Both red lights flash when controller is in base ( over charged indicator ) When controller is removed cannot turn it on - ctc button pressed but no screen. I have not used system for 2 months. The system is about 18 months old and been used very little. Any ideas?
Thanks
Art
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First off, try some Alkaline batteries in the unit. Also, press and hold for a couple of seconds the little recessed button in the back of the CAB2.
Let us know if either/both of those help.
Inserting the alkaline batteries brought the unit back to life. have not pressed the button. Measured the recharge type and they were dead. In the past, I would get alternating red until charged. Is both on an indication of bad batteries? Will try button tomorrow.
Thanks
Art
Hi Art, I had the same issue a short time ago, I only have a carpet layout right now that the wife lets me have out a few days at a time.
The last time I got the set up out again both my red lights were flashing, I got a pencil eraser and cleaned the contacts on the base and handheld unit, cleaned then with a clean rag also... bingo lights then were correct and it charged the batteries ...hope this works for you.
If you leave the alkaline batteries in, make sure to turn off the recharger on the base
Try to recharge the old ones in an external charger if you have one
Inserting the alkaline batteries brought the unit back to life. have not pressed the button. Measured the recharge type and they were dead. In the past, I would get alternating red until charged. Is both on an indication of bad batteries? Will try button tomorrow.
Thanks
Art
No need for the button if the alkaline batteries brought it back, that was just the next step if they didn't.
The proper operation of the charger is first alternating red lights that slow as it charges, then alternating green lights, finally steady green lights indicating fully charged.
I recommend being careful with pencil erasers on the contacts. The pink erasers are abrasive and will wear the very thin gold flash off the contacts. When that happens, you'll have real problems ever getting a reliable connection! This used to be a continuing issue with older electronics with lots of card edge connectors. I can't count the number of destroyed cards I saw where they cleaned the contacts with an eraser whenever they had an issue.
Thanks will try to recharge - if not what is a good source for batteries?
Art
Some have mentioned the RadioShack rechargeable batteries, I haven't personally used them.
Thanks cbojonower I put batteries in an external charger and problem solved.
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