3 diagnostic chart, 4 technical and customer service assistance – HF scientific MicroTOL Online Turbidimeter User Manual
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MICRO TOL (5/10)
30
Rev. 4.8
9.3 Diagnostic Chart
Symptom Cause Cure
Lower display shows MA
4-20 mA loop open
Check wiring. See sections
3.3.4 and 7.2
Lower display shows DESC
Desiccant pouch bad
Change desiccant pouch. See
section 10.2
Lower display shows LAMP
Lamp failed
Replace lamp. Refer to section
10.3
Lower display shows FLOW
Sample flow has stopped
Restore flow. Contact HF about
factory installed option
Lower display shows FAIL
Major system fault
Refer to section 9.1 & 9.2
Readings are higher than
expected
(1) Bubbles in solution
(2) Condensate or leaky
cuvette
(3) Flow through cuvette
dirty
Instrument out of calibration
(1)Ensure that the drain vent is
open and is not obstructed.
See section 3.2.2.
(2)Apply backpressure. See
section 3.2 and figure 4
(3) For sever cases of bubbles a
stilling chamber is
available. Call HF scientific.
Part# 20106
Check flow through cuvette for
condensate or leaks.
Clean cuvette. See section 10.1
Recalibrate. Refer to section 5
Readings are erratic
(1) Bubbles in solution
(2) Debris in flow through
(1) See above
(2) Clean debris from cuvette
Readings are lower than expected Instrument out of calibration
Recalibrate. Refer to section 5
Upper display flashes
Sample Over-Range
Check sample. Sample may be
too high to read.
9.4 Technical and Customer Assistance
If for any reason assistance is needed regarding this instrument please do not hesitate to
contact either the HF scientific Technical Service Department or the HF scientific
Customer Service Department:
HF scientific
3170 Metro Parkway
Fort Myers, Florida 33916-7597
Phone: (239) 337-2116 Fax: (239) 332-7643
Toll free: 888-203-7248
Email:
www.hfscientific.com