Anchor LED Indication
LED Overview
Locus RTLS Anchors feature multiple status LEDs that provide visual feedback on the anchor’s operational state. Understanding these indicators is crucial for installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.LED Locations and Functions
Physical Layout
- Power LED (Green) - Top right, indicates power status
- Network LED (Amber) - Adjacent to Ethernet port, shows network connectivity
- Status LED (Multi-color) - Front center, displays operational state
- Activity LED (Blue) - Front lower section, indicates UWB activity
Visual Reference
LED Status Patterns
Power LED (Green)
| State | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Green | Normal power operation | None |
| Off | No power supply | Check power connection |
| Blinking Green | Power-on self-test | Wait for completion |
| Rapid Blinking | Power issue detected | Check power source |
Network LED (Amber)
| State | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Amber | Network connected | None |
| Blinking Amber | Network activity | None |
| Off | No network connection | Check network cable |
| Rapid Blink | Network error | Verify network settings |
Status LED (Multi-color)
| State | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Green | Normal operation | None |
| Solid Red | Error condition | Check RTLS Hub |
| Blinking Green | Configuration mode | None if intentional |
| Blinking Red | Hardware fault | Contact support |
| Red/Green Alternating | Firmware update | Do not power off |
| Off | Not operational | Check power and config |
Activity LED (Blue)
| State | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Blinking Blue | Tag detection | None |
| Off | No UWB activity | Check if expected |
| Rapid Blue | High tag traffic | Monitor system load |
| Solid Blue | UWB error | Check configuration |
Boot Sequence
Normal Boot Process
- Power-Up (0-5 seconds)
- All LEDs: Brief illumination
- Power LED: Solid green
- Initialization (5-15 seconds)
- Status LED: Blinking green
- Network LED: Off
- Network Connection (15-20 seconds)
- Network LED: Solid amber
- Status LED: Continues blinking
- System Ready (20-30 seconds)
- Status LED: Solid green
- Activity LED: Begins normal operation
Boot Sequence Diagram
Troubleshooting Guide
Common Issues
| LED Pattern | Issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| All LEDs Off | No power | Check PoE/power supply |
| Status Red | System error | Restart anchor |
| Network Off | Connection lost | Verify network |
| All Blinking | Recovery mode | Use RTLS Hub recovery |
Advanced Diagnostics
- Multiple LED Patterns
- Record the sequence of LED states
- Note any pattern changes
- Check environmental factors
- Document timing of changes
LED Configuration
RTLS Hub Settings
- Activity LED brightness control
- Status LED enable/disable
- Custom pattern configuration
- Diagnostic mode settings
Best Practices
- Keep Activity LED enabled for monitoring
- Use appropriate brightness for environment
- Document custom LED configurations
- Regular LED function verification