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Zero point unstable
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IM01U10A00-00EN-R, 2nd edition, 2017-08-29
9.2 Zero point unstable
Malfunction
Possible causes
Remedy
Zero point unstable
Measuring tube not completely
filled with medium
–
Check that the measuring tube in the sensor
is completely filled with medium.
Bubbles or solids in the
medium
–
Check pipe and sensor installation, see
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16]
.
–
Correct installation, see
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13]
.
No electrical grounding
–
Ground transmitter and sensor, see
ground
connections and sensor circuits
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31]
, and
connect power supply and external devices
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46]
.
–
Check correct connection of connecting cable
shield on transmitter.
Flow meter installed in proxim-
ity to facilities with strong elec-
tro-magnetic field
–
Ground transmitter and sensor, see
ground
connections and sensor circuits
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}
31]
, and
connect power supply and external devices
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46]
.
–
Install flow meter as far away as possible
from these electric devices.
Mechanical strain from traction
or pressure
–
Eliminate cause for mechanical tension.
Terminal board or connection
terminals of transmitter or sen-
sor soiled or damp
–
Clean terminal board and connection
terminals.
–
Clean transmitter and/or sensor.
–
Dry transmitter and/or sensor.
–
Seal transmitter and/or sensor tightly.
Influence of external vibration
–
Install mechanical dampers
–
Increase parameter
mass flow damping
(see
applicable software instruction manual)
9.3 Display deviating
Malfunction
Possible causes
Remedy
Flow rate displayed
deviates from actual
flow rate
Zero point set incorrectly
–
Set zero point.
Highest and lowest value for
mass flow set incorrectly
–
Match settings of flow meter and reading
system.
–
Check LRV and URV process parameters,
see software instruction manual.
Measuring tubes not com-
pletely filled with medium
–
Correct installation, see
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}
16]
Bubbles in medium
–
Check pipe and installation, see
[
}
16]
.
–
Correct installation, see
[
}
16]
Connecting cable incorrectly
connected for remote type
–
Check cable connections and correct, if
necessary, see
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33]
.