[BC] ABR202

[Jerry Mathis]

On this receiver, a red power indicator means a fault of the IDU of some kind (well, that's obvious). If your receiver is set up with the default configuration, there is a whole list of faults that could be the problem, EXCEPT a fault of the ODU. To find out what the problem is, connect a computer to the M&C port as described in your manual. Once you have connected to the unit and logged in, type the command "FL_0" where "_" is a space. If there are any faults, you should get a response like "FL_17" or "FL_18". This is a HISTORY of faults, and doesn't mean they are all CURRENT. At this point, type in "CF_0". which will clear the fault history. If there are any new faults, they can now be seen by again typing "FL_0".  Refer to the Fault chart in the manual to see what the problem is.
 
You can do a quicker check by using the "ST_?", but this gives you a cryptic number that isn't easily translated to a particular fault.
 
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Jerry Mathis

On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 5:33 PM, Scott Cason <scott at lagrange-com.com> wrote:
>I have an ABR202 satellite receiver that's acting weird.  It is giving me a
>single red light on the power LED.  I have verified it is indeed getting a
>good signal.  Went so far as to move it do a dish we were not using, changed
>the LNB, did a master reset and reprogrammed, verified 18vdc for LNB power
>at the rear connector.  AGC reading is about 100, which is normal.

>Has anyone else seen a receiver act like this before?  If so, what was the
>problem?

>Scott