User Manual

7 Maintenance and fault rectification
7.1 Maintenance
When used as directed in normal operation, OPTISWITCH
3100 C is completely maintenance free.
7.2 Rectify faults
OPTISWITCH 3100 C offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless
faults can occur during operation. These may be caused by the
following, e.g.:
l Sensor
l Process
l Power supply
l Signal processing
The first measure to be taken is to check the output signal. In
many cases, the causes can be determined this way and the
faults rectified.
? OPTISWITCH 3100 C signals "covered" when the vibrating
element is not submerged (overfill protection)
? OPTISWITCH 3100 C signals "uncovered" when the
vibrating element is submerged (dry run protection)
l Supply voltage too low
à Check the power supply
l Electronics defective
à Press the mode switch (min./max.). If the instrument
then changes the mode, the instrument may be
mechanically damaged. Should the switching function
in the correct mode still be faulty, return the instrument
for repair.
à Push the mode switch. If the instrument then does not
change the mode, the oscillator may be defective.
Exchange the oscillator.
à Check if there is buildup on the vibrating element, and if
so, remove it.
l Unfavourable installation location
à Mount the instrument at a location in the vessel where
no dead zones or mounds can form.
à Check if the vibrating element is covered by buildup on
the socket.
Causes of malfunction
Fault rectification
Checking the switching signal
24 OPTISWITCH 3100 C - with two-wire output
Maintenance and fault rectification
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