mo-vis Twister Basic Input Control System User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- mo-vis
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Twister Basic Input Control System
User Manual
Twister Basic Input Control System
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About this manual
User manual
Thank you for choosing a mo-vis product!
This manual contains useful and important information about your device.
Please read it carefully before use and store safely for future reference. Our
team (or your authorized dealer) will be happy to answer your questions.
mo-vis bv
Biebuyckstraat 15D . 9850 Deinze . Belgium
http://www.mo-vis.com . contact@mo-vis.com .
+32 9 335 28 60
Warranty
mo-vis bv warrants the product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 2 years under proper use, care and service. The
dealer should never keep mo-vis products in stock for a period more than 6
months prior to delivery to the end-user. mo-vis’ warranty will never exceed a
period of 2 years and 6 months after shipment. All warranties do not extend
beyond the initial purchaser from an authorized mo-vis dealer or mo-vis
itself.
Repair and replacement
For warranty service, contact your dealer (or us if bought directly). In the
event of a defect in material or workmanship, the dealer or customer must
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from us. The product
must be shipped to a service centre designated by mo-vis. mo-vis will repair
or, at mo-vis’ option, replace any product covered by the warranty.
Amendments
No person is authorized to alter, extend or waive the warranties of mo-vis.
Disclaimer and limitations of remedies
The express warranties set forth in this agreement are in lieu of all other
warranties of merchantability or fitness of purpose. In no event shall movis
be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in this product.
Warranty of parts subject to “normal wear and tear” (e.g. joystick handles,
pads, …) are not covered in the warranty except as it applies to defects in
material or construction.
Voiding of warranties
The foregoing warranties are contingent upon the proper installation, use,
maintenance and care of the product. The warranty will be void if the product
has been installed or used improperly, or if it has been repaired or any part
replaced by persons other than mo-vis or an authorized dealer. This product is
considered as a non-serviceable part. The addition of equipment or features
that are not manufactured or recommended by mo-vis could affect the intended
function of the mo-visproduct and may invalidate the warranty.
Important information
CAUTION: Incorrect use or installation may lead to risk of injury to the
user and damage to the wheelchair or other property. In order to reduce these
risks, you should carefully read this installation manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions and warning texts.
NOTICE: Only install this product on a wheelchair where the wheelchair
manufacturer allows the installation of third party parts.
Warning labels
Please read this manual, the safety instructions and warning texts carefully,
in order to reduce the risks associated to the device. Our products are safe
under normal and reasonably foreseeable operating conditions.
NOTE: This symbol indicates general notes and information.
CAUTION: This symbol indicates caution for a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: This symbol indicates a warning for a hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warranty
mo-vis bv warrants the product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 2 years under proper use, care and service. The
dealer should never keep mo-vis products in stock for a period more than 6
months prior to delivery to the end-user. mo-vis’ warranty will never exceed a
period of 2 years and 6 months after shipment.
All warranties do not extend beyond the initial purchaser from an authorized
mo-vis dealer or mo-vis itself.
Repair and replacement
For warranty service, contact your dealer (or us if bought directly). In the
event of a defect in material or workmanship, the dealer or customer must
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from us. The product
must be shipped to a service centre designated by mo-vis. mo-vis will repair
or, at mo-vis’ option, replace any product covered by the warranty.
Amendments
No person is authorized to alter, extend or waive the warranties of mo-vis.
Disclaimer and limitations of remedies
The express warranties set forth in this agreement are in lieu of all other
warranties of merchantability or fitness of purpose. In no event shall movis
be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in this product.
Warranty of parts subject to “normal wear and tear” (e.g. joystick handles,
pads, …) are not covered in the warranty except as it applies to defects in
material or construction.
Voiding of warranties
The foregoing warranties are contingent upon the proper installation, use,
maintenance and care of the product. The warranty will be void if the product
has been installed or used improperly, or if it has been repaired or any part
replaced by persons other than mo-vis or an authorized dealer. This product is
considered as a non-serviceable part.
The addition of equipment or features that are not manufactured or recommended
by mo-vis could affect the intended function of the mo-vis product and may
invalidate the warranty.
Support, scrapping & recycling
Technical support
TROUBLE: In case of technical problems:
- Contact your dealer
- If your dealer is not available or unknown, please contact mo-vis: contact@mo-vis.com or +32 9 335 28 60.
Always state the product code and device serial number when contacting us. This ensures you are provided with the correct information.
Spare parts and accessories
Contact mo-vis or your dealer for more information about spare parts and
accessories.
Scrapping & recycling
CAUTION: For scrapping, adhere to your local waste legislation. Dispose
of obsolete electronic parts responsibly in accordance with local recycling
regulations.
Intended use
The Twister:
- is an Input Control System for a device to be operated by a push button with a 3.5 mm jack connection ( e.g. power wheelchair or AAC device).
- only requires a light activation force of 30 gr.
- offers different mounting options for the different models.
CAUTION: To make sure that the device maintains its functionality,
regular cleaning is required. See Cleaning on page 23 .
CAUTION: This device is only intended to support auxiliary wheelchair
functions.
Features
The Twister:
- requires 30 gr of activation force.
- has an activation surface of 18 mm and 0.5 distance to activation.
- offers tactile and auditory (click) feedback.
- is available in 5 different models. See Parts and accessories on page 16 .
- is easy to mount in different positions, using the mo-vis Q2M system.
- has a 3.5 mm mono jack plug.
