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Important!
In the case where the modules are retracted and inspection on cables is difficult, use the Second special boot-up
mode to move actuators manually. Refer to section 3, E-bx special boot-up modes and position reset. The section
below
describes methods on “How to” and provides “additional information”.
4.1.5.1
How to and additional information
4.1.5.1.1
Checking battery voltage
Examples of batteries with a low voltage
There are two methods to check battery voltage:
1.
Visually, on the joystick
’s battery voltage level display
Refer to example above
.
If only one light is on or flashing, the battery voltage is less than 23.5 Volts. When battery voltage falls
below that, the e-bx and the R-Net power module can generate error codes. A fully charged battery will
have all 10 lights on. The voltage should be between 25.3 and 27.5 Volts.
2.
Using a multimeter in voltage mode, connect probes directly to the joystick’s charger port positive
and
negative terminals.
Refer to the images below showing probe connections from multimeter to joystick
.
Turn on multimeter and set it to “V” for voltage
mode. Select DC voltage reading mode. It is not possible
to get a proper voltage reading in AC mode. Probes must be well connected to desired terminals to obtain
a reliable reading.
CAUTION
! Extreme care must be taken while connections are made between multimeter probes and
desired terminals when reading current measurements because there is a risk of damaging multimeter,
probes and chair; of burning oneself; of getting pieces of metal in the eye when getting a reading.
