Troubleshooting
5.1
Troubleshooting
The following is list of troubleshooting tips and messages that you may encounter. They
include explanations and, in some cases, a recommended action. If a problem seems
unsolvable, contact your local Siemens Ultrasonic Flow Representative for expert help at
www.automation.siemens.com/partner (http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner).
Table 5- 1
Troubleshooting Tips
Error or
Message
Memory Full!
Response to an attempt to save site data, when
data memory is full.
Memory
Memory read error occurred while accessing the
Corrupted!
active site data.
Chan Not Setup
Response to an attempt to invoke an operation
that requires a channel to be enabled.
Clr Active
Response to pressing the F4 key.
Memory?
Clr Saved Data? [Clr Saved Data?] only appears after pressing the
<Down Arrow> in response to [Clr Active
Memory?].
<EOT>
Response to a request to output Datalogger data
to the printer or the Graphics screen when no
Datalogger data exists or at the end of a
transmitted file.
No Sites - Press
Response while trying to recall/delete a site setup
<ENTER>
when no sites are stored.
Security
Response upon changing previously entered data
when security switch is in [Disable] position or
security code has been entered.
RTC Error
Component level problem.
- - -F- - - Fault
Loss of signal strength (ALC)
Alarm
Change of Rx signal location (Beam Blowing)
Re-space Index
The measured liquid sonic velocity (Vs) is more
than +/- 25% of the average Vs range.
FUT1010 IP65 NEMA 4X & IP66 NEMA 7 Liquid Quick Start
Operating Instructions, 1/2013, A5E02639182-AC
Probable Cause
Solution
Delete an obsolete site or clear Datalogger
memory to make room for the new data.
Refer to F4 reset procedure in the Operation
Instructions manual.
Enable the channel [Channel Setup - Channel
Enable - Yes]. Note that a channel cannot be
enabled until an "Install" operation is completed.
Use the F4 function to restore operation if a severe
event (e.g., a violent power surge) disrupts system
operation.
Answering Yes to [Clr Saved Data?] will erase ALL
saved data. To invoke in RS-232 serial mode, type
@@@ and then press <Enter> key.
Set up the Datalogger.
Create a site.
Change switch position to [Enable].
Enter previously set security code.
Meter requires service. Request RMA.
Re-couple sensors with fresh couplant.
Install sensors in Direct mount mode.
Note: If problem persists call Tech support.
Ensure proper pipe dimensions and/or Liquid
data entries are correct.
Properly enter correct Sensor Size into the
meter [Install Sensor] menu.
Confirm sensor spacing is correct by checking
[Install Sensor] menu spacing parameters.
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