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Malfunctions
Fault-finding list for troubleshooting
Fault:
Incorrect function at analogue output.
The following actual value indicator shows incorrect values.
Remedy:
Correct the switchpoint settings and the active measuring range settings
of the electrode.
Fault:
Switchpoints and actual value indication drift continuously towards 100 %.
Remedy:
Deposits have accumulated on the electrode rod.
Remove the level electrode and clean the electrode rod.
Fault:
A highlevel alarm is raised although the liquid level is below high level.
Remedy:
Deposits have accumulated on the electrode rod: Clean the electrode rod.
Defective electrode insulation: Replace level electrode.
Fault:
Liquid level below switchpoint “
low
level
”, device fails to switch.
Remedy:
Check installation of level electrode and vent hole in the protection tube.
If an external measuring pot is used make sure to open the isolating valves.
Device fails to work – no function
Fault:
LED “Power” does not light up.
Remedy:
Apply power. Connect the equipment according to the wiring diagram.
Device does not work properly
Device fails to work – indication of malfunction
Fault:
In spite of correct wiring and commissioning of the equipment an interference signal is
indicated.
Remedy:
The interference signal is caused by H. F. interferences coming from the installation. For
interference suppression of the voltage supply we supply ferrite rings, stock code 147253.
The 230 V supply lines should be looped through the ferrite ring five to ten times. If several
controllers are used in the system, they can be fed from the interference suppressed
supply lines. For the intererence suppression of the bus line we supply hingedshell ferrite
rings, stock code 147254. The hingedshell ferrite rings are clamped onto the bus line
close to the terminal strip of the controller.
If faults occur that are not listed above or cannot be corrected, please contact our service centre or
authorized agency in your country.
Fault:
“
H
igH
-
level
” switchpoint exceeded – no indication.
Remedy:
Level switch defective. Replace equipment.