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The iWOC TRIO controller, developed by Mahle, was designed to operate electric bikes such as the Orbea Vibe H30.
For many e-bike riders, this controller is not straightforward, and I agree with that statement.
This guide provides basic information on how to get started with this Mahle controller.
iWOC TRIO 101 Key Color Codes
Battery power color coding
Mahle decided to use color coding to indicate the remaining battery power. This is based on percentage (%).
- White – more than 75%
- Green – the power is between 50% and 75%
- Orange – 25% and 50% battery power
- Red – between 5% and 25%.
When the battery reaches 5%, the controller’s red light will blink constantly. I cannot tell you how many kilometers this translates to, but I would say stopping to plug in the battery would be wise.
Pedal Assist Levels (PAS) color coding
The PAS system uses three (3) colors: blue, green, and red (almost orange).
Blue means PAS 1; green means PAS 2; and red means PAS 3.
The other color used is white. This indicates that the motor will not provide any assistance. Although this is the case, the electronic system will remain active, and assistance will be provided whenever needed.
Other Color Codes
When you turn the system on, a green light will appear. After this, the important thing to note is that the controller will change to a color to indicate the remaining battery power, as explained above.
Keep in mind that the color coding is not very accurate in telling you which percentage of the end range the battery is at. For instance, in the case of red color, it is difficult to determine whether you are close to 25% or 5%, which I believe is the most critical point to note.
I hope this iWOC TRIO 101 brief guide has provided you with the necessary insight to get started.
