64 EB 8394 EN
Malfunctions
9.2 Error codes
The errors listed in the following table are assigned to error classes:
Error class 1: No operation possible
Error class 2: Manual operation only possible
Error class 3: Manual operation and closed-loop control possible
Contact SAMSON's After-sales Service department for malfunctions not listed in the table
(see section11.1).
Code
Description
Class
E0 Zero error
(operational error)
Only with tight-closing function P10 (end position w < set
to ON).
The zero point has shifted by more than 5% compared to
initialization. The error may arise when the valve seat trim
is worn.
3
Recommended action Check valve and positioner attachment.
If the positioner is mounted correctly, perform a zero cali-
bration over Code P16 (see section7.9).
Error code can be reset (see section9.1).
E1 Displayed and INIT
values are not identical
(operational error)
Adjusted and displayed valves are not identical to the INIT
values as the parameters were changed after initialization.
3
Recommended action Reset parameters or perform initialization.
E2 Positioner has not been
initialized
Malfunction or parameter change requiring the positioner
to be re-initialized.
2
Recommended action Set parameters and initialize the positioner over Code P15.
E3 K
P
setting
(initialization error)
Positioner hunts.
Volume restriction set incorrectly, too much gain.
2
Recommended action Check the volume restriction setting as described in section
7.3. Limit gain K
P
in Code P8. Re-initialize the positioner.
E4 Transit time too short
(initialization error)
The transit times of the actuator determined during initializa-
tion are so short (below 0.5 second) that optimal positioner
tuning is not possible.
2
Recommended action Check the volume restriction setting as described in sec-
tion7.3.
Re-initialize the positioner.