Power Module Blink Code - 1 Blink

Power Module Blink Code - 1 Blink

Power Module Blink Code: 1 Blink

A 1-Blink Error on the Power Module is a critical hardware alert indicating that the system has experienced a severe power drop, causing it to shut down to protect the electronics.


What does this mean?

If you see the LED on the Power Module blinking once every 5 seconds, the machine has detected that the voltage dropped below approximately 11 volts.

At this level, the machine cannot function properly. Unlike Tablet Error 104 (which is a warning), a 1-Blink Error is a hard stop. You must reboot the Mixmate machine to clear this error after the power issue has been addressed.


How do I fix this?

1. Charge and Evaluate the Battery

The most immediate fix is to get a charger on your battery. However, you must understand the difference between Voltage and Capacity:

VoltageBattery Status
11.7V and belowDead. The battery cannot operate the system.
11.8V to 12.3VVery Low. (25% capacity). Low voltage warnings trigger here.
12.7V to 13.8VMaintaining. Holds current charge but does not add capacity.
14.0V+Charging. Required to add capacity back into the battery.

Warning: If your charger never reaches above 13.8V, you are not adding capacity. A "weak" battery might show 13.5V while charging, but the moment a pump or valve draws power (load demand), the voltage will "crash," triggering the 1-Blink error.

2. Physical Connection Check

  • Battery Disconnect: Check the screws on the back of the disconnect switch to ensure they haven't vibrated loose.

  • Grounding: Inspect the ground wire connection between the Mixmate frame and the Power Module.

  • Power Lug: Check for corrosion or loose connections on both sides of the Power Lug on the frame.

3. Check Fuses and Breakers

  • Pro Inductor: Check the two 15-amp fuses in the black fuse panel (top rear of unit).

  • Fusion Inductor: Look for tripped auto-resetting circuit breakers.

  • External Starter: Check the in-line fuse located inside the housing.

4. Test Voltage at the Power Module

Remove the cover of the white Power Module box and test the labeled wires on the circuit board with a multimeter:

  • 12V IN: This should match your battery's actual voltage.

  • OUT (1 and 2): Should match battery voltage when the disconnect switch is in the ON position.

5. Visual Power Indicators

Verify that power is reaching the rest of the system:

  • Are the Stack Valve lights on?

  • Do the Internal Valves in the inductors light up?