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Talon SRX - User’s Guide
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Updated: 2017-02-03
3. Troubleshooting
Indication: Both LEDs alternate red & orange
Problem: Damaged Hardware – the device requires service
Solution:
Contact CTRE (crosstheroadelectronics.com). The Talon SRX is not warranted for use until
the hardware is repaired. DO NOT attempt to use the Talon SRX.
Indication: Single LED alternates green & orange
Problem: The device is in Boot-loader Mode
Solution:
1) Download the latest firmware from crosstheroadelectronics.com
2) Follow directions in the Software Reference Manual to field upgrade the Talon SRX.
Indication: No LEDs are illuminated
Problem: No Power
Check the Following:
1) Is the robot battery is connected?
2) Is the main breaker is turned on?
3) Is the Talon SRX is connected to the Power Distribution Panel (PDP)?
4) Are any wires are broken or shorted?
Indication: Both LEDs slowly alternate between red & off
Problem: CAN/PWM is not detected
Check the Following:
1) If the robot is using PWM, is the robot disabled?
2) If the robot is using PWM, is the PWM cable unplugged?
3) If the robot is using CAN, is the CAN cable plugged in?
4) If the robot is using CAN, is the terminator resistor correctly wired?