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Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Module
Problems Using the LCD
TROUBLESHOOTING CONSIDERATIONS
MODULE DISPLAY
COMM LED
PROBABLE CAUSES
RECOMMENDED ACTION
LED Illuminated Red
ROM Memory Failed
Checksum Test
Reset module
ERROR 100
LED Illuminated Red
RAM Failed Read/Write
Test
Reset module
ERROR 200
LED Illuminated Red
Keypad Malfunction
Reset Module
ERROR 300
LED Illuminated Red
Configuration Memory
Failed Checksum Test
1. Cycle module power
ERROR 400
2 Reconfigure module Refer
to chapter 3, Module Setup
Procedure
BACKLIGHTING OFF
LED Illuminated Red
Insufficient Power Supply
Voltage
Check Power Supply
BACKLIGHTING
FLASHES ON AND OFF
LED Illuminated Red
Insufficient or Unregulated
Power Supply Voltage
Check Power Supply
LCD BACKGROUND IS
SOLID BLACK
Any
Enclosure is Too Hot
1 Adjust display contrast,
turn pot clockwise
2 Operate within
temperature specifications
LCD CHARACTERS ARE
OUT OF LINE
Any
Enclosure is Too Hot or
Module is Exposed to
Sudden Temperature
Change
Allow temperature to
stabilize
LCD IS DIFFICULT TO
READ
Any
Backlighting was Turned
Off
Reconfigure module Refer
to chapter 3, Module Setup
Procedure
LCD CHARACTERS
UNINTELLIGIBLE
Any
Water Contamination in
Module
Correct condition
Improper Initialization
Reset module
Module Configured for a
Foreign Language
Reconfigure module Refer
to chapter 3, Module Setup
Procedure
LCD APPEARS FADED
OR NO DISPLAY AT ALL
Any
Enclosure too Cold
Adjust display contrast, turn
pot counter clockwise
Module Subjected to
Excessive Heat or
Humidity
Disconnect module, contact
your local Allen-Bradley
representative
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