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4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.3.1 Diagnostic
Messages
Table 6 provides a guide for plant personnel to identify causes of problems and determine
appropriate actions to resolve problems observed. If problems are encountered and factory
assistance is desired, please contact the factory.
Table 6 Troubleshooting Guide (Diagnostic Messages)
MESSAGE CODE
Description/Symptom
PROBABLE CAUSE
ACTION
MSG-0
Communications not
being received from
probe(s)
1.
Improper cable hookup
2.
Blown main fuse
3. Failed
RS-485
circuit
4.
Damaged flow sensor
1.
Verify plug-in connector is properly
mated
2.
Check F1 fuse on probe board
3.
Check all cable connections
4. Contact
factory
MSG-1
Invalid data received
from probe(s)
1. Failed
RS-485
communications
component
1. Check wiring
2. Contact
factory
MSG-2
Flow sensor heater
“OFF”
1. Blown heater fuse
2.
Failed electronic component
1. Contact
factory
MSG-3
RS sensor power
“OFF”
1. Probe temperature too high
2.
Liquid water on probe tips
1. Check that probe temperature is
<160ºF
2. Contact
factory
MSG-4
RS heater “OFF”
1. Component
failure
1. Contact
factory
MSG-5
Circuit issue
1.
Problem with circuitry
1.
Contact factory
MSG-6
Temperature alarm
(above 210ºF/99ºC)
1.
Steam in exhaust pipe
1. Remove probe or cool line ASAP!
2.
Once line has cooled down and
probe is reinstalled, check unit for
proper function
MSG-7
Wet probe
1.
Liquid water on probe tip
1. Remove
probe
ASAP!
2. Contact
factory
MSG-8
RS sensor problem
1. RS
sensor
problem
1.
Remove from line, allow 24 hrs with
power on to dry out RS sensor,
reinsert probe
2. Contact
factory
Mass flow output
saturates high, will not
respond to flow changes
1. Flow rate is not within range of
calibration
2. Blown heater fuse
3.
Failed electronic component
1. Contact factory about re-ranging
instrument
2. Contact
factory
Mass flow output
saturates low, will not
respond to flow changes
1. Flow rate is not within range of
calibration
2.
Failed electronic component
1. Contact factory about re-ranging
instrument
2. Contact
factory