Chapter 9 troubleshooting tables, 1 power-up error codes, 2 operational error codes – Motorola PR400 User Manual

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Tables

9.1

Power-Up Error Codes

During radio power-up, the radio performs dynamic tests to determine if the radio is working properly.
Problems detected during these tests are presented as an error code on the radio’s display. The
presence of an error code should prompt a user that a problem exists and that a service technician
should be contacted. Use

Table 9-1

to aid in understanding particular operational error codes.

9.2

Operational Error Codes

During radio operation, the radio performs dynamic tests to determine if the radio is working properly.
Problems detected during these tests are presented as an error code on the radio’s display. The
presence of an error code should prompt a user that a problem exists and that a service technician
should be contacted. Use

Table 9-2

to aid in understanding particular operational error codes.

Table 9-1. Power-Up Error Code Display

Error Code

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

RAM ERR

RAM Test Failure

Retest radio by turning if off and tuning it on again. If
message reoccurs, replace main board or send radio to
depot.

ROM ERR

ROM checksum is wrong

Reprogram FLASH memory and retest. If message reoc-
curs, replace main board or send radio to depot.

EPRM ERR

EEPROM Hardware Error –
Codeplug structure mismatch
or non-existence of code-
plug or,
EEPROM Checksum Error –
Codeplug checksum is
wrong

Reprogram codeplug with correct codeplug and retest. If
message reoccurs, replace main board or send radio to
depot.

Table 9-2. Operational Error Code Display

Error Code

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

SYN UNLK

Synthesizer Out-of-Lock

Verify codeplug and reprogram if necessary. If message
reoccurs, replace main board or send radio to depot.

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