Troubleshooting – Bird Technologies 3171B020 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Locate the problem, review the possible cause, and perform the corrective action listed.
Note: Only those functions within the scope of normal maintenance are listed. This manual can not list all
malfunctions that may occur, or corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or not corrected by the listed
corrective actions, notify a qualified service center.
Table 1-5 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
AREAS TO CHECK / CORRECTION
Active LED does
not Illuminate
No Line Power
Check power source, restore
Defective line cord.
Fuses Opened
Check fuses, replace if needed. See
“Fuse Drawer/Fuse Replacement” on
page 19.
Defective monitor
circuitry.
Return Wattcher, line section, and
elements to the factory. See “Customer
Service” on page 16.
Line voltage selector
switch in wrong
position.
Set switch to proper operating voltage.
No meter indication
No RF power
Check RF source.
Arrow on plug-in
element pointing in
wrong direction
Change position of element.
No pickup from DC
wiper contact
Adjust wiper contact. See “Adjusting the
Element Wiper Contact” on page 18.
Open or short circuit
in DC meter cable
Replace defective DC meter cable.
Open or short circuit
in line section circuit
in cable.
Replace defective cable.
Meter burned out or
damaged
Replace defective meter. See “Meter
Replacement” on page 21.
Defective monitor
circuitry.
Return Wattcher, line section, and
elements to the factory. See “Customer
Service” on page 16.
Intermittent or
inconsistent meter
readings
Faulty transmission
line
Inspect line connectors. Replace
defective connector.
Dirty DC contact on
elements
Clean DC contacts. See “Cleaning” on
page 15.
Sticky or defective
meter
Replace defective meter. See “Meter
Replacement” on page 21.