Troubleshooting/Service 
Procedure #6 
Table 7-10 explains how to troubleshoot Alarm Relay Output failure. 
Table 7-10  Troubleshooting Alarm Relay Output Failure 
Step  What to do  How to do it 
1 
Check the alarm configuration 
data. If it is correct, check the 
field wiring.  
Reconfigure if necessary. 
Refer to Section 3 - Configuration for 
details. 
2 
Check that the applicable alarm 
relay actuates properly 
depending on what you have set 
at prompt AxSxTYPE. 
If it does, check the field wiring. 
If the alarm type is set for PV, place the 
controller in manual mode. Vary the input 
to raise and lower the PV around the 
setpoint. Listen for a click from the relay 
as the PV moves in either direction and 
note that the proper ALM1 or ALM2 is lit. 
EXAMPLE: If the alarm is set for MAN, 
put the controller into manual mode. The 
alarm light is ON. Put the controller into 
automatic mode and the alarm light is 
OFF. 
3 
Check the contacts.  Make sure the NO or NC contact wiring is 
correct. 
Refer to Section 2 - Installation for relay 
contact information. 
4 
Change the relay and/or the 
current output board. 
Installation instructions supplied with the 
new relay or board. 
5 
Change MCU board.  Installation instructions supplied with the 
new board. 
 
 
 
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