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9 Diagnosis, asset management and service
VEGAPULS SR 68 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
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still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is
expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup).
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
The following table shows the error codes in the status message
"
Failure
" and gives information on the reason and rectification. Keep
in mind that some information is only valid with four-wire instruments.
Code
Text message
Cause
Rectification
DevSpec State in CMD
48
F013
no measured value avail-
able
– Sensor does not detect
an echo during opera-
tion
– Antenna system dirty or
defective
– Check or correct instal-
lation and/or parameter
adjustment
– Clean or exchange
process component or
antenna
Bit 0 of Byte 0…5
F017
Adjustment span too small
– Adjustment not within
specification
– Change adjustment
according to the limit
values (difference
between min. and max.
≥ 10 mm)
Bit 1 of Byte 0…5
F025
Error in the linearization
table
– Index markers are not
continuously rising, for
example illogical value
pairs
–
Check linearization table
– Delete table/Create new
Bit 2 of Byte 0…5
F036
No operable software
– Failed or interrupted
software update
– Repeat software update
– Check electronics
version
– Exchanging the elec-
tronics
– Send instrument for
repair
Bit 3 of Byte 0…5
F040
Error in the electronics
– Hardware defect
– Exchanging the elec-
tronics
– Send instrument for
repair
Bit 4 of Byte 0…5
F080
General software error
– General software error
– Disconnect operating
voltage briefly
Bit 5 of Byte 0…5
F105
Determine measured value
– The instrument is still
in the start phase, the
measured value could
not yet be determined
– Wait for the end of the
switch-on phase
– Duration depending on
the version and param-
eter adjustment up to
approximately 3 min.
Bit 6 of Byte 0…5
F113
Communication error
– EMC interference
– Transmission error with
the external communica-
tion with 4-wire power
supply unit
–
Remove EMC influences
– Exchange 4-wire power
supply unit or electron-
ics
Bit 12 of Byte 0…5
Failure