How The Replacement Timing Notification (I.e., Running Time Function); Works - Omron K6CM User Manual

3-6 How the Replacement Timing Notifi-
cation (i.e., Running Time Function)

Works

An electrolytic capacitor is built in the K6CM device. From the manufacturing point of time, the electro-
lytic solution permeates through the sealing rubber and the evaporation of the electrolyte in the electro-
lytic solution progresses with time. As a result, deterioration of characteristics such as decrease in
capacitance occurs. Due to that, the K6CM device can not exhibit sufficient performance over time.
The replacement timing announcement function indicates a guideline period until the K6CM device is
unable to achieve sufficient performance due to the deterioration of electrolytic capacitor characteris-
tics. Also, when reaching the guideline value, K6CM device front display and communications status
will change. You can use this function as a guideline to know when to replace the K6CM device.
Note The replacement timing announcement indicates a guideline that the K6CM device cannot achieve suffi-
cient performance due to deterioration of the electrolytic capacitor. The guideline does not include failures
caused by other factors.
How to Notify When to Replace
When the K6CM device reaches the guideline of the replacement time, it will be notified by display and
communications.
 Display
AGE indicator lit to notify users when to replace.
Note Turn ON the Use Running Time, so that the AGE LED lights up when the guideline for the replacement
time is reached. The default setting of the Use Running Time is OFF.
 Communications
The Running Time bit ON in the Main body status notifies users when to replace.
Also, you can see the percentage of achievement to the expected life using Running Time parame-
ter. Running Time parameter sets the expected life to 100% and increases from 0% in 10% incre-
ments. We recommend replacing the K6CM device if the parameter reaches 100%.
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