1. The controller
1.1
R-net controller
A controller will usually have three basic functions:
•
Driving and steering a wheelchair
•
Operating electrical seat adjustments
•
Charging the wheelchairs batteries
There are many different control systems for wheelchairs on the market. If the controller
on your wheelchair does not resemble the one in figure 1.1, contact your dealer.
Figure 1.1
R-net by PG Drive Technologies (CW) is a collective name for the entire control system
of the wheelchair. The wheelchair is operated by means of a controller, which includes
the following components:
The controller
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