keyboard error in FX-2025A ja FX-Spider rev.2

Issue applies to FX-2025A ja FX-Spider rev.2 (winCE6)

Problem: Substation startup stops the message "keyboard error". 
The root cause of this problem is empty BIOS battery. 

Temporary quick fix:
You can temporarily skip this with external PS2-keyboard, pressing F1 at message screen.

NOTE! This in not permanent solution. Startup fail will show up again in next power failure.

Solutions:

Repair for this issue is resolved in Technical bulletins:

  • 019 Controller not starting - Bootable USB-stick
  • 020 Controller not starting - BIOS update
  • 021. Controller not starting - Replacing the battery 

The repair will include BIOS-update and the motherboard battery change.

Link: Technical bulletin

 

Article updated: 4.1.2023