ONICON F-3200 Series - Manual (Page 35)

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F-3200 Flow Meter Manual 05/14 - 0671-12 / 18325
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4.7 ALARM MESSAGES AND ACTION TO TAKE
The F-3200 advanced transmitter is equipped with a backlit graphic LCD capable of displaying
alphanumeric and graphical data. It is also capable of displaying alarm and error messages. Three
pushbutton keys located on the membrane panel immediately below the display are used to view
the displayed data and access program functions.
Alarm Messages & Action to Take
Messages Description Action to Take
No Alarms Meter functioning normally None
Max Alarm Threshold setting for maximum
flow alarm. Set as a percentage of
the full scale flow from 0-125%. Check to see if the threshold is
set high enough. Re-confirm the
design maximum flow rate.
Min Alarm Threshold setting for minimum
flow alarm. Set as a percentage of
the full scale flow from 0 – 125% Check to see if the threshold is
set correctly. Re-confirm the
design minimum flow rate.
Flow Rate > FS Flow rate exceeds the maximum
full scale value. Re-confirm the design maximum
flow rate and the full scale flow
rate setting.
Pulse / Freq > FS Pulse rate or frequency output
exceeds the maximum rate. Re-confirm the design maximum
flow rate and the full scale pulse
rate of frequency setting.
Empty Pipe The pipe is empty or the empty
pipe detector needs calibration. Calibrate the empty pipe detector.
Batch Alarm Contact ONICON Contact ONICON
Input Noisy Excessive noise detected at the
sensor electrodes or the remote
cable has an open connection. Re-check all earth ground
connections and check for open
signal cable connections.
Excitation Fail The coils or the connecting cables
are open. Check all cable connections.
Contact ONICON.
Curr. Loop Open The 4- 20 mA output is not
connected properly or there is
a load resistance of greater than
1000 ohms. Re-check wiring connections.
Measure input resistance and
confirm it is less than 1000 ohms.
P. Supply Fail Power supply is different from
that indicated on the label. Verify that the correct voltages
are supplied to the meter.