ProSoft Technology MVI71-GEC User Manual
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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
MVI71-GEC ♦ PLC 5 Platform
User Manual
Generic ASCII Ethernet Communication Module
Page 34 of 86
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
May 11, 2011
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
Port not used
Off
Port not used
P2
Green
On
Port not used
Off
Port not used
APP
Amber
Off
The MVI71-GEC is working normally.
On
The MVI71-GEC module program has recognized a
communication error.
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.
4.1.1 Ethernet LED Indicators
LED
State
Description
Data
OFF
No activity on the Ethernet port.
GREEN Flash
The Ethernet port is actively transmitting or receiving data.
Link
OFF
No physical network connection is detected. No Ethernet
communication is possible. Check wiring and cables.
GREEN Solid
Physical network connection detected. This LED must be ON
solid for Ethernet communication to be possible.