Error Messages - Elcometer 456 3 Operating Instructions Manual

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18 ERROR MESSAGES

Under certain conditions the gauge will display error messages (Figure 39). These messages are normally
cleared by pressing any one of the softkeys. The cause of the error will be indicated by the message and
should be corrected before proceeding.
Error message Causes
#1 - PROBE Probe-to-gauge communication failure.
#2 - PROBE Corrupt data output from probe.
#3 - PROBE Internal error.
PROBE a) Probe is dual FNF, but gauge is ferrous
UNSUPPORTED only, or non-ferrous only. See page 33.
b) Old gauge software does not support
new probe.
PROBE Probe has been changed.
CHANGED
UNSTABLE a) External electro-magnetic interference.
READING b) Gauge faulty.
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Action to take
Integral gauge - return to Elcometer*.
Separate gauge - remove probe and refit.
If error persists, return to Elcometer*.
Integral gauge - return to Elcometer*.
Separate gauge - try new probe.
If error persists, return to Elcometer*.
Return to Elcometer*.
a) Gauge model F and gauge model N
cannot be used with a dual FNF probe.
b) Return to Elcometer* for software
upgrade.
Calibration adjustment required.
a) Isolate from electro-magnetic
interference.
b) Return to Elcometer*.