3 led lights, Alarm conditions, Progress and status indication – Alpha Technologies CXPS 48-1.2-225 48 Vdc User Manual

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2.3.3 LED lights

Three LED lights are located on the front panel, one green, one yellow, and one red. The lights are used to

display the alarm status of the power system, controller progress and status during startup, and file transfers.

Alarm conditions

Only one LED light is illuminated at a time during alarm conditions. Each LED light corresponds to a specific

alarm.

Illuminated

LED

Alarm

Green

OK, no alarms

Yellow

Minor alarm, no major alarms

Red

Major alarm

Progress and status indication

The LED lights are also used in the following situations:

Illuminated

LED

Situation

All three

Base unit validation

Red

File transfer

2.3.4 Reset button

A reset button is located on the front panel for restarting the controller’s microprocessor. Select the reset menu

item before pressing the reset button. Refer to the software manual.

2.3.5 Modem port

A modem port is located on the front panel. It is designed to be used in conjunction with an Alpha DB-9 connector

and an Alpha Cordex DC Modem #018-585-20.

CAUTION: Connect the modem port with an Alpha-supplied modem and cable only. Otherwise,
equipment damage may result.

2.3.6 Ethernet port

An Ethernet port is located on the front panel. This port is designed to connect the controller to a user supplied

TCP/IP network. Use a standard RJ-45 jack with a standard network cable.
The Ethernet port can be used for local access, for example to a laptop computer. Use a standard network

crossover cable for the connection.

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