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Re: PDB 24V keeps dying

The second set of 24v wires feeds the solenoid breakout (properly).

I'd suggest a systematic step-by-step isolation of the problem.
If it's repeatable in a timely manner.

Example given:
  1. pull all the power breakers
  2. pull the camera and radio power
  3. pull the 24v connector
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if not:
  1. Add in the power breakers
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if yes, further isolate the offending breaker
  • if not:
  1. Add the camera and radio
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if yes, further isolate which power causes the problem
  • if not:
  1. pull the two remaining cRIO modules
  2. pull the solenoid power separately from the Breakout
  3. Add the 24v power back for just the cRIO chassis
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if yes, probably remove the cRIO and do an internal cleaning, per NI directions. Retest.
  • if still yes, pull the second set of 24v wires from the connector and retest.
  • Check the module pins as well
  • if not:
  1. Add the Digital module
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if yes, test in the alternate digital module slot, as well to see if the problem follows the module.
  • if not:
  1. Add the unpowered solenoid module
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if yes, test in the alternate digital module slot, as well to see if the problem follows the module.
  • if not:
  1. Add the 24v solenoid Breakout power
  • Turn the system on, see if the 24v power light goes out
  • if not: (the gremlins have won)
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Last edited by Mark McLeod : 18-02-2012 at 09:31.