Diagnostics and troubleshooting
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11.1 Output of system messages in the display
11.1.1 System messages before initialization
Remarks about the tables:
nn Stands for variable numeric values
Error symbol
/ (slash): the texts on the left and right of the slash flash alternately
Messages before initialization (first commissioning)
Message Line Meaning / cause Measure
Up Down
CPU
Start
X
X
Message after application of electrical auxili‐
ary power
● Maintenance
Pnnn.n X Potentiometer voltage of a non-initialized po‐
sitioner (P-manual mode) (actual position val‐
ue in % of the measuring range).
● Check whether the complete travel can be
covered using the and buttons and
that "P---" is never displayed.
● Execute the initialization process.
P--- X Measuring range was exceeded, the potenti‐
ometer is in the inactive zone, the transmis‐
sion ratio selector or the effective lever arm
are not adjusted as per the actuator travel.
● Switch the transmission ratio selector to
90°, especially in the case of part-turn ac‐
tuators.
● Adjust the effective lever length of linear
actuators as per the measuring range.
NOINI X Positioner is not initialized.
● Start initialization.
See also
Display (Page 95)
11.1.2 System messages during initialization
Remarks about the tables:
nn Stands for variable numeric values
Error symbol
/ (slash): the texts on the left and right of the slash flash alternately
SIPART PS2 with 4 to 20 mA/HART
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