VS Security Products LTD
ZZ009174, ZZ009177
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SECTION 7: TABLES
7.1 Basic Fault Finding Table
The table below assists fault finding down to component levels. However, should the degaussing coil or tuning capacitors be
found to be faulty it is recommended that the unit be returned to VS Security Products for repair.
Function
Symptoms
Possible Fault
Location
Fails to degauss media
Circuit breaker CB1
repeatedly tripped
Incorrect supply voltage / frequency
Faulty degauss coil L1 and / or
tuning capacitors C1
-
C4
User source
Inside centre and left
-
hand side
Power lamp
Fails to illuminate
Loss of mains supply
Tripped circuit breaker
Faulty switch
Faulty neon
User source
Rear panel
Front panel
Front panel
Degauss lamp
Fails to illuminate /
flashes
Extensive use of degausser caused
overheating. Allow unit to cool (Not a
fault)
Faulty Neon
Faulty solid state relay R1
Faulty thermal switch SW2
Faulty filter / transformer TX1
Front Panel
Inside on front end of
degaussing coil
Inside on front end of
degaussing coil
Inside front on left hand
side
Cooling Fan
Fails to operate
Faulty thermal switch SW3
Faulty Fan M1
Inside on front end of
degaussing coil
Rear panel
