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10.1. Gauge fails to switch on
10.2. Difficult to obtain readings
10.3. Gauge displays up to three ascending bars
10.4. Standing readings are displayed when not measuring
Advice
Action
Check the batteries are present and
serviceable.
Replace with new batteries (see pg 6).
The ‘ON/OFF’ key may be defective.
Return the gauge to Tritex NDT (see pg 58).
Advice
Action
Check the gauge against the 15 mm test block
supplied.
If this works, the problem is with the material
being measured (see pg 51).
Check the correct probe for the material being
measured has been selected.
Select the correct probe (see pg 7).
Check the probe membrane is properly fitted
with membrane oil applied and no trapped air
present.
Refit or replace the membrane (see pg 9).
Check the probe, lead and gauge are all
connected together correctly and securely.
Re-connect as necessary (see pg 5).
Check the serviceability of the probe and lead.
Contact Tritex NDT for replacement items (see
pg 58).
Check the serviceability of the gauge.
Return the gauge to Tritex NDT (see pg 58).
Couplant not suitable.
Use only suitable couplant supplied with the kit
(see pg 52).
Advice
Action
Not all echoes received are equal. The gauge
has Automatic Measurement Verification
System (AMVS).
Move or rock the probe slightly until all echoes
are received (see pg 52).
Advice
Action
Excessive membrane oil under membrane.
Refit or replace the membrane (see pg 9).
10. Help
