Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLD Linking Device Configuration Manual - Manual (Page 107)

1 Publication 1757-PM002A-EN-E - June 2006
Chapter
5
Troubleshooting
In This Chapter
Manufacturer’s
Documentation Most manufacturers of fieldbus devices and components offer
product-specific support documentation in some form, whether it be online or
in print. When experiencing difficulties with these elements, it is
recommended that you use the specific documentation provided by individual
manufacturers.
Troubleshooting Guide This guide illustrates a number of known fixes to problems you may encounter
while using RSFieldbus. Before you call Technical Support, please see if your
symptoms match any of the following:
For See Page
Manufacturer’s Documentation 5-1
Troubleshooting Guide 5-1
Poor Fieldbus Signals 5-4
What To Do if the FFLD Does Not Appear in the HSE Live List 5-5
What To Do if The FFLD Does Not Appear in the H1 Live List 5-7
What To Do if the FFLD Blinks On and Off in the H1 Live List 5-10
What To Do if You are Unable to See Parameter Values in the
Function Block Online Characterization 5-11
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
Cannot communicate with
the linking device and the
STATUS LED is flashing
green. The linking device's IP
address is not
established. Refer to Assigning an IP Address in
the linking device Installation
Instructions, publication 1757-IN021.
Cannot communicate with
the linking device and the
STATUS LED is solid green. IP address is configured
but unknown. Use RSLinx (Ethternet_IP driver) to
browse the local subnet.