7 - troubleshooting, Dcm status indicators, Troubleshooting using the fault led (red) – Rockwell Automation 1747-DCM,D17476.8 Direct Communication Module User Manual

Page 53: Troubleshooting

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7

Chapter

7–1

Troubleshooting

This chapter shows you how to identify and correct errors that you may
encounter using LEDs. The topics include:

•

DCM status indicators

•

troubleshooting using the FAULT LED (red)

•

troubleshooting using the COMM LED (green)

Two LEDs indicate the status of the DCM.

Red

Green

DCM

COMM

FAULT

If LED is:

Cause:

Corrective action:

On

Internal Fault

Cycle power to the I/O chassis containing the DCM.
Replace DCM if red LED remains lit after powerup.

Blinking

Configuration Error

Check that the DIP switch settings are correct. Make sure
that I/O group and rack size settings are compatible.

➀

Also see that the setting for rack address is correct. Refer
to chapter 4, Module Configuration, for help with DIP
switches.

Off

Normal State

No action required.

➀

The DCM cannot cross logical rack boundaries. Therefore, as an example, configuring the module for 1/2
logical rack with starting group 6 will cause a configuration error.

DCM Status Indicators

Troubleshooting Using the
FAULT LED (Red)

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