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1 User Manual DEALER: Keep this manual. The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician. 1 General MK6i RFM Module 1.1 Overview The information in this document is a supplement to the information provided in the manual that came with your wheelchair. Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for further instructions. To ensure the safe installation of the MK6i RFM Module, these instructions must be followed: WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Make sure wheelchair is Off and user is removed from wheelchair before performing this procedure. After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. ACCESSORIES WARNINGS Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. REPAIR OR SERVICE WARNING Setup of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur if improperly set-up or adjusted. Part No MK6i RFM Module

OPERATION WARNING Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the health care field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities.

2 OPERATION WARNING Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the health care field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. After the wheelchair has been setup/ adjusted, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered in the setup procedure. If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re-enter setup specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications. CAUTION Place the wheelchair in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. 2 RFM Module Overview 2.1 Invacare MK6i RF Mouse Emulation For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1. The MK6i RF Mouse Module requires MPJ/Display firmware version or later on a monochrome display or version or later on the color MPJ+. The new Invacare RF Mouse Module is an accessory that can be ordered with new power wheelchairs, or added to existing power wheelchairs using MK6i electronics and an expandable (4 drive mode) system. Standard features include both PC and Mac emulation. The RFM module allows the user to use the wheelchair driver control to control a computer mouse or access assistive communications devices equipped with a USB input port. This feature utilizes radio frequency technology. When the feature is combined with an on-screen keyboard, the user has access to virtually all standard software programs. Mouse Emulation provides full functionality when using either a three or four quadrant driver control. RF Mouse Module RF Mouse Dongle (USB Port) Mouse Button Input FIGURE 1 Invacare MK6i RF Mouse Emulation MK6i RFM Module 2 Part No

2.2 Terms and Definitions Radio Frequency (RF) Radio Frequency refers to the technology that transmits and receives signals using radio frequencies.

3 2.2 Terms and Definitions Radio Frequency (RF) Radio Frequency refers to the technology that transmits and receives signals using radio frequencies. It is this technology used by the MK6i Mouse Emulation feature. (Frequency is 2.4 MHz). Four Quadrant Driver Control This type of driver control, provides the user access to all 4 directions (forward, left, right, and reverse), in either a proportional (analog) or switch (digital) device. The MK6i Compact Joystick and MK6i MPJ+ Joystick are examples of a 4-quadrant proportional control. The Sip-n-Puff control and AbleNet Wafer Board are examples of a 4-quadrant digital control. Three Quadrant Driver Control This type of driver control provides the user access to all 4 directions even though they can control only three quadrants or 3 driving commands, typically only forward, left, and right. To access reverse direction, the wheelchair is programmed with RIM ON and a switch is used allowing the forward drive command to toggle between the forward and reverse directions. PC PC is an acronym for Personal Computer and can be a desktop or a laptop. The MK6i Mouse Emulation feature will work with any PC running Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista, Mac OS and any PC that supports a USB Mouse. Mac Mac is an acronym used for an Macintosh Operating System by Apple Computer, Inc. X-10 A home automation system that uses individual modules to turn on/off electrical appliances/lights plugged into standard 110 volt Dongle wall outlets. The Invacare IR/Mouse Module can control up to eight X-10 modules through an infrared X-10 converter such as a Powerhouse or Infrared Mini Controller, both available commercially. The X-10 Infrared commands (ON/ OFF) need to be learned. Dongle The dongle refers to the hardware device that plugs into the USB port on the PC and communicates to MK6i electronics using Radio Frequency (RF) technology. Part No MK6i RFM Module

