Troubleshooting - Racal Instruments 1260-100 Manual

1260-100/101 Adapt-a-Switch Carrier Module User Manual
If you have difficulty in using the 1260-100/101 Adapt-a-Switch Carrier or its plug-ins, refer to the
following troubleshooting table. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact one of the
Racal Customer Support offices listed in Chapter 5: Support Offices.
Troubleshooting Table
PROBLEM
FAIL indicator does not come on
when chassis power is turned on.
FAIL indicator stays on after self-
test is completed.
No response from plug-in via
VXIbus.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
•
Option-01T not installed
correctly.
•
Fail LED cable not connected
properly to Option-01T.
Remember: Fail LED is operational
only on module containing
Option-01T.
•
Option-01T defective.
•
Option-01T not installed, or
installed in incorrect module.
•
Module addresses conflicting.
•
Plug-in not fully seated.
•
Communication problem with
Option-01T, 1260-100/101
Carrier, or plug-in.
Appendix C

TROUBLESHOOTING

WHAT TO DO
•
Review Installing the Option-01T
in Chapter 2: Getting Started
•
Verify that cable is correctly
connected. See Installing the
Option-01T in Chapter 2: Getting
Started.
•
Contact Racal Customer Support
(see Chapter 5: Customer
Support).
•
Option-01T must be installed in left-
most carrier or 1260-Series module
in group. See Option-01T in
Chapter 2: Getting Started.
•
Ensure that each plug-in and
1260-Series module has its own
unique module address. See
Module Address Switch in
Chapter 2: Getting Started.
•
Ensure that plug-in is firmly
engaged.
•
See special troubleshooting
procedure below, entitled
"Communications Troubleshooting"
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