User Manual

5-2 Serial Converter Module (MDCOMM-232)
5.1.1 Diamond Status Indicator
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ATTENTION: If the Serial Con v erter is transmitting control
I/O to the product (indicated by a steady green diamond LED
on the Serial Conv erter), the product may fault when y ou
remove or reset the Serial Conver ter. Determine how your
product will respond before removing or resetting a Serial
Conv erter. F ailure to observe this precaution could result in
bodily injury and/or damage to equipment.
Table 5.1 – Diamond Status Indicator: State Definitions
State Cause Corrective Action
Off Serial Converter is not
powered or is in Flash
programming mode.
• Securely connect cables.
• Apply power to the product.
• Wait while Flash is in progress.
Flashing
Green
Serial Conv erter is
operating and not
transmitting control I/O.
No action required.
Removing or resetting the Serial
Converter will not cause a serial fault
in the product.
Steady
Green
Serial Conv erter is
operating and is or was
transmitting control I/O.
No action required.
Removing or resetting the Serial
Converter may cause a serial fault in
the product.
Flashing
Red
The product has not
acknowledged the
Serial Con verter.
• Securely connect cables.
• Make sure Adapter Cfg (01) is set to
Auto.
Steady
Red
Link failure.
• Securely connect cables.
• Replace the cable.
• Cycle power to the product.
Orange Brand lock. Contact Rockwell Automation
Technical Support.