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Published 07/01, Copyright 2001 , WheelchairJunkie.com
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Penny and Giles Pilot+ Programming and Error Code Definitions
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The following information is intended for educational purposes only, and does not suggest or imply
that anyone should apply it toward programming a powerchair. Improper programming of a powerchair can
result in serious harm to a user and powerchair, and should not be attempted by anyone but a factory-trained
technicians. This material is not intended as a replacement or suppliment to the P&G user's guide.
Programming Parameters
Acceleration: Adjusts the speed and force at which a chair accelerates
in forward and reverse. The higher the value, from 0 to 100, the more acceleration. Some powerchair
manufacturers limit the settings range.
Deceleration: Adjusts the chair's breaking distance when
the joystick is released in forward and reverse, from 0 to 100. The higher the value, the quicker the
chair stops.
Turn Accel'n: Adjusts the acceleration of a chair when a turn is initiated. The
higher the value, from 0 to 100, the faster the chair accelerates into a turn.
Turn Decel'n:
Adjusts how quickly a chair stops turning when the joystick is released. The higher the value, from
0 to 100, the faster the chair stops.
Forward Speed: Adjusts the chair's top speed in the forward
direction. The higher the value, from 0 to 100, the faster the chair travels forward.
Reverse
Speed: Adjusts the chair's top speed in the reverse direction. The higher the value, from 0 to 100,
the faster the chair travels backward.
Turning Speed: Adjusts the maximum and minimum speed at
which the chair spins in a circle, adjusted from 0 to 100.
Joystick Battery Gauge Error
Codes:
Gauge Flashes Every 2.5 Seconds: Chair's in sleep mode. Turn chair off and on again for
normal operation.
1 Flashing Light: The battery needs charging or has a bad connection. Check
battery charge level, battery connections, or controller plugs.
2 Flashing Lights: Left motor
has a bad connection. Check connections.
3 Flashing Lights: Left motor has a short circuit to
the battery. Contact dealer.
4 Flashing Lights: Flashing Lights: Right motor has a bad connection.
Check connections.
5 Flashing Lights: Right motor has a short circuit to the battery. Contact
dealer.
6 Flashing Lights: Battery charger in operation. Disconnect the charger for normal operation.
7 Flashing Lights: Joystick fault. Make sure joystick was not in use when chair was turned on.
If fault remains, contact dealer.
8 Flashing Lights: Controller fault. Check connections.
If fault remains, contact dealer.
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