Controller Features
Figure 1 provides information on the Dynamic controller components and
connections. Use this diagram to familiarize yourself with the function and
location of each component before using the Dynamic controller.
The following functions are available with the Dynamic controller:
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.
Actuator Adjustment
The user can control positioning of power seat actuators with the
Dynamic controller.
Sleep Mode
This feature is designed to preserve battery charge and can be disabled
through programming.
Out of Neutral at Power Up (OONAPU)
A safety feature designed to prevent the power chair from overheating
and causing damage to the motors or controller.
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Horn Key
Activates a warning horn.
Joystick
A multi-functional tool used
to control speed and direction.
Speed Setting
Indicator
Series of five colored LEDs
which display the speed
setting.
Battery Condition Meter
Indicates the approximate amount of
battery life using color-coded LEDs.
Off-board Charger/
Programming Socket
Connects to battery
charger plug or
programmer.
On/Off Key
Press to power on or
off the power chair and
controller.
Service Indicator
Displays error codes.
Attendant Control
Indicator
Indicates when the optional
Attendant Control Unit is
activated.
Speed Decrease Key
Used to decrease the
speed setting.
Speed Increase Key
Used to increase the
speed setting.
Figure 1. Dynamic Controller Components and Connections
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OPERATING THE DYNAMIC CONTROLLER
The Dynamic controller is used to operate your power chair and all of its
components.
The Dynamic controller consists of (see figure 2):
1. joystick
2. keypad
3. off-board charger/programming socket
4. controller connector
5. power module
Figure 2. Dynamic Controller
Joystick Control
The joystick controls the direction and speed of your power chair. When you
move the joystick from the neutral (center) position, the electromagnetic
brakes release and allow your power chair to move. The farther you push the
joystick from its neutral position, the faster your power chair moves. When
you release the joystick and allow it to return to the neutral position, you
engage the electromagnetic brakes. This causes your power chair to decelerate and come to a complete stop.
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BATTERY CONDITION
METER
SPEED SETTING
INDICATOR
SPEED DECREASE
KEY
Figure 3. Dynamic Controller 4-key Keypad
BATTERY CONDITION
METER
ACTUATOR SELECT
KEY
ACTUATOR 1 CONTROL
INDICATOR
SPEED SETTING
INDICATOR
ON/OFF KEY
HORN KEY
SPEED INCREASE
KEY
SERVICE INDICATOR
ON/OFF KEY
ACTUATOR 2
CONTROL INDICATOR
HORN KEY
SPEED DECREASE
KEY
LEFT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
Figure 4. Dynamic Controller 7-key Keypad
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SPEED INCREASE
KEY
RIGHT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
SERVICE INDICATOR
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BATTERY CONDITION
METER
ACTUATOR
SELECT KEY
ACTUATOR 1
CONTROL INDICATOR
SPEED SETTING
INDICATOR
SPEED DECREASE
KEY
HAZARD KEY
LEFT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
Figure 5. Dynamic Controller 8-key Keypad
BATTERY CONDITION
METER
ON/OFF KEY
ACTUATOR 2
CONTROL INDICATOR
HORN KEY
SPEED INCREASE
KEY
RIGHT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
SERVICE INDICATOR
ON/OFF KEY
ACTUATOR
SELECT KEY
ACTUATOR 1
CONTROL INDICATOR
SPEED SETTING
INDICATOR
SPEED DECREASE
KEY
HAZARD KEY
LEFT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
Figure 6. Dynamic Controller 9-key Keypad
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ACTUATOR 2
CONTROL INDICATOR
HORN KEY
SPEED INCREASE
KEY
LIGHT KEY
RIGHT TURN
INDICATOR KEY
SERVICE INDICATOR
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Keypad
The keypad is located directly in front of the joystick. It contains keys that
you will use to control your power chair. See figure 2.
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.
WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are
stationary to prevent unexpected movement.
NOTE: If the joystick is not in the neutral (center) position when you turn
on the power, you may cause a fault in the system. See “Out Of Neutral At
Power Up (OONAPU).”
Horn Key
The horn key activates a warning horn.
Battery Condition Meter
The battery condition meter consists of eight lights arranged in an arc over
the on/off key. As the battery voltage drops, the number of lights reduces
from right to left. When the battery capacity drops to 10% or below, the left
red LED will flash.
Left Red LED Flashing: The battery charge is low; charge the batteries
as soon as possible.
Right-to-Left Ripple of LEDs: The controller is in lock mode; unlock
the controller.
Left-to-Right Ripple of LEDs Alternating with Steady Display: The
controller is in programming, inhibit, or charging mode. When the
joystick is moved, the speed gauge will also flash.
Speed Keys
There are two keys that control the speed. Press the speed increase key to
increase the speed. Press the speed decrease key to decrease the speed. The
speed setting is displayed on the speed setting indicator. If your power chair
was programmed with a drive profile, contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information.
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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.
Speed Setting Indicator
The speed setting indicator indicates the current speed of your power chair.
The speed setting indicator consists of 16 lights arranged clockwise around
the horn key. As the speed of the power chair increases, the number of lights
increases. There are five larger LEDs which represent 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%,
80%, and 100% of the power chair’s maximum speed. Press the speed
decrease key or speed increase key once to adjust the speed in the five larger
increments. Press and hold the the speed decrease key or speed increase key
to adjust the speed in individual increments.
NOTE: When the bottom, left-most green LED is flashing, it indicates that
the controller is in speed limit mode.
