PD6800-0L1 Loop-Powered Process Meter
Instruction Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Due to the many features and functions of the meter, it’s possible that the setup of
the meter does not agree with what an operator expects to see. If the meter is not
working as expected, refer to the
Diagnostics
menu and consult the
recommendations described below.
Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom
Check/Action
No display or faint display
Check input signal connections.
Perform hard reset by shorting S+ and
S- terminals.
Level display unsteady
Increase filter setting in
Advanced
menu.
Meter displays error message during
calibration (
error
SPAN
)
Check signal connections.
Verify minimum input span requirements
Level display flashes
99999 or -9999
Check input signal and scaling within
range of 99999 and -9999
Volume display flashes
9999999 or -999999
Check level display within volume scale
range of 9999999 and -999999.
Display response is too slow
Check filter setting to see if it can be
lowered to
LO
or
OFF
.
If the display locks up or the meter
does not respond at all
Perform hard reset by shorting S+ and
S- terminals.
Backlight does not appear.
Backlight is intended for viewing
assistance in dim lighting conditions. It
may not be noticeable under good
lighting conditions.
Check connections are as shown in
Figure 3 or Figure 4 on page 13.
Other symptoms not described above
Call Technical Support for
assistance.
SafeTouch
®
buttons do not respond
Mechanical button was pushed or
SafeTouch
®
slide switch is in lock
position. The SafeTouch
®
buttons will be
re-enabled automatically 60 seconds
after the last button push.
If slide switch on connector board is in
Lock position, switch to Unlock.
Sunlight can interfere with the sensors. It
is recommended to shield the window
from sunlight while operating the buttons
by standing so as to block direct
sunlight.
