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7 - troubleshooting, Dcm status indicators, Troubleshooting using the fault led (red) – Rockwell Automation 1747-DCM,D17476.8 Direct Communication Module User Manual

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Chapter

7–1

Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to identify and correct errors that you may
encounter using LEDs. The topics include:

DCM status indicators

troubleshooting using the FAULT LED (red)

troubleshooting using the COMM LED (green)

Two LEDs indicate the status of the DCM.

Red

Green

DCM

COMM

FAULT

If LED is:

Cause:

Corrective action:

On

Internal Fault

Cycle power to the I/O chassis containing the DCM.
Replace DCM if red LED remains lit after powerup.

Blinking

Configuration Error

Check that the DIP switch settings are correct. Make sure
that I/O group and rack size settings are compatible.

Also see that the setting for rack address is correct. Refer
to chapter 4, Module Configuration, for help with DIP
switches.

Off

Normal State

No action required.

The DCM cannot cross logical rack boundaries. Therefore, as an example, configuring the module for 1/2
logical rack with starting group 6 will cause a configuration error.

DCM Status Indicators

Troubleshooting Using the
FAULT LED (Red)