9 Maintenance
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9.8.2 Error Messages During Operation and When Entering Data
The Error Messages listed below include explanations of the Error Codes shown in the display.
During data entry Error Codes 0 to 6, A, B, C, D will not occur.
1) Exchanging a Defective FRAM
If the start-up cannot be completed because of a missing or defective FRAM then a new FRAM can be ordered from the Service
Dept. at the factory at Göttingen, Germany. The ABB Order Number and Instrument Number of the flowmeter primary must be
included with the order. After the FRAM is installed and the supply power turned on the system start-up can be completed. All
flowmeter data and parameter settings should be checked and changed as required.
Error Code &
Clear Text Message
Priority Description Possible Cause Corrective Measures
Error: 0
Empty Pipe
5 The meter pipe is
not full
The pipeline is empty and the elec-
trodes do not contact the fluid
Refill meter pipe. Detector empty pipe is turned on,
an adjustment has not been conducted.
Adjust DEP.
Error: 1
AD-Converter/DSP
4The AD-Converter
is saturated or does
not respond
Input signal is too large Check grounds (flowmeter primary). Check signal
cable, check flow range setting, possibly the flow
range is set too low
AD-Converter/DSP is defective Exchange DSP-Board
Error: 2
Driver
7 Positive or negative
reference too small
Check wiring, no reference voltage.
Current limiter has responded
because the driver current is
insufficient
Check connection board and converter
Error: 3
Flowrate > 105%
6 The max. range
setting was
exceeded by more
than 5 %
Flowrate is too high or the range
setting is too low
Increase flow range, decrease flowrate
Error: 4
Ext. Zero Return
8 Flowrate is set to
zero; totalization
was stopped
The external contact is closed Reopen the external contact
Error: 5
Int. Database
2 Loss of the internal
database
Data memory module is defective Turn instrument off and on again, access the Self
Check functions and test the converter
Error: 6
Totalizer
9 Error Totalizer >F
Error Totalizer <R
Error Totalizer
The forward totalizer is damaged
The reverse totalizer is damaged
The forward, reverse or difference
totalizer is damaged
Reset forward/reverse totalizer or preset totalizer by
entering a new value
Forward/reverse totalizer defective.
Check converter and wiring .
Error: A
Max. Alarm
Error: B
Min. Alarm
10
11
Max-Alarm limit
Min-Alarm limit
The flowrate exceeded the
Max-Alarm setting
The flowrate was below the
Min-Alarm setting
Reduce flowrate
Increase flowrate
Error: C
External Database
3 External database
FRAM corrupted or
not installed
Missing or damaged FRAM 1) Plug the FRAM from the associated flowmeter prima-
ry in the connection board in the field mounthousing.
See Chapter 6. The FRAM cannot be read, it must be
replaced.
Error: F
Ext. FRAM
plugged in
1 Data from the
external FRAM
missing
FRAM is still plugged in the flowme-
ter primary connection box
Plug the FRAM from the associated flowmeter prima-
ry in the connection board in the field mount housing
and secure. See Chapter 6.
Error: D
OLD PRIMARY
12 Primary type of a
older model Series
was selected
The setting in the parameter
„Primary Setup“ is incomplete
Complete entries in „Primary Setup“ .
See Chapter 10.
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