Interpreting the dot matrix displays, Interpreting the dot matrix displays -3 – Rockwell Automation 1747-KFC15 SLC500 CONTROLNET RS-232 USER MANUAL User Manual

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Troubleshooting the KFC15 Module

5-3

1747-5.34 - June 1998

Interpreting the Dot Matrix Displays

Under normal conditions, the dot matrix display should be displaying the
ControlNet network address as well as the ControlNet network status.
During operation, the dot matrix display is used to indicate hardware fault
conditions. When the STATUS LED is solid or flashing red, the display
shows a number indicating the type of hardware fault. The following table
gives a description of the faults.

Channel A or
B (viewed
separately)

OFF

Channel disabled or
unused

Program network for redundant
media if required.

SOLID GREEN

Channel good—data is
being received and
transmitted on this
channel

None

FLASHING
GREEN - OFF

Temporary errors or
device is not on-line

None. Unit will correct itself.

FLASHING RED -
GREEN

Bad network
configuration

Check network setup then cycle
power to the KFC15 module.

FLASHING RED -
OFF

Media fault or no other
nodes present on the
network

Check media for broken cables,
loose connector, missing
terminators, etc.

STATUS

OFF

No power is applied to
the KFC15 module

None

SOLID GREEN

Normal operation—the
module is OK

None

FLASHING
GREEN

The KFC15 is not
properly configured

Check and change parameter
settings.

SOLID RED

Critical fault—the
KFC15 has detected an
unrecoverable fault and
must be replaced

Contact your authorized Allen-
Bradley representative or
distributor.

FLASHING RED

Non-critical fault—the
KFC15 has detected a
recoverable fault

Reconfigure or reset the KFC15.

LED

State

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

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