Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting tips – Precision Digital PD6830 User Manual

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PD6830 Pulse Input Rate/Totalizer Instruction

Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The rugged design and the user-friendly interface of the meter should make it
unusual for the installer or operator to refer to this section of the manual. If the meter
is not working as expected, refer to the recommendations below.

Troubleshooting Tips

Symptom Check/Action

No display or faint display

Check power connection.

Rate display unsteady

Increase low gate setting in Advanced
menu.

Meter displays error message during
calibration (Span eRROR)

Verify minimum input span requirements

Meter flashes 99999

Check input signal is within scaled range
of 99999.

Display stuck displaying MAXIMUM or
MINIMUM

Press Menu to exit Max/Min
display readings.

Display response is too slow

Check gate settings to see if they can be
lowered.

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

Perform hard reset by removing and
reconnecting the display module or by
removing external loop or DC power.

Backlight does not appear.

Backlight is intended for viewing
assistance in dim lighting conditions. It
may not be noticeable under good lighting
conditions. Battery powered models turn
off the backlight after ten seconds of
button inactivity.

Other symptoms not described above

Call Technical Support for
assistance.

SafeTouch

®

Buttons do not respond

Service menu was selected or mechanical
button was pushed. The SafeTouch

®

Buttons will be re-enabled automatically
after a 5 minute delay from the last button
push.

If slide switch on display module is in Lock
position, switch to Unlock.

Sunlight can interfere with the sensors. It
is recommended to shield the window
from sunlight while operating the buttons
by standing so as to block direct sunlight.

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