Troubleshooting / Service
Troubleshooting Procedures
214 DR4500A Classic Series Circular Chart Recorder With or Without Control Product Manual Release L
February 2017
Table 9-7 Procedure #2—Troubleshooting pen trace failure symptoms
Do not lubricate the plastic gears on the chart and pen motors.
How to do it or where to find the data
Check the sensor for the proper type and
its ability to function.
Verify the input configuration data and operation
of the sensor.
Recalibrate the recorder.
Refer to Section 7 - Input Calibration. For
thermocouple input, be sure to confirm cold-
junction temperature calibration.
Replace the servo plate assembly.
Refer to the instructions included with the
replacement part.
Call Technical Assistance Center.
1-800-423-9883 USA and Canada
Table 9-8 Procedure #3—Troubleshooting chart rotation failure symptoms
Do not lubricate the plastic gears on the chart and pen motors.
How to do it or where to find the data
Check the chart installation.
Be sure the drive pin on the hub is in the drive
hole on the chart.
Check the configured chart speed value
and change it, if required.
Refer to Section 3 - Configuration.
Check the motor cable plug connection
at connector J7 on the main printed
circuit board.
Visually examine the plug and reset it.
Refer to the instructions included with the
replacement part.
Call Technical Assistance Center.
1-800-423-9883 USA and Canada