Fluid Components Intl AF Series - Troubleshooting Guide; Troubleshooting Tools and Quick Checks; Basic Instrument and Application Checks; Calibration and Parameter Verification

FLUID COMPONENTS INTL
AF Series Flowmeter Models AF88/AF89 x Doc. No. 06EN003240 Rev. B
5. Troubleshooting
Tools Needed........................................................................................................................ 5 - 1
Quick Check ......................................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Non-maintenance Observations ........................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Serial Numbers .................................................................................................. 5 - 1
Check Input Power........................................................................................................ 5 - 1
Check the Instrument Installation ................................................................................ 5 - 1
Check for Moisture ....................................................................................................... 5 - 1
Check Application Design Requirements .................................................................... 5 - 2
Verify Standard Versus Actual Process Conditions ..................................................... 5 - 2
Verify the Calibration AF Parameters ................................................................................. 5 - 2
Check the Hardware............................................................................................................. 5 - 3
Check the Resistance of the Flow Element .................................................................. 5 - 3
Check the Flow Element Voltages ............................................................................... 5 - 5
Check the Flow Transmitter Voltages.......................................................................... 5 - 5
Check the A/D Number and Indicated Display ................................................................... 5 - 7
Check the Analog Output .................................................................................................... 5 - 7
Spares ................................................................................................................................... 5 - 8
Defective Parts ..................................................................................................................... 5 - 8
Customer Service ................................................................................................................. 5 - 8
Appendix A. Drawings
Outline Drawings ................................................................................................................. A - 1
Appendix B. Glossary
Abbreviations and Explanation of Terms............................................................................ B - 1
Appendix C. Customer Service
Policy and Procedures .......................................................................................................... C - 1
Appendix D. Other Software Versions
Description Of Older Software Versions ............................................................................. D - 1
Appendix E. CE Conformity
CE Mark Information .......................................................................................................... E - 1
Figures
Figure 1-1. AF88 Flow Element ............................................................................................................1 - 1
Figure 1-2. AF89 Flow Element ............................................................................................................1 - 1
Figure 1-3. Functional Block Diagram .................................................................................................1 - 2
Figure 2-1. AF88 Flow Element Showing FLAT Area.........................................................................2 - 2
Figure 2-2. AF89 Flow Element Showing FLAT Area.........................................................................2 - 3
Figure 2-3. Integral Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................2 - 6
Figure 2-4. Remote Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................2 - 7
Figure 2-5. Wiring Diagram, DB-9 and DB25 PC Connectors. ...........................................................2 - 9
Figure 3-1. Menu Organization .............................................................................................................3 - 2
Figure 3-2. Quick Start Menu................................................................................................................3 - 3
Figure 5-1. Terminal Block ...................................................................................................................5 - 4
Figure 5-2. TS2 Connections .................................................................................................................5 - 4