Troubleshooting – Rockwell Automation 2755 Enhanced Decoder Series B User Manual

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Publication 2755-833

This section lists problems that may occur with the decoder and/or
connected equipment. Each problem lists possible causes and
solutions.

Problem: Decoder ”Power On” indicator does not light.

Cause: Decoder power switch is in OFF position.

Solution: Turn decoder power switch to ON position.

Cause: No incoming power.

Solution: Verify power source.

Cause: Improper connection to power source.

Solution: Check connections.

Cause: Faulty decoder.

Solution: Return decoder to Allen-Bradley for repair.

Problem: Decoder ”Power On” indicator lights but ”CPU
Active” indicator does not stay lit.

Cause: Internal decoder failure.

Solution: Return decoder to Allen-Bradley for repair.

Problem: Decoder ”Laser On” indicator lights but scanner
”Laser On” indicator does not light.

Cause: Cable connections between decoder and scanner are
loose or defective.

Solution: Check cable and connections.

Problem: Decoder ”Laser On” indicator does not light.

Cause: Wrong configuration.

Solution: Configure the Laser-On Mode parameter of the
decoder to ON.

Cause: Trigger not active. (Laser-on Mode parameter of decoder
is set to Triggered).

Solution: Activate trigger and look at the Trigger Active
indicator on decoder. When the trigger is activated, the indicator
should light.

Troubleshooting

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