Component Testing

This leaflet is applicable to the TL25 L1e and TL2500 models.

This guide is not designed to be a complete diagnostic manual and is
produced only to aid in the diagnostic process for this model. It is
assumed that the technician performing diagnostic routines is suitably
trained and capable for these tasks.

Battery Testing
The Talaria TL25 L1e and TL2500 are equipped with a high voltage lithium based battery which
must not be disassembled, altered or used in any way other than described in the user manual. It
is possible to test the battery voltage if required but caution should be used when handling high
voltage equipment.

The battery includes a Battery Management Unit which

will monitor the battery voltage. To check the charge
state, lift the battery cover and depress the activation
button and the unit will display current charge.

This can be done with the battery in situ if the battery

cover is lifted.

If issue is suspected the Low Amperage battery voltage

can be checked manually. This is best performed using
the battery wiring connection to the main wire harness.

Remove the 5 bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the nearside

centre cowling and remove the cowling.
When refitting, tighten between 4 - 6 Nm

With the panel removed, locate the Battery connector to

the main wiring harness.

CAUTION! - When testing any high voltage equipment

take care to avoid accidental short circuit to avoid
personal injury.

With the cable disconnected, on the battery side of the

socket, the battery overall voltage can be tested. Using
a suitable voltmeter set to the 200v DC range, test
between;
Black to Red ≈ 60v depending on battery charge level

With the battery harness connector plugged into the main

harness, use suitable probes to backprobe the wiring on
the battery side of the terminal to test;

Black to Orange ≈ +60v (Ignition on + keyfob activated)

If faulty, test the ignition button

Black to Yellow ≈ +60v (Ignition on + keyfob activated)

If faulty, test the Keyfob NFC
Controller
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 Battery Testing
To test the High Amperage battery output it is necessary
to remove the Motor Controller from the chassis.

Remove the 3 bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the Horn

cover to the chassis.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm

Remove the 4 bolts (M6 x 10mm) securing the MCU to

the chassis.
When refitting, tighten between 8-10Nm

CAUTION! - When removing take care to avoid the High

Voltage cables touching the chassis.

Using a suitable voltmeter set to the 200v DC range,

test across the Black and Red terminals (B+ and B-). A
reading around 60v can be expected (depending on
battery charge level)

Ignition Switch
The vehicles are fitted with a push button ignition switch
coupled with an NFC keyfob. To test the push button,
first remove the 3 bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the
switch and surround to the chassis.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm

To test the button function, disconnect the unit from the

main wiring harness and using a suitable continuity
tester, test across the Red and Brown wire terminals.
Continuity should be achieved when the button is
depressed.
To test the performance of the button, connect the unit
to the main wiring harness and using a suitable
voltmeter set to the 200v DC range, test the component
side of the connector as;

Green to Red ≈ +60v depending on battery charge

If faulty, check battery & battery connections Note; The Keyfob NFC receiver cannot be
Green to Brown ≈ +60v when button is depressed (On) tested using standard metering equipment. If
If faulty, replace the ignition button and retest fault is suspected, confirm the operation of the
Green to Black ≈ +8.5 volts (LED Power) NFC unit first, then replace.
If +8.5v is achieved but LED does not
illuminate, replace the button.
NFC Controller
The vehicle ignition is controlled via an NFC Keyfob and
Controller set. To access for testing, remove the 4 bolts
(M5 x 10mm) securing the offside centre cowling to the
chassis and remove.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm

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 NFC Controller
The NFC Controller is located in the centre of the
chassis and cannot be tested other than to confirm the
correct voltage inputs and outputs.

Test the main harness side of the 6 pin connector using

a suitable voltmeter set to the 200v DC range and test
the following wire colour pairs;
Green to Red ≈ +60v depending on battery charge level. If faulty, check battery and battery
connections
Green to White/Red ≈ +60v when ignition button is depressed. If faulty, test the ignition button

Green to Red/Black ≈ +60v when ignition button is depressed and NFC has been activated by the Keyfob
If faulty, check continuity to the Keyfob receiver located
next to the ignition button using a suitable continuity
tester and check;
NFC Brown continuity to Receiver Black.

NFC Yellow continuity to Receiver Yellow.

Note; The keyfob will not activate the NFC module while
wiring continuity is being tested.
DC-DC Converter
The vehicle power supply uses a DC-DC module to
provide a 12v power supply to the ancillary components.
This is accessed by removing the nearside centre
cowling.

