Section 4 - Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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4.3 Troubleshooting
Use Table 4.2 to help solve problems encountered while using the 1900/27
Vibration Monitor. If the solutions suggested in this table do not solve your
problem, contact your nearest Bently Nevada Product Service Representative.
Table 4.2: Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Solution
Monitor will not power up
or there is a power supply
error code, E1, on the
LCD
•
Verify that input power source is properly connected to
the monitor.
•
Verify that any circuit breakers on the power source are
not tripped and that the proper voltage exists on the
power input terminals of the monitor.
The monitor has power,
but the OK light will not
come on.
•
Check the transducer cable and connectors for opens
and shorts.
•
Replace the transducer with a known good transducer.
The LCD is not reading the
proper value
Or
The signal path error, E2
is displayed on the LCD
after running a self test on
the monitor.
•
Verify that the Display Mode switch is in the proper
position.
•
Check that the LCD has its zero value properly
calibrated. (See Section 4.2.1).
•
Verify that the transducer is working properly by either
replacing it with a known good transducer or by testing
the existing transducer for proper operation on a shake
table.
•
Check that the instrument you use to verify the
monitor's reading uses the same analog peak to peak
divided by 2 measurement that the 1900/27 uses (see
Appendix G) .
