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Two-Channel Controller TOPAX DE
15 Troubleshooting and diagnostics
All errors are indicated in clear text on the display of the TOPAX. If several errors occur simultaneously, the error messages can be viewed with the
▲
and
▼
keys. The following error displays and messages are possible:
15.1 Self-setting alarms
Display
Reason
Reactions of TOPAX
Alarm relay
Controller output 0%
System start
Not activated
Yes (all)
Keyboard locked
Keyboard lock is ON (max. 60 sec)
Not activated
No
Sensor alarm
Input power < 4mA
Input power > 21mA
or faulty input module
Activated
Yes –
Input
allocated
"measurand" not calibrated
Calibrate corresponding input
Not activated
No (the measurement
input works with standard
values)
"measurand" calibration not OK
The corresponding input cannot be calibrated to the require-
ments
Not activated
No
Faulty potentiometer compensation "measur-
and"
3 point step-by-step controller position feedback: no calibra-
tion performed
Not activated
Yes
Manual mode
manually started
Not activated
measuring water shortage (not during calibra-
tion)
water is not enough
through-flow contact is defective
Activated
Yes (all)
Night-time economy mode
Night time economy mode activated
Not activated
Low level alert
Chemicals container is nearly empty
Activated
No
Level main alarm
Chemicals container empty
Activated
Yes
15.2 Displays that must be confirmed with "OK"
Display
Reason
Reactions of TOPAX
Alarm relay
Controller output 0%
Max alarm
Set measurement exceeded
Activated
configurable
Min alarm
Measurement below set level
Activated
configurable
Y alarm
Safety cutout (see item 9.2)
Activated
configurable
15.3 Remedy
Display
Reason
Remedy
System start
System restores itself to normal operation after delay
Keyboard locked
Keyboard lock is ON (max. 60 sec)
System restores itself to normal operation after delay
Sensor alarm
Input power < 4mA
Input power > 21mA
or faulty input module
• Check sensor connection
• Replace input module
"measurand" not calibrated
corresponding input not calibrated
Calibrate corresponding input
"measurand" calibration not OK
• Insufficient measuring cell transconductance
• Excessive zero point drift
Buffer solution not ok, or replace measuring cell
Sensor or single-rod measuring cell not compliant with
DIN standards
Check and replace measuring input sensor if necessary
Defective input module
Check and replace the input module if necessary
Faulty potentiometer calibration
3 point step-by-step controller position feedback: no
calibration performed
Perform a position feedback calibration in the "outputs"
menu
measuring water shortage
water is not enough or
through-flow contact is defective
• Increase sample water flow
• Check through-flow contact
Low level alert
Chemicals container is nearly empty
Add chemical agents or change container
Level main alarm
Chemicals container empty
Add chemical agents or change container
Max alarm
Set measurement exceeded
• Check measurement or sensor
• Check controller parameter setting
Min alarm
Measurement below set level
Y alarm
Safety cutout (see item 9.2)
Servo motor alarm
Servo motor has not reached the end position and/or the
zero point
Check servo motor