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Hi,

I have a Hyster E5.50XL (E120XL in US) year 1999. The BDI (battery discharge indicator) is too low: it says empty when the battery charge level is more then 50%. It is the one ith 5 leds.

I have a PC cable with a 14 pole connector (only 3 wires attached). Do I have to connect this to the drive electonics (GE)? I have HYTECH software, but have no experience with this.

According to the manual I might need to change parameter 14.

Can somebody tell me how to adjust the BDI settings? The usage of this truck is very low, average 2 hours a week.

regards,

Frits.
  • Posted 19 Apr 2013 21:21
  • By frits_f
  • joined 19 Dec'09 - 320 messages
  • utrechte, Netherlands

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