
Alarm group 2 (Modbus adddress 3014)
Bit
Diagnostic
Action
0
Frame temp. below limit
Increase fluid temperature and check that ambient temperature is within speci‐
fied limits. If the failure continues then contact Siemens customer support
1
Frame temp. above limit
Reduce fluid temperature and check that ambient temperature is within speci‐
fied limits. If the failure continues then contact Siemens customer support
2
Standard Deviation above limit
(shown for only 2 seconds)
Measurement continues with values from last successful zero point adjust‐
ment. Improve conditions for automatic zero point adjustment and repeat ad‐
justment.
3
Zero Point Offset above limit
(shown for only 2 seconds)
Measurement continues with values from last successful zero point adjust‐
ment. Improve conditions for automatic zero point adjustment and repeat ad‐
justment.
4
Zero point adjustment failed
(shown for only 2 seconds)
Measurement continues with values from last successful zero point adjust‐
ment. Improve conditions for automatic zero point adjustment and repeat ad‐
justment.
5
Empty Tube Limit exceeded
Make sure that the sensor is filled with liquid and that the liquid density is within
the specified Empty Tube Limit
6
The sensor is partially filled
Make sure that the sensor is filled with liquid
7
Parameter storage malfunction
Turn off the power, wait 5 seconds and turn on the power again. If the failure
continues then contact Siemens customer support
8
9
10
11
12
13
Internal error in sensor
Contact Siemens customer support
14
Unstable measurement condition Check if air is present in the liquid and that the flowmeter is operated within its
specifications
15
Auto filtering
Check that the flowmeter is operated within its specifications. Check other
alarms to rule out HW malfunction
23
The sensor is stabilizing
Turn off the power, wait 5 seconds and turn on the power again. If the failure
continues then contact Siemens customer support.
10.3
Operation troubleshooting
10.3.1
Updating the firmware
Note
Firmware update
FW update is to be done only by authorized and trained service personnel.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting FCT010
10.3 Operation troubleshooting
SITRANS MASS 2100 & FC300 (FCT010/DSL)
Operating Instructions, 06/2020, A5E39788682-AB
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