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12 12.1 12 Trouble Shooting Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting If problems arise while operating the instrument, this section provides some suggestions that may help you solve the problem. A wiring diagram is also included. Troubleshooting In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this section may help to find and solve the problem. Several possible problem conditions are described along with likely causes and solutions. If a problem arises, please read this section carefully and attempt to understand and solve the problem. If the problem cannot otherwise be solved, contact an Authorized Service Center (see Section 1.3 on page 3) for assistance. Be sure to have the model number and serial number of your instrument available. Problem Possible Causes and Solutions Incorrect temperature reading Incorrect calibration parameters. Incorrect R0, ALPHA, DELTA, and BETA parameters. Find the value for R0, ALPHA, DELTA, and BETA on the Report of Calibration that was shipped with the instrument. Reprogram the parameters into the instrument (see Section 7.13, Calibration Parameters). Allow the instrument to stabilize and verify the accuracy of the temperature reading. Controller locked up. The controller may have locked up due to a power surge or other aberration. Initialize the system by performing the Factory Reset Sequence. Factory Reset Sequence. Hold the SET and EXIT buttons down at the same time while powering up the instrument. The instrument displays shows '-init-', the model number, and the firmware version. Each of the controller parameters and calibration constants must be reprogrammed. The values can be found on the Report of Test that was shipped with the instrument. The instrument heats or cools too quickly or too slowly Incorrect scan and scan rate settings. The scan and scan rate settings may be set to unwanted values. Check the Scan and Scan Rate settings. The scan may be off (if the unit seems to be responding too quickly). The scan may be on with the Scan Rate set low (if unit seems to be responding too slowly). An "o" is displayed External switch test is open. The displayed temperature is frozen keeping the at the left of the set-point from scanning. Turn the switch test off by pressing the "DOWN" button of display the front panel. The display shows any of the following: err 1, err 2, err 3, err 4, or err 5 Controller problem. The error messages signify the following problems with the controller. Err 1 - a RAM error Err 2 - a NVRAM error Err 3 - a Structure error Err 4 - an ADC setup error Err 5 - an ADC ready error Initialize the system by performing the Factory Reset Sequence describe above. 45 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664

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12
Trouble Shooting
If problems arise while operating the instrument, this section provides some
suggestions that may help you solve the problem. A wiring diagram is also
included.
12.1
Troubleshooting
In the event that the instrument appears to function abnormally, this section
may help to find and solve the problem. Several possible problem conditions
are described along with likely causes and solutions. If a problem arises, please
read this section carefully and attempt to understand and solve the problem. If
the problem cannot otherwise be solved, contact an Authorized Service Center
(see Section 1.3 on page 3) for assistance. Be sure to have the model number
and serial number of your instrument available.
Problem
Possible Causes and Solutions
Incorrect tempera-
ture reading
Incorrect calibration parameters.
Incorrect R0, ALPHA, DELTA, and BETA param-
eters. Find the value for R0, ALPHA, DELTA, and BETA on the Report of Calibration
that was shipped with the instrument. Reprogram the parameters into the instrument
(see Section 7.13, Calibration Parameters). Allow the instrument to stabilize and ver-
ify the accuracy of the temperature reading.
Controller locked up.
The controller may have locked up due to a power surge or
other aberration. Initialize the system by performing the Factory Reset Sequence.
Factory Reset Sequence.
Hold the SET and EXIT buttons down at the same time
while powering up the instrument. The instrument displays shows ‘-init-‘, the model
number, and the firmware version. Each of the controller parameters and calibration
constants must be reprogrammed. The values can be found on the Report of Test
that was shipped with the instrument.
The instrument
heats or cools too
quickly or too
slowly
Incorrect scan and scan rate settings.
The scan and scan rate settings may be
set to unwanted values. Check the Scan and Scan Rate settings. The scan may be
off (if the unit seems to be responding too quickly). The scan may be on with the
Scan Rate set low (if unit seems to be responding too slowly).
An “o” is displayed
at the left of the
display
External switch test is open.
The displayed temperature is frozen keeping the
set-point from scanning. Turn the switch test off by pressing the “DOWN” button of
the front panel.
The display shows
any of the follow-
ing:
err 1, err
2, err 3, err
4, or err 5
Controller problem.
The error messages signify the following problems with the
controller.
Err 1
- a RAM error
Err 2
- a NVRAM error
Err 3
- a Structure error
Err 4
- an ADC setup error
Err 5
- an ADC ready error
Initialize the system by performing the Factory Reset Sequence describe above.
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Trouble Shooting
Troubleshooting
Shop for Fluke products online at:
1.888.610.7664
www.
MyFlukeStore
.com