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Troubleshooting Guide SET Tx SUPPLY VOLTAGE J2 -24 V 6691/X POWER SUPPLY 01/01/99 ISSUE X +24 V 6692/X POW ER SU PPLY 01/01/99 ISSUE X Your Guide to Diagnosing Problems with the 6600 Protection Monitors Entek IRD International Corporation P/N 43665...
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6600 Protection Monitors. Introduction The Entek IRD 6600 Series Protection Monitors are part of a modular protection system for critical machinery. Each monitor is a stand-alone unit, using its own separate power supply, relays, and wiring termination unit. The 6600 Series protection monitors meet the intent of, and in many cases, exceed the API 670 standard for protection monitoring.
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If the monitor is DC powered, the multimeter should show DC power across the terminals 22 (or 23) and 24 on the backplane. Reads AC voltage LINE NEUTRAL Reads DC LIVE voltage RETURN Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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If the measured value is outside this range, but not 0 (zero), the monitor mA or zero? has failed. Contact Entek IRD to return the defective monitor for repair. DONE If the reading is 0 (zero), the monitor may be operating properly, but may be registering a transducer fault.
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Until that time, the monitor may still be providing machine protection, although without any display. Contact Entek IRD for a new display board—DONE. Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Insert the spare monitor and tighten the 4 captive screws. Power up the monitor. Does display If you leave the spare 6600 monitor in the rack, make sure it is appear? configured properly for the application. Contact Entek IRD to return the defective monitor for repair. DONE Go to step 10.
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Instead, back the power supply out a little and make sure the levers begin to engage as you press the board into place. Apply power to the power supply. Continued on next page Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Examine the pins in the power supply connector. If any are bent, you can attempt to straighten them. If unsuccessful, contact Entek IRD to return the power supply for repair. If there are no bent pins, or any bent pins are now straight, check the bus fuses on the power supply.
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IEC publication 127-2, sheet III. The ratings are: Littlefuse Fuse Ampere Rating Voltage Rating Interrupt Rating Part Number* 250 V 35 A 218 002 Littlefuse is listed as an example of an industry standard part. Equivalent fuses from other suppliers are acceptable. Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Insert the monitor into the rack’s black monitor card grooves, which are to the left of the power supply (see the diagram above). Tighten the four captive screws on the front of the monitor. Apply power to the monitor. Continued on next page Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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DONE 12. Replace the power supply with a power supply of the same type as described in step 11. The power supply type is labeled on the board surface. Contact Entek IRD to return the defective power supply for repair.
Velocity sensors: TX LO = -5.00, TX HI = +5.00 Reset the TX LO and TX HI settings if necessary to the correct levels. Always press RES to clear the TX FAIL message after changing the monitor’s settings. Continued on next page Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Displacement probes: between -4 to -18 V, depending on pickup gap Constant current accelerometers: +6 to +16 V Reads DC bias voltage Is bias voltage Go to step 4. in correct range? Go to step 6. Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Reads TX supply voltage Disconnect the wiring to terminal 4 and retest the transducer supply voltage. Supply voltage within Indicates a short. specifications? Go to step 8. Reads TX supply voltage Go to step 6. Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Still shows If you leave the spare 6600 monitor in the rack, make sure it is TX FAIL? configured properly for the application. Contact Entek IRD to return the defective monitor for repair DONE Replace the power supply with a power supply of the same type, following the directions beginning on page 7.
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10. Check for the transducer supply voltage at the barrier. Note that the diagram below may not be the same as your actual barrier system. Refer to your own system or cabinet wiring diagrams for specific terminal numbering and arrangement. Reads transducer supply voltage GROUND Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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12. Measure the DC transducer bias voltage at the barrier. Note that the diagram below may not be the same as your actual barrier system. Refer to your own system or cabinet wiring diagrams for specific terminal numbering and arrangement. Reads DC bias voltage GROUND Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
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Bias voltage not present on the safe side. Indicates barrier failed. present? Check field equipment and wiring before replacing. Bias voltage not present on the hazardous area side. Indicates field failure. DONE Bias voltage present. Indicates a cabinet wiring fault. DONE Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
Press the RES button, if necessary, to clear the TACHO message. You may have to press the RES button two or three times to clear the message. Note: Refer to the “Configuration” section of the chapter for the individual 6600 monitor for more information on the OFFSET option. Entek IRD 6600 Series Troubleshooting...
No, the monitor displays the “SYS FAIL” message again. Replace the monitor with the same type and version monitor. If you leave the spare 6600 monitor in the rack, make sure it is configured properly for the application. Contact Entek IRD to return the defective monitor for repair—DONE.
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