Error Messages - Siemens SITRANS F M TRANSMAG 2 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

9.3 Error messages

9.3 Error messages
Errors are indicated by a flashing "D" (Device error) or "F" (Measurement error) in the top
right hand corner of the local display.
Table 9- 2 Error messages
Error
D Flashing "D" in the top
right hand corner of the
display
D Device status (menu 2.1)
"Memory failure"
D Device status (menu 2.1)
"COM Module failure"
D Device status (menu 2.1)
"Software failure"
D Device status (menu 2.1)
"Sensor failure"
D Device status (menu 2.1)
"Flow measurement
disturbed"
"SmartPLUG read failure" Connected sensor without SmartPLUG
F Flashing "F" in the top
right hand corner of the
display
F Device status (menu 2.1)
"Measurement module
failure"
F Device status (menu 2.1)
"Measurement module"
68
Diagnosis
General device error (see also section
5.3.2)
Internal memory defective
HART interface not available in the
transmitter
PROFIBUS interface not available in
the transmitter
General software error
Magnetic field current fuse defective
Magnetic current cable defective (at
terminals 5 and 6 in remote design)
Magnet coil defective
Reference coil improperly connected
(terminals 55, 66)
Electronics defective
No measurement possible (group
message)
or defective SmartPLUG
General incorrect measurements,
process errors or incorrect
parameterization.
Measuring range overflow
Measuring electronics defective
Remedy
Menu 2.1 Call device status
Replace complete electronics
Replace complete electronics
Do a restart (menu 6.4);
If error persists: have firmware reloaded (by
service personnel), alternatively: replace
complete electronics
Change magnetic field current fuse (see section
6.3.1)
Check cable and change if necessary
Check on remote design:
Switch off device, disconnect magnetic field
current cable, measure resistance at terminals 5
and 6 on sensor: setpoint: 8 ... 20 Ω.
Otherwise: change sensor
Check cable and replace if necessary
Change complete electronics
Change complete electronics
Check parameterization (range, unit etc.)
A correct measurement is still possible when the
calibration values CFH and ZPH match the
values on the rating plate of the sensor.
Check whether this is the case and correct if
necessary under the menus 6.7.2 and 6.7.3
Menu 2.1 Call device status
Reduce flow quantity or increase upper range
value in menu 3.1.2
Measurement with reduced accuracy still
possible; replace complete electronics
SITRANS F M TRANSMAG 2
Operating Instructions, 11/2009, A5E00102775-07