User Manual

9.3 Status messages
The instrument has a self-monitoring and diagnosis according to
NE 107 and VDI/VDE 2650. The following status messages can be
outputted:
Failure: Due to a malfunction in the instrument, a failure message is
outpuuted. This status message is activated in the delivery status and
cannot be deactivated by the user.
Function check: The instrument is in operation, the measured value is
temporarily invalid (for example during simulation). This status
message is activatedin the delivery status and cannot be deactivated
by the user.
Out of specification: The measured value is unstable because the
instrument specification was exceeded (for example electronics
temperature). This status messae is deactivated in the delivery status
and must be activated via PACTware/DTM and PC.
Maintenance: Due to external influences, the instrument function is
limited. The measurement is influence, however the measured value is
still valid. Plan instrument for maintenance because failure must be
expected in the near future (for example due to buildup). This status
message is activated in the delivery status and must be activated via
PACTware/DTM and PC.
Error codes and text me ssages are dispayed via the indicating and
adjustment module, PACTware/DTM as well as EDD in the control
system. Information to the error statstics is displayed in the menu
diagnosis under Device status" in the indicating and adjustment
module as well as PACTware/DTM.
The following table shows the codes and text messages of the status
message "Failure" and provides information on causes as well as
corrective measures.
Code
Text mes-
sage
Cause Removal
F013
no measured
value availab-
le
l Sensor does not detect an
echo during operation
l Antenna system contami-
nated or defective
l Check or correct installa-
tion and/or parameter ad-
justment
l Clean or exchange process
component or antenna
F017
Adjustment
span too small
l Adjustment not within spe-
cification
l Change adjustment accor-
ding to the limit values
(difference between min.
and max. ≥ 10 mm)
Failure (failure)
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