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Chapter 5 Operation and Maintenance
Revision B
Location Diagnostics
ST-IPm-8460
SixTRAK IPm
®
RTU/Controller
Chapter 5 Operation and Maintenance
Location Diagnostics
Local diagnostics can be performed through any available port while SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller is responding to
messages from the other port. Diagnostic software, such as the Sixnet
®
I/O Tool Kit, can be used to display the status of
the I/O registers. Refer to the software’s online help for details.
Status LED
The “Status” LED on the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller indicates its operational status:
ON:
The SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller is operating properly.
OFF:
There is no power to the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller or service is required. Contact Red Lion technical support.
Fast blink:
This may occur when then the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller is being reset, or firmware is to be downloaded
from the I/O Tool Kit software.
Slow or periodic blink:
This indicates that the internal watchdog has detected a problem. Try clearing the memory
and reloading the project from the I/O Tool Kit.
Long ON Blink:
Using controller redundancy a long on blink (90% ON 10% OFF) indicates that the controller is the
primary controller.
Long OFF Blink:
Using controller redundancy a long on blink (90% OFF 10% ON) indicates that controller is the
backup controller.
Note:
Please refer to the section on “Redundant Power Inputs”.
SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller Memory
These Red Lion controllers and RTUs have nonvolatile (battery-free) memory for storing configuration data from the I/O
Tool Kit utility.
They also have battery-backed memory for storage of program variables and logged data. The battery is a rechargeable
lithium cell that is kept fresh by the power circuitry in the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller. The memory retention period for
an unpowered SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller is at least 6 months at room temperature. The retention time will be shorter
at higher temperatures. The life expectancy of the lithium battery is approximately 10 years or more. This battery is not
field replaceable. To replace the battery, the SixTRAK IPm RTU/Controller must sent back to Red Lion.