- is available in 5 colours: yellow, green, red, blue and black.
Operation
The Twister is a normally open switch. This means that it will activate when
pressed down.
To activate your Twister, simply press anywhere on the cap of the device. You
will feel and hear a clear and audible ‘click’.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to open or disassemble the device enclosure.
NOTE: Do not pull or wrap the cable around the device.
Parts and accessories
Twister Basic
The Twister Basiccan be mounted on a plate of metal/plastic with two screws or
can be integrated in a tray or other flat surface.
A Twister Basic package consists of the following parts:
| PICTURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 piece: |
• P005-15/16/17/18/19 Twister Basic (300 mm) – black/red/ yellow/blue/green
• P005-70/71/72/73/74 Twister Basic (1500 mm) – black/red/ yellow/blue/green
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
---|---
|
| 2 sets of 2 screws with diameter 2.2 mm/0.087 in:
• Set with length of 6.5 mm/0.27 in for sheet thickness 0.5 mm/0.02 in – 2
mm/0.079 in.
• Set with length of 9.5 mm/0.37 in for sheet thickness 3 mm/0.19 in 4.5
mm/0.18
in.
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
| Optionally, there is a M005-29 Twister Basic table mounting set
---|---
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
---|---
| available to mount the Twister Basic in a flat surface above/at/below
surface level.
Twister Button
The Twister Basic is mounted in a plastic holder with a diameter of 30 mm/1.18
in to create a Twister Button.
The screw holes in the base plate are reinforced to attach the button firmly
to a flat surface. The hole diameter is 2.5 mm/0.098 in and the distance
between them is 8 mm/0.315 in.
The Twister Button is delivered with a set of easy-to-install and durable
mounting pieces.
The Twister Button package consists of the following parts:
| PICTURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 P005-00 Twister Basic no screw | |
| M005-23 Twister Basic Mounting Set: |
• 1 Twister Basic Cone
• 1 Self-adhesive rubber pad 282 mm/1.100.08 in
• Set of 3M Dual Lock self-adhesive reclosable fasteners 252 mm/0.870.08 in
• 2 sets of 2 screws with diameter 2.2 mm/0.087 in:
• -Set with length of 6.5 mm/0.27 in for sheet thickness 0.5 mm/0.02 in – 2
mm/0.079 in. -Set with length of 9.5 mm/0.37
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
---|---
This then becomes:
• P005-85/86/87/88/89 Twister Button (300 mm) – black/red/yellow/blue/ green
• P005-75/76/77/78/79 Twister Button (1500 mm) – black/red/yellow/ blue/green|
in for sheet thickness 3 mm/0.19 in – 4.5 mm/0.18 in.
Twister on Bended Tube
The Twister is attached to a mo-vis Q2M bended tube (length 10 cm/3.94 in
diameter 6 mm/0.236 in).
The Twister on Bended Tube can be mounted with the included Q2M clamps to
attach to other rods or the power chair.
| PICTURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 piece: |
• P005-60/61/62/63/64 Twister on Bended Tube (300 mm) – black/
red/yellow/blue/green
• P005-50/51/52/53/54 Twister on Bended Tube (1500 mm) – black/
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
---|---
| red/yellow/blue/green
Satellite Twister
The Satellite Twister is attached to a mo-vis Q2M bended tube (length 10
cm/3.94 in – diameter 6 mm/0.236 in).
The Satellite Twister is equipped with an insert to mount it on a mo-vis
Allround (Light) Joystick.
NOTE: The Satellite Twister is only available with a short cable (300
mm).
| PICTURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 piece: |
• P005-40/41/42/43/44 Satellite Twister (300 mm) – black/red/ yellow/blue/green
Twister Gooseneck
The Twister Gooseneck consists of a Twister Basic mounted on a flexible of 400
mm/15.75 in.
NOTE: The Twister Gooseneck is only available with a long cable (1500
mm).
The Twister Gooseneck can easily be mounted with a Q2M 8 mm clamp (e.g.
M004-14 Q2M Clamp D8, set = 10 pcs). The base of the Twister Gooseneck also
fits perfectly in the M007-01 Q2M Universal Clamp and makes mounting on
wheelchair tubes simple and easy (as seen in the picture below).
| PICTURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 piece: |
• P018-20/21/22/23/24 Twister
PICTURE| DESCRIPTION
---|---
| Gooseneck (1500 mm) – black/ red/yellow/blue/green
Cleaning
Regular maintenance of the device is required. Before you do this, always
disconnect the device.
- Gently remove dust and dirt with a damp cloth.
- Use only non-aggressive disinfectant cleaning agents.
CAUTION: Do not immerse in water or use excessive amounts of liquid.
CAUTION: Make sure the button stays clean so activation remains possible
at all times.
CAUTION: If the button is damaged, it must be replaced immediately to
ensure correct functionality.
Limited liability
mo-vis accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to property that may
arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow the
recommendation, warnings and instructions in this manual.
CAUTION: This product should only be installed by a qualified service
engineer.
NOTE: All mo-vis manuals can be found at http://www.mo-vis.com where
they can be consulted in PDF format.
NOTE: In case any serious incident occurs in relation to this device,
this should be reported immediately to mo-vis and the competent authority of
the Member State in which the user is established.
mo-vis bv
Biebuyckstraat 15D
9850 Deinze – Belgium
www.mo-vis.com
contact@mo-vis.com
+32 9 335 28 60
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