4 3 Mouse Emulation Setup, Programming and Usage 3.1 Hardware Installation The Mouse Emulation uses two devices, the MK6i RF Mouse Module and Dongle. The MK6i RF Mouse Module is connected to the MK6i Network using the cable attached to the RF Mouse Module. (See section 3.1). The Dongle is plugged into the computers USB port. 3.2 Mouse Initialization The MK6i RF Mouse and Dongle are uniquely linked allowing multiple users to be in the same area without interference. Perform the following if link needs to be reestablished: 1. To establish this link, ensure the Dongle is plugged into the computer and the computer is then powered-up. 2. Ensure the wheel chair is turned off and plug a switch (1/8 mono or stereo) into the Input port of the MK6i RF Module. 3. Press the (small) button on the Dongle; the LED on the Dongle should start to blink. 4. Hold the switch in the RF Mouse Module closed and power up the wheelchair for 2 seconds and then release the switch. The Dongle s LED should stop blinking and turn green for a moment to indicate that the link has been established. 3.3 Mouse Emulation Programming The MK6i Driver control used with an expandable system can be programmed to use the mouse in any drive. All programming for mouse control is in the Performance Adjust menu. 1. Turn the programmer on. 2. Scroll down to and select PERFORMANCE ADJUST. 3. Scroll down to MOUSE, scroll right to desired drive (D1, D2, D3, D4) and press Select. 4. Choose one of the following: 4-QUAD (generally used with 4-quadrant joysticks) and press Select 3-QUAD (generally used with 3-quadrant head controls) and press Select. 5. Press Save, then press Save again. 4-QUAD (4 - Quadrant) Allows four quadrants of the driver control to operate the mouse in four directions, (up, down, left, right). Typically used with Standard Joystick Operation. Requires a dedicated switch for Mouse Click(s) or use of Dwell Software if switch access is unobtainable. MK6i RFM Module 4 Part No

5 3-QUAD (3 - Quadrant) Forward Command - Toggles between Mouse UP and Mouse Down. Right Command - Toggles between Mouse Left and Mouse Right. Left Command - Single hit for single Mouse Click, two hits for Double Click, press and hold for Mouse Latch (single hit to unlatch/release). No additional switch required for Mouse Click(s), uses left driver command. Typically used with Head Controls where only 3 driving commands are available. Also used with chin controls, Sip-n-Puff joysticks and mini joysticks when switch access for mouse click is unobtainable. 3 Quadrant always operates as above - even when proportional joysticks are set in 3 Quadrant Mode. DIGITAL MOUSE SETTINGS PARAMETER SWITCH DELAY DRAG LATCH TIME BASE SPEED HIGH SPEED DELAY HIGH SPEED FACTOR DESCRIPTION Allows a delay from switch activation to switch recognition. The mouse will not respond until the driver control has been active for a set time. This parameter is enabled when the value is not zero and is typically used with 3-Quadrant controls. This allows a sustained left command to latch an icon/graphic handle, and then use right and forward commands to re-position the icon/handle. This is a percentage of the mouse speed and sets the mouse speed for digital driver controls. Used with very slow base speeds. Parameter determines the delay for the mouse speed to ramp up to a higher speed. If the parameter is zero, the mouse speed does not ramp up. Used with High Speed Delay to increase mouse speed movement when moving cursor across the PC desktop. Choices are NONE, 2X, 4X and 8X. Part No MK6i RFM Module

6 Mouse Axis When any driver control is set into 3-Quadrant mode, Mouse Axis becomes available in the PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT menu allowing driver control directions to be re-assigned to specific mouse functions. PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT MOUSE AXIS FORWARD REVERSE LEFT RIGHT CHOICES FOR EACH QUADRANT Vertical Mouse movement, Horizontal Mouse movement, Left Click, Right Click Application If any 4-quadrant driver control is set to 3-quadrant mouse operation, the unused REVERSE command can be programmed for Right Mouse Click. True 3-quadrant driver controls (i.e., ASL Head Array) can have mouse functions reassigned (i.e., Forward command for muse click, left and right commands for mouse movement). Mouse axis re-assignment does not change driving axis selections (driving axis assignment selected in separate performance adjustment). Using the Mouse Emulator To use the Mouse Emulator with a mouse set to 4-QUAD: 1. Enter the Mouse Mode depicted by the icon (monochrome joystick) or the icon (color MPJ+ joystick). 2. Use the driver control to move the mouse cursor on the computer. 3. Use a switch plugged into the IR/Mouse Module to issue a left mouse click. If a stereo switch is in place, one switch operates a left mouse click, the other operates a right mouse click. If a user does not have the ability to use a switch for mouse click operation, several Dwell Click software programs are available for purchase and download. Refer to Freeware Dwell Click Software Programs: on page 7. To use the Mouse Emulator with a mouse set to 3-QUAD: 1. Enter the Mouse Mode depicted by the icon (monochrome joystick) or the icon (color MPJ+ joystick). 2. Use the right driver command to move the mouse horizontally, toggling between left and right. The mouse changes horizontal direction with each successive right driver command. 3. The forward driver command moves the mouse vertically, toggling between up and down. The mouse changes vertical direction with each successive forward driver command. 4. The left driver command emulates clicking the left mouse button. A sustained left command will select an icon or type an insertion point to allow for dragging. A second left command will deselect. MK6i RFM Module 6 Part No

