INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Troubleshooting
SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-8/IMx-8Plus
User Manual
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NO: Disconnect the relay wiring at the IMx and recheck the voltage,
across those terminals.
b. Is the measured voltage now as expected, approximately 24 V DC?
YES: Double check that the relay is compatible with the IMx,
especially that the relay current requirement is within its capability.
Otherwise, a relay or cable fault is indicated.
NO: Check again that the correct relay output is being tested and that
the configuration is correct. If so, the test suggests a fault in the IMx
device, contact TSG for further advice.
3. Disconnect the relay output wiring and using a DMM, measure resistance
across the relay output terminals. Observe the reading and disconnect either
of the connections to the relay coil. Has the reading changed, from an open
to a low resistance or vice versa?
NO: A relay fault is indicated.
YES: The IMx and relay sub-system seems as expected. Check the
downstream system components: that the correct relay output contacts are
being used, the power supply on the relay contact side, the ‘detecting’ device
,
etc.
4. Measure the DC voltage at the relay coil terminals, using a digital voltmeter.
Is it approximately 24 V DC?
YES: Check again that the correct relay output is being tested and
that the configuration is correct. Check also that this relay is wired to
the correct IMx, relay driver output.
If so, the test suggests a fault in the IMx device, contact TSG for
further advice.
NO: The IMx relay driver output seems as expected.
Check the downstream system components: that the correct relay
output contacts are being used, the power supply on the relay contact
sid
e, the ‘detecting’ device
, etc.
2.9.5 RS485 Modbus RTU communications
Communications can be affected either by physical, typically wiring, issues for the
RS485 bus and/or configuration issues related to the Modbus RTU protocol.
Physically these are, differential, 2-wire interfaces with the two wires marked as A
and B. Whilst it is normal to connect ‘A to A’ and ‘B to B’ it is not
unheard of, to have
inconsistent marking on different manufacturer’s equipment.
So, when interfacing to
‘new’ equipment and experiencing problems it is worthwhile to test with the
connections swapped, as no damage will be done by operating with swapped RS485
connections. Bear in mind if there are multiple issues, say a configuration problem
and an incorrect connection, all issues will have to be solved before a