Troubleshooting Guide Renard 64XC - Revision history

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Troubleshooting Steps

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Most Common Problems

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	==='''Most Common Problems'''===		==='''Most Common Problems'''===

	:These are the most common problems encountered by individuals who have built Renard SS boards since their debut to the DIYC community:		:These are the most common problems encountered by individuals who have built Renard boards since their debut to the DIYC community:


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	::*'''Incorrect Vixen Settings'''. It cannot be emphasized enough, the Renard boards will not work correctly if Vixen is not setup correctly. Verify that you have the Vixen plug-in settings correct as compared to the [[Renard_64XC#Computer Setup \| Renard 64XC Controller wiki]]. The settings in Vixen ~~mus~~ match the setting used in the Renard Firmware burned onto the PICs.		::*'''Incorrect Vixen Settings'''. It cannot be emphasized enough, the Renard boards will not work correctly if Vixen is not setup correctly. Verify that you have the Vixen plug-in settings correct as compared to the [[Renard_64XC#Computer Setup \| Renard 64XC Controller wiki]]. The settings in Vixen must match the setting used in the Renard Firmware burned onto the PICs.

	=='''Troubleshooting the Renard 64XC Controller'''==		=='''Troubleshooting the Renard 64XC Controller'''==

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Possible Problem(s):

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Troubleshooting SSR Circuitry Problems

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	If the troubleshooting process points here, then you need to be looking at whatever external SSRs that are connected to the Renard 64XC. Basically, the functionality of the controller has been verified and the problem most likely is in the external connections or components.		If the troubleshooting process points here, then you need to be looking at whatever external SSRs that are connected to the Renard 64XC. Basically, the functionality of the controller has been verified and the problem most likely is in the external connections or components.

	The Troubleshooting Guide for the SSRez can be found here.		The Troubleshooting Guide for the SSRez can be found [[SSRez#Troubleshooting \| here.]]

	==='''Symptom(s): '''===		==='''Symptom(s): '''===

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Troubleshooting Steps

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	:*If voltage is approx. 5.0 VDC, then either the LED is installed backwards or it is bad		:*If voltage is approx. 5.0 VDC, then either the LED is installed backwards or it is bad

	<li>Measure DC voltage on ~~<!--~~[[media:~~Wiki - TSG~~ Renard ~~SS24 Meas03~~.~~gif~~ \| input side of R6]]~~-->the input side of R19~~. This is the end furtherest away from the Power LED.		<li>Measure DC voltage on [[media:Renard 64XC R19 Measurements.jpg \| input side of R19]]. This is the end furtherest away from the Power LED.
	:Voltage should be approx. 5.0 VDC.		:Voltage should be approx. 5.0 VDC.
	:*If correct, then double check the value of R19 and/or replace R19.		:*If correct, then double check the value of R19 and/or replace R19.

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Troubleshooting Steps

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	:*If it did, go to step 21(??)		:*If it did, go to step 21(??)

	<li>Measure DC voltage on ~~<!--~~[[media:~~Wiki - TSG~~ Renard ~~SS24 Meas02~~.~~gif~~ \| output side of R19]]~~-->the ouput side of R19~~. This is the end closest to the Power LED.		<li>Measure DC voltage on [[media:Renard 64XC R19 Measurements.jpg \| output side of R19]]. This is the end closest to the Power LED.
	:*If voltage is approx. 2.0-3.0 VDC, replace the LED and retest		:*If voltage is approx. 2.0-3.0 VDC, replace the LED and retest
	:*If voltage is approx. 5.0 VDC, then either the LED is installed backwards or it is bad		:*If voltage is approx. 5.0 VDC, then either the LED is installed backwards or it is bad

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Introduction

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	! <center>'''Multimeter Usage Tip'''</center>		! <center>'''Multimeter Usage Tip'''</center>
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	\| All DC voltages in this document are referenced to GND. So for all measurements, the multimeter negative (-) lead, usually black, needs to be connected to a GND point on the PCB. The best location would be the GND Test Point TP1 located near RJ45 Jack J21. The positive lead (+), usually red, gets connected to the location called out in the procedure.		\| All DC voltages in this document are referenced to GND. So for all measurements, the multimeter negative (-) lead, usually black, needs to be connected to a GND point on the PCB. The best location would be the [[media:Renard 64XC TP1.jpg \|GND Test Point TP1]] located near RJ45 Jack J21. The positive lead (+), usually red, gets connected to the location called out in the procedure.
	\|}		\|}

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Troubleshooting SSR Circuitry Problems

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	=='''Troubleshooting SSR Circuitry Problems'''==		=='''Troubleshooting SSR Circuitry Problems'''==

			If the troubleshooting process points here, then you need to be looking at whatever external SSRs that are connected to the Renard 64XC. Basically, the functionality of the controller has been verified and the problem most likely is in the external connections or components.

			The Troubleshooting Guide for the SSRez can be found here.

	==='''Symptom(s): '''===		==='''Symptom(s): '''===
	:*Channel remains on constantly		:*Channel remains on constantly