PG Drives VR2 fault code Gauge blinks every 2.5 seconds: Sleep mode

CodeGauge blinks every 2.5 seconds CONFIRMED
MeaningSleep mode
ControllerVR2 powerchair controller CONFIRMED
How it showsBattery gauge on the VR2 joystick flashes 1 to 10 bars (red, amber, green). Speed LEDs flashing with the gauge (+S) = communication fault; actuator LED flashing with the gauge (+A) = actuator trip

Likely causes

The controller has gone to sleep after a period without use

Step-by-step checks

  1. Switch off and on again

Switch off before unplugging anything. If the code stays after these checks, get a trained technician to look at it.

Models using this controller

Other PG Drives VR2 codes

1 bar · 2 bars · 4 bars · 3 bars · 5 bars · 6 bars · 7 bars · 8 bars · 9 bars · 10 bars · Speed LEDs flash with the gauge (+S) · Actuator LED flashes with the gauge (+A) · Battery gauge steps up · Speed indicator ripples up and down · Speed indicator flashes · Battery gauge ripples at power-on · Gauge blinks every 2.5 seconds

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Source: www.bettermobility.co.uk/downloads/Drive-Medical-powerchair-flash-code ↗

Summarised from public manuals. Always check the product's own manual before any repair.