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Model 3711 Gas Flow Computers
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
15.15.1
Checking the power supply wiring
To check the power supply wiring:
1. Power down the Model 3711.
2. Ensure that the external power supply wires are connected to the correct terminals on the
Model 3711. See Table A-1 and Figure A-6.
3. Verify that the external power supply wires are making good contact, and are not clamped to
the wire insulation.
4. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the Model 3711’s power supply terminals. Verify that it is
within the specified limits. You may need to size the cable. See the installation manual for
power supply requirements.
5. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the I.S. barrier’s power supply terminals. Verify that it is
within the specified limits. You may need to size the cable. See the installation manual for
power supply requirements.
6. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the I.S. barrier’s output power terminals. The output with
an open circuit (no connections) is nominally 15.3 VDC. With a core processor connected, the
voltage is nominally 13.5 to 10.5 VDC. The actual value depends on sensor current draw:
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13.5 VDC with no sensor drive
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10.5 VDC with full sensor drive
7. Use a voltmeter to test the voltage at the core processor’s power supply terminals. Voltage
depends upon wiring resistance between the I.S. barrier and the core processor. The voltage at
the core processor terminals must not drop below 9 VDC or the core processor will reset.
15.15.2
Checking the sensor-to-transmitter wiring
To check the sensor-to-transmitter wiring, verify that:
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The Model 3711 is connected to the sensor according to the wiring information provided in
Appendix A and in the Model 3711 installation manual.
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The wires are making good contact with the terminals.
If the wires are incorrectly connected:
1. Power down the Model 3711.
2. Correct the wiring.
3. Restore power to the Model 3711.
15.15.3
Checking grounding
The sensor and the Model 3711 must be grounded. If the core processor is installed as part of the
sensor, it is grounded automatically. If the core processor is installed separately, it must be grounded
separately. See the Model 3711 installation manual and the sensor installation manual for grounding
requirements and instructions.
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