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9 Diagnostics and service

WEIGHTRAC 31 • Foundation Fieldbus

42375-EN-131120

Error

Cause

Rectification

Output signal

missing

Electrical connec-

tion faulty

Check connection according to

chapter "Connection steps" and if

necessary, correct according to chap-

ter "Wiring plan"

Voltage supply

missing

Check cables for breaks; repair if nec-

essary

Operating voltage

too low

Check, adapt if necessary

The following table describes possible faults that may not generate an

error message:

Error

Cause

Rectification

Instrument dis-

plays loading of

the conveyor belt.

However, the belt

is empty.

Loading fluctua-

tions

Carry out a zero rate determination

Instrument sums

up the material

quantity. However,

belt is empty.

Contamination,

buildup on the

conveyor belt

Activate leak volume suppression

Conveyor belt was

changed - belt

connections

Activate leak volume suppression

Inaccurate meas-

ured values

Changing product

density

Carry out linearization

Depending on the reason for the fault and the measures taken, the

steps described in chapter "Setup" must be carried out again or must

be checked for plausibility and completeness.

Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases

the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven

days a week around the clock.
Since we offer this service worldwide, the support is provided in

English. The service itself is free of charge, the only costs involved are

the normal call charges.

9.4 Exchanging the electronics module

If the electronics module is defective, it can be replaced by the user.
In Ex applications, only instruments and electronics modules with ap-

propriate Ex approval may be used.
If there is no electronics module available on site, the electronics

module can be ordered through the agency serving you. The electron-

ics modules are adapted to the respective sensor and differ in signal

output or voltage supply.
The new electronics module must be loaded with the default settings

of the sensor. These are the options:

Additional interferences

Reaction after fault recti-

fication

24 hour service hotline

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