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Steady red

Nonrecoverable Module Fault

Allen-Bradley · Compact 5000 I/O Serial Module

What does Steady red mean?

The module status indicator displaying a steady red light signifies that the module has encountered a nonrecoverable fault. This type of fault prevents the module from operating normally and cannot be cleared without a module replacement if a power cycle is unsuccessful. This indicates a critical failure requiring immediate attention.

Common Causes

  • Internal hardware failure within the module (e.g., component failure, circuit board damage)
  • Critical firmware corruption that prevents the module from booting or operating correctly
  • Unrecoverable power supply issue to the module's internal components

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Cycle power to the module by physically removing and re-inserting it into the backplane, or by toggling the system-side power supply.

  2. 2

    If the status indicator remains steady red after power cycling, replace the module with a new one of the same catalog number.

  3. 3

    Verify the backplane power supply voltage at the module slot is within specifications (e.g., 24VDC).

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

Flashing redRecoverable Module Fault / Firmware Update Issue / Connection TimeoutI x .ASCII.FaultGeneric ASCII Channel Data FaultI x .DF1.ConnectionFaultedDF1 Connection Faulted
Source: Allen-Bradley Compact 5000 I/O Serial Module
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