Rockwell Automation 1786-RPFRXL ControlNet Fiber Ring Modules Installation Instructions User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1786-IN003D-EN-P - April 2011

Table 2 -1786-RPA/B Repeater Adapter Module Status Indicators

If repeater adapter
indicator is

This means

You should

Alternating red/green

The repeater adapter is
being powered or reset.

Do nothing. The repeater adapter
is operating properly.

Solid red

A jabber condition has
occurred. Another node or
repeater on the network is
transmitting constantly.

Check the network and
components for proper operation.

Off

The repeater adapter is not
powered or has failed.

Check the power input to the
repeater adapter for correct
voltage and polarity.

Solid green

Error-free data is being
recovered at the coax port
of the repeater adapter.

Do nothing. The repeater adapter
is operating properly.

Flashing green/off

Data with errors is
occasionally being
recovered at the coax port
of the repeater adapter.

This situation will normally
correct itself. If the situation
persists check the following:

All BNC connector pins are

seated properly.

All taps are Rockwell

Automation taps.

All terminators are 75

Ω

and

are installed at both ends.

The coax cable has not

been grounded.

Flashing red/off

Either no data is being
received at the coax port of
the repeater adapter, or
data with a large number of
errors is being received at
the coax port of the
repeater adapter.

Check for the following:

Broken cables.

Broken taps.

Missing segment terminators.

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