Troubleshooting
6.4
Transmitter does not communicate
If the transmitter does not appear to be communicating on the network, then:
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Make sure the PROFIBUS network has proper termination.
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Check the PROFIBUS wiring between the transmitter and the DP/PA coupler, and between the
DP/PA coupler and the host system.
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Perform the procedures under Section 6.9.4.
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Make sure the node address is set correctly. The node address is set to a default value of 126 at
the factory. See Section 2.3.
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If using a configuration tool such as Simatic PDM, check whether the transmitter shows up in
the live devices list.
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Make sure the I/O configuration is set up properly. See Section 2.5.
6.5
Function blocks in Out-of-Service mode
If all of the transmitter function blocks (AI, AO, and totalizer) are stuck in Out-of-Service mode, there
may be a fault alarm active. The status alarms that will trigger OOS mode are shown in Table 6-2.
Refer to Section 6.8 for a full description of status alarms and possible remedies.
Table 6-2
OOS-mode alarms
Alarm
A001
A002
A003
A004
A005
A008
A016
A017
A022
A023
A024
A025
6.6
Zero or calibration failure
If a zero or calibration procedure fails, the transmitter will send one or more status alarms indicating
the cause of failure. Refer to Table 6-4 for descriptions of status alarms and possible remedies.
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Description
EPROM checksum error
RAM test error (core processor)
Sensor failure (no tube interrupt)
Temperature sensor out-of-range
Input over-range
Density over-range
Line RTD temperature out-of-range
Meter RTD temperature out-of-range
(E)EPROM configuration DB interrupt (core processor)
(E)EPROM totals corrupt (core processor)
(E)EPROM program corrupt (core processor)
Protected boot sector fault
Model 2700 Transmitter with PROFIBUS-PA