Diagnostics, Diagnostics and fault finding – Ion Science Hydrosteel 7000 User Manual

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Hydrosteel 7000 MANUAL

Ion Science Ltd

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Diagnostics and fault finding


Diagnostics
The diagnostics are saved to the memory with each measurement cycle results. These can be examined by
downloading the logged data. In addition the unit will alarm using the Red LED and 4-20mA outputs. The
table below shows the diagnostic faults and the actions that should be taken:

Diagnostic Flag

Red

LED

On

4-20 mA 1

Flux output

3.5 mA

4-20 mA 1

Temp output

3.5 mA

Recommended action

Clock fault

Yes

Clock lost from memory
The data points will be saved sequentially in

the memory log. Reprogram the clock time
and date using the DDP program.

Background flow

fault

Yes

Yes

Back Ground Flow incorrect

Check the background probe and sample tube.
In some extreme cases the blockage may be
at the filters inside the HY7K. A pressure decay
test may be instrumental in proving the tubes
are free from blockages. The most common

form of blockage is water. If water has
penetrated that system then the tubes will

need to be blown out with dry air and the
weather protection afforded to the probed will

need to be investigated.

H2 Flow Fault

Yes

Yes

Flux Sample Flow incorrect
Check the background probe and sample tube.

In some extreme cases the blockage may be
at the filters inside the HY7K. The most
common form of blockage is water. If water

has penetrated that system then the weather
protection afforded to the probed will need to

be investigated.

Hydrogen
sensor faulty

Yes

Yes

Hydrogen sensor faulty
Return HY7K for servicing. The Sensor is not

working reliably

Thermocouple
fault

Yes

Yes

Thermocouple open circuit
Check the thermocouple connections and

continuity. Note the pipe temperature recorded
in the data log will be 615

C as an indication

of this fault.

Temperature

out side
operating range.

Yes

Yes

HY7K monitor internal temperature is
less than -40

C or greater than +50

C.

Investigate the local temperature. If the
instrument is too close to hot equipment then

it should be relocated to a cooler place. If the
ambient temperature is excessively cold then
the HY7K will be situated in a heated location.

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