PXIe-6570 LED Indicators

The PXIe-6570 features an Access LED and Active LED.

Access LED

The Access LED, located on the module front panel, indicates module operation and access.

The following table lists the Access LED states.

Table 4. Access LED Indicator Status
Status Indicator Device State
Off Device is not yet functional.
Amber Device is being accessed by software.
Green Device is ready to be programmed.

Why Is the Access LED Off When the Chassis Is On?

The LEDs may not light until the module has been configured in Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX. Before proceeding, verify that the PXIe-6570 appears in Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX.

If the Access LED fails to light after you power on the chassis, a problem may exist with the chassis power rails, a hardware module, or the LED.

Notice Apply external signals only while the PXIe-6570 is powered on. Applying external signals while the module is powered off may cause damage.
  1. Disconnect any signals from the module front panel.
  2. Power off the chassis.
  3. Remove the module from the chassis and inspect it for damage.
    Notice Do not reinstall a damaged module.
  4. Install the module in a different, supported slot within the same PXI chassis.
  5. Power on the chassis.
    Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system, power on the chassis before powering on the computer.
  6. Verify that the module appears in Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX.
  7. Reset the module in Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX and perform a self-test.

Active LED

The Active LED, located on the module front panel, indicates the module operation state.

The following table lists the Access LED states.

Table 5. Active LED Status Indicator
Indicator Status Indications
Off Device is either in PPMU operation or not waiting for a trigger, not bursting a pattern, and not experiencing an error.
Amber Device is awaiting the Start trigger.
Green Device received the Start trigger and is bursting a pattern.
Note If self-test, self-calibration, or external calibration on the device fails, the LED remains green and you will receive an error. The error persists until self-test, self-calibration, or external calibration succeeds or the device is reset.
Red Device is in error condition.

Why Is the Active LED Red?

The red Active LED indicates that the instrument is in error state. The instrument will not operate until the error is cleared and/or the device is reset.
Possible Error Solution
The instrument has detected an unlocked condition on a PLL that might result in incorrect data. To clear this error, reset the instrument programmatically or through Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX.
The instrument has been disabled because it exceeded its overall power limit. To re-enable the instrument, reset it programmatically or through Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX.
The instrument has been disabled because it exceeded its overall temperature limit. To re-enable the instrument, cool the instrument to an acceptable range and resolve the environmental condition that caused the shutdown. Reset the instrument programmatically or through Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX, or power cycle the instrument.