
18. Trouble-shooting
18. TROUBLE-SHOOTING
The ALMEMO
®
204 measuring instrument can be configured and programmed
in many different ways. It is suitable for connecting a wide variety of different
sensors, other measuring instruments, alarm signaling devices, and peripheral
equipment. Given these numerous possibilities the device may in certain cir-
cumstances not behave quite as expected. The cause of such unexpected be-
havior is not usually a device defect; often the cause is incorrect operation by
the user, an invalid setting, or unsuitable cabling. In such event try to pinpoint
and clear the problem with the aid of the following tests.
Error:
No display, display malfunction, keys do not react
Remedy:
Check the power supply; replace the batteries; switch off and then on
again; if necessary re-initialize (see 7.5)
Error:
Measured values are incorrect.
Remedy:
Check all the channel programming very carefully, especially the base
value and zero-point ('sensor programming' menu and 'special func-
tions').
Error:
Measured values fluctuate unexpectedly or the system hangs in mid-
operation.
Remedy:
Check the cabling for any inadmissible electrical connections.
Unplug any suspicious sensors.
Connect a hand-held sensor in air or a phantom sensor (short-circuit
for voltages, 100 Ω for Pt100 sensors) and check.
Then reconnect sensors one after the other and check again; if a fault
persists for any one connection, check all wiring; if necessary, insulate
the sensor concerned and eliminate interference by using shielded or
twisted wiring.
Error:
Data transmission via the interface does not function.
Remedy:
Check the interface module, connections, and settings.
Ensure that both devices are set to the same baud rate and transmis-
sion mode. (s. 16.6)
Ensure that the correct COM port on the computer is being addressed.
Test data transmission by means of a terminal. (ALMEMO-Control,
WIN-Control, WINDOWS-Terminal)
Address the device using its assigned device number ´
Gxy
´. (see
Manual 6.2.1)
If the computer is in XOFF status. enter <ctrl Q> for XON.
Check the programming by means of ´
P15
´ (s. Man. 6.2.3)
Test the transmit line only by entering a cycle using command
´
Z123456´
and check in the display.
Test the receive line by pressing
<MANU>
and check in the display.
Error:
Data transmission in the network does not function.
Remedy:
Ensure that V7 devices are connected at their own COM port.
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®
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