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Xenus XTL User Guide    Operational Theory 
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2.9.3: CAN Interface Status Indicator Operation 
The amplifier status indicator color/blink codes comply with CAN Indicator Specification 303-3 as 
described below. Note that green and red codes are often interlaced, each indicating a different 
set of conditions. The green codes indicate the CANopen state machine mode of operation (pre-
operational, operational, or stopped). The red codes indicate the status of the physical bus 
(warning or error conditions). 
CANopen State Machine Mode of Operation 
Indicator State  Diagram 
Blinking green  Pre-operational. 
200
ms
off
200
ms
green
Steady green  Operational 
off
green
Single flash green  Stopped 
green
200
ms
off
1 second
Physical Bus Status 
Single flash red  Warning Limit 
Reached 
red
200
ms
off
1 second
Double flash red  Error Control Event 
red
200
ms
off
1 second
200
ms
Triple flash red  Sync Error 
red
200
ms
off
1 second
200
ms
200
ms
Steady red  Bus Off 
red
off
In addition, the CAN status indicator is turned off when the CAN node ID selector (CAN ADDR) is 
set to 0. A setting of 0, which is invalid, shuts down most operations on the CAN interface, and the 
light is shut off to indicate this status. 










