Brodie BiRotor Plus - Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Table 12.1 has been provided to aid in basic troubleshooting. Disassembly procedures are covered in Section 10
Maintenance. If the fl owmeter is found to be in need of repair, it is important that servicing be performed by trained and
qualifi ed service personnel and it is recommended the user contact the Brodie Meter Co., LLC Repair Department.
Condition Probable Cause Corrective Actions
No Pulse Output is present No fl ow through meter. Ensure the pipeline has fl ow.
Improper electrical connection. Ensure proper wiring connections have
been made.
Insuffi cient voltage to preamplifi er
(if fi tted).
Supply suffi cient voltage to the pre-
amplifi er board (reference Section 7,
Specifi cations).
Power failure. Ensure power is connected to the device
and all associated accessories.
Meter rotors jammed with debris. Remove debris from rotors, and check
for damage to rotors, timing gears, and
bearings.
Damaged pick off/amplifi er board. Replace pick offs/preamplifi er board.
Erratic or Nonuniform Pulse Signal Improper electrical connection. Ensure proper wiring connections have
been made.
Insuffi cient or fl uctuating voltage to the
preamplifi er board (if fi tted).
Supply suffi cient voltage to the pre-
amplifi er board (reference Section 7,
Specifi cations).
Improper grounding or shielding of
connection cable.
Replace wiring and/or grounds and
shielding.
Power failure/damaged pick offs or
preamplifi er board.
Ensure power supply and/or pick offs
and preamplifi er board are functioning
as required (reference Sections 10.1 and
10.2).
Damaged/worn bearings or timing
gears.
Replace bearings and/or timing gears.