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IFC090, IFC090 i with FF
Troubleshooting
IFC090 FF 01/2005
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6 Troubleshooting
This chapter documents the possible errors that can occur. They are ordered by error parameter or block.
Normally, the errors don’t occur solely, but in conjunction with other errors, described here.
6.1 BLOCK_ERROR
Each block has a parameter BLOCK_ERR, that reflects possible problems with the block. The following
describes these possible problems and the necessary action to be taken by the user.
6.1.1 Resource
Block
The following table lists the block errors documented by the Resource Block:
Error Code
Description
Action
Out of Service
Target mode is set to
‘Out of
Service (OOS)’
If Automatic is the desires target mode, set
MODE_BLK
target to
‘Automatic (Auto)’
Power-up
Power failure of measurement
electronics (
NOTE:
Not the
bus power!)
This requires an action at the device’s display:
Quit the ‘ERROR QUIT’ menu at the device’s display.
Refer to the ‘Installation and operating instructions,
Signal converters for electromagnetic flowmeters’
manual.
Note: No counting during power failure.
Device needs
Maintenance
Fatal error of the
measurement electronics
Replace signal converter or contact KROHNE service.
Memory Failure
Device memory failure
Replace signal converter or contact KROHNE service.
Input Failure
AD converter error.
Replace signal converter or contact KROHNE service.
Other
Other hardware problem.
Replace signal converter or contact KROHNE service.
6.1.2 Transducer
Block
The following table lists the block errors documented by the Transducer Block:
Error Code
Description
Action
Out of Service
Target mode is set to
‘Out of
Service (OOS)’
If Automatic is the desired target mode, set
MODE_BLK
target to
‘Automatic (Auto)’
Communication problem
between FF module and
measurement module
Replace signal converter or contact
KROHNE service.
Device Needs Maintenance Now
AD converter error.
Replace signal converter or contact
KROHNE service.