
5
Troubleshooting
5.1
Troubleshooting
The following is list of troubleshooting tips and messages that you may encounter. They
include explanations and, in some cases, a recommended action. If a problem seems
unsolvable, contact your local Siemens Ultrasonic Flow Representative for expert help at
www.automation.siemens.com/partner (
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Table 5- 1
Troubleshooting Tips
Error or
Message
Probable Cause
Solution
Memory Full!
Response to an attempt to save site data, when
data memory is full.
Delete an obsolete site or clear Datalogger
memory to make room for the new data.
Memory
Corrupted!
Memory read error occurred while accessing the
active site data.
Refer to F4 reset procedure in the Operation
Instructions manual.
Chan Not Setup Response to an attempt to invoke an operation
that requires a channel to be enabled.
Enable the channel [Channel Setup - Channel
Enable - Yes]. Note that a channel cannot be
enabled until an "Install" operation is completed.
Clr Active
Memory?
Response to pressing the F4 key.
Use the F4 function to restore operation if a severe
event (e.g., a violent power surge) disrupts system
operation.
Clr Saved Data? [Clr Saved Data?] only appears after pressing the
<Down Arrow> in response to [Clr Active
Memory?].
Answering Yes to [Clr Saved Data?] will erase ALL
saved data. To invoke in RS-232 serial mode, type
@@@ and then press <Enter> key.
<EOT>
Response to a request to output Datalogger data
to the printer or the Graphics screen when no
Datalogger data exists or at the end of a
transmitted file.
Set up the Datalogger.
No Sites - Press
<ENTER>
Response while trying to recall/delete a site setup
when no sites are stored.
Create a site.
Security
Response upon changing previously entered data
when security switch is in [Disable] position or
security code has been entered.
Change switch position to [Enable].
Enter previously set security code.
RTC Error
Component level problem.
Meter requires service. Request RMA.
- - -F- - - Fault
Alarm
Loss of signal strength (ALC)
Change of Rx signal location (Beam Blowing)
Re-couple sensors with fresh couplant.
Install sensors in Direct mount mode.
Note: If problem persists call Tech support.
Re-space Index The measured liquid sonic velocity (Vs) is more
than +/- 25% of the average Vs range.
Ensure proper pipe dimensions and/or Liquid
data entries are correct.
Properly enter correct Sensor Size into the
meter [Install Sensor] menu.
Confirm sensor spacing is correct by checking
[Install Sensor] menu spacing parameters.
FUT1010 IP65 NEMA 4X & IP66 NEMA 7 Liquid Quick Start
Operating Instructions, 1/2013, A5E02639182-AC
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