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Case XII. When a specific button on the 1.0 remote is pressed nothing happens.
Step 1.
If the button pressed feels “soft” or different from the other buttons, the plunger array (p/n 2378451) has a
broken pin and needs to be replaced. Open the remote case assembly by removing the six screws on the back
side of the remote. When replacing a broken plunger array, visually inspect the dome switches on the front of
the remote circuit board. If any dome switch is flattened or collapsed, replace the remote assembly.
Case XIII. The i-Pilot 1.0 or 1.5 remote displays an “F” on the LCD screen OR
the i-Pilot 1.6 remote displays “Motor Error”.
Cause:
This indicates that the i-Pilot Controller is not able to communicate with the motor control board. This error
will not display on PowerDrive motors.
Step 1.
Cycle Power to the motor.
A.
On Terrova/Riptide ST from 2016 and earlier (non-Blue Tooth) the main control board only looks for
accessories when it first powers up; if the i-Pilot began communicating after initial power up or was
installed while powered up, the control board will not recognize it until the next time it powers up.
This step may resolve the issue.
B.
Re-test for proper remote function. If the
“F” or “Motor Error”
is not displayed the i-Pilot is
functioning properly. If the
“F” or “Motor Error”
is still present proceed to
Step 2.
Step 2.
Disconnect the i-Pilot system and test the motor for full function using foot pedal.
A.
If the motor fails to function properly using a foot pedal, resolve all motor issues then retest remote
function prior to proceeding to
Step 3.
B.
If the
“F” or “Motor Error”
message is still present and the motor functions correctly via foot pedal
proceed to
Step 3.
Step 3.
Disconnect Power to the motor.
A.
Check the i-Pilot coil cord network plug connection in the control box/head for corrosion and verify
that is fully connected (connected properly there should be no yellow visible between the male and
female plug ends).
B.
Check the network plug(s) at the Control Board; on Terrova/Riptide ST motors that have CoPilot
installed on the alternate network plug disconnect that CoPilot (i-Pilot disables CoPilot function, but if
there is a fault in a connected CoPilot it may disable network communication). Verify that the
connection to the coil cord is fully seated.
C.
Reconnect power and retest.
D.
If
“F” or “Motor Error”
is no longer showing a loose connection or faulty CoPilot was the cause for
the error. If the
“F” or “Motor Error”
message is still displayed Proceed to
Step 4.
If a network plug
that was previously connected is going to be left disconnected install a 2320203 Cap Plug on that plug
prior to returning the motor to the customer.
Step 4.
Disconnect power to the motor.
A.
Disconnect the network cable at both ends of the coil cord and test continuity through each of the 5
pins. If no continuity is present end to end, or any pin has continuity to one of the other pins replace
the coil cord.
B.
If there is an unused network accessory plug on the control board connect the coil cord to that plug and
retest the system. i-Pilot installed motors will never have a use for a second network plug, if this
connection does not display “F” / “Motor Error” this works as a complete repair.
C.
If the
“F” or “Motor Error”
Message is still displayed replace the i-Pilot Controller (head).
Case XIV. The screen on the 1.6 remote displays “RF error”.
Cause:
This indicates a fatal error with the remote. The remote needs to be replaced with p/n 2994075.
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