
Doc. No. 06EN003291 Rev. A
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Model ST98 Flow Meter
CHAPTER 5 - TROUBLESHOOTING
FLUID COMPONENTS INTL
5. Troubleshooting
Caution:
Only qualified personnel should attempt to test this instrument. The operator assumes all
responsibilities for safe practices while troubleshooting.
Alert:
The electronics contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. Use standard ESD
precautions when handling the electronics. See Chapter 2, Installation for ESD details.
Quick Check
Verify the serial numbers of the flow element and electronics match.
Verify all cables are seated firmly.
Verify all customer connections are correct.
Verify the wiring is per the wiring diagram in Chapter 2.
Verify the installation is correct as shown in Chapter 2.
Check customer fuses and power switches.
Press [P] to reconfigure the FC88 to the proper 2 line display.
Press [N] to reset the software.
General Function Check
Once the flow meter has been installed and turned on, the instrument can be checked for proper operation by
performing the NAMUR functional checks. The following tools will be required for this check.
Tools Needed - General Function Check -
FC88 Communicator or Computer with Interface Kit - Contact a Field Representative or Customer Service to
purchase an FC88 or computer interface kit.
Digital Multimeter (DMM)
Allen Wrench 1/16 Inch (for aluminum, circular enclosure)
Medium size flat blade Screwdriver (for steel, square enclosure)
NAMUR Fault Indication
NAMUR NE43 is a German fault detection standard that lets the user know if there is a fault within the
instrument. The fault indicator can be turned on or off with the X menu function as described in
Chapter 3 - Operation.
When the indicator is on and a fault is detected the 4-20 mA output will be driven to less than or equal to 3.5 mA,
or 22 mA or greater, depending upon what the user chooses. If a voltage output was selected, the output will be
driven from 0 to 1 volt every 7 seconds. The voltage fault indicator is not part of the NAMUR NE43 standard.
When the NAMUR Fault indication is turned on (Menu X), the faults will be displayed when the instrument is in
the normal operation mode (Menu T).
In a few cases there may be two error indications when there is only one fault. A single fault can cause multiple
problems with the instrument, therefore there are more than one fault indications. The fault indications shown in
the T mode are prioritized in the order of where the problem will most likely be found.
Example: Error codes are: "Sensor Error" "Overtemp Head"
There is most likely a sensor element wiring problem that is creating an over temperature fault
situation.