Maintenance - Vega VEGABAR 17 Operating Instructions Manual

Reaction when malfunc-
tions occur
Failure reasons
Fault rectification
24 hour service hotline
Check the 4 ... 20 mA
signal
VEGABAR 17
7 Maintenance and fault rectification

7.1 Maintenance

If the instrument is used properly, no special maintenance is required
in normal operation.
7.2 Remove interferences
The operator of the system is responsible for taking suitable measures
to rectify faults.
VEGABAR 17 offers maximum reliability. Nevertheless, faults can
occur during operation. These may be caused by the following, e.g.:
Sensor
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Process
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Voltage supply
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Signal processing
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The first measure to be taken is to check the output signal. In many
cases, the causes can be determined this way and the faults rectified.
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases
the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550.
The hotline is available to you 7 days a week round-the-clock. Since
we offer this service world-wide, the support is only available in the
English language. The service is free of charge, only the standard
telephone costs will be charged.
No 4 ... 20 mA signal
?
Connection to voltage supply wrong
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à Check connection according to chapter "Connection steps"
and if necessary, correct according to chapter "Wiring plan"
No voltage supply
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à Check cables for breaks; repair if necessary
Operating voltage too low or load resistance too high
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à Check, adapt if necessary
Steady output signal with pressure change
?
electronics module or measuring cell defective
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à Exchange the instrument or send it in for repair
In Ex applications, the regulations for the wiring of intrinsically safe
circuits must be observed.
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