FieldPoint Status LED Error Indicators
Hardware: Compact FieldPoint>>Controllers, FieldPoint>>Controllers/Network Modules
Problem: My FieldPoint status LED remains lit or is flashing a certain number of times. What does this mean?
Solution:
Real-Time Controllers [c]FP-2xxx:
| Number of Blinks |
Error Condition |
| 0 (stays lit) |
The [c]FP-2xxx did not power on correctly. Contact National Instruments for assistance. |
| 1 |
The [c]FP-2xxx is in reset mode or is unconfigured. Make sure the RESET IP switch is in the OFF position and restart the controller. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint for more information about configuration. |
| 2 |
The [c]FP-2xxx has detected an error in software or firmware. This usually occurs when an attempt to upgrade the software/firmware is interrupted. Repeat the upgrade process. |
| 3 |
The [c]FP-2xxx is in safe mode. Either the controller is ready for software installation or the SAFE MODE switch is in the ON position. |
| 4 |
The [c]FP-2xxx has detected an unrecoverable error. Contact National Instruments for assistance. |
Ethernet Modules FP-160x and cFP-180x:
| Number of Blinks |
Error Condition |
| 0 (stays lit) |
The module did not power on correctly. Contact National Instruments for assistance. |
| 1 |
The module is in reset mode or is unconfigured. Make sure the RESET switch is in the OFF position and restart the module. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for FieldPoint for more information about configuration. |
| 2 |
The module has detected an error in its firmware. This usually occurs when an attempt to upgrade the firmware is interrupted. Repeat the firmware upgrade process. |
| 3 |
The module has detected an unrecoverable error. Contact National Instruments for assistance. |
Serial Modules FP-1000/1001:
| Number of Blinks |
Error Condition |
| 0 (stays lit) |
The FP-1000/1001 initialization failed. |
| 1 |
The FP-1000/1001 address switch is incorrectly configured. Refer to the Setting the Network Address section in Chapter 2, Hardware Installation and Configuration. |
| 2 |
The FP-1000/1001 has detected an error in the terminal bases in the bank or has identified a module in an illegal state. Verify that the protective cover is on the
local bus connector of the last terminal base and that none of the pins of that connector are touching or bent. |
| 3 |
The FP-1000/1001 has detected an irrecoverable internal error with its firmware. |
| 5 |
The network module was unable to locate an I/O module waiting to be configured. Verify that there are no more than nine terminal bases in the bank, and that no terminal bases were added to the bank while power was applied. |
To open the Measurement and Automation Explorer (MAX) Help for FieldPoint:
- Open MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»Measurement & Automation.
- In MAX, navigate to Help»Help Topics»FieldPoint.
A single flash is commonly seen when attempting to network a FieldPoint module.
KnowledgeBase 4CDENRCY reviews this thoroughly.
NOTE: The flashing occurs intermittently. Be careful not to interpret a single reoccurring flash with a higher number of flashes.
Related Links: Product Manuals: cFP-21xx and cFP-BP-x User ManualProduct Manuals: cFP-20xx and cFP-BP-x User ManualProduct Manuals: cFP-180x Quick Start GuideProduct Manuals: FP-2000/2010/2015 User ManualProduct Manuals: FP-1601 User ManualProduct Manuals: FP-1000/1001 User ManualDrivers and Updates: FieldPoint FirmwareKnowledgeBase 4CDENRCY: How to Network FieldPoint to a Host Computer with Ethernet
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Report Date: 08/27/2007
Last Updated: 03/05/2008
Document ID: 4CQADBCY
