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Number
Status Indicator
Description
1
DSI Connection Status
2
Adapter Status
3

NET A

EtherNet/IP Status
4
EtherNet/IP Transmit Status

PORT Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The adapter is not powered or is not connected properly to the drive. • Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing
Red
In Single mode, the adapter is not receiving communication from the drive.

In Multi-Drive mode, the adapter is not receiving communication from a drive, or a drive is not an
Allen-Bradley drive.

• Verify the setting for Parameter 22 - [DSI I/O Cfg].
• Verify that cables are securely connected and not damaged. Replace cables if necessary.
• Cycle power to the drive.
• Use Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4/40 drives.

Solid
Red

This condition should not exist.

This condition should not exist.
Flashing
Green
The adapter is establishing
communications with the
drive.
No action required. This status indicator will
turn solid green or flashing red.
Solid
Green
The adapter is properly connected and is communicating with the drive. No action required.
Orange In Single mode, the drive is
not an Allen-Bradley drive.
Use an Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 drive.

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MOD Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The adapter is not powered or
properly connected to the
drive.
• Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing
Red
The adapter has failed the
firmware test.
• Cycle power to the drive.
• If cycling power does not correct the problem, the adapter parameter settings may have been corrupted. Reset defaults and reconfigure the adapter.
• If resetting defaults does not correct the problem, flash the adapter with the latest firmware release.
Solid
Red
The adapter has failed the hardware test. • Cycle power to the drive.
• Replace the adapter.
Flashing
Green
The adapter is operational, but is not transferring I/O data. • Place the scanner in RUN mode.
• Program the controller to recognize and transmit I/O to the adapter.
• Configure the adapter for the program in the controller.
• Normal behavior if no DSI I/O is enabled.
Solid
Green
The adapter is operational and transferring I/O data. No Action.

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Net A Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The adapter and/or network is not powered, the adapter is not properly connected to the network,
or the adapter needs an IP address.
• Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable and to the network using an Ethernet cable.
• Correctly connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.
• Set a unique IP address using a BOOTP server or by disabling BOOTP and using adapter parameters.
• Apply power to the drive and network.
Flashing
Red
An EtherNet connection has timed out. • Place the scanner in RUN mode.
• Check the amount of traffic on the network.
Solid
Red
The adapter failed the duplicate IP address detection test. Configure the adapter to use a unique IP address and cycle power.
Flashing
Green
The adapter is properly connected but is not communicating with any
devices on the network.
• Place the controller in RUN mode.
• Program the controller to recognize and transmit I/O or make a messaging connection to the adapter.
• Configure the adapter for the program in the controller.
Solid
Green
The adapter is properly connected and communicating on the network. No action required.

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Net B Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The adapter is not powered, or is not transmitting on the network.

If Net A indicator is off:
• Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the Internal Interface (ribbon) cable and to the network using an Ethernet cable.
• Correctly connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector.
• Set a unique IP address using a BOOTP server or by disabling BOOTP and using adapter parameters.


If Net A indicator is solid red:

• Configure the adapter to use a unique IP address and cycle power.


If Net A indicator is flashing red:
• Check the IP address in the adapter and scanner.
• Ping the adapter.


Normal condition if the adapter is idle.

Flashing
Green
The adapter is transmitting
on the network.
No action required.