The status LEDs on the SharpZ3 camera unit, base unit, ALPR module, and expansion modules respond according to the status of the system.
SharpZ3 camera LED status
| LED | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | The unit is powered-off. |
| Off | Covert mode | SharpZ3 cameras are configured in covert mode. Following camera startup, their LEDs are deactivated. |
| Slow red blinking (0.5 seconds off – 0.5 seconds on) | Catastrophic failure | The unit is shut down due to a critical error, for example, an over-temperature alarm. In this state, you cannot connect to the cameras. |
| Three red blinks per second | Major failure | Internal services are down. You might be able to connect to the cameras and you might be able to see the logs. |
| One short red blink per second | Performance issues or minor failure | The system is running with important performance issues, for example, failure of the illuminator. |
| Five green blinks per second | System update | Internal services are down during the system update, but is expected to come back online after the update is complete. |
| Slow red and green alternating (0.5 seconds each) | Locate camera | After clicking Blink LED in the Sharp Portal, the LED blinks for 10 seconds. |
| Slow green blinking | Normal mode | The system is running normally. |
| One green blink per second | System startup | The system is booting up. |
SharpZ3 base unit LED status
| LED | OLED display | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | The unit is powered-off. | |
| Off |
CoverMode
|
Covert mode | SharpZ3 cameras are configured in covert mode. Following camera startup, their LEDs are deactivated. |
| Slow red blinking (0.5 seconds off – 0.5 seconds on) |
C-fail
|
Catastrophic failure | The unit is shut down due to a critical error, for example, an over-temperature alarm. In this state, you cannot connect to the cameras. |
| Three red blinks per second |
M-Fail
|
Major failure | Internal services are down. You might be able to connect to the cameras and you might be able to see the logs. |
| One short red blink per second |
Perf Fail
|
Performance issues or minor failure | The system is running with important performance issues, for example, failure of the illuminator. |
| Five green blinks per second |
Updating
|
System update | Internal services are down during the system update, but is expected to come back online after the update is complete. |
| Slow green blinking | Normal mode | Normal mode | The system is running normally. |
| One green blink per second | System startup | Camera startup | The system is booting up. |
Navigation expansion module LED status
| LED | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | The unit is powered-off. |
| Slow green blinking | Normal mode | The module is running normally. |
| Slow red blinking | Error | The module is not receiving messages from GNSS chip. |
AUX PoE expansion module LED status
| LED | State | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Off | The unit is powered-off. |
| Slow green blinking | Normal mode | The module is running normally. |