Instruction manual

6. Troubleshooting
6-2
RF-20A/20Axs
6.1 Troubleshooting and Corrective
Action
This section describes the probable causes of problems that can arise, and the corrective action to be taken
to eliminate the causes. For more detailed procedures, see the indicated page.
If the problem cannot be resolved even after taking the indicated measures, or if there are problems not
included in the following tables, contact your Shimadzu representative.
Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Page
Power does not turn ON even
after switching ON the power.
Has the plug become detached
from the power cord?
• Connect the plug on the power cord
correctly.
P. 9 - 7
Does the power cord have an
internal disconnection?
• Replace it with a power cord of the
same type.
P. 1 - 4
Does the power supply match the
power specifications of the
instrument?
• Use a power supply that matches
the power specifications of the
instrument.
P. 9 - 6
Has a fuse blown?
• Replace the fuse.
P.8-35
The Xenon lamp won't light.
Has [0] (OFF) been set for
[LAMP] in the parameter settings
group?
• Set [1] (ON) for [LAMP] in the
parameter settings group.
P.5-17
There is a connection fault in the
wiring.
• Unplug the power plug from the
power outlet and check the contact
of the high-voltage cord connected
to the positive (+) terminal of the
Xenon lamp.
(It is essential to unplug the power
plug before starting this check. If the
power were turned ON accidentally
it would be extremely dangerous.)
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Is the Xenon lamp very hot?
• Leave the lamp to cool for about 10
minutes.
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The recorder's baseline
doesn't vary.
Has the output range of analog
output connectors 1 and 2 been
set to [0]?
• Set the output ranges for analog
output connectors 1 and 2 in the
parameter settings group.
P.5-22
P.5-23
Is the Xenon lamp unlit?
• Set [1] (ON) for [LAMP] in the
parameter settings group.
The Xenon lamp will light.
P.5-17
Has the recorder been off-scale in
the (−) side (lower side)?
([OVER] appears on the display
screen.)
• Press to adjust the
recorder's zero position.
P. 2 - 8
Has the circuit failed?
• Replace the faulty part.
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