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Troubleshooting
16 Troubleshooting
All error messages and error codes that may appear in operation are described in the
Function Manual. Possible malfunctions that may occur during commissioning are
explained below and remedying them is explained. If you cannot remedy the malfunction
using these explanations, contact the Siemens service center.
16.1 Malfunction of operation
Tab. 54: Different kinds of malfunction of operation: causes ans remedies
Malfunction
Display on
transmitter not
functioning
Settings cannot be
made via IR
switches
Field
communicator is
not detected
PROFIBUS PA
Host does not
detect SITRANS
FC
1)
meaning of "EDD": Electronic device description. The EDD describes the digital
communication characteristics of intelligent field instrumentation and equipment
parameters (device status, diagnostic data and configuration details).
2)
meaning of "GSD": The GSD file and Ident number are necessary for PROFIBUS
communication. Before starting communication, the device must be specified by the GSD
file in the host system and the Ident number of the device.
You can download the GSD file from http://www.profibus.com/products/gsd-files/.
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Possible causes
Power supply
disconnected
Settings cannot be
made via IR switches
Incorrect settings in
write-protect menu item
HART DD not installed
on field communicator
Field communicator not
connected
PROFIBUS PA EDD
not installed on the Host
PROFIBUS PA GSD file
is not
installed on the Host
PROFIBUS DP/PA
coupler is not
connected to the Host
PROFIBUS PA modem
is not connected to the
DP/PA coupler
SITRANS FC is not
connected to the
PROFIBUS PA modem
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Malfunction of operation
Remedy
▪ Ensure that the unit is connected to the
power supply, see [} 137]
▪ Check cable connections between
display and main board and connect
properly, if necessary.
▪ Switch off write-protect menu item via
digital communication or hardware
switch.
▪ Install HART DD file on field
communicator.
▪ Connect field communicator with
SITRANS FC, see Function Manual.
▪ Install PROFIBUS PA EDD
Host
▪ Install PROFIBUS PA GSD
Host
▪ Connect PROFIBUS DP/PA
coupler with Host
▪ Connect PROFIBUS PA modem with
DP/PA coupler
▪ Connect PROFIBUS PA modem with
SITRANS FC
1)
on the
2)
file on the
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