Troubleshooting tips – Precision Digital PD6000 User Manual
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Model PD6000 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual
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Troubleshooting Tips
Symptom Check/Action
No display at all
Check power at power connector
Not able to change setup or pro-
gramming, Locd is displayed 
Meter is password-protected, enter 
correct six-digit password to unlock 
Meter displays error message dur-
ing calibration (Error) 
Check: 
1. Signal 
connections
2.
Input selected in Setup menu
3.
Minimum input span requirements
Meter displays
1.
999999
2.
-99999
Check: 
1. 
Input selected in Setup menu
2.
Corresponding signal at Signal 
connector 
Display is unstable
Check: 
1. 
Input signal stability and value
2.
Display scaling vs. input signal
3.
Filter and bypass values (increase)
Display response is too slow
Check filter and bypass values
Display reading is not accurate
Check: 
1. 
Math function selected: Linear, 
square root, etc. 
2.
Scaling or calibration
Display does not respond to input 
changes, reading a fixed number 
Check: 
1. 
Display assignment, it might be 
displaying max, min, or set point. 
Display alternates between
1.
Hi and a number
2.
Lo and a number
Press Menu to exit max/min display 
readings. 
Relay operation is reversed
Check: 
1. Fail-safe 
in
Setup menu
2.
Wiring of relay contacts
Relay and status LED do not 
respond to signal 
Check: 
1. 
Relay action in Setup menu
2.
Set and reset points
Flashing relay status LEDs
Relays in manual control mode or relay 
interlock switches opened. 
Meter not communicating with ap-
plication programs 
Check: 
1. 
Serial adapter and cable
2. Serial
settings
3.
Meter address and baud rate
If the display locks up or the meter 
does not respond at all 
Cycle the power to reboot the 
microprocessor. 
Other symptoms not described 
above 
Call Technical Support for 
assistance. 
