Message Displays: How do I perform loopback test out of a M2 or MDC controller

Topic

  • How can I perform a serial loopback test on a M2 controller?
  • How can I perform a serial loopback test on a MDC controller?

Environment

  • Product: Galaxy, AF-30XX, AF-31XX, AF-32XX, AF-34XX
  • Components: MDC Controller, M2 Controller
  • Control System:

Steps

Follow the instructions below to perform loopback testing.

Step 1: Locate proper software that can perform needed functions for loopback testing.

Step 2: Insert jumper between O+/I+ and O-/I- (TX-P/RX-P and TX-N/RX-N)

  • MDC Controller - locate TB3 for jumper loopback placement
  • M2 Controller - locate TB3 for jumper loopback placement

NOTE: Refer to images below for MDC and M2 controller placement

MDC Controller - TB3 is typically located in the bottom right corner of the controller depending how the controller is oriented.

MDC TB3 controller loopback 3.jpg 

 M2 Controller - TB3 is typically located in on the bottom right corner of the controller depending how the controller is oriented.

M2 TB3 controller loopback 2.jpg 

Step 3: Perform loopback utilizing appropriate software from Step 1

NOTE: Be sure to test for fail if the loopback passes. Remove jumpers and run loopback test. 

 

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