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MP150 STATUS LIGHT PATHS
Idle
MP150 is waiting for any
command/request from
AcqKnoweldge or any workstation
or any interface.
[See Note 1]
Error
The MP150 enters the Error Mode
if a fatal error occurs during the
Self-test Mode.
Startup (Power ON) > Self-test
When the MP150 is turned ON, ACTIVITY and
BUSY will shine for the duration of the self-test
and setup process. This may take 3 – 10 seconds,
depending on MP150 internal memory.
Work
MP150 receives/sends
commands/data to/from
AcqKnowledge.
[See Note 2]
Work
MP150 receives/sends
commands/data to/from
AcqKnowledge.
[See Note 2]
Wait
MP150 cannot receive command
due to software condition (i.e.,
dialog box open).
[See Note 3]
NOTES
1. IDLE—Both light patterns are normal and indicate that the MP150 is waiting for a command—
neither indicates a problem with the MP150. The MP150 can switch between Idle-1 and Idle-2. Idle-1
or Idle-2 pattern indicates which IP address the MP150 is using:
 Idle-1: self-assigned address in 169.254.xxx.xxx network
 Idle-2: address from DHCP server).
2. WORK — When the MP150 receives any command from any workstation, it locks on to that
workstation and communicates with it exclusively. The MP150 “remembers” the active workstation
and will ignore commands from any other workstation. The MP150 usually remains in the Working
Mode until the AcqKnowledge software program is closed.
3. WAIT — Under some conditions, such as when a dialog box is open, AcqKnowledge cannot send
commands to the MP150. When command flow from the workstation stops, the MP150 acts as if there
is an open dialog and enters the Wait Mode to wait for a command from the workstation it is “locked”
to—commands from any other work station will be ignored. When it receives a command, the MP150
enters the Work mode; if the MP150 does not receive a command within five minutes, it reverts to
Idle.