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Operating Instructions PBS
Failure Possible cause Procedure
No output signal Cable break Check connections and cable
No output signal
No/incorrectvoltagesupplyorcurrent
spike
Adjustthevoltagesupplytocorrespond
with the Operating Instructions
No/False output signal Incorrectly wired
Follow pin assignment (see Instrument
Label / Operating Instructions)
Output signal unchanged after change in
pressure
Mechanicaloverloadthroughoverpres-
sure
Replaceinstrument;iffailurereoccurs,
consult the manufacturer
Abnormal zero point signal Overloadlimitsexceeded
Ensurepermissibleoverloadlimitsare
observed(seeOperatingInstructions)
Signal span too small
Mechanicaloverloadthroughoverpres-
sure
Replaceinstrument;iffailurereoccurs,
consult the manufacturer
Signal span too small Power supply too high/too low
Correct the power supply in line with the
Operating Instructions
Signal span drops off Moisture present (e.g. at the cable tail) Install the cable correctly
Signal span dropping off/too small
Diaphragm is damaged, e.g. through
impact,abrasive/agressivemedia;corro-
sionofdiaphragm/pressureconnector;
transmissionuidmissing.
Contact the manufacturer and replace the
instrument
9. Trouble shooting
Pleaseverifyinadvanceifpressureisbeingapplied(valves/ballvalveetc.open)andiftheright
voltagesupplyandtherighttypeofwiring(3-wire)hasbeenchosen?
If the problem persists, contact our sales department.
Non risk declaration (Contamination declaration for returned goods)
Purge / clean dismounted instruments before returning them in order to protect our employees and
theenvironmentfromanyhazardcausedbyadherentremainingmedia.
ServiceofinstrumentscanonlytakeplacesafelywhenaProductReturnFormhasbeensubmitted
andfullylled-in.ThisReturnFormcontainsinformationonallmaterialswithwhichtheinstrument
hascomeintocontact,eitherthroughinstallation,testpurposes,orcleaning.Youcanndthe
Product Return Form on our internet site ( www.sick.com).
8. Maintenance, accessories / 9. Trouble shooting