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8.
Rectifying Faults
8.1
Troubleshooting
Listed below are typical faults and remedial measures. If
you cannot clear the fault yourself, contact your Kistler dis-
tributor.
Fault Cause Remedy
Signal circuit interrupted
Check the measuring system (connec-
tions). Check the next point.
Charge amplifier defective
Proceed according to the operating
instructions for the charge amplifier.
Check the next point.
No measuring signal at the
output of the charge amplifier
Sensor defective
Repair in the factory. Procedure as in
Chapter 8.2.
Quasistatic measurements
not possible
(wide signal drift)
Poor insulation resistance of the
measuring chain
Check insulation resistance of the indi-
vidual components with the insulation
tester Type 5493. Clean plug connec-
tions.
During the measurement, the
charge amplifier goes into
overload
The force to be measured is too
high for the measuring range
selected
Select a higher measuring range on
the charge amplifier.
8.2
If Your Sensor is Defective
If your sensor is defective, please observe the following in-
structions:
Contact the authorized Kistler distributor and notify
delivery of the defective instrument.
Send the defective sensor in its original packing to the
Kistler distributor.
Include with the sensor a detailed description of the
fault and the accompanying circumstances.
Describe the measuring process during which the fault
occurred.
If it appears that major repairs will be necessary, obtain
a estimate of the cost.
Kistler will try to repair your sensor in the shortest possi-
ble time and at minimum cost and to return it to you in
an as new condition.
All repairs are followed by recalibration of the sensor in
the factory.
