KROHNE OPTISWITCH 5100C 2wire EN - Manual (Page 24)

7 Maintenance and fault rectification
7.1 Maintenance
When used as directed in normal operation, OPTISWITCH
5100 C, 5150 C is completely maintenance free.
7.2 Rectify faults
OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C offers maximum reliability.
Nevertheless faults can occur during operation. These may be
caused by the following, e.g.:
l
Sensor
l
Process
l
Power supply
l
Signal processing
The first measure to be taken is to check the output signal. In
many cases, the causes can be determined this way and the
faults rectified.
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OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C signals "covered" when the
vibrating element is not submerged (overfill protection)
?
OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C signals "uncovered" when
the vibrating element is submerged (dry run protection)
l Supply voltage too low
à
Check the power supply
l Electronics defective
à
Press the mode switch (min./max.). If the instrument
then changes the mode, the instrument may be
mechanically damaged. Should the switching function
in the correct mode still be faulty, return the instrument
for repair.
à
Push the mode switch. If the instrument then does not
change the mode, the oscillator may be defective.
Exchange the oscillator.
à
Check if there is buildup on the vibrating element, and if
so, remove it.
l Unfavourable installation location
à
Mount the instrument at a location in the vessel where
no dead zones or air bubbles can form.
Causes of malfunction
Fault rectification
Checking the switching signal
24 OPTISWITCH 5100 C, 5150 C - with two-wire output
Maintenance and fault rectification
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