Cisco Model GS7000 4-Port Node 1 GHz with 42 54 Split Installation Guide
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
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Status Monitor Troubleshooting
Introduction
Like the LCM, the SM also indicates its status through the STATUS and COND LEDs
on the front of the module housing. In addition, the SM's transponder module has
three more indicator LEDs that provide additional information about the remote
connection, i.e., the transponder status.
on the front of the module housing. In addition, the SM's transponder module has
three more indicator LEDs that provide additional information about the remote
connection, i.e., the transponder status.
Verifying SM Operating State
If communication with the headend controller cannot be established, check the state
of the SM by observing the Heart Beat, Receive, and Error indicator LEDs on the
transponder module. See the next section, SM Transponder Module Indicators for
a description.
of the SM by observing the Heart Beat, Receive, and Error indicator LEDs on the
transponder module. See the next section, SM Transponder Module Indicators for
a description.
Further troubleshooting, based in LED indications, requires the use of the handheld
programming terminal.
programming terminal.
Complete the following steps to verify the operating state of the SM.
1 Connect the Model 91200 Handheld Programming Terminal to the local control
1 Connect the Model 91200 Handheld Programming Terminal to the local control
port on the SM. Refer to Manually Assisting SM Configuration/Registration
Using the Model 91200 Handheld Programming Terminal (on page 28) for
instructions.
Using the Model 91200 Handheld Programming Terminal (on page 28) for
instructions.
2 View menu item 8 - STATUS to verify the current operating state of the SM.
Note: The possible operating state indications are: "No Frequency Found", "Ch
Description", or "Registered".
Description", or "Registered".
3 Follow the troubleshooting procedures in the next sections based on the
indicated operating state.
SM Transponder Module Indicators
The transponder module in the status monitor contains three LED indicators which
are visible through the front of the status monitor's housing.
are visible through the front of the status monitor's housing.
Note: Refer to Status Monitor Description (on page 7) for an illustration showing
the LED indicators.
the LED indicators.
These LEDs are used to indicate the transponder's operating state as described in the
following table.
following table.