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13-Troubleshooting
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13 Troubleshooting
Noggin Smart Systems are designed to minimize user problems; however, all electronic devices
are subject to possible failure. The following are troubleshooting hints in the likelihood of
occurrence if your Smart System fails to operate.
are subject to possible failure. The following are troubleshooting hints in the likelihood of
occurrence if your Smart System fails to operate.
13.1 Power Supply
The most common problem that can occur while trying to run a system is insufficient power. The
battery may be dead or have a low voltage. If the system is being run from AC, there may be a
problem with the AC power supply or adapter.
battery may be dead or have a low voltage. If the system is being run from AC, there may be a
problem with the AC power supply or adapter.
If there is enough power to run the DVL, the upper red LED on the front of the DVL will light up
when the battery is plugged into the system. If this light is on and the DVL boots up, runs and
displays the main menu, next check that the red light on the connector to the Noggin is on. If this
light is off then there is a problem with the connection from the DVL to the Noggin. Check the
connection and this part of the cable.
when the battery is plugged into the system. If this light is on and the DVL boots up, runs and
displays the main menu, next check that the red light on the connector to the Noggin is on. If this
light is off then there is a problem with the connection from the DVL to the Noggin. Check the
connection and this part of the cable.
If the DVL is running but the Noggin system will not run, go to the main menu and check that
battery voltage in the lower left corner is above 10.2 volts. If not, the battery needs to be
recharged or replaced for the Noggin to run (see below).
battery voltage in the lower left corner is above 10.2 volts. If not, the battery needs to be
recharged or replaced for the Noggin to run (see below).
If the battery voltage is less than about 10.2 volts, the DVL may not turn on and the upper red
LED will flash or not illuminate.
LED will flash or not illuminate.
Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter. Try to do this while the system is still attached to the
Smart System to get a true measure of the voltage while under load (it will be necessary to open
the SmartCart battery case or belt battery case and connect the voltmeter to the positive and
negative battery terminals). If the battery has a low voltage or seems dead, try the system with
another battery (if available), or give the battery a good 12-14 hour charge and try running the
system again.
Smart System to get a true measure of the voltage while under load (it will be necessary to open
the SmartCart battery case or belt battery case and connect the voltmeter to the positive and
negative battery terminals). If the battery has a low voltage or seems dead, try the system with
another battery (if available), or give the battery a good 12-14 hour charge and try running the
system again.
If the battery does not charge up to 12 Volts or more, it should be replaced.
Smart System batteries are fused to protect the system. For the SmartCart system, open the
battery case and check that the 10 Amp fuse is OK. If necessary, replace it with one of the spare
fuses available inside the battery case. The smaller belt batteries available for the SmartHandle
systems are also fused. Remove the battery from padded casing and check the 5 Amp fuse.
Replace the fuse if necessary.
battery case and check that the 10 Amp fuse is OK. If necessary, replace it with one of the spare
fuses available inside the battery case. The smaller belt batteries available for the SmartHandle
systems are also fused. Remove the battery from padded casing and check the 5 Amp fuse.
Replace the fuse if necessary.
13.2 System Communications
If the system power supply is OK but the Noggin does not respond there may be a
communication failure between the DVL and the Noggin. This type of failure is often indicated by
a 10000 series error number like 10012.
communication failure between the DVL and the Noggin. This type of failure is often indicated by
a 10000 series error number like 10012.
If an error occurs, an error message will appear in the bottom left section of the Noggin screen.
EXIT the program and turn off the Digital Video Logger. Disconnect the power source to
completely shut down the system.
EXIT the program and turn off the Digital Video Logger. Disconnect the power source to
completely shut down the system.