Trouble-shooting Proline Promass 83 PROFIBUS DP/PA
132 Endress+Hauser
9.3 Process error messages
Process errors can be defined as either “Fault” or “Notice” messages and can thereby be weighted
differently. This is specified via the function matrix
(→ “Description of Device Functions” manual).
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Note!
• The listed error message types below correspond to the factory setting
• Also observe the information on the following pages: → Page 47
9.3.1 Displaying the device status on PROFIBUS
Further information → Page 121
9.3.2 List of process error messages
No. Device status message
(local display)
PROFIBUS measured value status Adv. diagnosis
message in
PROFIBUS
master
Cause/remedy
Quality code (HEX)
Quality status
Quality substatus
Limits
P = Process error
“Fault message” error message type:
• If this message occurs, operation is immediately interrupted or stopped!
•Local display → A lightning symbol ($) flashes on the display
“Notice message” error message type:
• Normal operation continues despite this message!
•Local display → An exclamation mark (!) flashes on the display.
Error messages on the local display → See Table
471 P: > BATCH TIME
$: # 471
0x00
0x01
0x02
BAD Non Specific
(uncertain
status)
O.K.
Low
High
Batch Time Cause:
The maximum permitted batching time was exceeded.
Remedy:
1. Increase flow rate
2. Check valve (opening)
3. Adjust time setting to changed batch quantity
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Note!
If the errors listed above occur, these are displayed in
the Home position flashing continuously.
•General:
These error messages can be reset by configuring any
batching parameter. It is sufficient to confirm with
the OS key and then the F key.
• Batching via status input:
The error message can be reset by means of a pulse.
Another pulse then restarts the batching.
• Batching via operating keys (soft keys)
The error message is reset by pressing the START
key. Pressing the START key a second time starts the
batching process.
• Batching via the BATCHING PROCESS function
(7260):
The error message can be reset by pressing the STOP,
START, HOLD or GO ON keys. Pressing the START
key a second time starts the batching process.