Emerson Process Management 2400S manual 2 Status alarms and remedies continued, Troubleshooting

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Table 11-2Status alarms and remedies continued

Alarm	ProLink II
code	message	Cause	Suggested remedy
A009	Transmitter	Transmitter in power-up	• Allow the flowmeter to warm up (approximately 30
	Initializing/Warming	mode	seconds). The error should disappear once the flowmeter
	Up		is ready for normal operation.
			• If alarm does not clear, make sure that the sensor is
			completely full or completely empty.
			• Check the sensor circuitry. See Section 11.20.
A010	Calibration Failure	Mechanical zero: The	• If alarm appears during a transmitter zero, ensure that
		resulting zero was greater	there is no flow through the sensor, then retry.
		than 3 μs.	• Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.
		Temperature/Density Cals:	• If appropriate, restore the factory zero to return the
		many possible causes.	flowmeter to operation.
A011	Zero Too Low	See A10	• Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor, then retry.
			• Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.
			• If appropriate, restore the factory zero to return the
			flowmeter to operation.
A012	Zero Too High	See A10	• Ensure that there is no flow through the sensor, then retry.
			• Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.
			• If appropriate, restore the factory zero to return the
			flowmeter to operation.
A013	Zero Too Noisy	See A10	• Remove or reduce sources of electromechanical noise,
			then retry. Sources of noise include:
			- Mechanical pumps
			- Pipe stress at sensor
			- Electrical interference
			- Vibration effects from nearby machinery
			• Cycle power to the flowmeter, then retry.
			• If appropriate, restore the factory zero to return the
			flowmeter to operation.
A014	Transmitter Failed	Many possible causes	• Cycle power to the flowmeter.
			• The transmitter might need service. Contact Micro Motion.
			See Section 11.3.
A016	Line RTD	The value computed for	• Check the sensor RTD circuitry. See Section 11.20.
	Temperature	the resistance of the Line	• Verify that process temperature is within range of sensor
	Out-Of-Range	RTD is outside limits	and transmitter.
			• If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See
			Section 11.3.
A017	Meter RTD	The value computed for	• Check the sensor RTD circuitry. See Section 11.20.
	Temperature	the resistance of the	• Verify that process temperature is within range of sensor
	Out-of-Range	Meter/Case RTD is	and transmitter.
		outside limits	• Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF
			and K1 values. See Section 6.2.
			• If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See
			Section 11.3.
A020	Calibration Factors	The flow calibration factor	• Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF
	Unentered	and/or K1 has not been	and K1 values. See Section 6.2.
	(FlowCal)	entered since the last	• If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See
		master reset	Section 11.3.
A021	Incorrect Sensor	The sensor is recognized	• Check the characterization. Specifically, verify the FCF
	Type (K1)	as a straight tube but the	and K1 values. See Section 6.2.
		K1 value indicates a	• Check the sensor RTD circuitry. See Section 11.20.
		curved tube, or vice versa	• If the problem persists, contact Micro Motion. See
			Section 11.3.
A029	PIC/Daughterboard	Transmitter electronics	• Cycle power to the flowmeter.
	Communication	failure	• Contact Micro Motion. See Section 11.3.
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