6 Troubleshooting
If the wheelchair will not function while the batteries are fully charged, check the
following points:
•
Switch the controller off and then switch it on again. Check to see if the
wheelchair functions again.
•
WHEELCHAIR Check if the free wheel switch is switched to drive.
• Check if the joystick was in the neutral position when the controller was
switched on. In other words, the joystick must not be moved when the
controller is being switched on or off.
•
Check whether all the battery clips are firmly in place.
If your wheelchair is still not working, or is not working as it should, go through the
wheelchair functionality table in the following paragraph.
TECHNICAL in case of controller issues for more detailed information. The R-net
and VR2 technical manuals can be downloaded at the www.pgdt.com or www.
DIETZ-Power.com website.
Warning!
Before changing bus cables, fuses and/or modules, remove both fuses from the
battery compartment, so the system will be ‘dead’.
6.1. Wheelchair functionality table
A. Wheelchair does not switch on
Cause
Possible solution
Buscables not connected
Check buscable connections of the joystick
module to the power module (can also be
through the actuator module!)
Pins in connectors are loose
or damaged
Check connectors for loose or damaged pins. If
damaged replace cable.
Buscable defect
Check all bus cables for damage. Bypass each
buscable with new one to check functionallity.
Fuse defect / Thermal trip
Check fuses and replace if needed.
Battery connections are loose Check battery connections and restore if needed.
Battery voltage too low
Measure battery voltage and charge batteries.
Battery defect
Measure battery voltage. Voltage below 10 V
can indicate that one battery is defect. Replace
batteries.
Remote control or button
defect
Check by replacing with new one.
Power Module defect
Check by replacing with new one.
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