Debugging functions, diagnostics and troubleshooting 
  10.6 Diagnostics using status and error LEDs 
S7-300, CPU 31xC and CPU 31x: Installation 
Operating Instructions, Edition 08/2004, A5E00105492-05 
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10.6.4  Evaluating the SF LED in case of hardware errors 
Table 10-4  Evaluation of the SF LED (Hardware error) 
Possible errors  Response of the CPU  Remedies 
A module was removed or 
inserted while the system was 
in RUN. 
CPU goes into STOP.  Screw-tighten the modules and 
restart the CPU. 
A distributed module was 
removed or inserted on 
PROFIBUS DP while the 
system was in RUN. 
Calls OB86. CPU does not 
STOP if OB86 is loaded. 
When the module is integrated 
by means of GSD file: 
Call of OB82. CPU goes into 
STOP when OB82 is not loaded. 
Load OB86 or OB82. 
A distributed module was 
removed or inserted on 
PROFINET IO while the 
system was in RUN. 
Call of OB 83. CPU goes not 
STOP if OB 83 is not loaded. 
OB 86 is also called when one or 
several modules of an ET 200S 
(IO device) are removed or 
inserted while the system is in 
RUN. CPU switches to STOP if 
OB86 is not loaded. 
Load OB 83 and OB 86. 
A diagnosable module reports 
a diagnostic interrupt. 
Calls OB82. CPU goes into 
STOP if OB 82 is not loaded. 
Reaction to the diagnostic event, 
based on the module 
configuration. 
Attempt to access a missing 
or faulty module. Loose 
connector (software or 
hardware error). 
Call of OB85, if access was 
attempted during update of the 
process image (OB 85 call must 
be enabled accordingly in the 
parameters). Call of OB122 with 
direct I/O access. CPU switches 
to STOP if the OB is not loaded. 
Load OB 85, the start information 
of the OB contains the address of 
the relevant module. Replace the 
relevant module, tighten the plug 
or eliminate the program error. 
MMC is defective.  The CPU goes into STOP mode 
and requests memory reset. 
Replace MMC, reset CPU 
memory, transfer the program 
again, then set the CPU to RUN 
mode. 
Reference 
Details on the OBs and on SFCs required for their evaluation can be found in the 
STEP 7 
Online Help
 and in the Manual 
System Software for S7-300/400 - System and Standard 
Functions
.