Process Error Messages - Endress+Hauser PROline promass 80 Operating Instructions Manual

PROline Promass 80
Endress+Hauser
9.3

Process error messages

Type Error message / No.
Process errors can be defined as either "Fault" or "Notice" messages and can thereby be weighted
differently. Determination of this is done via the function matrix (see the "Description of Device Functions"
Manual). The error types listed in the following correspond to the factory settings.
Also observe the information on
P = Process error
$
= Fault message (with an effect on the inputs and outputs)
! = Notice message (without an effect on the inputs and outputs)
P OSC. AMP. LIM.
$
# 586
P TUBE NOT OSC
$
# 587
P NOISE LIMIT
$
# 588
P EMPTY PIPE
! # 700
P EXC. CURR. LIM.
! # 701
Cause
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The fluid properties do not allow a
continuation of the measurement.
Causes:
– Extremely high viscosity
– Process fluid is very
inhomogeneous (gas or solid
content)
Extreme process conditions exist.
The measuring system can
therefore not be started.
Overdriving of the internal analog
to digital converter.
Causes:
– Cavitation
– Extreme pressure pulses
– High gas flow velocity
A continuation of the
measurement is no longer
possible!
The process fluid density is
outside the upper or lower limit
values set in the "EPD" function
Causes:
– Air in the measuring tube
– Partly filled measuring tube
The maximum current value for
the measuring tube exciter coils
has been reached, since certain
process fluid characteristics are
extreme, e.g. high gas or solid
content.
The instrument continues to work
correctly.
9 Trouble-shooting
Remedy
Change or improve process
conditions.
Change or improve process
conditions.
Change or improve process
conditions, e.g. by reducing the
flow velocity.
1. Ensure that there is no gas
content in the process liquid.
2. Adapt the values in the "EPD"
function to the current process
conditions.
In particular with outgassing fluids
and/or increased gas content, the
following measures are
recommended to increase system
pressure:
1. Install the instrument at the
outlet side of a pump.
2. Install the instrument at the
lowest point of an ascending
pipeline.
3. Install a flow restriction, e.g.
reducer or orifice,
downstream from the
instrument.
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