APPENDIX “C” - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

connections or improper programming set-ups. Be sure all connections are clean and

 

 

 

 

The majority of all problems with the indicator can be traced to improper

 

 

 

 

tight and check the programming set-ups for correct data. For further technical

 

 

 

 

assistance, contact technical support at the appropriate company numbers listed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

NO DISPLAY

1.

Power off, improperly connected, or brown-out.

1a. Check wiring.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Verify power.

 

“PPPPPP” IN DISPLAY

1.

Program data error.

1.

Press “P” and Check data set-ups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FLASHING DISPLAY

1.

Totalizer overflow.

 

1.

Reset totalizer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“......” IN DISPLAY

1.

Loss of data set-ups.

1a. Check data set-ups.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Check for electrical disturbance.

 

 

 

 

 

c. Disconnect and reconnect power.

 

DISPLAY WANDERS

1.

Loss of data set-ups.

1a. Check data set-ups.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Disconnect and reconnect power.

 

 

 

 

 

c. Check for electrical disturbance.

 

JITTERY DISPLAY

1.

Electrical “Noise” in process or signal lines.

1a. Increase digital filtering.

 

 

 

 

 

b. Increase display rounding increment.

 

 

2.

Process inherently unstable.

c. Re-route signal wires.

 

 

2.

Dampen process to eliminate oscillations.

 

“ULULUL” IN DISPLAY

1.

Probe unconnected

 

1.

Connect probe.

 

 

2.

Broken or burnout probe.

2.

Repair or obtain new probe.

 

 

3.

Excessive probe temperature.

3.

Reduce temperature.

 

 

4.

Input overload.

 

4.

Check input levels.

 

“OLOLOL” IN DISPLAY

1.

Input Underload (negative overload).

1.

Check input levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SHort” IN DISPLAY

1.

Shorted probe.

 

1.

Check probe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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