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PCS2_a021 — Power Rail Under Voltage

Full alert identifier: PCS2_a021_powerRailUnderVoltage

Alert description

The generated power rail (4.5V, 10V, 13.5V, 18V, or 48V) has gone lower than the allowed lower threshold

Potential impact

DCDC and AC Charging may be limited or unavailable.

Set condition

The power rail (4.5V, 10V, 13.5V, 18V or 48V) has gone lower than the allowed lower threshold

Clear condition

The power rail (4.5V, 10V, 13.5V, 18V or 48V) returns above the allowed lower threshold

Signals to check

Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.

Signal Unit
10 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Threshold PCS2_a021_10V0RailUnderVoltageThreshold V
13 V 5 Rail Under Voltage Threshold PCS2_a021_13V5RailUnderVoltageThreshold V
18 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Threshold PCS2_a021_18V0RailUnderVoltageThreshold V
48 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Threshold PCS2_a021_48V0RailUnderVoltageThreshold V
4 V 5 Rail Under Voltage Threshold PCS2_a021_4V5RailUnderVoltageThreshold V
Signal Unit
10 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Trip PCS2_a021_10V0RailUnderVoltageTrip —
13 V 5 Rail Under Voltage Trip PCS2_a021_13V5RailUnderVoltageTrip —
18 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Trip PCS2_a021_18V0RailUnderVoltageTrip —
48 V 0 Rail Under Voltage Trip PCS2_a021_48V0RailUnderVoltageTrip —
4 V 5 Rail Under Voltage Trip PCS2_a021_4V5RailUnderVoltageTrip —

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