ProtEX-MAX PD8-6100 Strain Gauge, Load Cell, and mV Meter
Instruction Manual
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Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom
Check/Action
SafeTouch buttons do not respond
1.
If mechanical button was pushed, the SafeTouch buttons will be
re-enabled automatically 60 seconds after the last button push.
2.
If slide switch on connector board is in DISABLE position,
switch to ENABLE.
3.
Strong direct sunlight may interfere with SafeTouch button operation.
It is recommended to operate the buttons by standing so as to block
direct sunlight.
Serial Communications METER LINK LED
Indicator is off
Check:
1.
Modular cable connection
2.
Power to the device
If only the TX (or DATA IN) data status
LED is flashing when serial
communications attempted
Check:
1.
Serial cable
2.
Instrument address & baud rate
3.
Program address & baud rate
If both data status LEDs (TX and RX) are
off when trying to communicate
Remove all unnecessary cables and instruments from the bus.
Try getting the system to work with only one device (to ease troubleshooting)
and then expand the system one device at a time.
Communications slow
Increase the baud rate
Sensor is not receiving power from
PD8-6100
Check and make sure Excitation (Switch 1) is set to ON for Internal
Excitation. See
Random communication errors
1.
Increase the TX delay time
2.
Decrease the baud rate
Other symptoms not described above
Call Technical Support for assistance.
Note:
Certain sequences of events can cause unexpected results. To solve these issues, it is best to start fresh from factory
defaults and use the manual as a step by step programming guide, rather than a random approach to programming. To reset the
meter to factory defaults, see
Reset Meter to Factory Defaults
on page
. In addition, for best results, we recommend using the
free MeterView Pro software for all programming needs.
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