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4–3Troubleshoot the Processor System
Publication
1785-10.7 – October 1997
The ControlNet status indicators inform you of the operational state
of the ControlNet network.
Indicator Color Description Probable Cause Recommended Action
I/O
Off ControlNet I/O not
present or not
operating
Normal operation if
Channel 2 not being used
No action required
Steady
Green
All nodes configured in
the ControlNet map
table present and
operating properly
Normal operation No action required
Flashing
Green/Off
At least one node
configured for the
ontrol et net or not
Cable(s) or connector(s)
broken or not connected
Repair or replace cable(s) or
connector(s), and reconnect
reen O
con i ure or t e
ControlNet network not
present or not
o eratin ro erl
Destination module(s) bad
or missing
Repair or replace module(s)
operating properly
Node(s) not on network Connect node to network
Flashing
Red/Off
All nodes configured
for ControlNet not
re ent or not
Cable(s) or connector(s)
broken or not connected
Repair or replace cable(s) or
connector(s), and reconnect
p
re
s
ent or not
operating properly
Nodes not on network Connect nodes to network
I/O
AB
Using the ControlNet
Status Indicators