Troubleshooting – Super Systems CAT-100 User Manual
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CAT-100 Operations Manual
Super Systems Inc.
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Troubleshooting
The CAT-100 is designed to provide accurate results testing procedures and conditions are consistent with the product’s design. When
problems or discrepancies are encountered, they can often be corrected. The table below provides a list of potential problems that may be
encountered, possible causes, and corrective actions that may rectify the problem.
WARNING!
When troubleshooting, follow all proper safety precautions. Use proper eye protection and hand protection at all times.
Problem
Possible Causes
Possible Corrective Actions
Wire breaks at any point in the procedure
Coil cooled too quickly
Wire stretched beyond design limitations
When removing insertion rod, follow procedure
exactly as shown in Cooling Down and Removing
Avoid stretching wire excessively
% Carbon indicated by CAT-100 differs by more
than 0.03% from Process Variable shown by
instrumentation at the time wire was exposed to
testing atmosphere
Wire soaked too early in soak cycle
Emery cloth not applied to wire after soaking
Variability in % Carbon levels in testing
atmosphere
Testing procedure not followed correctly
Instrumentation error
Insert wire coil into testing atmosphere during
final one-third of soak cycle.
Perform a test of a new wire, closely following
the instructions in Using the Emery Cloth on the
Ensure that testing atmosphere remains
consistent during test. Temperatures, % Carbon,
and other parameters should not change
significantly while wire is exposed to testing
environment. Furnace should be in a soak state
for a minimum of one hour.
Calibrate CAT-100 and re-test using an unused
wire, following instructions exactly as indicated in
manual
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