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MCU W cradle LED indicators

There are three LEDs on the MCU W cradle. The specification for the MCU W LEDs is as follows:

MCUW cradle LEDs

Power LED

LED status

Interpretation

Not lit

No power

Amber

Power, but the key-switch is in the OFF position, meaning the joystick is locked

Green

Power, and the key-switch is in the ON position, meaning the joystick is unlocked

Spare battery status LED

LED status

Interpretation

Not lit

No battery

Amber

Battery charging

Green

Battery fully charged

Slow flashing red

Battery fault

Pairing status LED

LED status

Interpretation

Red

Cradle has not been paired with a joystick

Slow* flashing blue

Partner joystick is out of range or not switched on

Fast* flashing blue

Pairing with joystick

Blue

Normal operation (connected to joystick)

Any other combinations of colours or flashing patterns are classified as an error.

*NOTE: A slow flash is twice per second, fast is five times per second.