Troubleshooting tips – Precision Digital PD6000 User Manual

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Model PD6000 Analog Input Process Meter Instruction Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

Symptom Check/Action

No display at all

Check power at power connector

Not able to change setup or pro-
gramming, Locd is displayed

Meter is password-protected, enter
correct six-digit password to unlock

Meter displays error message dur-
ing calibration (Error)

Check:
1. Signal

connections

2.

Input selected in Setup menu

3.

Minimum input span requirements

Meter displays

1.

999999

2.

-99999

Check:
1.

Input selected in Setup menu

2.

Corresponding signal at Signal
connector

Display is unstable

Check:
1.

Input signal stability and value

2.

Display scaling vs. input signal

3.

Filter and bypass values (increase)

Display response is too slow

Check filter and bypass values

Display reading is not accurate

Check:
1.

Math function selected: Linear,
square root, etc.

2.

Scaling or calibration

Display does not respond to input
changes, reading a fixed number

Check:
1.

Display assignment, it might be
displaying max, min, or set point.

Display alternates between

1.

Hi and a number

2.

Lo and a number

Press Menu to exit max/min display
readings.

Relay operation is reversed

Check:
1. Fail-safe

in

Setup menu

2.

Wiring of relay contacts

Relay and status LED do not
respond to signal

Check:
1.

Relay action in Setup menu

2.

Set and reset points

Flashing relay status LEDs

Relays in manual control mode or relay
interlock switches opened.

Meter not communicating with ap-
plication programs

Check:
1.

Serial adapter and cable

2. Serial

settings

3.

Meter address and baud rate

If the display locks up or the meter
does not respond at all

Cycle the power to reboot the
microprocessor.

Other symptoms not described
above

Call Technical Support for
assistance.

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