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Troubleshooting – Veris Technologies EC Force Probe - Operating Instructions User Manual

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OM17-P4000 Force/EC

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Section 7

Troubleshooting


Troubleshooting EC module

Data missing from display reading

1. Unit must be in contact with soil to record data points
2. Check GPS and DGPS signal; Veris instrument is programmed to eliminate all non-

DGPS geo-referenced points.

3. Shut power off and restart
4. Check electrical continuity

5. Check input voltage, 12 v minimum required

No GPS data is coming in during acquisition
1. Check to ensure nothing is obstructing GPS signal (ex. buildings)
2. Is the GPS plugged into the correct port? (second one from the right on auxiliary
case)
3. Check to make sure GPS adaptor is in place
4. Follow the steps of the GPS troubleshooting guide to further diagnose problem

Auxiliary data not updating or ports not setting up correctly
1. Shut down power, and restart cases
2. Unplug USB cables
3. Restart PC
4. Plug in USB cables and restart software

New hardware found wizard appears when I plug in my Auxiliary Instrument
1. Make sure the Veris EC

– Force software has been installed properly.

2. If Veris EC

– Force software has been installed, then proceed with the new hardware

found wizard. Use the provided Digi EdgePort driver disk and source for driver when
prompted by PC