The functions of the module or channel diagnostics display the current errors which are classed according to their category:
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internal errors (internal software errors, communication error with the processor, configuration, parametering or command error),
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external errors (slave device failed, AS-i power supply switched off, terminal error, difference between physical configuration and Control Expert configuration),
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Other errors (module missing or switched off).
A module or channel fault is indicated when certain LEDS change to red, such as:
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In the Fipio bus screen, the presence of a red square at the connection point between the Fipio/AS-i gateway and the Fipio bus,
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In all screens (the Description, Configuration, Debug, I/O Object, Module Fault and Fault tabs),
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In the fault screen which can be accessed from the Module Fault screen where the module fault diagnostics are provided,
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In the fault screen which can be accessed from the Module Fault screen where the channel fault diagnostics are provided.
The fault is also signaled:
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On the module, on the central display,
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By dedicated language objects: CH_ERROR (%I\2.e\r.m.c.ERR) and module error MOD_ERROR (%I\2.e\r.m.MOD.ERR), %MW\2.e\r.m.MOD.2, etc.
Procedure for Accessing the Module Diagnostics
The following table presents the procedure to access the Module diagnostics screen.
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Step
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Action
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1
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Open the TBX SAP 10 module on which you would like to perform diagnostics.
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2
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Click on the Module Fault tab.
Result: The list of module faults appears.
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Procedure for Accessing the Channel Diagnostics
The following table presents the procedure for accessing the Channel diagnostics screen.
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Step
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Action
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1
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Open the TBX SAP 10 module on which you would like to perform diagnostics.
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2
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Click on the Fault tab.
Result: the list of channel faults appears.
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