Overflow; histogram overflow
Allen-Bradley · Logix 5000
What does F00F mean?
An overflow condition has occurred, specifically noted as a histogram overflow. For PLC-3 systems, this indicates a histogram overflow that has exceeded its capacity.
Common Causes
- Overflow
- Histogram overflow
- PLC-3 histogram overflow
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Verify controller major and minor fault details and diagnostic logs in Studio 5000 for specific information related to the F00F error, module, or tag involved.
- 2
Identify application logic (e.g., routines, AOIs, programs) that implements data collection, trending, or statistical analysis functionality resembling a histogram within the Logix 5000 project.
- 3
Inspect data array sizes, buffer limits, and data types configured within the identified application logic to ensure they can accommodate expected data volumes.
- 4
Monitor Logix 5000 controller memory and processor utilization via Studio 5000 to determine if resource limitations are contributing to the overflow condition.
- 5
Verify the execution frequency or triggering conditions of the data collection logic to ensure data is not being generated or processed faster than the system can handle.