Remove the 5 bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the cowling

to the chassis and remove.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm
Using the wiring connector to the main wiring harness,
backprobe and test the wiring using a suitable voltmeter
set to the 200v DC range and test;

Green to Red/Black ≈ +60v depending on battery

voltage, with ignition “On” and
activated by the keyfob. If faulty,
test the NFC Controller
Green to Black ≈ +12v with ignition “On” and Note; the DC-DC converter cannot be tested
activated by the keyfob. using an Ohmmeter. If +60v is achieved but
+12v is not available, replace the unit.
Tilt Sensor
Rider safety using the Talaria vehicles include a safety
Tilt Sensor to prevent the motor turning while the
machine may be grounded. For testing, remove the
Offside centre cowling to access the unit by removing
the 4 bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the cowling to the
chassis.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm

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 Tilt Sensor
Test the wiring connector with the ignition button “On”
and keyfob activated using a suitable voltmeter set to
the 20v DC range and test;

Green to Black ≈ +12v - If faulty, test the DC-DC

converter.
Green to Yellow/Blue ≈ +12v
≈ 0.0v when tilt sensor is
activated.

Replace if voltage to the Yellow/Blue wire is absent or

does not change when the Tilt Sensor is inverted.

Side-Stand Switch
The vehicle uses a Hall effect sensor to monitor the
position of the Side-stand. For testing it is necessary to
remove the offside centre cowling. Remove the 5 bolts
(M5 x 10mm) securing the cowling to the chassis and
remove.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm
With the ignition set to the “On” position and the NFC
Keyfob activated, test the wiring connector using a
suitable voltmeter set to he 20v DC range and test the
following wire pairs;

Green to Black ≈ +12v. If faulty, test the DC-DC

converter

Green to Purple ≈ +12v - Side-stand “Up”

= 0.0v - Side-stand “Down”
If faulty, replace the side-stand switch.

Throttle Position Sensor

The vehicle uses a throttle potentiometer installed to the handlebar throttle grip to monitor user
input for throttle control. Testing the unit function is performed through the Motor Controller
testing below.
Motor Control Unit

The vehicles’ motor controller is a factory designed and

fitted unit. For testing, it will be necessary to remove the
centre side cowlings and controller unit from the
chassis.

Remove the bolts (M5 x 10mm) securing the side

cowlings to the chassis and remove.
When refitting, tighten between 4-6Nm

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 Motor Control Unit
Remove the 4 bolts (M6 x 10mm) securing the MCU to
the chassis.

CAUTION! - When removing take care to avoid the High

Voltage cables touching the chassis.

The TL25 L1e and TL2500 have 2 variations of motor controller. This affects the wiring terminals
only and the remaining components are unaltered.
Motor Control Unit - Type 1 connector
The type 1 connector Socket A from the wiring loom plugs directly into the main Motor Control Unit. This
connector and corresponding wire colours are as follows;
Pin 1 - Black/White Pin 9 - Red/White
Pin 2 - Red Pin 10 - Green/White 2
Pin 3 - Yellow Pin 11 - Green/Yellow
Pin 4 - Black Pin 12 - Brown
Pin 5 - Green Pin 13 - Purple
Pin 6 - Blue/White Pin 14 - Yellow/Blue
Pin 7 - Green/White 1 Pin 15 - not used
Pin 8 - Red/Black Pin 16 - Pink
The type 1 connector Socket B from the wiring loom plugs directly into the main Motor Control Unit. This
connector and corresponding wire colours are as follows;
Pin 1 - White Pin 5 - Red
Pin 2 - Purple Pin 6 - Blue
Pin 3 - Not Used Pin 7 - Green
Pin 4 - Black Pin 8 - Yellow

Motor Control Unit - Type 2 connector

The type 2 connector Socket C is connected to the wiring loom around 6 inches from the Motor Control
unit. These connectors and corresponding wire colours are as follows;
On the WIRING LOOM side of the connector
Pin 1 - Green/Yellow
Pin 2 - Black/White
Pin 3 - Green/White
Pin 4 - Red/White
The type 2 connector Socket D is connected to the wiring loom around 6 inches from the Motor Control
unit. These connectors and corresponding wire colours are as follows;
On the WIRING LOOM side of the connector
Pin 1 - Pink Pin 5 - Red/Black
Pin 2 - Not Used Pin 6 - Not Used
Pin 3 - Yellow/Blue Pin 7 - Green/White
Pin 4 - Purple Pin 8 - Blue/White

The type 2 connector Socket E is connected to the wiring loom around 6 inches from the Motor Control
unit. These connectors and corresponding wire colours are as follows;
On the WIRING LOOM side of the connector
Pin 1 - White Pin 5 - Red
Pin 2 - Purple Pin 6 - Blue
Pin 3 - Not Used Pin 7 - Green
Pin 4 - Black Pin 8 - Yellow
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 Motor Control Unit - Type 1 and Type 2 - Low Voltage Testing
CAUTION! Testing the wiring connectors on either
version machine requires the use of suitable NEEDLE
probes to avoid wire damage. Standard probes will not
contact the connector pins and must not be used as
they may cause a short circuit due to their probe size.
For the throttle position testing, the machine must be powered “On” and the NFC keyfob activated.

