Troubleshooting – BNC 1703M User Manual
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1703M OPERATING MANUAL
6. WARRANTY
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation warrants all instruments, including
component parts, to be free from defects in material and workmanship,
under normal use and service for a period of one year. If repairs are
required during the warranty period, contact the factory for component
replacement or shipping instructions. Include serial number of the
instrument. This warranty is void if the unit is repaired or altered by others
than those authorized by Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation.
Warranty does not cover any instrument once the warranty period has
expired; if evidence of opening the instrument by the user is apparent;
or in the event of mechanical damage if the requirements of operation
were not satisfied.
Warranty does not cover battery replacement.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 2. Actions to take if instrument is not operating properly.
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Problem
The instrument fails to
exit self check
The LCD displays “OL” on
the upper scale or “999”
on the lower scale
Audible and/or vibration
alarm are not operating
LCD displays the battery
discharge warning sign and
alarm operates
Possible Cause
1. Gamma detector block failure
2. Processing block failure
1. A gamma radiation source is
too close to the unit
2. Gamma detector block failure
3. Processing block failure
1. Alarm is turned OFF
2. Alarm failure
1. Exhausted battery
Solution
Return instrument for repair.
Return instrument for repair.
Remove the source or step
back 1 foot at a time until the
“OL” message goes away
Return instrument for repair.
Return instrument for repair.
Turn the alarm on
Return instrument for repair.
Replace Battery