Service Indicator
The service indicator displays Dynamic controller error codes. Refer to
“Error Codes.”
Attendant Control Indicator (For Optional Equipment)
The attendant control indicator is on when the optional Attendant Control
Unit is activated.
Actuator Select Key with Lights (For Optional Equipment)
If your power chair is equipped with power accessories such as a power seat
or power elevating leg rests, you can operate them through the keypad.
Refer to “Actuator Adjustment.”
Right/Left Turn Indicator Keys (For Optional Equipment)
The right/left turn indicator keys toggle either the left or right turn indicators. Press once to turn on and press again to turn off. You can also turn off
the selected turn indicator by pressing the opposite indicator key or the hazard key.
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Light Key (For Optional Equipment)
The light key turns the headlights/taillights on and off independent of other
indicators.
Hazard Key (For Optional Equipment)
The hazard key activates both turn indicators at the same time. You can only
cancel this by pressing the hazard key again.
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
This connects the Dynamic controller to the power module located on the
power base.
OFF-BOARD CHARGER/PROGRAMMING SOCKET
You may use an off-board charger
to charge the power chair batteries
through the 3-pin socket located
on the front of the Dynamic controller. See figure 7. If you use an
off-board charger, the charger
current should not exceed 8 amps.
Contact your authorized Pride
Provider for more information.
Figure 7. 3-pin Off-board Charger
Socket
WARNING! Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should
be connected to the off-board charger/programming
socket. See your authorized Pride Provider for more
information.
NOTE: The socket may also be used for reprogramming the Dynamic
controller. Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information.
LOCK MODE
The Dynamic controller is equipped with a feature that enables you to “lockout” unauthorized users.
To lock the Dynamic controller:
1. While the power is on, press and hold the on/off key for 4 seconds. The
display will turn off immediately. After 4 seconds, all LEDs will flash
briefly and the horn will sound a short beep.
2. The Dynamic controller is now locked.
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To unlock the Dynamic controller:
1. While the Dynamic controller is locked, press the on/off key to turn on
the controller. All LEDs will flash briefly. The LEDs will then slowly
ripple from right to left.
2. Press the horn key twice before the LED ripple has completed,
approximately 10 seconds. The controller is now unlocked.
NOTE: If you do not press the horn key twice before the countdown is
complete, the system will beep and the Dynamic controller will turn itself
off. The unlock sequence must be completed successfully before the
Dynamic controller will operate again.
ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT
The Dynamic controller can control two actuators using the mode key and
the joystick. The active actuator is indicated by an illuminated actuator
LED. See figure 4, 5, or 6.
To select and adjust an actuator:
1. Press the on/off key to power on the
controller.
2. Press the actuator select key once to select
Actuator Adjustment Mode. Actuator 1
will be active as noted by the amber “1”
indicator.
3. Push the joystick to the right or press the
actuator select key again to cycle through
the available actuators. The actuator
indicators will display which actuator is
activated. See figure 8.
4. When the desired actuator is selected,
give a forward command to the joystick to
raise the actuator or give a reverse
command to the joystick to lower the
actuator.
5. Press the actuator select key again to
return to the Drive Mode.
Figure 8. Actuator
Indicators (None, Actuator
1, and Actuator 2 Shown)
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SLEEP MODE (IF ENABLED)
The power chair controller features a sleep mode. Sleep mode is a built-in
circuit that will automatically shut off the main power if the joystick is not
moved in any direction for a period of time. This time factor is programmed
into the controller. To restore power and continue, push any key on the keypad.
OUT OF NEUTRAL AT POWER UP (OONAPU)
Your power chair joystick is equipped with Out Of Neutral At Power Up
(OONAPU). If you power up the system and the joystick is not in the neutral
position, all of the lights in the speed setting indicator will flash rapidly for
as long as the joystick is out of the neutral position. Allow the joystick to
return to the neutral position and the fault will clear.
ERROR CODES
The service indicator will flash error codes when the Dynamic controller
detects an abnormal condition in the electrical system. The service indicator
will flash a number of times quickly, then pause, then flash again. The service indicator will continue to flash the error codes until the problem is
fixed. The following table identifies the individual error codes. If any of
these error codes persist or if you experience any other problem with your
power chair, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
NOTE: When the service indicator flashes an error, the battery condition
meter LEDs will also flash an inhibit. See “Battery Condition Meter.”
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Error Code Probable Cause Possible Solution
1 Possible stall timeout or
user error
2 Battery fault Check the batteries and cables. Try to
3 Left motor fault Check the left motor, connections, and
4 Right motor fault Check the right motor, connections,
5 Left park brake fault Check the left park brake,
6 Right park brake fault Check the right park brake,
7 Dynamic controller module
fault
8 Dynamic controller power
module fault
9 Dynamic controller
communications fault
10 Unknown fault Contact your authorized Pride
Release the joystick.
charge the batteries. The batteries
may need to be replaced.
cables.
and cables.
connections, and cables.
connections, and cables.
Check the communications
connections and wiring.
Check the communication connections
and wiring.
Check the communication connections
and wiring.
Provider.
11 Incompatible controller fault Contact your authorized Pride
Provider.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to your power chair owner’s manual for proper cleaning and disposal
instructions.
WARRANTY
Refer to your power chair owner’s manual for specific information on
controller warranty.
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Pride Mobility Products Corporation
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
USA
Pride Mobility Products Company
380 Vansickle Road
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7
Canada
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 4UL
UK
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
20-24 Apollo Drive
Hallam, Victoria 3803
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
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