The IDA208 is a generator-set controller. It is used on generator sets from Fischer Panda, including the PMS 5.5e.
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| "Failed start attempt" message displayed on Control Panel. | Replace starter. | |
| "Starter batt. voltage low" message displayed on control panel. | Poor battery connection or Low Battery. | Check both positive and negative battery connections to generator. Check battery voltage with a multi-meter. Charge or replace as necessary. |
| Control Panel powers on but generator engine does not crank. | Pending shutdown message displayed on panel. | Check control panel for shutdown message. Resolve issue causing message. Poor battery connection or low battery. Check both positive and negative battery connections to generator. Check battery voltage with a multi-meter. Charge or replace as necessary. |
| Control panel does not power on. | No power to Generator. | Turn on battery switch. Check fuses or circuit breakers to the generator. Check connections on back of control panel. Green connector on back of control panel should have full battery voltage between pins 1 and 2. Ensure both communication cables are plugged into the inverter. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this controller’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Aggregated from the service documentation of generator sets built on this controller.