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The operator must correct the fault forcing entry into this state before the Ethernet Interface may proceed. In most cases this may be done by using the Logicmaster
In the Soft Switch Entry state, a NODE command to the Station Manager will yield a ªSoft Switch Entry Utilityº message following the station identification information; also, the Station Manager prompt is an asterisk (ª*º).
Table 6-3. Soft Switch Entry State
LED | Soft Switch Entry State | |
MODULE OK | Slow Blink | |
ONLINE | OFF | |
STATUS OK | OFF | |
Slow Blink = Blink ON every 2 seconds.
The Field Network Test State
The Field Network Test state is selected by entering a ªFº or ªfº in response to the ª@º prompt at the local Station Manager terminal at the end of
In the Field Network Test State, a NODE command to the Station Manager will indicate ªField Network Test Utilityº. The Station Manager prompt is a dollar sign (ª$º).
Table 6-4. Field Network Test State
| Connected to LAN |
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LED | Operating w/o | An Exception | Not Connected to LAN | |
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| Exceptions | has Occurred |
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MODULE OK | ON | ON | ON | |
ONLINE | 1 | 1 | OFF | |
ON/Blink | ON/Blink | |||
STATUS OK | ON | OFF2 | OFF2 |
1.ONLINE blinking indicates this node is sending or receiving data.
2.When MODULE OK is ON and STATUS OK is OFF, it is necessary to use the Station Manager NODE, LOG, and SOSW commands to distinguish among the possible causes.
TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User's Manual ± January 1996 |
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