Update The Firmware; Troubleshooting And Diagnostics - Hach 5500sc Manual Del Usaurio

7. Set the power switch to off.
8. Clean the bottom enclosure.

Update the firmware

Use an SD card with an upgrade file to update the firmware for the analyzer or network card. The
upgrade menu is shown only when the SD card contains an upgrade file.
1. Install the SD card into the SD card slot.
2. Select SD CARD SETUP from the MAIN MENU.
Note: The SD CARD SETUP option shows only when an SD card is installed.
3. Select UPGRADE SOFTWARE and confirm. Select the device and upgrade version, if applicable.
Note: UPGRADE SOFTWARE is only shown when the software version number on the SD card is higher than
the one installed on the analyzer.
4. When the upgrade is complete, the display shows TRANSFER COMPLETE. Remove the SD
card.
Note: More steps may be necessary to complete the firmware update. Refer to the instructions supplied in the
software package.
5. Restart the instrument for the upgrade to take effect.

Troubleshooting and diagnostics

Diagnostic indicators
The display background and the status indicator light will change to red when an error occurs and to
yellow when a warning occurs.
• Error—red display background and status indicator light. A significant problem occurred that
affects the instrument operation. The current measurement stops and the analyzer goes into
shutdown mode.
• Warning—yellow display background and status indicator light. An event occurred that can cause
a future problem. The analyzer continues to operate.
• Reminders—wrench symbol shows on the display and yellow status indicator light. The time for a
maintenance task has passed.
1. Push diag to access the DIAG/TEST menu.
2. Select an option.
Option
DIAGNOSTICS
PROGNOSYS
CURRENT STATUS Shows the current instrument statuses that follow: OPERATION—Current
ANALYZER HELP
PERFORM TEST
OUTPUTS
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Description
Shows the errors and warnings that currently are on the instrument or on the installed
modules. The analyzer is in operation with the active warnings or reminders until they
are acknowledged or reset. Then, the display background will return to white.
Shows the variables which trigger the service indicator and the measurement health
indicator on the display.
measurement mode. SAMPLE CHANNEL—Current sample channel. STEP STATUS
—Current step in the measurement cycle. STEP TIME—Step time remaining.
MINUTES LEFT—Minutes left in current step. COMPLETION—% completed of the
measurement cycle.
Shows all possible errors, warnings and reminders with troubleshooting hints.
Examines individual parts of the analyzer. Refer to
for more details about the individual test options.
Shows the current status of the 4–20 mA and relay outputs with the options to
examine, hold and simulate the outputs. Refer to
information.
Start an analyzer test on page 18
Output options on page 17 for more