Messages during operation
Message Line Operating mode Meaning / cause Measure
Top Bot‐
tom
Automat‐
ic
Manual
mode
P man‐
ual mode
CPU
START
X
X
Message after application of elec‐
trical auxiliary power.
● Wait
HW /
ERROR
X Fault in the hardware.
● Replace electronics.
NOINI X X Positioner is not initialized.
● Start initialization.
nnn.n X X X Actual position [in %] for initial‐
ized positioner. Flashing decimal
point shows communication with
a class 2 master.
AUTnn X X Automatic mode (nn = setpoint)
MANnn X X Manual mode
(nn = setpoint)
● Switch to automatic
mode with .
oFL /
127.9
X X X Display range exceeded.
Possible causes:
● Friction clutch or
● Transmission ratio selector
was moved or
● Positioner was installed on a
different actuator without be‐
ing re-initialized.
● Offset friction clutch
so that, when the ac‐
tuator moves, the ac‐
tual value display
stays between 0.0 and
100.0, or
● Adjust the transmis‐
sion ratio selector or
● Perform factory set‐
tings (Preset) and initi‐
alization.
EXSTP X X Actuator was stopped by the dig‐
ital input.
EX UP X X Actuator is moved to the upper
endstop by the digital input.
EXDWN X X Actuator is moved to the lower
endstop by the digital input.
EXPSt The partial stroke test was activa‐
ted, e.g. by the digital input.
InPSt Cyclic partial stroke test.
FST X X Full stroke test running.
SRT X X Step response test running.
MSRT X X Multi-step response test running.
VPT X X Valve performance test running.
LEAKR X X A leakage test started by commu‐
nication is running.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
11.1 Output of system messages in the display
SIPART PS2 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E00074631-AE 211