Genie XC, HF and J boom lifts (S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF, S-60 J, S-80 J)
Genie error code 78-36 — Platform Controller (PCON) — Secondary processor not detected.
Message on the display: Platform Controller (PCON) — Secondary processor not detected.
Code 78-36 occurs in machines: Genie S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF.
blocking fault
The Genie display shows code 78-36 with the message “Platform Controller (PCON) — Secondary processor not detected”. It is a blocking fault or a safety-related code: do not use the machine until the cause has been found and removed.
Effect on the machine: Controls from the platform will not operate.
Possible causes
- TCON has not detected the PCON secondary processor on the communications bus.
What you can do
Switch the machine off with the emergency stop and switch it on again. If the code comes back, do not use the machine and call service.
Solution from the manual
Reprogram the machine with latest software. Check http://firmware.genielift.com/ for the latest software version.
Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1316494, 1315679, 1288652, 1280490, 1285305, 1285307), Fault Codes section.
The descriptions are quoted from the manufacturer's service documentation and are for guidance only. Clearing codes, calibrations and repairs are carried out by a qualified service technician according to the manual for the specific serial number. A machine with an active blocking code must not be used until the cause has been removed.
Does code 78-36 not go away?
RK Rental services Genie lifts at our workshop or on site at the customer's premises (construction site, factory, warehouse). We read the code, remove the cause and select the parts by serial number.
Genie service · Genie parts · All Genie codes of this system
Neighbouring Genie codes
- 78-13Platform Controller (PCON) — Not detected
- 78-29Platform Controller (PCON) — Software version mismatch
- 78-34Platform Controller (PCON) — Incorrect software version
- 79-13Display Controller (DISCON) — Not detected
- 79-29Display Controller (DISCON) — Software version mismatch
- 79-34Display Controller (DISCON) — Incorrect software version