CAUTION; This test involves turning the throttle with the ignition set to “On”. If the machine is in “Ready”
mode, the motor will drive the machine. It is recommended to leave the side-stand in the “Down” position
or with a brake activated to prevent the motor from driving.
For Type 1 machines, test the 16 pin Black/White to Green/White ≈ 1.0v - Closed Throttle
connector Socket A 4.3v - Wide Open Throttle
For Type 2 machines, test the 4 pin Black.White to Red/White ≈ 5.0v
connector Socket C
For the remaining voltage testing, it is necessary to connect the
Negative probe from the voltmeter to the B- terminal on the rear of
the Motor Control Unit.
For Type 1 machines, test the 16 pin connector Socket A
For Type 2 machines, test the 4 pin connector Socket C for the
Green/Yellow and Socket D for all other colours.
Positive Probe;
Red/Black ≈ +60v (depending on battery charge) If faulty, check/replace the NFC Controller
Green/Yellow ≈ 10v - 12v when either brake If faulty check/replace the brake light switches
lever is depressed

Purple ≈ 12v when side-stand is “Up” If faulty, check/replace the side-stand switch
≈ 0v when side-stand is “Down”

Yellow/Blue ≈ 12v from the Tilt Sensor If faulty, check/replace the Tilt Sensor
≈ 0v when tilt sensor is “Activated”

Pink ≈ 5v If faulty, check the offside handlebar switchgear

≈ 0v when “Start” button is depressed and Start button for correct operation.
For Motor Controller Input testing (motor feedback) it is no longer necessary to connect to the B- terminal .
For Motor Controller Output testing it will be necessary to “drive” the rear wheel. Ensure the machine is
correctly supported and secured on a suitable work ramp with the rear wheel free to rotate.

For Type 1 machines, Test the following pin pairs using a suitable voltmeter set to the 20vDC range;
test the 8 pin connector
Socket B Black to Red ≈ 4.7v
Black to White ≈ 0.1v to 4.65v depending on wheel rotation, voltage
For Type 2 machines, difference shown with 45° rotation of the rear wheel
test the 8 pin connector Black to Purple ≈ 0.1v to 4.65v depending on wheel rotation, voltage
Socket E difference shown with 45° rotation of the rear wheel
Black to Blue ≈ 0.5v to 4.65v depending on wheel rotation, voltage
difference shown with approx. 0.2° rotation of the rear
wheel
Black to Green ≈ 0.5v to 4.65v depending on wheel rotation, voltage
difference shown with approx. 0.2° rotation of the rear
wheel
Black to Yellow ≈ 0.5v to 4.65v depending on wheel rotation, voltage
difference shown with approx. 0.2° rotation of the rear
wheel
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 Motor Control Unit - Type 1 and Type 2 - High Voltage Testing

To test the MCU Motor outputs, first check the HV power supply to the +B and -B terminals (see
Battery Voltage section).
CAUTION! Testing the MCU outputs includes high voltage power testing and care should be
taken to avoid personal injury or electrical short circuits.

Using a suitable voltmeter capable of reading both AC

and DC current, connect suitable connectors to the -B
terminal of the MCU and the first Phase Output terminal
(Terminal U shown)

For Motor Controller Output testing it will be necessary to “drive” the rear wheel. Ensure the machine is
correctly supported and secured on a suitable work ramp with the rear wheel free to rotate.

With the ignition set to “On” including activation of the Voltmeter set to the 200v AC range
NFC Keyfob, set the voltmeter to the appropriate range. -B to U - 0.0v to ≈ 38v AC at full throttle
-B to V - 0.0v to ≈ 38v AC at full throttle
-B to W - 0.0v to ≈ 38v AC at full throttle
Open the throttle to the fully open position and monitor
the voltage of the phase output from the MCU. Repeat Voltmeter set to the 200v DC range
for each motor phase output. (U V & W) -B to U - 0.0v to ≈ 32v DC at full throttle
-B to V - 0.0v to ≈ 32v DC at full throttle
-B to W - 0.0v to ≈ 32v DC at full throttle

The Talaria TL25 L1e and TL2500 use as DC Brushless

motor to create drive from the MCU control.
It is recommended to first test the systems as listed
above in this component testing leaflet.

Phase testing; To test the motor phase coil resistance,

DISCONNECT the battery before completely removing
the MCU and disconnecting the HV cables.

Using a suitable Ohmmeter set to the 200Ω range or

lower, test the resistance across each phase coil;
U to V
U to W A reading around 0.5Ω can be
V to W expected across each phase coil.

For any issues not covered or not resolved using this information, please ensure you write down your
results to the above testing and forward them to us along with your technical support request.

Support requests where this testing has not been completed or has not been submitted will be asked to
perform these tests in the first instance.

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