4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Fault finding during commissioning
If a BA618CF-F fails to function during
commissioning the following procedure should be
followed:
Symptom
Cause
Check:
No Display
Instrument not
correctly
connected or
powered.
9 to 32V between
terminals 1 & 2.
Display shows
‘9.9.9.9.9’ with all
decimal points
flashing; all
bargraph
segments
activated and
bargraph scale
flashing.
Value
over-range
Variable source
Decimal point
configuration.
Display shows
‘-9.9.9.9.9’ with
all decimal points
flashing; no
bargraph
segments
activated and
bargraph scale
flashing.
Value
under-range
Variable source
Decimal point
configuration
Display
alternates
between value
and the word
‘bAd’. Bargraph
flashes.
Status of fieldbus
variable has a
quality of ‘BAD’
or a fault state is
active.
Display has not
yet received
data.
Variable source
Fieldbus
configuration.
Bargraph scale
flashes.
Variable is
outside the limits
defined for the
bargraph.
Bargraph
configuration.
All display
segments
activated.
Display is
initialising.
This is normal
operation, after a
few seconds the
firmware version
will be displayed
prior to entering
the operational
mode.
4.2 Fault finding after commissioning
ENSURE PLANT SAFETY BEFORE
STARTING MAINTENANCE
If a BA618CF-F fails after it has been functioning
correctly, the table shown in section 4.1 may help
to identify the cause of the failure.
If this procedure does not reveal the cause of the
fault, it is recommended that the instrument is
replaced.
4.3 Servicing
We recommend that faulty BA618CF-F Fieldbus
Indicators be returned to BEKA associates or to
our local agent for repair.
4.4 Routine maintenance
The mechanical and electrical condition of the
instrument should be regularly checked, the
inspection frequency should be adjusted to suit the
environmental conditions.
4.5 Guarantee
Instruments which fail within the guarantee period
should be returned to BEKA associates or our local
agent. It is helpful if a brief description of the fault
symptoms is provided.
4.6 Customer comments
BEKA associates is always pleased to receive
comments from customers about our products and
services. All communications are acknowledged
and whenever possible, suggestions are
implemented.
5. ACCESSORIES
5.1 Scale marking
BA618CF-F indicators are fitted with a blank
escutcheon around the liquid crystal display. If
specified when the instrument is ordered, this can
be supplied printed with units of measurement.
5.2 Tag number
The BA618CF-F can be supplied with a thermally
printed tag number on the rear panel adjacent to
the terminals.
5.3 Fieldbus Interface Guide
The
FOUNDATION™ fieldbus Interface Guide for
Fieldbus Displays & Fieldbus Indicators
contains
commissioning information for the BA618CF-F.
A copy may be requested from the BEKA sales
office or from the BEKA web site at
www.beka.co.uk
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