LED Guide
This guide explains what each LED pattern means on your OcuTrap device. It includes normal system statuses, user-button interactions, and low-battery behavior.
System Status Indicators
These patterns occur during power-up, connectivity, or firmware activity.
Connected Mode
Breathing Cyan
Connected to the cloud and fully operational.
Connecting to Cloud
Fast Blinking Cyan
Attempting to connect to the cloud.
OTA Firmware Update
Blinking Magenta
Firmware update or booting in safe mode.
Looking for Internet
Blinking Green
Searching for a cellular signal.
Red Flash SOS
Rapid Red Blinks
Firmware crash. Contact support if >10 blinks.
No Status LED
No Light
Device has no power or failed to boot.
Hibernation
LED Off
Trap has entered low-power sleep. Wake with power button.
Note: These modes are managed automatically. Only use the power button if the LED does not respond.
⚠️ Low Battery Startup Behavior
When the battery is too low (below 9.6V at startup), the following will happen:
The trap shows a solid red LED during boot.
Sends a cloud error notification (if connected).
Automatically shuts down and enters hibernation.
Will not auto-recover — must be awakened manually using the power button.
If voltage is still low, it will repeat the cycle.
To recover, charge or replace the battery and press the power button again.
🎛️ User Button LED Patterns
These appear when using the physical User Button or Power Button on the device.
Device State Indicators
Unarmed and Open
Solid Blue
Unarmed and Closed
Solid Green
Armed Mode
Solid Yellow
Armed and Captured
Solid Magenta
Manual Door Control
To manually open or close the trap door:
Press the User Button
Press again and hold for 5 seconds
Open Door
Blinking Blue
Close Door
Blinking Green
Arm/Unarm the Trap
Press the User Button, then the Power Button
Arm Trap
Blinking Yellow
Unarm Trap
Blinking White
Notes
LED brightness may dim in low power mode to conserve battery.
No LED means the device is off or in hibernation.
Any pattern not listed here may indicate a malfunction — contact support if unsure.
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