Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, And Solutions - Fluke Dry-Well 9103 User Manual

9103
User's Guide

Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes, and Solutions

This section contains information on troubleshooting.
In the event that the Product appears to function abnormally, this section can help to find and solve the
problem. Several possible problem conditions are described along with likely causes and solutions. If a
problem arises, read Table
cannot otherwise be solved, contact an Authorized Service Center (see
assistance. Be sure to have the model number, serial number, voltage, and problem description
available.
Problem
Incorrect
temperature reading
The Product heats or
cools too quickly or too
slowly
An o shows
at the left of the
display
The display shows an
error code
3 carefully and attempt to understand and solve the problem. If the problem
Table 3. Troubleshooting
Possible Causes and Solutions
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 Product. Reprogram
the parameters into the instrument (see
Product 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 SET and EXIT down simultaneously while
powering up the Product. The Product display 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 Calibration (see
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).
External switch test is open. The displayed temperature is frozen
keeping the set-point from scanning. Push DOWN to turn the switch test
off.
Controller problem. The error messages signify problems with the
controller.
- a RAM error
Err 1
- a NVRAM error
Err 2
- a Structure error
Err 3
- an ADC setup error
Err 4
- an ADC ready error
Err 5
Initialize the system by performing the Factory Reset Sequence described
above.
Contact Fluke Calibration
Calibration Parameters). Allow the
Calibration Parameters).
for
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