Bird Technologies 3171B020 - Manual (Page 29)

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Troubleshooting
Locate the problem, review the possible cause, and perform the corrective action listed.
Note: Only those functions within the scope of normal maintenance are listed. This manual can not list all
malfunctions that may occur, or corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or not corrected by the listed
corrective actions, notify a qualified service center.
Table 1-5 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE AREAS TO CHECK / CORRECTION
Active LED does
not Illuminate No Line Power Check power source, restore
Defective line cord.
Fuses Opened Check fuses, replace if needed. See
“Fuse Drawer/Fuse Replacement” on
page 19.
Defective monitor
circuitry. Return Wattcher, line section, and
elements to the factory. See “Customer
Service” on page 16.
Line voltage selector
switch in wrong
position. Set switch to proper operating voltage.
No meter indication No RF power Check RF source.
Arrow on plug-in
element pointing in
wrong direction Change position of element.
No pickup from DC
wiper contact Adjust wiper contact. See “Adjusting the
Element Wiper Contact” on page 18.
Open or short circuit
in DC meter cable Replace defective DC meter cable.
Open or short circuit
in line section circuit
in cable. Replace defective cable.
Meter burned out or
damaged Replace defective meter. See “Meter
Replacement” on page 21.
Defective monitor
circuitry. Return Wattcher, line section, and
elements to the factory. See “Customer
Service” on page 16.
Intermittent or
inconsistent meter
readings Faulty transmission
line Inspect line connectors. Replace
defective connector.
Dirty DC contact on
elements Clean DC contacts. See “Cleaning” on
page 15.
Sticky or defective
meter Replace defective meter. See “Meter
Replacement” on page 21.