5 diagnostics, 1 maintenance, 2 failure rectification – VEGA VEGABAR 41 4 … 20 mA User Manual
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VEGABAR 41 (4 … 20 mA)
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Diagnostics
5 Diagnostics
5.1 Maintenance
VEGABAR process pressure transmitters are
maintenance-free.
5.2 Failure rectification
Fault signals
VEGABAR provides maximum reliability with
its self-test and continuous self-monitoring. If
however malfunctions occur, VEGABAR diag-
nosis distinguishes between atypical proc-
ess conditions and faults in the VEGABAR.
Atypical process conditions
Exceeding or falling short of measuring
range limits (fault signal extinguishes when
the measured value is again in the measuring
range).
Failure in VEGABAR
Failure in the electronics, interference or
damage in the measuring cell.
The following table assists in analysis of fault
signals.
Reason
Fault signal via
DOT-matrix
Bar graph
Current
Digital indication
output
Clearly
"OPERATE
Bar graph 0 %
outside
????
or 100 %
Current
measuring
bar“
digital value
value
range
flashes
3.6 mA
or
>21.6 mA
Overload
Bar graph 0 %
range
or 100 %,
of the
digital value
meas. cell
four segments
flash
Failure in
all segments
VEGABAR
flash
On instruments with menu-driven adjustment
with additional functions, the possible rea-
sons are displayed under the menu item
"Diagnosis-no.“ in case of failure.
Diagnosis-no.
Meaning
1
No frequency from C/f-converter
2
Frequency signal of the capacitor not
within the limit values
3
Frequency signal of the reference
capacitor not within the limit values
4
Frequency signal temperature not
within the limit values
7
Communication error to EEPROM
9
Error in EEPROM CRC-checksum
11
Process fitting or electronics unit has
been exchanged (appears for approx.
20 s after first switching on after
exchange)
Troubleshooting
If the displayed value does not correspond
to the level in the vessel or to the process
pressure, the following measures must be
taken:
- check the pressure compensation (only
with gauge pressure measuring ranges)
- check the electrical connection.