SC Series Instruction Manual - Model SC500 page 89
AC
/A
C-L
VDT Input Channel
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11.8 Troubleshooting
11.8.1 Error Messages
See “Error Messages” on page 127 for information relating to error messages.
11.8.2 Common
Problems and Solutions
Erratic Display
Check electrical connections for continuity and the transducer’s wiring code from its
Certificate of Calibration.
Make sure that the displacement on the transducer is constant.
Check the input to the (+)Signal (“+SIG”) and (-)Signal (“-SIG”) pins with an RMS volt-
meter in its “AC Voltage” mode. Using a voltmeter in its DC Voltage mode will always
display 0.
+OVLD or -OVLD on Display
Indicates that the voltage across the (+)Signal (“+SIG”) and (-)Signal (“-SIG”) pins is
overranging or underranging the amplifier circuit. Make certain all wires are con-
nected properly, the “
CALIBRATION DATA
->
FULL SCALE VRMS
” menu item is set correctly, and
that a calibration has been performed per “Calibration Procedure” on page 75.
If you move the armature back to its electrical null point and you still see this mes-
sage, the (+)Excitation (“+EXC”) or (-)Excitation (“-EXC”) pins may be shorted to the
(+)Signal (“+SIG”) or (-)Signal (“-SIG”) pins.
DAC Output Incorrect
The DAC Output is only available on instruments that were ordered with Option 58i.
Use the
DIAGNOSTICS
->
DAC FULL SCALE
and
DIAGNOSTICS
->
DAC ZERO SCALE
menu items to
force the Analog Output to a known output. Then, adjust your readout device, panel
meter, PLC or data acquisition system to match.
Check the output selection jumpers; see “Output Selection” on page 88.
Auxiliary Function Pins Not
Operating
Make sure that the
AUX1 FUNCTION
or
AUX2 FUNCTION
SETUP menu items are set correctly;
if they are set to
DISABLED
then they will not operate.
The Auxiliary Function (“AUX1” and “AUX2”) pins must be connected to the DGND to
activate them.
Sensitivity to EMI/RFI
To obtain maximum immunity to electromagnetic or radio frequency interference,
make certain that the shields of the transducer cables are connected to the “cable
shield connection screw” on the rear panel of the instrument. See “Connection of
Four- or Five-wire AC/AC-LVDT” on page 74, “External Arrangement of Model SC500”
on page 27.
Non-linearity at the end of
the LVDT’s mechanical range
Most LVDTs have a usable measuring range that is smaller than their mechanical
range. See “Electrical Null and Transducer Mounting” on page 87 for information on
establishing the LVDT’s electrical null point to insure that the LVDT will be operated in
its usable measuring range.
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