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August 18, 2003 

III.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

A.

 

No LED power indication when the READ switch is depressed 

1.

 

Verify the sensor is properly connected to the SENSOR connector.  The POWER 
LED indicates proper 

sensor current

; consequently, the POWER LED will not 

light if the sensor is not connected properly even though batteries are fully 
charged. 

2.

 

Recharge the batteries. 

3.

 

Qualified Service Personnel ONLY

: Check the condition of the internal batteries.  

Verify no corrosion exists. 

B.

 

Meter reads 100.0 when the READ switch is depressed. 

1.

 

Verify that a sensor is properly connected to the instrument. 

2.

 

Ensure the helium level is not actually at the top of the sensor. 

C.

 

Other erroneous level indications. 

Most inoperative instruments are traced to improper wiring between the sensor and the 
instrument.  Verify the sensor is connected in accordance with the color code outlined in 
the installation section (see table in installation section and Figure 1). 

If the cause of the problem cannot be located, please call an AMI Technical Support 
representative at (865) 482-1056.  Our standard business hours are Monday through 
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. 

IV.

 

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL (QSP) 

A. ESD 

This instrument contains components which are susceptible to damage by Electrostatic 
Discharge (ESD).  Take the following precautions whenever the cover of the instrument 
is removed. 
 
1.

 

Disassemble the instrument only in a static-free work area. 

 
2.

 

Use a conductive workstation or work area to dissipate static charge. 

 
3.

 

Use a high resistance grounding wrist strap to reduce static charge accumulation. 

 
4.

 

Ensure all plastic, paper, vinyl, Styrofoam

tm

, and other static generating materials 

are kept away from the work area. 

 
5.

 

Minimize the handling of the instrument and all static sensitive components. 

 
6.

 

Keep replacement parts in static-free packaging. 

Summary of Contents for 150

Page 1: ...AMI has developed a special battery saver circuit which reduces the power drain from the batteries as more of the sensor becomes superconducting Power requirements decrease as LHe level increases A front panel POWER LED is provided to indicate sufficient battery power exists to make an accurate level reading The CE mark applies to the handheld unit and the European AC adapter The North American AC...

Page 2: ...ilitate mobility the Model 150A is equipped with a single standard DB9 connector which connects the instrument to a sensor Connect the LHe sensor wires to the DB9 connector terminals as follows Wire Color DB9 Pin Number Signal Name Red 1 I Yellow 6 V Black 7 I Blue 8 V IV OPERATION A Connect the instrument to the sensor via the sensor DB9 connector Refer to Figure 1 B Depress the READ push button ...

Page 3: ...3 August 18 2003 Fig 1 Model 150A ...

Page 4: ...sed NOTE The AC adapter is rated for connection to Category II mains voltages NOTE Only AMI approved AC adapters should be used on the device NOTE Only an authorized service representative should replace the factory installed batteries C As part of the routine maintenance keep the exterior surfaces of the instrument clean by gently wiping with a damp cloth moistened with a mild detergent VI CALIBR...

Page 5: ...ibration resistor Jumper the I and V contacts pins 6 and 7 on the sensor connector together and connect to the other side of the calibration resistor The value of the calibration resistor should be 4 56 ohms x the active length of the sensor in cm remember that the active length of AMI standard sensors is 1 inch less than the overall length 2 Temporarily install a short circuit using a clip lead o...

Page 6: ...nnected in accordance with the color code outlined in the installation section see table in installation section and Figure 1 If the cause of the problem cannot be located please call an AMI Technical Support representative at 865 482 1056 Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Eastern Time IV QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL QSP A ESD This instrument contains compon...

Page 7: ...the printed circuit board then disconnect them from the printed circuit board 5 Remove the READ switch cap and guard cap is pulled off and guard is unscrewed 6 Apply slight pressure to the POWER LED and READ switch from the front of the Model 150A and gently remove the printed circuit board from the back NOTE Gently removing the printed circuit board will ensure that the POWER LED disengages from ...

Page 8: ...perform as specified for a period of one year from date of shipment In the event of failure occurring during normal use AMI at its option will repair or replace all products or components that fail under warranty and such repair or replacement shall constitute a fulfillment of all AMI liabilities with respect to its products Since however AMI does not have control over the installation conditions ...

Page 9: ...l 150 Standards to which Conformity is Declared Safety EN 61010 1 2001 EMC EN55 022 2003 Class A EN61326 2002 EN61000 4 2 2002 8kV AD 4kV CD EN61326 2002 EN61000 4 3 2002 3V m 80 1000MHz EN61326 2002 EN61000 4 8 2001 30A m 50Hz I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above complies with the require ments of the aforementioned Directives and Standards and carries the CE mark a...

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