7 3.4 Freeware Dwell Click Software Programs: SmartNav dwell clicker Dwell Clicker ʺDwell Clickerʺ ʺPoint N Clickʺ 3.5 Dwell Click Software Programs: ʺMouseTool 3.13ʺ Donationware ($20 to any charity of choice) ʺQuill NIBʺ $ ʺDraggerʺ $95 ʺPointSmartʺ $99 (Mouse Driver Enhancement Software) ʺSmartClickʺ $109 Gus Dwell Cursor $125 cursor.php ʺMagicCursor 2000ʺ $230 Free demo Part No MK6i RFM Module

8 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product within any country excluding CANADA when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Coverage under this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of title to any other person. For products purchased in Canada, please refer to the Canada Limited Warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical components (excluding batteries), motors, powered seating actuators and gearboxes to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty periods any such product component shall be proven to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover. Provide dealer's name address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent. MK6i RFM Module 8 Part No

9 Limitations and Exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced, products subject to negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, commercial or institutional use, products modified without Invacare's express written consent (including, but not limited to, modification through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments); products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the specific consent of Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will be solely determined by Invacare. The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions. A change in operating noise, particularly relative to motors and gearboxes does not constitute a failure or defect and will not be repaired; all devices will exhibit changes in operating noise due to aging. The foregoing express warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties whatsoever, whether express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and the sole remedy for violations of any warranty whatsoever, shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms contained herein. the application of any implied warranty whatsoever shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranty provided herein and Invacare shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever; SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No MK6i RFM Module

10 CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product within Canada when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer. This warranty is not extended to any other person or entity and is not transferable or assignable to any subsequent purchaser or owner. Coverage under this warranty will end upon any such subsequent sale or other transfer of title to any other person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants all electronics and electrical components (excluding batteries) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller s invoice required for coverage under this warranty. If within such warranty periods any such product component shall be proven to be defective, the product component shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement. For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the bottom of the back cover. Provide dealer's name address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number. Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent. MK6i RFM Module 10 Part No

11 Limitations and Exclusions: The foregoing warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced, products subject to negligence, accident, improper operation, maintenance or storage, commercial or institutional use, products modified without Invacare's express written consent (including, but not limited to, modification through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments); products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the specific consent of Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will be solely determined by Invacare. The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions. A change in operating noise, particularly relative to motors and gearboxes does not constitute a failure or defect and will not be repaired; all devices will exhibit changes in operating noise due to aging. The foregoing express warranty is exclusive and in lieu of any other warranties whatsoever, whether express or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, and the sole remedy for violations of any warranty whatsoever, shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective product pursuant to the terms contained herein. the application of any implied warranty whatsoever shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranty provided herein and Invacare shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever; SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OR LIMITATION OF HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION MAY NOT BE APPLICABLE. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/ PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS. Part No MK6i RFM Module

12 Invacare Corporation USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA Technical Services Invacare Corporation. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by and. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. AbleNet is a registered trademark of AbleNet Inc. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Part No Rev A - 08/10

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