Troubleshooting - James Rebarscope R-C-400 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

The James® Instruments
diagnostics helps the user identify problems with the system. This is
a beneficial tool for the user which may help to resolve the problem
without the need of sending the system "in" for repair. The
troubleshooting diagnostics are the following: (a) Sensor Cable
Problem, (b) Sensor board Problem, (c) White Display, (d)
Battery Charging problems, (e) Uploading Data issues. Follow
the steps below to properly diagnose the 5 problems listed:
(a) Sensor Cable Problem
Step 1: Check cable connections between sensor and front panel.
Step 2: Check cable connectors for bent or pushed "in" pins. If yes,
the sensor cable problem will appear.
Step 3: Check sensor and front panel connectors. If a pin(s) has
been bent or pushed "in", the sensor connector cable problem will
appear.
If steps 1 thru 3 do not correct the problem please contact our office
for assistance and possible repair options.
(b) Sensor Board Problem
Please Contact our Office for repair options.
(c) White (or blank) Display
This error condition may occur when using the White Line setting of
the Display mode (under System Menu).
In this condition, the Black background becomes White, along with
the letters; thus making the entire screen White. To correct this
issue, try the following steps... (Note: This is a blind operation; until
the end.)
1. Press the Escape button (x1)
2. Press the Down button (x2) for Basic systems, and (x3) for
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