Intek 100FS User Manual

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4.3 TROUBLE SHOOTING

TABLE I. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

OBSERVATION

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Flow trip level continually
drifting downward with constant
flow.

Coating forming on wetted
surface of transducer.

1. Clean transducer

periodically.

After switch has been operating
properly:
a. Relay trips with flow above

trip level and cannot be
adjusted using SECTION 3.3
instructions.

b. Relay does not trip when flow

falls below trip level and
cannot be adjusted using
SECTION 3.3 instructions.

1. Loose transducer cable

connections.

2. Transducer cable

damaged.

3. Bad electronic

component.

4. Blown fuse.

1. Securely connect

transducer cable.
Replace if damaged.

2. Replace fuse as needed.
3. Perform transducer

functional tests
(SECTION 3.5).

Relay cannot be made to trip by
adjusting "Trip" potentiometer.

1. Initial flow rate estimate

was too low or too high.

2. Flow media change.

1. Follow instructions

under SECTION 3.4 to
adjust trip level range.

2. Consult factory.

Switch level varies with flow, but
not stable.

1. Fluid temperature not

stable.

2. Fluid mixture not

properly blended.

3. Air mixed with liquid.
4. Flow not fully

developed.

1. Correct conditions to

remove obvious cause.

2. Check inlet an outlet for

proper straight line
length & freedom from
obstructions.

3. Consult factory.

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