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MELSEC-Q 
4  SETUP AND PROCEDURES BEFORE STARTING THE OPERATION 
 
(3)  Starting a test/checking the result 
The hardware test is executed when the CPU module is powered on from off or 
reset. 
Check the status by the indicator LED of the network module. 
The T. PASS LED flashes during the test. 
When the T. PASS LED flashes 20 times (approx. 10 seconds) or more and if 
the ERR.LED does not flash, this condition indicates normal completion. 
If the test is abnormally completed, the ERR. LED flashes. 
Upon detection of an error, the test will be terminated (abnormal termination). 
 
 
  Before test    During test    Normal completion of test 
 T.PASS : Off 
 
: Flashing 
 
: Flashing 20 times (approx. 10 seconds) or 
more 
 
          Abnormal completion of test 
   ERR. : Flashing 
When an error occurs, the error details must be checked with GX Developer. The 
faulty area can be examined by replacing the cable or module. 
 
REMARKS 
Testing status and the result can be checked in the following link special registers. 
Baton pass status (host) 
SW0047  1F
H
 : Offline test 
Cause of baton pass interruption 
SW0048  2
H
 : Offline test 
Offline test execution item/faulty 
station (requesting side) 
SW00AC  9
H
 : Hardware test 
Offline test result (requesting side) 
SW00AD  0  : Normal 
 
  1 or larger  : Error code 
For details of how to check the error contents, refer to Chapter 8. 
 
RUN MNG
T.PASS D.LINK
SD RD
ERR. L ERR.