Mains and Battery LEDs
The
swampfox
’s internal battery charger charges the internal battery, or an external
12V sealed lead acid battery (6Ah or more) connected to the
EXT BATT/DC
connector. While power is present, the
MAINS
and
BATT
indicators show
swampfox
’s
state:
Mains LED Battery LED
swampfox power, charger and battery status
Green
Green
Normal
POWER
energized, battery OK, not charging
Red
Green
Backup
POWER
not energized, running from battery
Either
Red
Battery Low
Battery voltage low (or battery disconnected)
Unlit
Green
12V Powered
Powered through
EXT BATT/DC
Green
Green flashing Charging
Green
Red flashing
Charge Failure
Mains failed while charging, or faulty battery
Other Front Panel Items
The
COMMS
LED illuminates red when
swampfox
cannot communicate with a
master.
The
DISPLAY
button turns the front panel indicators on and off. The ready LED is
always enabled.
The
ADDRESS SWITCHES
set
swampfox
’s three digit RTU address.
All
GND
pins, the
EXT BATT/DC
connector negative pin, and the antenna shield, are
all connected inside the
swampfox
.
swampfox only examines the address
switches when it starts up or is reset
IG-619-2.2-2015-Mar
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Installation Guide