Description
The Switch-It Dual Pro steers a power chair from head movement. Its pads read how close the head is to the sensor and how hard it presses, so the chair speeds up, turns and slows smoothly.
Who is the Dual Pro for?
It suits a rider who can move the head but has little use of the arms or hands, and whose control is stronger on one side. Each pad is set on its own. Book a free home assessment or visit our showroom and we will set it up with you.
Will it fit my power chair?
The array needs a chair that takes an alternative drive control. The maker lists Penny and Giles R-Net with the Omni, Curtis Enable 50 with the Enhanced Display, and Dynamic Controls DX2 with the DX dongle.
How is it set up and adjusted?
A programmer sits in the back pad, so the pads are set with the rider in the chair. Press Set and Force together, choose a pad, then set the pressure for full speed and the speed within sensor range. An inactivate angle can also be set, so the back pad stops driving once the chair tilts past a chosen point.
Which pads and switches can I choose?
The maker sells long facial pads, about 6" across, and round spot pads 2" in diameter. Headrest mounting hardware is included, and reverse, mode and one further job can run from external switches on the pad.
Funding help for a head array in Ontario
Depending on the person's needs and assessment, funding may be available for mobility equipment in Ontario. Our team works with funding programs every week and can point you to the right route before you buy. See our funding guide or call (905) 798-1853.
Delivery, service and warranty
We fit the array and set each pad with the rider. The maker's instruction sheet prints one year from the date of manufacture, and we confirm the coverage in writing with your quote. The paperwork sits on our documents page.
How does it compare?
See our wheelchair accessories for external switches, and our power wheelchairs for the chair itself.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Dual Pro work like a switched array?
Yes. A dealer can set it to run off head distance, pad pressure, or a mix of the two.
Can one side be set differently from the other?
Yes. Each pad has its own force and proximity setting, so a weaker side can be easier to reach.
Does anything interfere with the sensors?
Keep phones and portable communications equipment away from the pads, and avoid driving under power lines.
Specifications
- Size
- Back pad 6.5" x 4", side pads 5" x 2", proximity range 10 mm
- Mounting
- Square tube headrest mounting hardware included, with Whitmyer compatible, Axys, Linx and Linx2 mounts listed
- Compatible with
- Penny and Giles R-Net with the Omni, Curtis Enable 50 with the Enhanced Display, Dynamic Controls DX2 with the Switch-It DX dongle
- Alternative control type
- Proportional, with proximity and force sensors in each pad, or switched off head distance
- Activation type
- Head movement against the facial pads, with the left and right pads set separately
- Programmable from
- An on-board programmer in the back pad, so the pads are set with the rider in the chair
- External switch inputs
- Three inputs on the bottom of the pad for reverse, mode and one assignable user switch, for mechanical or electronic switches
- Pad styles
- Long facial pads about 6" across, or round spot pads 2" in diameter
- Warranty
- One year from the date of manufacture, as printed on the maker's instruction sheet
- Product type
- Proportional head array drive control for a power wheelchair
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
