
Troubleshooting
General Problems
5-12
Classic PLC-5
processors only
Troubleshooting – Classic PLC-5 Processor General Problems
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Indicator
Color
Description
Probable Cause
Recommended Action
PROC
green
(steady)
processor in RUN
mode and fully
operational
normal operation
none
green
(blinking)
processor memory
being transferred to
EEPROM
normal operation
none
red
(blinking)
major fault
run-time error
Check major fault bit in status file
(S:11) for error definition.
Clear fault bit, correct problem, and
return to RUN mode.
red
(steady)
major fault
• user RAM has
checksum error
• memory module
error
• Clear memory and reload program
• Check backplane switch settings
and/or insert correct memory
module
off
processor in program
load or TEST mode or
is not receiving power
Check power supply and connections
COMM
BATT
FAULT
REM I/O
PROC
ACTIVE
RUN
ADPT
FORCE
REM
R
U
N
P
R
O
G