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G9SP-series Controller Operating Modes Section 9-1
9-1 G9SP-series Controller Operating Modes
Overview of Operating Modes
The G9SP-series Controller supports the operating modes listed in the follow-
ing table. The operating mode can be confirmed by checking the MS and MC
indicators on the front of the G9SP-series Controller or by using the Device
Monitor of the G9SP Configurator. (Refer to 10-1 Monitoring Devices)).
Additional Information
The G9SP-series Controller will start in Memory Cassette Mode at any of the
following times:
• When an out-of-box G9SP-series Controller is started with a Memory Cas-
sette inserted
• When a Memory Cassette in the G9SP-series Controller contains configu-
ration data that is different from the data in the G9SP-series Controller
• When the G9SP-series Controller is started with pin 4 on the DIP switch
turned ON
Operating mode Description MS indicator MC indicator
RUN Mode All functions are supported,
including the program.
Lit green OFF
IDLE Mode Initialization has been completed,
and the G9SP-series Controller is
waiting to move to RUN Mode.
Flashing
green
OFF
CONFIGURING
Mode
Waiting for the configuration to be
downloaded.
Flashing
green/red
OFF
ABORT Mode A minor error occurred.
The G9SP-series Controller goes
into this mode in the following
cases.
The power supply must be cycled
or a reset performed from the
G9SP Configurator to return to
RUN Mode.
1. An unsupported Expansion I/O
Unit is connected.
2. More than two Expansion I/O
Units are connected.
3. An unsupported Option Board
is connected.
Flashing red OFF
Memory Cas-
sette Mode
Data is being backed up to a
Memory Cassette or restored from
a Memory Cassette.
OFF Flashing or lit
yellow
Critical Error
(system failure)
A critical error has occurred.
The G9SP-series Controller stops
all operations and goes into the
safe state.
Lit red OFF
Initialization Self-diagnosis is being performed
to ensure safety functions.
Flashing
green/red
OFF
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