SlotServer Start-Up Guide Page 8 of 12
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Appendix A. Useful Features
Refer to the Configuration Manual for useful configuration features.
The unit may be removed under power for convenient swapping of modules.
Appendix A.1. LED Functions
Run
Node Off
Sys Err
LonSvc
Conf Err
Com Err
Rx
Tx
Service Pin
Figure 3: Diagram of SlotServer showing ports and displays
When the SlotServer is powered up, this light will start flashing after approximately 2
minutes. If this light does not flash, it is an indication that the firmware is not
running, and that the SlotServer will not be operating.
This LED indicates LonWorks activity. Refer to Figure 3.
This light indicates that a device bound to the SlotServer on the LonWorks network is
not communicating. Use the LonWorks Network Manager to troubleshoot the
problem.
This light indicates an error in the configuration of the card. Since this model is
shipped pre-configured, this light should never come on unless the card
configuration is tampered with
This light indicates that an unexpected operation state occurred. The light can be
reset by cycling power to the card. If the error re-occurs persistently, then contact
FieldServer Technical support for assistance with troubleshooting after setting up
the trade port as shown in Appendix A.
This light indicates that a communication error occurred. Use the LonWorks Network
Manager to troubleshoot the problem, or refer to the SlotServer configuration
Manual.
These lights are related to the RS-485 serial ports provided on the SlotServer. The Rx
(Receive) light will flash red if the FieldServer is receiving data. The Tx (Transmit)
light will flash red if the FieldServer is sending data. (Note that due to the nature of
2-wire RS-485 the Rx light will flash every time the Tx light flashes too). The
frequency of the flashing is directly related to the frequency of data transfer.
These lights are related to the Ethernet network ports provided on the SlotServer.
The 10/100 light will be green if the physical connection to the network hub is
running at 100 MBits/s. If the light is off, the connection is running at 10 MBits/s.
The Act (Activity) light will indicate activity on the network. The frequency of
flashing is directly related to the network activity. It does not necessarily mean data
is being received by the FieldServer.
The LonWorks Service pin can be used for commissioning the
SlotServer into a LonWorks network.
LonWorks Activity can be determined using this LED as follows:
LON LED Activity
Implicit – Not
Commissioned
