If the LEDs on your Gear are all lit up in a variety of colors (including green, blue, purple, and red) then fear not! You have simply entered Gear's self-test mode. This is used to diagnose any possible issues inside the device.
To exit self-test mode, press any one of the top buttons. The Gear will return to a powered off state.
Dismount Gear from the wall. Re-attach the back cover. Make sure Gear is still connected to power source.
With Gear powered off, press and hold the 'Set', 'Pair' and 'Group' buttons at the same time for 3 seconds
You should see the LED’s turn teal briefly, then bright green right after. Release the buttons when it is bright green, otherwise, self-test will fail.
The device will proceed to run tests, including a motor test.
Once you see all purple LEDs, tap the 'X' button and then slide your finger across the touch interface as the LED’s light up purple individually.
Once the test is complete the LEDs will be a combination of colors (green/blue/red).
Interpret the colors using the chart below to gauge the overall health of your AXIS Gear
LED Position and Color (Starting from the top of the Touch Strip) | Meaning |
Green/Red | LiPo battery status (internal battery).
Red signifies under 25% LiPo charge. If Red, deep-charge your AXIS Gear |
Blue | This is static |
Green/Red | Alkaline battery status.
(AA batteries in Solar Bar) Green = over 75% Orange = 25% to 75% Red - under 25% If Gear is plugged into the Power Adapter, this will always be Orange |
Blue | This is static |
Green/Red | Motor.
Red signifies potential fault. This test is only accurate when performed while not attached to a shade cord. If attached, Red will always be the result |
Blue | This is static |
Green/Red | Solar Panel.
Red is normal, Green will appear only on an exceptionally sunny day |
Blue | This is static |
Green/Red | Capacitive Touch Strip.
If Red, attempt test once more. If Red persists, this may be a fault with the Touch Strip as it does not recognize certain presses |
Blue | This is static |
To exit self-test mode, press one of the top buttons. Gear will flash red twice and return to a powered off state.