permobil M3 Control Panel for Electric Wheelchair Instructions
- October 30, 2023
- permobil
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permobil M3 Control Panel for Electric Wheelchair
Product Information
The Model 3 power wheelchair features a new control panel with updated graphics. The user manual provides detailed information on how to operate the wheelchair. Please refer to the table below for a visual translation of the example icons:
| Old | New |
|---|---|
| Hare | Turtle |
| Seat lift | Seat tilt |
| Focus Temperature | Backrest |
| Leg rest | Cruise latch |
The control panel screen provides an overview of various functions and indicators. The old and new screen comparison can be found in the table below:
| Old | New |
|---|---|
| Profile name | Profile name |
| Left turn signal (and leg rest tilt) | Left turn signal (and leg rest tilt) |
| Maximum speed indicator | Maximum speed indicator |
| Hazard lights (and seat lift) | Hazard lights (and seat tilt) |
| Battery indicator | Battery indicator |
| Clock | Lights (and backrest tilt) |
| Lights (and backrest tilt) | Profile number |
| Profile number | Right turn signal (and seat tilt) |
The maximum speed setting and seat function limitations are displayed on the control panel screen:
- Green indicates that the maximum speed is not limited by the active seat function displayed.
- Yellow indicates that the maximum speed is limited by the active seat function displayed.
- Red indicates that drive is inhibited by the active seat function displayed.
Product Usage Instructions
To operate your Model 3 power wheelchair, please follow these instructions:
- Refer to the user manual for detailed information on how to operate the wheelchair.
- Use the control panel icons to control various functions of the wheelchair.
- Identify the updated icons from the table provided and understand their corresponding functions.
- Refer to the control panel screen overview to familiarize yourself with the displayed information.
- Note the maximum speed setting and any limitations imposed by the active seat function displayed.
- Drive carefully and adjust your speed according to the displayed indicators (green, yellow, or red).
If you need further assistance or have any questions, please contact our
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Model 3 New control panel graphics
The user manual for your control panel contains information on how to operate
your wheelchair. The model 3 power wheelchairs have updated graphics from
those seen in the user manual. Please refer to the table below for a visual
translation of example icons.
You can find the user manual for your control panel here
https://documentation.permobil.com/manuals/control_panels/
Functions
The following are some of the new functions on your control panel.
Battery level
- The levels of the battery are displayed as follows:
- green 45–100%
- yellow 25–44%
- red 0–24%
- The battery bar flashes when it changes from green to yellow and between yellow levels. It flashes repeatedly at red level.
- The battery level is also shown as a percentage number to the right of the battery bar. It changes in steps of five percent.
Arrows
- The arrows indicate which directions you can adjust a function.
- If a direction is not possible, the arrow is gray.
- The arrow flashes between white and gray when a function has reached its end position.
Refer to the table below for a comparison of the old and new screen of your control panel.
Circle
- When in drive mode, any restrictions on the maximum speed are displayed as a combination of the circle and orange turtle.
- The maximum speed is set to 6 km/h and no restrictions are applied.
- The maximum speed is restricted to 3 km/h, which is indicated by two things:
- the reduced bar on the left for the maximum speed setting, and
- the orange turtle displayed in the middle of the screen.
When in seat mode, the color of the circle indicates different things:
- Green indicates that the maximum speed is not limited by the active seat function displayed.
- Yellow indicates that the maximum speed is limited by the active seat function displayed.
- Red indicates that drive is inhibited by the active seat function displayed.
Produced and published by Permobil Edition: 1
Date: 2023-05-24
Order no : 339778 eng-US