Model TP-524D
TP-524D Instruction Manual
Rev. 0.8
Page 24 of 37
Fail-Safe/Fault Supervision
Model TP-524D MicroSafe™ sensors are designed for Fail-Safe operation. If any of the diagnostic faults
listed below are active, the sensor display will scroll the message “Fault Detected” every 60 seconds during
normal operation. At any time during “Fault Detected” mode, holding the programming magnet over PGM1
or PGM2 for 1 second will display the active fault(s). All active faults are reported sequentially.
Most fault conditions result in failed operation of the sensor. In these cases the 4-20mA signal is dropped to
the universal fault level of 0mA. These include the AutoSpan Calibration faults, Heater Fault, Sensor Fault,
Processor Fault, Memory Fault, Loop Fault, and Input Voltage Fault. (The 0mA fault level is not employed
for a Temperature Fault, or during Calibration.)
NOTE
: Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide, Section 5, for guidance on fault conditions.
Range Fault – AutoSpan
If the sensor fails the minimum signal change criteria during AutoSpan sequence (Section 3.4), the “Range
Fault” will be declared. A “Range Fault” will cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the
sensor display and drop the 4-20mA output to 0mA. The sensor should be considered “Out-of-Service” until a
successful AutoSpan calibration is performed.
Stability Fault - AutoSpan
If the sensor fails the signal stability criteria during AutoSpan sequence (Section 3.4), the “Stability Fault” will
be declared. A “Stability Fault” will cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the sensor
display and drop the mA output to 0mA. The sensor should be considered as “Out-of-Service” until a
successful AutoSpan calibration is performed.
Clearing Fault - AutoSpan
If the sensor fails the signal stability criteria during AutoSpan sequence (Section 3.4), the “Clearing Fault” will
be declared. A “Clearing Fault” will cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the sensor
display and drop the mA output to 0mA. The sensor should be considered as “Out-of-Service” until a
successful AutoSpan calibration is performed.
Open Heater Fault
If the sensor heater should fail and become electrically open, a “Heater Fault” will be declared. A “Heater
Fault” will cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the sensor display. If a Heater Fault
occurs, the 4-20mA signal will be set at 0mA until the fault condition is resolved.
Open Sensor Fault
If the sensor film should fail and become electrically open, a “Sensor Fault” is declared. A “Sensor Fault” will
cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the sensor display. If a Sensor Fault occurs, the
4-20mA signal will be set at 0mA until the fault condition is resolved.
Processor Fault
If the detector has any unrecoverable run-time errors, a “Processor Fault” is declared. A “Processor Fault”
will cause a “Fault Detected” message to scroll once a minute on the sensor display. If a Processor Fault
occurs, the 4-20mA signal will be set at 0mA until the fault condition is resolved.
