Cummins

1853

UnclassifiedGeneral

What This Code Means

Customer fault 1 (input 1, LED 1) on the Universal Annunciator is active

Possible Causes

  • •Condition for which Annunciator Input #1 is configured for is active (e.g., low fuel level)
  • •Faulty Universal Annunciator
  • •Faulty sender, relay, or device activating Input 1
  • •Incorrect wiring at TB1-1
  • •Incorrectly configured Universal Annunciator
  • •Short or open circuit at TB1-1 connection

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check the condition for which Annunciator Input #1 has been configured for (e.g., check fuel level and add fuel if needed)
  2. 2Check the sender, relay, or device activating Input 1 on the Universal Annunciator, and replace if faulty
  3. 3Check wiring at TB1-1 and ensure customer input 1 is not wired incorrectly
  4. 4Ensure that the Universal Annunciator is correctly configured (refer to operator's manual P/N 0900-0301)
  5. 5Ensure there is not a short or open circuit at the TB1-1 connection
  6. 6Press the Reset button on the Operator Panel to clear the fault
  7. 7Replace the Universal Annunciator if wiring and configuration are satisfactory

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