Troubleshooting
Chapter Five: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
This section describes the most common problems encountered with the 270 instrument and
offers possible solutions.
Hint: If possible, substitute another similar instrument to verify that the problem involves the
Type 270 instrument before proceeding.
Overrange (>11 Volts) or Erroneous Pressure Readings
1. Verify that all vacuum fittings are tight and that the sensor is properly pumped down.
Low range absolute sensors (100 mmHg and below) will be overranged at atmospheric
pressure.
2. Connect another meter, either analog or digital, to the output to verify that the display of
the 270 instrument is operating correctly.
3. Place the
RANGE SELECT
switch in the
SYS CHK
(System Check) position, the
DISPLAY UNITS
selector in the
MM
H
G
position, and perform the following checks:
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