Communication Errors

--A COMM ERROR HAS OCCURED

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The A COMM (communication) ERROR HAS OCCURRED screen appears when a communication error among the components occurs.

Errors and Debugging

Communication errors (COMM ERR) that occur with OutBack Power Systems components are often the result of loose, damaged, or unplugged cables. They can also occur if AGS (Ad- vanced Generator Start) Mode is used and the wrong port is designated for the generator or if the system is damaged by a lightning strike. When a communication error occurs, the COMM ERR message will appear on any MATE screen in view.

A sample DEBUG screen looks like this:

00:000

01:000

02:000

03:000

04:025

05:001

06:001

07:001

08:001

09:001

10:001

2M:001

NOTE:

tPort 00 is a MATE connected directly to an FX, no HUB is used.

tPort 2M is the “2nd MATE” Port and is inoperable.

Explanation of Ports

01:000 Port Status

Port Number

Port 00 is the MATE Port

Port 2M is inoperable.

01—10: FX or CC Ports

000: a device is present.

001: no device present.

Any other status number means a device was previously present and lost contact, resulting in errors.

Here’s how to read the DEBUG screen:

01:000 Number of errors (zero in this case) present at this port. 01

An unused port will show one error:

09:001 Port 09 has no component; the single error is the system default.

A port with a large number of errors requires action. In this example, Port 4 needs attention.

04:025 Port 04 shows 25 errors.

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Continental Home MATE2 manual Communication Errors, Errors and Debugging, Here’s how to read the Debug screen

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