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Title: powerlan unreacheable while charging
Post by: binutzu on September 02, 2020, 10:12:17 PM
Hello Olimex and users,

every time i charge my Teres-I at home (i tried various sockets) my powerlan stops working and the computers connected to it become unreachable. As soon as i disconnect Teres from the charger i can ping again the powerlan connected machines.

I know power chargers and other electrical appliances may cause problems to powerlan networks - but you know, in my household it only happens with Teres ...

What could be the reason for disturbing the powerlan?

I thought to try out another power supply, for example a USB (3A) one together with an adapter cable (USB to coax). What is the exact coax plug dimension i need to look for? What are the chances of solving my issue?

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: powerlan unreacheable while charging
Post by: LubOlimex on September 03, 2020, 10:16:52 AM
These are the dimensions:

(https://i.imgur.com/BNiEIOR.png)

You can also get a compatible TERES power adapter from here: https://www.olimex.com/Products/DIY-Laptop/SPARE-PARTS/TERES-032-Power-Adapter-3A-3M/
Title: Re: powerlan unreacheable while charging
Post by: binutzu on September 03, 2020, 09:41:07 PM
Thanks for the information.

I was wondering if the compatible power adapter offered now by Olimex as spare part is a newer/different version than the one i already have? I bought my kit right after the launch in 2017.
Title: Re: powerlan unreacheable while charging
Post by: olimex on September 04, 2020, 09:15:12 AM
Hi
if you can locate 5V 3A adapter which do not affect your powerlan, the easiest way is to cut the TERES-I adapter cable and to solder it to the new adapter
Tsvetan
Title: Re: powerlan unreacheable while charging
Post by: binutzu on September 11, 2020, 11:56:51 AM
I can confirm that using another power supply solved my problem and the battery charges fine.
Fortunately, no cutting: found a cable with USB and coax connectors and used a USB power supply.