Error Handling And Diagnostics - Advantech APAX-5013 User Manual

6.1

Error Handling and Diagnostics

There is one power LED on the front panel of any APAX-5000 I/O module. When the
module is power-on, the LED will be lit. For analog I/O module, the LED color is green.
For digital I/O module, the LED color is green or orange, depending on the module ID
number. Refer to Section 1.6 for more details. Except for showing the module power sta-
tus and ID number, this LED is also designed to diagnose module status.
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LED continues flashing one time every 2 seconds
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Solution:
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LED continues flashing 2 times every 2 seconds
Representation:
Solution:
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The I/O modules has problem itself
1. Download latest firmware again to see if it works well.
2. If the LED continues flashing after updating firmware, then
you need to contact Advantech for technical support.
The I/O modules has communication problem
1. Check if the controller or coupler is installed and power-on.
2. If controller or coupler is installed, check if the Ethernet
connection is broken when you have remote expansion.
3. If the networking is okay (or there is remote expansion in the
system), check if any backplane is broken.
4. If backplanes are all fine, download latest firmware again to
see if it works well.
5. If the LED continues flashing after updating firmware,
then you need to contact Advantech for support.
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