Siemens SITRANS F MAG 6000 I - 10.2 Transmitter check list

Troubleshooting/FAQs
10.2 Transmitter check list
MAG 6000 I / MAG 6000 I Ex de transmitter
60 Operating Instructions, 04/2016, A5E02083319-AG
Symptom
Output
signals
Error
code
Cause
Remedy
Maximum
W30
Flow exceeds 100% of Q
max
.
Check Q
max
(Basic Settings)
W21
Pulse overflow
Volume/pulse too small
Change volume/pulse
Pulse width too large
Change pulse width
Measuring approx. 50%
Missing one electrode connection
Check cables
Loss of totalizer data
OK
W20
Initializing error
Reset totalizer manually
##### Signs in display
OK
Totalizer roll over
Reset totalizer or increase totalizer unit
Empty pipe error
message when Empty
pipe set to off
OK W31 Empty pipe error Switch off MAG 5000/6000/6000I,
wait 5 sec. and switch on again
10.2
Transmitter check list
If unstable/wrong measurements occur, it is often due to insufficient/wrong earthing or
potential equalization. If earthing connection is OK, check transmitter as described below,
and sensor as described in sensor check lists (see the respective operating instructions).
As all settings are stored in and downloaded from the SENSORPROM
®
, replacement is
easily done and no extra settings need to be made.
Check transmitter
Check transmitter according to the following check table:
Power on transmitter
0
Display light on?
Yes ⇒ 1
No ⇒ 2
1
Flashing error triangles?
Yes ⇒ Check error table
No ⇒ 1.2
1.2
Output and display readings OK?
Yes ⇒ 1.2.1
No ⇒ 1.2.2
1.2.1
Transmitter OK
Check application
Check installation/sensor/earthing connection etc.
1.2.2 Check cables/connections
OK ⇒ 1.2.1
Not OK ⇒ correct fault
2 Check cables/connections
OK ⇒ 2.1
Not OK ⇒ Correct fault
2.1 Output readings OK?
Yes ⇒ 2.1.1
No ⇒ 2.1.2.
2.1.1
Display defective
Replace display
2.1.2
Transmitter defective
Replace transmitter
Note
Sensor check list
Check lists for sensors are included in the respective sensor operating instructions.