E3A-MA3A-H11 Datasheet, PDF (31/48 Pages) Magnetrol International, Inc. – Digital E3 Modulevel with HART® and PACTware™ Communications Liquid Level Displacer Transmitter

3.3.4 Status Message Descriptions
Display
Message
OK
System
Warning
Surge
Initial
Cal Span
Lo Temp
Type
Description
Solution
Absence of any warning or fault
Information
No action required.
Information
Information
Warning
Warning
Warning
Unexpected system events
No action required unless warning
persists
A/D readings from the LVDT secondary windings Rate of level change is greater than
are changing more rapidly than expected.
expected. Check for possible process
surge or bent stem.
Initializing, PV held at 4 mA set point while unit No action required.
powers up. Should be transient.
Span between Sensor Calibration Hi and Lo val- Recalibrate or reconfigure unit with
ues is less than minimum span.
longer span
Present temperature measured in
electronics compartment is below -40° C.
1. Transmitter may need to be moved
to ensure ambient temperature is
within specification
2. Change to remote mount transmitter
3. Controlled external heat may be
required to ensure that temperature
inside housing is within specification
Hi Temp
Present temperature measured in
electronics compartment is above +80° C.
Warning
1. Transmitter may need to be moved
to ensure ambient temperature is
within specification
2. Change to remote mount transmitter
3. Controlled external cooling may be
required to ensure that temperature
inside housing is within specification
TrimReqd
Cal Reqd
SecFltHi
SecFltLo
CoreDrop
PriFault
Warning
Warning
Fault
Fault
Fault
Fault
Loop trim values are defaults; loop output may Perform Loop Trim operation.
be inaccurate.
Default calibration parameters in use,
level reading inaccurate.
Consult factory.
A/D readings from LVDT secondary windings are Check for missing displacer.
above expected range.
A/D readings from LVDT secondary windings are Check for broken spring or leaking dis-
below expected range.
placer.
Core too far out.
Check for lost or damaged LVDT core.
LVDT Primary circuit open condition.
Check LVDT winding resistance.
Replace LVDT if values are out of range
LoopFail
DfltParm
Fault
Fault
Loop current differs from commanded value by
more than 1.00 mA.
Non-volatile parameters have been defaulted.
Consult factory.
Consult factory.
PACTware PC program
E3 Modulevel offers the ability to monitor output and LVDT position using the PACTware DTM.
Refer to bulletins 59-101 and 59-601 for more information.
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