Stairlift 12
Stairlift 12 : Controls: Stairlifts are largely operated using a control on the arm of the lift. This is either a switch or a toggle type lever. This larger toggle switch enables users even with limited mobility or painful condition to use stairlifts easily and safely. Electronic controls are used extensively. Many stairlifts have radio frequency or infrared remote controllers. It is known that radiation from devices such as fluorescent lights can interfere with infrared stairlift controls. Also, heat and incandescent lights can, in some circumstances, have an adverse effect. Control circuit design varies greatly among the different manufacturers and models. Curved rail stairlifts have more complex controls than those with straight rails. The seat of a curved rail stairlift may have to be tilted so it remains horizontal whilst going around curves and negotiates different angles of incline. This requires an additional motor and link system. Also, the carriage is slowed down on bends but travels faster on straight runs. This means a more complex control system. Modern controls have small microprocessors which "learn" the characteristics of the journeys and keep the data in memory. They also record the number of journey and direction. This assists service engineers on maintenance calls. Some development was started at the onset of the 21st Century Stairlifts into self-diagnostic controls. The idea was that stairlifts would predict when components were starting to deteriorate and automatically pass the information to the service provider so a visit could be arranged
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