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58-603 Pulsar
®
Model R86 Radar Transmitter
Priority
Indicator Name
Default
Category
Explanation
Remedy (Context Sensitive Help)
1
Software Error
Failure
Unrecoverable error occurred in stored
program.
Contact MAGNETROL Technical Support.
2
RAM Error
Failure
RAM (read/write) memory failing.
3
ADC Error
Failure
Analog-to-digital converter failure.
4
EEPROM Error
Failure
Non-volatile parameter storage failing.
5
Analog Board
Error
Failure
Unrecoverable hardware failure.
6
Analog Output
Error
Failure
Actual loop current deviates from
commanded value. Analog output is
inaccurate.
Perform Adjust Analog Output
maintenance procedure.
7
Spare Indicator 1
OK
Reserved for future use.
8
Default
Parameters
Saved parameters are set to default
values.
Perform complete Device Configuration.
9
Spare Indicator 2
OK
Reserved for future use.
10
Spare Indicator 3
OK
Reserved for future use.
11
No Fiducial
Failure
Reference signal too weak to detect.
Torque HF nut.
Clean gold pin on transmitter and socket
on antenna.
Check settings:
Fiducial Gain
Window
Increase Fid Gain.
Contact MAGNETROLTechnical Support.
12
Too Many Echoes
Failure
Excessive number of possible echoes
detected
Check Settings: Dielectric, Sensitivity.
Check Polarization.
13
Safety Zone Alarm
Failure
Risk of echo loss if liquid rises above
Blocking Distance.
Ensure that liquid cannot reach Blocking
Distance.
14
Echo Lost
Failure
No signal detected.
Check settings:
Dielectric Range
Increase Sensitivity.
View Echo Curve.
15
Spare Indicator 4
OK
Reserved for future use
16
Config Conflict
Failure
Measurement type and primary variable
selection parameters are inconsistent.
Confirm proper configuration.
Check Measurement Type.
17
High Volume Alarm
Failure
Volume calculated from Level reading
exceeds capacity of vessel or custom
table.
Check settings:
Vessel Dimensions,
Custom Table entries
3.4.4 Diagnostic Indicator Table
Shown below and at right is a listing of the Model R86 diagnostic indicators, showing their priority,
explanations and recommended remedies. (Priority 1 is highest priority.)