The iWOC TRIO controller, created by Mahle, was built to operate electric bikes like the Orbea Vibe H30.
For many e-bike riders, this controller is not so straightforward, and I support that statement.
This guide offers some basic information on how to start using the Mahle iWOC TRIO.
Battery Power Color Coding
Mahle decided to use color coding to indicate the battery power left. 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 has reached 5%, the controller’s red colour will blink constantly. I cannot tell you how many kilometers this translates into, but I would say stopping and plugging 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 you use PAS 1, green PAS 2, and red PAS 3.
The other color used is white. This indicates that the motor will not provide any assistance. Even though this is the case, the electronic system will still be active, and assistance will be provided whenever needed.
Other points to know
When turning the system on, you will see a green light. After this, the important thing to see is that the controller will change to a color to indicate what battery power is left, according to what I explained above.
Keep in mind that the color coding is not very accurate in telling you which percentage end range the battery is at. For instance, in the red color case, it is hard to know if you are close to 25% or 5%, which I believe is the most important one to note.
