Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
BPS 8
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Diagnostics and troubleshooting
10.1 Operating indicators of the LEDs
Two 3-color-LEDs at the top of the BPS 8 case show the device and reading status (see dimensioned
drawings see page 13 et seq.).
10.2 General causes of errors
LED
State
Meaning
Status LED (B1)
Off
No supply voltage
Green, flashing
Initialization of the device
Green, continuous light Operational readiness
Red, flashing
Warning
Red, continuous light
Error, no function possible
Orange, flashing
Service operation active
Decode LED (B2)
Off
Positioning deactivated
Green, continuous light Positioning running (position data valid)
Red, continuous light
Positioning running (position data invalid)
Orange, continuous light Positioning running (marker bar code
detected)
B1
B2
Error
Possible error cause
Measures
Status LED "off"
• No supply voltage connected to the
device.
Check supply voltage.
Status LED
"Red, flashing"
• Warning.
Query diagnostic data and carry out the
resulting measures.
Status LED
"Red, continuous
light"
• Error, no function possible.
Internal device error, send in device
Status LED
"Orange, flashing"
• Service operation active.
Reset service operation using BPS
Configuration Tool.
Decode LED "off"
• Positioning deactivated.
Call up position data.
Deactivate SLEEP mode
Decode LED
"Red, continuous
light"
• Position data invalid
(out of tape).
Check positioning of bar code tape.
Change the angle of the scanning beam
by tilting the BPS 8.
Check mounting.
Clean BPS 8 window.
Decode LED
"Orange, continuous
light"
• Marker bar code detected.
Call up marker bar code.
Position error
• No bar code tape exists.
• Scanner positioned in total reflec
-
tion.
• Scanner not properly mounted.
Check positioning of bar code tape.
Change the angle of the scanning beam
by tilting the BPS 8.
Check mounting.
Clean BPS 8 window.