12 TROUBLESHOOTING AquaLab TDL
12 Troubleshooting
AquaLab is a high performance, low maintenance instrument, de-
signed to have few problems if used with care. Unfortunately, some-
times even the best operators using the best instruments encounter
technical difficulties. Below is quick reference guide that directs you
to detailed solutions of some problems that may occur. If these reme-
dies still do not resolve your problem, then please contact METER
for help (see Customer Support in Section 1). Here is a list of some
problems that may occur.
Note: If you purchased your METER instrument from one of our
international distributors, please contact them for local service and
support.
Table 3: Troubleshooting Quick Guide
If this problem occurs: Refer to:
AquaLab does not turn on Problem #1
Readings are slow or inconsistent Problem #2
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readings on solutions are too high/low to ad-
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Problem #3
Screen displays “Sample too hot” Problem #4
Verification is not correct Problem #5
Screen displays “Crystal failure” Problem #6
Screen displays “Pressure Sensor failure” Problem #7
Screen displays “Firmware is corrupted” Problem #8
Screen displays “Readings are disabled” Problem #9
Test was run with wrong model Problem #10
%Moisture Content displayed is not correct Problem #11
%Moisture Content is not shown on screen Problem #12
Returns no moisture content reading Problem #13
1. PROBLEM:
AquaLab does not turn on.
SOLUTIONS:
1. Check to make sure your power cord is securely attached to the
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