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58-645 Pulsar® Model R86 Non-Contact Radar Transmitter – PROFIBUS PA Output
4.1.3 Diagnostic Indicator Table
Below is a listing of the Model R86 diagnostic indicators, showing their priority, explanations and
recommended remedies. (Priority 1 is highest priority.)
Priority
Indicator Name
Default
Category
Explanation
Remedy (Context Sensitive Help)
1
Software Error
Failure
Unrecoverable error occurred in stored
program.
Contact MAGNETROL Technical Support.
2
RAM Error
Failure
RAM (read/write) memory failing.
3
ADC Error
Failure
Analog-to-digital converter failure.
4
EEPROM Error
Failure
Non-volatile parameter storage failing.
5
Analog Board
Error
Failure
Unrecoverable hardware failure.
6
Spare Indicator 1
OK
Reserved for future use.
7
Default
Parameters
Saved parameters are set to default
values.
Perform complete Device Configuration.
8
Spare Indicator 2
OK
Reserved for future use.
9
Sweep Time Error
Failure
Analog board sweep time error
Contact MAGNETROL Technical Support.
10
Spare Indicator 3
OK
Reserved for future use.
11
Too Many Echoes
Failure
Excessive number of possible echoes
detected
Check Settings: Dielectric, Sensitivity.
Check Polarization.
12
Safety Zone Alarm
Failure
Risk of echo loss if liquid rises above
Blocking Distance.
Ensure that liquid cannot reach Blocking
Distance.
13
Echo Lost
Failure
No signal detected.
Check settings:
Dielectric Range
Increase Sensitivity.
View Echo Curve.
14
Spare Indicator 4
OK
Reserved for future use
15
Config Conflict
Failure
Measurement type and primary variable
selection parameters are inconsistent.
Confirm proper configuration.
Check Measurement Type.
16
High Volume Alarm
Failure
Volume calculated from Level reading
exceeds capacity of vessel or custom
table.
Check settings:
Vessel Dimensions,
Custom Table entries
17
High Flow Alarm
Failure
Calculated flow exceeds maximum for
flume or custom table.
Check settings:
Vessel Dimensions,
Custom Table entries
18
Spare Indicator 5
OK
Reserved for future use.
19
Initializing
Function
Check
Distance measurement is inaccurate
while internal filters are settling.
Standard start-up message. Wait for up
to 10 seconds.
20
Config Changed
Function
Check
A parameter has been modified from
the User Interface.
If desired, reset Config Changed
indicator in ADVANCED CONFIG menu.
21
Spare Indicator 6
OK
Reserved for future use.