
Digi Cell Plus - Digital Oil Test Cell Information Guide
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Troubleshooting
Measurement
BN-specific Measurement
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible explanation and Solutions
Over-pressure warning
Reaction with the oil
In very rare cases, the water test reagents may react with
a component of the stock oil. If DIGI+ continuously over-
pressurises, yet the water content is known to be in
range, the water test will not be suitable for use with that
stock oil.
Incorrect volume of oil
All test ranges need different volumes of oil sample and
reagents. Using too much oil can give too high pressure.
Re-test and note volume of oil for the test. Ensure
on-screen instructions are followed.
Oil contains more water
than range
Retest on 0.1 % – 20.0 % range.
Possible gross water leak
Retest on 0.1 % – 20.0 % range.
Graph shows pressure
loss
Leak
Dirt on seal. Seal should be removed, cleaned thoroughly
and replaced before retesting.
DIGI+ has not tightened properly. DIGI+ should be opened
and re-closed, tightening by hand 1/8 turn only after the
sample cup makes contact with the seal.
Tools should not be used to tighten DIGI+.
Screen does not:
a) respond to button press
or
b) sleep after 5 minutes
Reset required
should be pressed together for 8 seconds.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible explanation and Solutions
Unable to calibrate BN
Oil has ‘non-Calcium’
BN additive.
The BN reaction requires oils to have established and
conventional Calcium carbonate additives.
Ca
2+
alternatives do not react in the same way.
Pressure leak
Before starting the calibration, the insides of DIGI+ and
sample cup must be clean and dry (particular attention
should be paid to the O-ring and threaded surfaces).
BN used oil is reading
higher than new oil
Contamination of oil
Cylinder oil leaking into system oil on 2-stroke
diesel engine.
Wrong top-up oil used
Higher BN oil used to top up or incorrect oil added
to system.
Wrong amount of oil
tested
On high BN, only 2 ml of sample is needed. Care should
be taken to put exactly 2 ml into the sample cup.
All test ranges need different volumes of oil sam-ple and
reagents. Using too much oil can result in too high
pressure. Note volume of oil before re-testing.