SIMOTION C
Operating Instructions, 02/2012
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Alarm, error, and system messages
9
9.1
Diagnosis using the LEDs
Diagnostic LEDs
The LEDs are explained in the order in which they are positioned on the SIMOTION C.
Table 9- 1
Diagnostics LEDs of the SIMOTION C
Display
Meaning
Explanations
SF (red)
System fault
This LED indicates a fault on the SIMOTION C.
LED - ON
An event which can be acknowledged is present (alarm, message, note).
(see documentation package
SIMOTION System and Function
Descriptions
)
LED - flashing
(0.5 Hz)
No license exists for technology/optional objects under license.
Technology/option objects under license include, for example:
Cam (synchronous axes with connected cam)
Ethernet (Ethernet interface)
TControl (Temperature Control)
LED - OFF
SIMOTION C is operating without error.
5 VDC (green)
Power supply
for the electronics
This LED indicates that the power supply is ready.
LED - ON
The power supply of the SIMOTION C is operating without error.
LED - OFF
If this is not illuminated, the reason may be:
No connected or switched-on network
No specified load power supply connected
Module not connected correctly
Module defective
RUN (green)
SIMOTION C in RUN
mode
This LED indicates that the user program is running.
LED - ON
See RUN (green)
LED - flashing
(2 Hz)
The time between selection of "RUN" mode until this mode has been
attained is indicated by the LED flashing.
STOPU (yellow)
SIMOTION C in STOP
user program mode
This LED indicates that the technology packages are active. A user
program is not being executed.
LED - ON
See STOPU (yellow)
LED - flashing
(2 Hz)
The time from when the "STOPU" operating mode is selected until this
operating mode has been attained is indicated by the LED flashing.
LED - "flickering"
Formatting the micro memory card