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8 Maintenance and fault rectification
VEGAPULS 66 • 4 … 20 mA/HART - two-wire
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8 Maintenance and fault rectification
8.1 Maintenance
If the device is used properly, no special maintenance is required in
normal operation.
8.2 Rectify faults
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable meas-
ures to rectify faults.
VEGAPULS 66 offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can
occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
•
Sensor
•
Process
•
Voltage supply
•
Signal processing
The first measures to be taken are to check the output signals as well
as to evaluate the error messages via the display and adjustment
module. The procedure is described below. Further comprehensive
diagnostics can be carried out on a PC with the software PACTware
and the suitable DTM. In many cases, the causes can be determined
and the faults rectified this way.
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no.
+49 1805 858550
.
The hotline is manned 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since we offer
this service worldwide, the support is only available in the English
language. The service is free, only standard call charges are incurred.
Connect a multimeter in the suitable measuring range according to
the wiring plan. The following table describes possible errors in the
current signal and helps to eliminate them:
Error
Cause
Rectification
4 … 20 mA signal
not stable
Level fluctuations
Set damping via the display and adjustment module
4 … 20 mA signal
missing
Electrical connection faulty
Check connection according to chapter "
Connection steps
"
and if necessary, correct according to chapter "
Wiring plan
"
Voltage supply missing
Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary
Operating voltage too low or
load resistance too high
Check, adapt if necessary
Current signal
greater than 22 mA
or less than 3.6 mA
Electronics module in the
sensor defective
Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair
In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe
circuits must be observed.
Reaction when malfunc-
tion occurs
Causes of malfunction
Fault rectification
24 hour service hotline
Check the 4 … 20 mA
signal