LaMotte TC-3000 Tri-Meter - Manual (Page 59)

TROUBLESHOOTING 59
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ERROR MESSAGES
Err1 Very Low battery. Replace battery or switch to AC power. Press back
arrow (
) to back out. Scan sample again. Replace battery as soon as
possible.
Err2 The meter can not be calibrated outside of the allowable range of the
displayed reading. Confirm that standard was made correctly. The
displayed reading can only be adjusted to ±50% of the factory
calibration.
Err3 Meter can not be calibrated with a zero sample. Calibrate the meter
with a sample other than zero.
Err4 Processing error due to motion of suspended particles or sub micron
air bubbles or opening/closing lid during readings. Scan sample again
until reading is obtained.
Err5 No blank reading. The meter has never been blanked for this test
factor. Blank meter.
Err6 Internal mathematical error. Re-blank the meter and rescan the
sample.
Err7 Configuration error. Call LaMotte Tech Service. Meter may have to be
returned for repairs.
low battery Low battery. Change battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
Lost in meter
menus Reset to factory default
settings. See page 10. Hold down
*IOK and press
ON. Release both buttons. Press
*IOK to select the default settings.
Meter will turn off and the factory
settings will be restored.
Unusually large
negative or
positive readings
when performing
calibration. Incorrect standards used to
calibrate meter. Use fresh 0.0 standard in clean,
labeled vial. Reset meter to factory
default settings. See procedure
above. Recalibrate meter.
Erroneous
readings Measurement was taken with
lid open. Close lid. Read again.
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on display Over range. The sample is outside of the
acceptable range. Dilute sample
and test again.
Meter freezes Lid was opened when
reading was being taken. Close lid. Read again. Unplug
adapter. Plug adapter in to reset.