Measure with a meter: Is voltage present at the terminal? Trace the wiring: Is the connection to the load solid? Test the load: Does it work with an independent power source? Inspect protection devices: Any blown fuses or tripped breakers? Try another channel or module: To rule. Measure with a meter: Is voltage present at the terminal? Trace the wiring: Is the connection to the load solid? Test the load: Does it work with an independent power source? Inspect protection devices: Any blown fuses or tripped breakers? Try another channel or module: To rule. The power supply in a Logix device (whether ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, or MicroLogix controllers) supplies power only to the cards in the chassis backplane, or the I/O modules (if added on expandable units) on a Compact- or MicroLogix bus. Power for the field devices must be wired from a. An output is the way a PLC communicates with the outside world. Then measure the voltage across the load. If there is no output voltage, the output module may. When a control signal is sent either to power a device directly or to energize a relay, the device itself can fail in the closed position, meaning that it becomes energized but does not turn off. Key steps and considerations include: 1. After the disconnect, the power will travel into branch fuses or circuit breakers, typically via a distribution block, and then into various control devices such as power supplies, motor drives, and any other AC.