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9.3 DE Diagnostic Messages
Table 29 lists and describe DE diagnostics.
Table 29 – DE Diagnostics
Diagnostics Type Diagnostics Details/Resolution
Critical
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Critical
NVM fault Possible causes:
The NVM in the Sensor board is corrupt
The NVM in the Electronics module is corrupt
Resolution:
Reset the device. If the problem persists, replace
RAM fault
Possible causes:
The RAM in the Sensor board is corrupt
The RAM database in the Sensor board is
compromised
Resolution:
Reset the device. If the problem persists, replace
compensation fault
This status is caused by one of the following
problems:
• DAC SPI fault
• DAC PEC fault
• DAC Temperature above 140C
• DAC VLOOP (loop voltage)low
• DAC control word write fault
Resolution:
Verify the environment temperature is within
specification. Take steps to insulate Meter Body
from temperature source.
If problem persists, replace Electronics Module.
Pressure, Meter Body Temperature and/or Static
Pressure input are extremely out of range such
that the value is suspect.
Resolution:
Verify that all inputs are within specifications.
Reset the device. If the problem persists, replace
the Meter Body.
fault or bad checksum
Sensor characterization is corrupt or
there is a Sensor firmware failure
Resolution:
Reset the device. If the problem persists, replace
the Meter Body.