
Appendix B Troubleshooting
FBUS-HSE/H1 LD User Manual B-4 ni.com
Module STATUS LEDThe module STATUS LED is located on the front of the linking device, 
between the two Fieldbus (H1 Network) connectors, as shown in 
Figure B-1. It indicates whether the linking device is powered, configured, 
and operating properly. TableB-2 shows how to interpret the STATUS 
LED states.
Table B-1.  Ethernet STATUS LED Flashes and Corresponding Error Conditions
Number 
of Flashes Error Condition
0 (stays lit) The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD has not been configured with a 
proper IP address. 
1The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD is in Reset mode. Switch the 
FBUS-HSE/H1 LD back to Normal mode by powering 
down the device and sliding the switch underneath the 
module. 
2The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD has detected an error in its 
firmware. This usually occurs when an attempt to 
upgrade the firmware is interrupted. Repeat the 
firmware upgrade process.
3The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD cannot communicate with the 
NIFBUS. Be sure that the NIFBUS is running on the 
computer that you specified when you configured the 
FBUS-HSE/H1 LD. 
4 (or more) The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD has detected an unrecoverable 
error. Contact National Instruments for more 
information of finding the cause of this error.
Table B-2.  Interpretation of FBUS-HSE/H1 LD Module STATUS LED
LED State Meaning
Off No power to linking device
Flashing red 
and green
The FBUS-HSE/H1 LD self-testing 
Flashing green Standby state
Solid green Operational state