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VII. OPERATION
THE EUROPA CONTROLLER
The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to
the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller
functions, and the condition of your electrical system. Also, it may be used to control some optional systems such
as power elevating seats and lights. The Europa electronic control system is a modular system. See figure 24. The
electronics necessary to operate your power chair are contained in several modules located on different parts of
your power chair. Typically, the Europa Controller is mounted to one of the armrests. The other components are
located inside the power base.
The controller supplied with your power chair has been pre-programmed to meet your 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, 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.
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Figure 24. Europa Master Remote
The Europa Controller consists of:
1. joystick
2. keypad
3. controller communications connector
4. off-board charger/programming socket
Joystick
The joystick controls the direction and speed
of the power chair. When you move the joy-
stick from the neutral (center) position, the elec-
tromagnetic brake will release and allow the
power chair to move. The farther you push the
joystick from its neutral position, the faster your
power chair will move. When you release the
joystick and allow it to return to the neutral po-
sition, you engage the electromagnetic brake. This helps the power chair decelerate and come to a complete stop.
You can also use the joystick control power actuators.
WARNING! If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner, immediately
release the joystick. Unless the joystick is damaged, this action should stop your power
chair.
Out Of Neutral At Power Up
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, the system status light flashes rapidly for either as long as the
joystick is out of the neutral position or five seconds. If this has happened and the all the segments on the battery
condition meter are flashing, you may have set a fault code. See “Europa Error Codes.”