Microwave Radio Communications LLC PTX127T1CG User Manual
4
Troubleshooting
4-1
PTX-PRO User and Technical Manual
Troubleshooting
4.1
Chapter Overview
This chapter describes how to troubleshoot your PTX-PRO 13
GHz Transmitter (PTX-PRO).
GHz Transmitter (PTX-PRO).
Here are the topics covered:
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, turn
off DC on coax before connecting any test
equipment to the PTX-PRO RF output
connector.
off DC on coax before connecting any test
equipment to the PTX-PRO RF output
connector.
4.2
Power LED
Above the PTX-PRO front panel PWR switch is a multi-color
PWR LED that provides unit status indications. The PWR LED
status indications are listed in
PWR LED that provides unit status indications. The PWR LED
status indications are listed in
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WARNING
A Major Alarm may also indicate a
potential safety hazard.
potential safety hazard.
Shut down the PTX-PRO and disconnect
power.
power.
Table 4-1: Power LED Indications
LED
Color
Meaning
Suggested Action
-----
Power is not on in the unit.
Turn on power, as
required.
required.
Green
Power is on and no errors
are detected.
are detected.
None.
Amber
Minor Alarm - Power is on
but some part of the system
reports an abnormal
condition that requires
attention. Condition might
impair performance.
but some part of the system
reports an abnormal
condition that requires
attention. Condition might
impair performance.
Check Monitor Screens
for error messages or
Error Codes.
Troubleshoot using
tables in this chapter.
for error messages or
Error Codes.
Troubleshoot using
tables in this chapter.
Red
Major Alarm - Power is on
but there is a serious failure
or error that will prevent
normal operation. The
internal processors are not
running.
but there is a serious failure
or error that will prevent
normal operation. The
internal processors are not
running.
Turn off unit and
disconnect power.
Call MRC Technical
Support.
disconnect power.
Call MRC Technical
Support.