PAC Not working

Discussion in 'C-Bus Wired Hardware' started by mjjafari, Aug 3, 2023.

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    mjjafari

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    Never seen this before but I'm dealing with a PAC that simply doesn't run the logic inside it.
    it programs ok and no errors in logic but the logic does not work at all.
    is this a faulty PAC ?
     
    mjjafari, Aug 3, 2023
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    Ashley

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    Have you disconnected it from the PC? Logic won't run if connected to the PC or being used as a PCI.
     
    Ashley, Aug 3, 2023
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    mjjafari

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    That actually was the problem, you have no idea how many hours I burnt on this and without you I would have waisted even more hours. Thank you so much
     
    mjjafari, Aug 6, 2023
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    I'm having a similar issue. The code was working. I modified a single line, and now it won't run. It compiles and seems to run OK in PICED and it transfers to the unit OK, but just doesn't seem to run on the PAC. Is there any way I can see if the code is actually running im the PAC or not?
     
    Tension, Jun 12, 2026
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    On The Pac there are 4 LEDs. 2 of which are on the PCB towards the top right of the unit. Look for the Status LED and see whatsit is doing. Following in fo from the help file in PICED



    What does the flashing of the Status LED mean ?

    Status LED Behaviour

    Meaning

    Flashing 2.5 times per second

    Normal operation. LED changes state each time logic is run.

    Flashing fast

    Fault with the firmware. Need to transfer new firmware and user file.

    Always on

    Fault with user configuration data file. Need to transfer new user file.

    Goes off for several seconds

    Logic has had a run-time error and the logic engine has had to re-start. Most common cause is that the logic has taken too long to execute.

    Always off

    Logic is having an error on every scan. Most common cause is that the logic has taken too long to execute.
     
    Wonkey, Jun 16, 2026
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