
ControlNet Ex Modular Repeater Adapter & Fiber Repeater Module
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Publication
1797-IN015G-EN-P - August 2017
1797-RPFM Indicators
The figure below identifies indicators on the fiber module.
1797-RPFM Comm and Status Indicators
If Either Is
The Respective Segment (1 or 2) is
Flashing Green/Off
Experiencing temporary network errors.
The situation will normally correct itself. If the situation persists,
troubleshoot your nodes and cable system. When troubleshooting
your cable system, make sure:
•
all BNC connector pins are properly sealed.
•
all taps are A-B taps.
•
all terminators are 75
Ω
and are installed at both ends
of all segments.
Flashing Red/Off
Experiencing a high level of network errors.
This may indicate a broken cable, broken tap, or missing segment
terminator.
Important:
The indicators will flash red/off when a system has no
network activity. This would be normal for a system that has no
ControlNet nodes installed or enabled.
If Both Are
This Indicates
Off
There is no power or the module is faulted.
Green
The channel is operational.
Flashing Green/Off
There is no data activity on the associated channel.
1797-RPFM
Recv
Xmit
Recv
Xmit
Chan 1
Chan 2
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Channel 2 Status
1797-RPFM
Channel 1 Status