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XP-GT/ XP-GTR controller "Down"
Author: Microengine Views: 9850 Created: 22-03-2017 04:35 PM 0 Rating/ Voters

This article consists of steps to troubleshoot when XP-GT/ XP-GTR controller is down.

Applies To:

  • XP-GT1200L, XP-GT3200L, XP-GT1200LABX, XP-GT3200LABX, XP-GT3200LE, XP-GT3200LCPX, XP-GT500LE, XP-GTR1200L, XP-GTR3200L
 Problem
 

› Controller down.   
› No connection between controller and software.

 Symptoms
 

› Controller status showing "Down" from the Device List at the xPortal software.
› No communication between controller and software.
› No transaction shown at the software.

 Cause (optional)
 

› Incorrect wiring connection.
› Network/ RJ45 cable is not working properly.
› Incorrect network setting was configured.
› MCI faulty.

 Resolution Summary
 

To solve the problem, there are several things to check.

  1. Check the wiring connection of the controller is correct.
  2. Check the Uplink connection:
    1. If using network, please check the Network/ RJ45 cable is working properly.
    2. If using MCI, please connect it to a power supply with 12Vdc, 3A and ensure it is working. 

  3. Configure the right network setting at the controller and xPortal Server. 

 Resolution
 

Follow steps below to solve the issues above:

  1. Check wiring connection.
    1. Kindly refer to this article small Wiring connection diagram for XP-GT/ XP-GTR.

  2. Configure the connection:
    1. If using network, please refer to this article small How to configure the XP-GT/ XP-GTR controller using network connection?
    2. If using MCI, please refer to this article small How to configure the XP-GT/ XP-GTR controller using RS485/ RS232 connection?   

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