Problems During Power-Up And Reset; Transitioning To Firmware Update Mode - GE PACSystems RX3i User Manual

5.1.2

Problems During Power-up and Reset

Certain conditions can prevent the module from powering up and becoming operational or entering firmware
update mode:
Problem
Hardware failure
Invalid bootstrap image
Invalid boot image
Power-up diagnostics/hardware
initializations fail that are
considered fatal
Non-Fatal diagnostic/hardware
initialization faults
The module does not contain
hardware identity information
5.1.3

Transitioning to Firmware Update Mode

The module transitions to firmware update mode for any of the following reasons:
1. WinLoader has commanded the module to enter firmware update mode. This is normal when a firmware
update has been initiated from WinLoader.
2. The PNC001 does not have a valid firmware image at power-up. The PNC001 performs checks to
determine the firmware image is valid and has not been corrupted before it begins execution. If the
validation fails, firmware update mode is activated until a valid image has been stored.
For more information about firmware update mode and using WinLoader, please see Chapter 2, Installation.
GFK-2571N
Indication
All LEDs off. Module unresponsive.
▪ No LEDs turn on and the module is
unresponsive, or
▪ The STATUS LED is solid green and is the
only LED that is on.
LED Fatal Error blink code, as described in this
chapter.
The module continues normal power-up, but an
entry is added to the Local Log table and the
RX3i CPU's Fault Table (if backplane
communications have been established).
LED Fatal Error blink pattern, as described in
this chapter.
May 2018
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
Action
Return the module to
Automation & Controls
at GE Energy
.
Connections
Note the blink code
and contact Customer
Service.
Note the fault and
contact Customer
Service.
Note the blink code
and contact Customer
Service.
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