DR4300 Circular Chart Recorder

7.3.5 Troubleshooting Erratic Pen Movement

Procedure

Table 7-5explains what to do if the pen remains at the high end of range when the input signal is low.

Table 7-5 Troubleshooting Erratic Pen Movement Symptoms

Step

What to do

How to do it or

 

 

where to find the instructions

 

 

 

1

Check the sensor and lead wires for

Replace the sensor lead wires as needed.

 

continuity. Check the connections to TB2

Tighten the connections.

 

on the printed circuit assembly for the pen

 

 

with the problem.

 

 

 

 

2

Check the pen and input configuration

Refer to Section 3 – Configuration, Startup, and

 

data.

Operation of Recorder without Display.

 

 

 

3

Run step test.

Refer to Section 3 – Configuration, Startup, and

 

 

Operation of Recorder without Display

 

 

(Subsection 3.3.3).

 

 

 

4

Replace the servo plate assembly.

Refer to the replacement procedure in Section 9

 

 

– Replacing Hardware Assemblies.

 

 

 

5

Replace the printed circuit assembly for

Refer to the replacement procedure in Section 9

 

the pen having the problem.

– Replacing Hardware Assemblies.

 

 

 

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