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Alert: Repeated Controller Resets
The photoSentinel unit is recovering from unexpected resets
1 minutes readUpdated June 16, 2026
Alert: Repeated Controller Resets
Alert Details
The photoSentinel unit is recovering from unexpected resets
Possible Event Code Triggers
- Low power system reset (BRO)
- External Reset (EXT)
- JTAG Reset (JTG)
- Unit powered up (PWR)
- Soft System reset (SWW)
You can find the triggering event code and when it occurred on the feed's Diagnostics tab in Buildcam.
Troubleshooting
Remote Troubleshooting
- Updating to the latest firmware can improve system behaviour. Contact our Support Team to update the firmware remotely.
- Prepare an onsite visit to replace the controller in the system.
On-site Troubleshooting
- Disconnect the battery cable from the controller for 10 seconds, and then reconnect it and turn the system back ON
- If you have a Tempo or Mach II with the optional ethernet cable add-on, connect to an active router.
- Check for visible hardware damage
- Replace the controller in the system