LED indication
This article contains the description of LED indication, all device states and a device startup simulator.
Patron
Description of LED indicators
| Label | Function | Meaning | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR | On | Supply voltage indication | Red |
| RUN | Blinking | Microprocessor I/O status indication | Green |
| Digital inputs (DI) | On | Indication of log.1 at the input | Green |
| Digital outputs (DO) | On | Output switch indication | Green |
| Realy outputs (RO) | On | Relay switch indication | Green |
| TX (RS485/RS232) | On | Indication of serial line broadcasting | Green |
| RX (RS485/RS232) | On | Indication of serial line receiving | Green |
| User LEDs | Selectable | Freely programmable user LEDs | Green |
The following chapters describe all LED states for the Unipi Patron unit:
- Normal startup
- Run in service mode
- Upload/Backup OS
- Standard functions - communication via serial lines, DirectSwitch, MasterWatchDog
- FW update on I/O boards
Next to the state description is a picture showing the status of LED indicators.
Some states can have several meanings and can mean e.g., a computer module error or an inappropriately chosen method of communication. You will find everything in the description of individual states.
Description of the individual device states
All LEDs are off
State:
Power-Off
The unit power supply is unplugged. If the PWR LED does not change its state on the unit even after connecting the power supply, try another power supply. If the state does not change after replacing the power supply, it is likely that the unit has been damaged. In this case, please contact technical support.
PWR is On
State:
Power-On
The unit is powered. If the unit remains in this state longer than a minute without change, it is possible that it is damage. In this case, please contact technical support.
PWR is On and RUN blink slowly
State:
Does not communicate with I/O
RUN LED:
ON: 2000ms / OFF: 2000ms
If communication with I/O is not required and the web page of the unit can be displayed, or the device responds to the response test (ping), this is a regular operating state.
By default, this state is indicated when the program in the unit is not communicating with the I/O board. The state, for M and L units, is indicated for each section separately by means of a RUN LED with the corresponding marking (RUN1, RUN2, RUN3).
Because the default program in the unit does not communicate with I/O, it is also the default state when starting the device after purchase.
If the unit is not visible in the local network and this condition is indicated, it may be a fault in the computing module. Try flashing OS, if this fails, please contact technical support.
PWR is On, RUN is On with short blinks
State:
Communicates with I/O
RUN LED:
ON: 2000ms / OFF: 50ms
The main computing module (Zulu) communicates with the input and output (I/O) board of the given section. Communication can take place via Modbus TCP server, SysFS method, file entry or using API EVOK.
By default, this status is indicated when a program in the unit is running and communicating with the I/O section.
PWR is On, RUN is On with short blinks, TX and RX are blinking
State:
RS485 traffic
TX/RX LED:
randomly blinking
The program in the unit communicates via a serial line RS485-1.
PWR is On, RUN is Off and the rest is blinking
State:
Service mode
Blinking speed:
ON: 600ms / OFF: 600ms
Unit is in service mode.
PWR is On, RUN is Off and the rest is blinking rapidly
State:
Flashing/Backup
Blinking speed:
ON: 80ms / OFF: 80ms
Indication of flashing or backup of OS.
Description of special states of the unit
DirectSwitch function
The DirectSwitch function is implemented directly in the microprocessor of the I/O section and is therefore independent of the control SW i.e., also of communication with inputs and outputs. You can read more about this function in the article about description of inputs and outputs. The function can be configured in one of three modes, their short description and illustrative LED indication can be found below:
DirectSwitch Copy
Input state is copied to the output.
DirectSwitch Inverse-copy
Negated state of the input is set on the output.
DirectSwitch Toggle
If a rising edge is detected on the input, the output state is negated.
Master Watchdog
If the function is enabled on the microprocessor of the given section, the processor continuously monitors the communication from the computing module. If no commands are detected during the set time, the section processor automatically restarts and sets the saved default configuration. You can read more about this function in the article about description of inputs and outputs.
I/O board firmware update
When flashing FW I/O board, all LEDs in the top and bottom row are On, except for every fourth. LEDs that are not fitted are also included in this rule.
Completion of the update is indicated by turning On every second LED and subsequent restart of the I/O section is indicated by turning On all LEDs, including RUN.
Unit startup modes
The Unipi Patron unit can run in two modes. In the regular and in the service mode. Each of these modes is indicated by a specific blinking of the LEDs. Below we provide a unit startup simulator, where you can see the entire process from plugging in power to startup. The simulation also shows the status of the SERVICE button for a mode other than regular. The simulation can be started by pressing the “Plug in power” button below the unit image.
In regular mode
Observe the RUN LED during regular startup. After plugging in the power supply, the OS bootloader “uboot” starts first, this state is indicated by the first longer turn On of the diode. After a while, the OS will start.
In regular mode, you may also encounter the following LED states:
| Behaviour description | Meaning | Off | On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All LEDs are on for 300 ms | Start of the section processor (power connection) | - | 300ms | |
| Every other is on (even) | SW reset of section processor | - | 1000ms | |
| All but every fourth light is on | Firmware update. Do not turn off the unit! | - | >1000ms |
Startup without I/O communication:
The unit is ready if the RUN LED blinks constantly slowly.
| Behaviour description | Meaning | Off | On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWR is on, RUN is on with short blinks | Master WatchDog timeout expired (does not communicate with the I/O board) | 2000ms | 2000ms |
Startup with the program, including communication with I/O:
The unit is ready if the RUN LED is continuously On with short blinks.
| Behaviour description | Meaning | Off | On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWR is on, RUN is on with short blinks | OS is running a commundnicating with I/O board | 50ms | 2000ms |
Service mode
If you are looking up for a guide on how to enter and use the service mode, please visit this article.
The SERVICE button is pressed and held before plugging in the power supply, then watch the RUN diode. After plugging the power supply in, the “uboot” bootloader will start first, indicated by the first longer turn On of the diode. The SERVICE button can be released approximately 5 seconds after plugging in the power supply. After a while, the OS will start
After a while, the service mode starts, indicated by the slow blinking of all diodes, except PWR and RUN.
| Behaviour description | Meaning | Off | On | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWR is On, RUN is Off, the rest blinks slowly | Unit is in service mode | 600ms | 600ms |
Special functions of the service mode - flashing the OS from a USB drive
If you are looking for a guide how to flash the OS, please visit this article.
The USB drive is inserted into the device and the SERVICE button is pressed and held before plugging in the power supply. Next states of LEDs and the button are identical to the service mode until the OS is started.
After a while, the flashing of the OS starts, indicated by the rapid blinking of all diodes, except PWR and RUN. The unit will reboot after finishing the process.
| Behaviour description | Meaning | Off | On |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR is On, RUN is Off, the rest blinks rapidly | Flashing OS | 80ms | 80ms |
