RAD Data comm MBE10-1D - Manual (Page 41)

Alarms and Troubleshooting 4-1
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting and
Diagnostics
This chapter provides:
• A procedure for performing a ping connectivity test
• Troubleshooting solutions for possible operational and communication
problems.
4.1 Diagnostic Test
Ping Terminal
To check the status of the MBE unit's connectivity, you initiate a ping test to all
connected IP addresses.
To perform the ping test:
1. In the Main menu, type 5 (Diagnostic Tools).
2. Type 1 (Ping Terminal).
3. Type your terminal's IP address and press .
The results of the Ping test appear on the screen and run continuously until
you stop the test.
4. To stop the ping test, press .
4.2 Alarms and Troubleshooting
Observe safety precautions while working on the unit, especially if the cover is
removed.
Some common faults and their solutions are listed in the
Table 4-1 . Some faults
may occur due to incorrect configuration settings with regard to MBE application
and location. Link errors are sometimes caused by loose contact between
connectors or lack of cable continuity.
Warning
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