
UG-1037
ePAQ-9100
Copyright © 2016 QEI
Troubleshooting
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Template Software Version.
In the main ConfigWiz window, the
Template version number is in the Title bar for the window. (Ex:
Template C:\
….\TempCCP.1.1.70)
Contact Name and Phone Number
(or email address
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Problem Description.
An example of a good Problem Description is:
“The ePAQ is connected to a DNP IED via Port 5, RS-485. The ePAQ is
sending the message (the Port 5 TX light is blinking) but the IED is not
responding (the Port 5 RX LED is not blinking). The cabling and port
parameters have been checked and are OK. The IED configuration has
been checked and looks to be OK.”
This description contains all of the required information: communications
scheme, protocol and short overview of what you already checked.
8.3 Communication: ePAQ to Field Device(s)
It can be determined that the ePAQ is trying to send a message to the Field
Device by monitoring the port activity using either the TX/RX LED’s for that port
on the ePAQ’s Front Panel or by using the diagnostic command ‘pr’. For more on
the diagnostic command set available via the Maintenance port, see the
command set list later in this section. In order to best troubleshoot a
communication link, a hardware protocol analyzer or in-line protocol test set
should be used.
The ePAQ does not try to send a message to the Field Device.
Problem
Solution
Is power supplied to both the ePAQ
and the Field Device?
Check power to each unit. On the ePAQ,
verify that the Heartbeat LED on the
Front Panel is blinking one (1) time per
second.
Is the ePAQ Configuration file
downloaded to ePAQ?
Re-write the configuration file to the
ePAQ.
Is port configured for the
correctprotocol?
Check the port configuration in ePAQ file
and change if necessary. Refer to
Configuring Communications Ports in
Section 3 of this manual.
Is the ePAQ licensed for this Field
Device protocol?
Check license agreement supplied with
equipment. Consult QEI if protocol is not
licensed.
Is the correct Field Device specified?
Change Field Device specified in RTU
file.
Is Polling for the Field Device
enabled in the configuration?
Check that the Field Device has polling
enabled in the RTU file.
The ePAQ tries to send a message to the Field Device, but the Field Device
does not respond. In this case, the TX LED should flash for the port under
test, but the RX LED does not flash in response.
Problem
Solution