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Operating instructions
4point light 10W (V 4.58)
9 Troubleshooting
9.1 General error messages
General error messages which may occur while using the instrument
Error
Cause
Troubleshooting
The instrument
does not respond
any more
System crash
→
Interrupt external power supply
→
Remove batteries and insert them again
→
Restart the instrument
Warning signal
during
measurement
Loose contact of the
electrodes A and B
→
Reduce current
→
Check connections/cables to the
electrodes A and B
Measurement
values are instable
Loose contact of the
electrodes M and N
→
Check connections/cables to the
electrodes M and N
Measurement
values are not
plausible
Inductive effects
→
Keep live cable reels away from the
voltage electrodes M and N
→
Use well insulated cables, e.g. with
silicone rubber, PTFE or hard PVC
9.2 Error messages in remote mode
In the remote mode the following error messages may occur on the PC:
Error
Cause
Troubleshooting
ovld
Overload condition at the AD-
Converter
→
The instrument tries again to perform a valid
measurement after 50 msec.
open
Output (current) circuit is open
or maximum transmitter voltage
is to low
→
The instrument tries again to perform a valid
measurement after 50 msec.
l
External voltage is below
threshold
→
If internal batteries are installed, the power
supply of the instrument is sufficient.
Measurements can be performed.
→
If no batteries are installed, measurements
cannot be performed.
k
Internal and external voltage
below threshold
→
Connect an external power supply
j
Output current does not meet
the defined target
→
Reduce output current
A list of monitoring GPRS error numbers is supplied in the appendix