ABEM Terrameter SAS 1000 / SAS 4000
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APPENDIX B. TERRAMETER ERROR CODES
Whenever an error occurs in the Terrameter SAS 1000 / 4000 a code is displayed on the
screen. The meaning of the codes is as follows:
Error code Cause
Remedy
1
Transmitter cables or grounding have
too high resistance - SAS 1000 / 4000
cannot transmit the selected current
into the ground.
Check all connections - a probable cause is
a broken cable or bad cable connection.
Improve the electrode grounding (i.e. more
electrodes connected in parallel). Decrease
current or (better) select AUTO current.
2
Internal error
Contact ABEM
3
Not possible to transmit a current
sufficient
for
the
"minimum
acceptable
current
level".
Only in LUND measurements
.
Decrease the minimum acceptable current
in the appropriate menu in the LUND
control program. A suitable setting is 10
mA.
4
The total resistance between C1 and
C2 increased considerably during the
measurement.
Check the electrode grounding. Check also
if some of the cables are broken.
5
The total resistance between C1 and
C2 decreased considerably (e.g. short
circuit) during the measurement.
Check the electrode grounding. Check also
for short circuits.
6
Overheated - the temperature in the
SAS 1000 / 4000 DC/DC converter is
above the acceptable level
Let the instrument cool down for a few
minutes.
8
Internal
A/D
converter
error.
Registers not properly reset.
Try again. If the error persists, contact
ABEM.
9
Internal A/D converter error. Register
overflow.
Try again. If the error persists, contact
ABEM.
12
Battery voltage dropped during a
measuring cycle.
Charge / change battery. Check battery
cables and connectors involved
22
General fault in transmitter circuit.
Contact ABEM
31
Negative resistance
Check electrodes and geometry, and
measure again. Check if the transmitted
current is too low. Geometry and nature can
however, cause negative resistance.
32
Invalid
current
selected
Only in LUND measurements
The selected current must be greater than
the selected minimum output.