5 diagnostics and testing – Westermo RM-505U-K User Manual

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505K Radio Telemetry Module

User Manual

ELPRO Technologies Pty Ltd 2008

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5 DIAGNOSTICS AND TESTING

5.1 System Problems

Most problems relate to incorrect configuration, or radio path problems. Before installing the
505K module, "bench-test" its operation with the receiving 905U module alongside. If the
505K does not work properly in this test, it will not work properly installed. If problems are
found, check the configuration.

If the bench-test is successful, however problems are experienced after installation, check
the radio path (refer to the 105U User Manual for radio path testing).

The 505K provides the following diagnostic features which will help to identify problems.

5.2 LED Indicators

Normally the green OK LED on the front panel will flash briefly every 10 seconds. When the
OK LED extinguishes a sleepmode state is indicated conserving the 505K's battery power. If
the OK LED does not flash, a flat battery condition or an internal failure may exist. If the
505K module is located outside, then it will be difficult to see when the LED indicators are
on. Remove the front lid of the 505K to see the LED's better.

The yellow TX LED will flash whenever a radio transmission occurs.

Table of indicator conditions

INDICATOR

CONDITION

MEANING

OK LED ON

Flashes briefly

Normal Operation

OK LED OFF

Continuously

Supply fail or Battery voltage low

CPU failure

OK LED ON

Continuously

Analogue loop on

Configuration cable connected

TX LED ON

Flashes briefly

Radio transmitting

5.3 Diagnostic Features

The configuration software provides some diagnostic features to help identify problems. To
use these features, connect the 905K to a PC using a RS232 cable and run the configuration
software. The OK LED will light continuously once the module is in configuration mode.

Note : The OK LED will generally not light continuously unless the cable is in place and the
configuration software is running.

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