L2 - R4.6 Microcontroller Communication Error (System Freezing)

Modified on Mon, 29 Dec, 2025 at 10:47 PM


STEP 1 - Reboot the machine, and verify the FW version.



  • Result 1 - FW version is displayed.
    Start STEP 4. (Root cause: temporary MCU disconnected. Need PSE to check if further research is required or not.)


  • Result 2 - FW version is empty.     
    Start STEP 2.



STEP 2 - Reconnect the USB Type-C cable between the control board & Tinker board, then reboot (Press the reset button for 10 secs) and verify the FW version.


  • Result 1 - FW version is displayed.
    Start STEP 4. (Root cause: USB cable disconnected)

  • Result 2 - FW version is still empty.  
    Start STEP 3.


STEP 3 - Replace the control board (see SOP here). Contact PSE for the software update. Power on the machine to perform the software update, then verify the firmware version.

  • Result 1 - FW version is displayed.
    Start STEP 4(Root cause: Control board failure)

  • Result 2 - FW version is still empty.  
    Escalate to PSE. 



STEP 4 - Go to the “Control” page, and verify the functionality for every item. Then make a few drinks (covering all the ingredients) and verify the tastes. 


  • Result 1 - All the functionalities (except for “Cold hot water valve”) & drink tastes meet the standard.
    Issue closed.

  • Result 2 - Any functionality is in issue.
    Start the corresponding component troubleshooting process.





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