Troubleshooting
15.12
Discrete output problems
Table 15-12:
Discrete output problems and recommended actions
Problem
Possible causes
No discrete output
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•
•
•
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Loop test failed
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•
•
•
Discrete output read-
•
ings reversed
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15.13
Discrete input problems
Table 15-13:
Discrete input problems and recommended actions
Problem
Possible causes
No discrete input
•
•
•
Discrete input reading
•
reversed
•
15.14
Check power supply wiring
If the power supply wiring is damaged or improperly connected, the transmitter may not
receive enough power to operate properly.
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Output not powered
Wiring problem
Channel not configured for desired input
or output
Channel not licensed
Circuit failure
Output not powered
Power supply problem
Wiring problem
Circuit failure
Wiring problem
Configuration does not match wiring
Wiring problem
Problem with external device
Channel not configured for desired output
or input
Wiring problem
Incorrect configuration
Recommended actions
•
Check the power supply and power supply
wiring.
•
Verify the output wiring.
•
Verify that the channel is wired and config-
ured as a discrete output.
•
Contact customer service.
•
Check the power supply and power supply
wiring.
•
Verify the output wiring.
•
Contact customer service.
•
Verify the output wiring.
•
Ensure that Discrete Output Polarity is set
correctly.
Recommended actions
•
Verify that the external device is operating
correctly.
•
Test the output from the external device.
•
Verify the wiring between the transmitter
and the external device.
•
If applicable, ensure that the loop is pow-
ered.
•
Verify that the channel is wired and config-
ured as a discrete input.
•
Verify the wiring between the transmitter
and the external device.
•
Check the setting of Discrete Input Polari-
ty.
Micro Motion Model 5700 with Ethernet Transmitters