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Troubleshooting – Spectrex Series 300 Open-Path Gas Detection System User Manual

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Spectrex Inc. - SafEye

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300 Gas Detector Manual – TM 794100, Rev. D, May 2004

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8. Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

LEDs are off and Fault is
indicated at 0 mA level

Power is not supplied to
the Detector

Supply power to the
Detector

Both LEDs are on at
yellow and fault is
indicated at 0mA level

Fault 2

Bring the detector unit for
service.

Both LEDs are flashing at
yellow and fault is
indicated at 0mA level

Low voltage is supplied
to the detector

Check the voltage level
supplied to the detector

Dirt has accumulated on
the detector's window or
on the Light Source's
window

Clean the optical
windows (See Section
7.2.1).

One unit at least has
been moved or tilted

Perform Realignment
(See section 6)

Power is not supplied to
the Light Source

Supply power to the Light
Source

The optical open path
beam is blocked

Remove the obstruction

One unit at least has
been moved or tilted

Perform Realignment
(See section 6)

One LED is on at yellow
and 4-20mA indication
level is 2mA

Electrical problem at the
Light Source

Perform SIC in order to
measure signal intensity

Bring the Light Source to
a technician for service if
it is not flashing