Precor P30 Console Reference manual

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P30 console machine control malfunction repair (errors 80 –83)
Applies to
Product: P30 consoles
Mfg. Date: units prior to 8/17/2015
Issue/Symptoms
The P30 machine control may appear to malfunction due to intermittent connections causing error event codes 80 thru
83 to be logged.
During a workout the incline may stop at the current level. Error 80 or 81 will scroll and a power cycle will be
required to clear the error.
During a workout, SPEED or RESISTANCE may start decreasing by min increments (0.1 base units) upon user
machine control changes. Error 82 or 83 will scroll and a power cycle will be required to clear the error.
The machine controller may lose functionality causing "P30 Machine Control Errors" codes 80 thru 83 to be
logged.
Resolution
Apply dielectric grease to the P30 machine control cable connectors.
Tools Required
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Parts required
QTY
Part Number
Description
1
NAPA Auto Parts 765-1190 (or equivalent)*
Dielectric Grease
Note: * equivalent dielectric grease can be substituted.
Procedure
Review entire procedure before starting.
Video: P30 machine control cable repair (errors 80 - 83)
1Remove power from the base unit.
2Remove the P30 from the base.
3Remove the P30 top cap rear cover, the HR access door, and the console access panel.
4Disconnect the HR board connector and remove the rear cover.
5Disconnect the machine control cable connector from the machine control PCA connector. Apply dielectric grease
into each female pin of the machine control cable connector housing. Wipe excess grease from the connector
housing and reconnect. Attach connector so that the yellow wire aligns with pin 1 of the PCA connection.
Note:
Use fingertip to press grease into and completely fill each pin.
6Disconnect the machine control cable connector from the Upper PCA "Machine Control" (J4) connection. Repeat
step 4 and completely fill each female connector housing pin with grease. Wipe excess grease from the connector
housing and reconnect. Attach connector so that the yellow wire aligns with pin 1 of the PCA connection. Reapply
the cable routing Kapton tape.
7Replace the removed console covers. Make sure to reconnect the HR cable connector.
8Reinstall the console onto the base unit.

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9Connect power and verify operation of the machine INCLINE and SPEED/RESISTANCE controls.
aGo to Diagnostics Hardware Validation mode and select Keyboard Test.
bSlowly move the INCLINE control approximately half way until the first INCLINE LED switches OFF, pause, and
continue movement to maximum and verify the second LED switches OFF. If the LEDs do not switch OFF there is
a problem with the machine control. Perform this test for both increase and decrease directions.
cRepeat step 9b keyboard test for the SPEED/RESISTANCE control.
dPress and hold the PAUSE key to exit Diagnostic Hardware Validation mode.
eOperate the INCLINE control through the entire range from min to max levels.
fOperate the SPEED/RESISTANCE control through the entire range from min to max value
gVerify the HR function.
10 Verify exercise equipment operation and return to service.
Number
Description
1
Upper PCA
2
Machine Control Cable
3
Machine Control Assembly
4
Machine Control PCA
5
Upper PCA Machine Control (J4)
Connector