Operating instructions

1892 1335 - Orion Radio Modem Operating Instructions - v2.9 / Aug 2009 37
GUI Status Messages
When the GUI is connected, you can read the unit serial number, firmware release, PSU
voltage and general status on the main window.
The yellow message panel shows any messages. At connection, it should display “Searching
for parameters.... modem parameters read OK!”
If one or more errors exist, this will be displayed together with a single code number which you
can give to Wood & Douglas technical support.
Some possible errors are listed below.
NO VALID PARAMETERS IN MODEM! (Error code 2)
When the factory set-up was uploaded to the Orion FLASH and EEPROM memories, a
parameter check sum was also written. If the check sum calculated by the Orion does not
match the written check sum, this error will be generated, indicating that the FLASH and
EEPROM memory contents are corrupt. You can use menu item Troubleshooting, Reprogram
with Factory Settings to correct the parameters, or upload your own custom settings to the
Orion in the normal way.
FLASH FACTORY SETTINGS CORRUPT! (Error code 4)
When the Orion was first programmed at the factory, a backup factory settings table was
written in the FLASH memory. This is used if it is necessary to invoke the Reprogram with
Factory Settings command. You can write your own custom settings into this backup table if
you wish, using menu item Link, Factory settings, Write, which is password protected.
If this is corrupt, please consult Wood & Douglas technical support for assistance.
PLL NOT IN LOCK! (Error code 16)
If the radio PLL does not lock, the radio module might be damaged. Turn off power to the unit,
and power it up again. If this does not clear the error, please consult Wood & Douglas
technical support for assistance.
NO VALID PARAMETERS IN MODEM! (Error code 64)
The Orion is not programmed with any valid parameters (memory location is blank). Please
use GUI and upload operating parameters.
EEPROM PARAMETER SETTINGS CORRUPT! (Error code 128)
When the original set-up was uploaded, both FLASH and EEPROM memories were
programmed , and a parameter check sum written. If parameters changed with any AT-
command and not saved, check sum is will be corrupt, and EEPROM parameters will be
replaced by FLASH parameters when the Orion is powered up, if FLASH parameters check
sum found OK. If not, error message will be created and the Orion status LED will start fast
flashing.
Please use menu item "Troubleshooting >Re-program with Factory settings" to replace
with the factory defaults programmed. If you have other parameter settings than factory
settings, please change your settings and upload to Orion.