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Chapter 5 

 
Troubleshooting 

Table 5-1 lists the symptoms, possible causes, and recommended solutions 
for common problems encountered with the Model 5815. If your symptom is 
not listed, or if none of the solutions solves your problem, please contact 
TSI. 
 

Table 5-1:  Troubleshooting the Model 5815 

 

Symptom 

Possible Causes 

Corrective Action 

No Display 

Unit not turned on 

Switch unit on. 

 

Low or dead batteries 

Replace batteries. 

 

Dirty battery contacts 

Clean the battery 
contacts. 

Velocity reading 
fluctuates unstable 

Fluctuating flow 

Reposition probe in 
less-turbulent flow. 

Instrument Error 
message appears 

Fault in instrument 

Factory service required 
on instrument. 

 
 

WARNING

!

 

The pressure sensor is protected from damage up to 7 psi (48 kPa or 
360 mmHg). At higher pressure it can burst! 

 

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