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meter (if it was necessary to remove it), see section IV - 10 and 11.
The totalizer assembly or indicator assembly must be reinstalled on
the transmitter base, see section X - 1 thru 3 for totalizer and section
X - 4 thru 6 for indicator.
1. BEFORE RETURNING TRANSMITTER TO FACTORY, please
notify McCrometer prior to shipment. Each unit must be properly
packaged to prevent damage to the product during shipment. Should
any of the unit’s parts, upon inspection, appear to be damaged or excessively worn, they must be replaced to assure proper operation and
prevent further damage. Cost for replacement parts not covered by
warranty are available from current parts and price lists. Should the
unit require further inspection, it must be reassembled and returned
to the factory.
XIV. PROCEDURES FOR CHECKING OUT INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT
SYSTEMS.
NOTE: The 4-20 mA loop must be powered if the pulse output is used.
All instruments are factory tested with the transmitter that will be
operating it. When an instrument doesn’t operate and it is connected
to its proper transmitter, certain procedures need to be followed to
determine where and what the problem is. Most troubleshooting
procedures are part of each instrument and transmitter service
manual, but these suggestions may help.
1. CHECK ALL INSTRUMENTS AND TRANSMITTERS for obvious
visual damage.
2. CHECK YOUR INSTRUMENT to be sure it is operating properly
by following the instrument service manual. Check to be sure your
instrument is operating correctly when a simulated signal is put into
it. WARNING: Circuit to transmitter must be disconnected when
most testing equipment is used for checking your instrument. If
instrument checks out, proceed with checking transmitter and communication lines.
3. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OR COMMUNICATION LINE is
suspected of being the reason the system is not functioning, it is
usually easier to check out the transmitter rst to be sure it is giving
proper output. There are some easy troubleshooting techniques to
be used. First, you must know what signal is expected from the
transmitter.
A. Standard Model TR15 & TR16 current transmit-
ters have an output of 4-20 mA at maximum scale of the
board is tested separately, it works ne. These shorts are dicult to
nd. They can be caused by incorrect wiring installation or damage
to present wiring. Damage can be caused by physical contact (back
hoe, etc.) or from environmental eects (water in the raceways).
C. If transmitter output remains at 4.0 mA even when the actuator
cup (#23) is rotating and the transmitter is away from direct sunlight
or other high energy light source, replace the circuit card (#12).
If the loop current is within a satisfactory range, 3.00 mA - 23.00 mA,
and varies with a varying ow rate, but is not within accuracy at any
given ow, then all that is needed is calibration. The 4-20 mA loop
current should only be adjusted as described under BENCH CALIBRATION.
D. BENCH CALIBRATION can be accomplished using the following
equipment:
Power supply - well regulated, 10-30 (24V STD).
Multimeter - must be better than 0.5% accuracy on 0-20 mA range.
Model CN09 - use test gears required for transmitter gearing.
1) Mount the transmitter on the CN09 calibration unit.
2) Hook-up the circuit as shown on the bench calibration wiring
diagram.
3) Adjust the zero potentiometer so that the multimeter reads 4.00,
±.02 mA.
4) Set CN09 to 75%, adjust the span potentiometer to 16.00 mA, ±
.02 mA.
5) Check the output at the 25% (8.00 mA) and 50% (12.00 mA) set-
tings on the CN09 to verify circuit linearity.
6) Reinstall the transmitter onto the meter after calibration is com-
plete.
11. REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT CARD (#12) can be accom-
plished in the following way: Turn the power for the transmitter o
at the instrument. Disconnect the communication wires from the
terminal strip on the circuit card (#12). Remove the three circuit card
mounting screws (#15) and washers (#16). Lift the circuit card (#12)
out of the transmitter base. If your transmitter is equipped with an
indicator-totalizer, then the A-drive gear (#8) set screw may have to
be loosened and the A-drive gear (#8) removed in order to remove the
circuit card (#12). Place the new circuit card (#12) in the same position
as the old circuit card and secure it to the support posts with the three
screws (#15) and washers (#16). Replace the indicator A-drive gear
(#8), if it was removed (see section VIII-3). The communication lines
should be attached to the terminals on the circuit card (#12) (see wiring
diagram). Be sure to route the communication lines connected to the
terminal strip away from the totalizer drive magnet (#9) or indicator
A-drive gear (#8). These rotating parts within the transmitter can
damage the wires.
XII. INSPECTION and eld testing has been accomplished at this point.
Should any of the parts, upon inspection, appear to be damaged or
excessively worn they must be replaced to assure proper operation
and prevent further damage. If the transmitter still does not work
then it should be returned to the factory for repair.
XIII. REASSEMBLY is necessary at this point. Before reassembling make
certain that the unit is cleaned of any dust or dirt. Cost for replace-
ment parts not covered by warranty are available from current parts
and price list. The transmitter base should be reinstalled on the