Installation manual
Publication 1394-IN002B-EN-P — February 2004
Troubleshooting Status Indicators   4-3
The axis module status LED is visible from the front of the module. 
Refer to Figure 2.8 for the location of the axis module status LED.
If the Axis Module LED is: Potential Cause is: Possible Resolution is:
Steady red Malfunctioning axis module.
• Verify wiring.
• Verify that the slider and 
terminator connections are secure.
• Secure wiring connections.
• Replace the module.
Flashing red Axis fault has occurred.
• Verify wiring.
• Secure wiring connections.
• Check fault status on the 
controller.
• Check main ac input power.
• Check axis status on the controller.
• Verify that the terminator is 
present on the last axis.
Alternating red and green DC bus is not up. 
• Check the system module LED.
• Check slider connections to verify 
that they are properly seated.
Steady green The bus is up and axes are enabled. None needed.
Flashing green
Axis is not enabled. 
• Check axes and enable them, if 
necessary.
• Verify that enable wiring is correct 
and not open.
Enable signal from controller is not 
present.
• Check axes and enable them, if 
necessary.
• Verify that enable wiring is correct 
and not open.
Incorrect wiring or loose connections.
Check I/O connections on the control 
board.
Axis setups may not be correct for the 
application.
• Verify that axis definitions are 
correct.
• Check tuning parameters.
Not illuminated
There is no power to the axis module.
• Verify that the slider connections 
are secure.
• Verify that the terminator is secure 
on the last axis.
There is no power to the system.
• Check system module power 
supply.
• Verify that the terminator is 
present on the last axis.










