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PCS_a096 — Micro Grid Over Loaded

Full alert identifier: PCS_a096_microGridOverLoaded

Message shown in the car

Charging interrupted - Powerwall energy level low Unplug handle - Retry when energy is available

Alert description

The Power Conversion System (PCS) electronic control unit (ECU) detects the micro grid frequency significantly droops below the expected operating threshold, indicating the micro grid is overloaded.

Potential impact

AC charging will be unavailable to help reduce the load on the micro grid.

Set condition

The PCS ECU detects the micro grid frequency significantly droops below the specified threshold.

Clear condition

AC charging is stopped.

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
Ph A Frequency PCS_a096_phAFrequency
0
FREQUENCY UNKNOWN
Hz
Ph B Frequency PCS_a096_phBFrequency
0
FREQUENCY UNKNOWN
Hz
Ph C Frequency PCS_a096_phCFrequency
0
FREQUENCY UNKNOWN
Hz
Signal Unit
Grid Config PCS_a096_gridConfig —

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of PCS_a096.

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