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ProSoft Technology MVI69-GSC User Manual

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

MVI69-GSC ♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

User Manual

Generic ASCII Serial Communication Module

Page 56 of 102

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

September 24, 2010

4.1

LED Status Indicators

The LEDs indicate the module’s operating status as follows:

LED

Color

Status

Indication

CFG

Green

On

Data is being transferred between the module and a remote

terminal using the Configuration/Debug port.

Off

No data is being transferred on the Configuration/Debug port.

P1

Green

On

Data is being transferred between the module and the Generic

Serial (ASCII) network on Port 1.

Off

No data is being transferred on the port.

P2

Green

On

Data is being transferred between the module and the Generic

Serial (ASCII) network on Port 2.

Off

No data is being transferred on the port.

APP

Amber

On

The MVI69-GSC module program has recognized a

communication error on one of its ports.

Off

The MVI69-GSC is functioning normally.

BP ACT

Amber

On

The LED is on when the module is performing a write operation

on the backplane.

Off

The LED is off when the module is performing a read operation
on the backplane. Under normal operation, the LED should

blink rapidly on and off.

OK

Red/
Green

Off

The card is not receiving any power and is not securely

plugged into the rack.

Green

The module is operating normally.

Red

The program has detected an error or is being configured. If
the LED remains red for over 10 seconds, the program has

probably halted. Remove the card from the rack and re-insert

the card to restart the module’s program.

BAT

Red

Off

The battery voltage is OK and functioning.

On

The battery voltage is low or battery is not present. Allow
battery to charge by keeping module plugged into rack for 24

hours. If BAT LED still does not go off, contact ProSoft

Technology, as this is not a user serviceable item.


During module configuration, the OK LED will be red and the APP and BP ACT

LEDs will be on.
If the APP, BP ACT and OK LEDs blink at a rate of every one-second, this

indicates a serious problem with the module. Call ProSoft Technology support to

arrange for repairs.