Trouble Shooting; Storage, Disposal - WIKA IL-10 Mode D'emploi

9. Trouble shooting

. Trouble shooting
 Take precautions with regard to remaining media in removed level probes.
!
Remaining media in the pressure port may be hazardous or toxic!
 Remove the level probe from service and mark it to prevent it from being
Warning
used again accidentally, if it becomes damaged or unsafe for operation.
 Have repairs performed by the manufacturer only.
Do not insert any pointed or hard objects into the pressure port for cleaning to prevent
damage to the diaphragm.
Please verify in advance if pressure is being applied (valves/ ball valve etc. open) and if the
right voltage supply and the right type of wiring (2-wire) has been chosen?
Failure Possible cause
Diaphragm is damaged, e.g. through
impact, abrasive/agressive media;
Signal span dropping off/too small
corrosion of diaphragm/pressure
connector; transmission fluid missing.
Signal span drops off Moisture present (e.g. at the cable tail) Install the cable correctly
Signal span erratic Working temperature too high/too low
Signal span incorrect Working temperature too high/too low
Medium or ambient temperature too
Abnormal zero point signal
high/too low
Diaphragm is damaged, e.g. through
impact, abrasive/agressive media;
corrosion of diaphragm/pressure
connector.
Abnormal zero point signal Working temperature too high/too low
Zero point signal unstable/ too low/high Moisture present (e.g. at the cable tail)
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Procedure
Contact the manufacturer and replace
the instrument
Ensure permissible temperatures as per
the Operating Instructions
Ensure permissible temperatures as per
the Operating Instructions
Control the internal temperature of the
instrument within the permissible range;
observe the allowable temperature error
(see Operating Instructions)
Replace instrument
Ensure permissible temperatures as per
the Operating Instructions
Install the cable correctly,
filter element insertion
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9. Trouble shooting / 10. Storage, disposal
Failure Possible cause
Permissible ambient or medium tempe-
Hot instrument case surface
rature exceeded
In case of unjustified reclamation we charge the reclamation handling expenses.
*) Make sure that after the assembly the unit is working properly. In case the error continues to exist send in the instrument for
reparation (or replace the unit).
If the problem persists, contact our sales department.
USA, Canada
If the problem continues, contact WIKA or an authorized agent for assistance. If the level
probe must be returned obtain an RMA (return material authorization) number and shipping
instructions from the place of purchase. Be sure to include detailed information about the
problem. Level probes received by WIKA without a valid RMA number will not be accepted.
Process material certificate (Contamination declaration for returned goods)
Purge / clean dismounted instruments before returning them in order to protect our employees
and the environment from any hazard caused by adherent remaining media.
Service of instruments can only take place safely when a Product Return Form has been
submitted and fully filled-in. This Return Form contains information on all materials with which
the instrument has come into contact, either through installation, test purposes, or cleaning.
You can find the Product Return Form on our internet site (www.wika.de / www.wika.com).

10. Storage, disposal

When storing or disposing of the level probe, take precautions with regard
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to remaining media in removed level probes. We recommend cleaning the
level probe properly and carefully. Remaining media in the pressure port
Warning
may be hazardous or toxic!
Storage
Mount the protection cap when storing the pressure transmitter in order to prevent any
damage to the diaphragm.
Disposal
Dispose of instrument components and packaging materials in accordance with the
respective waste treatment and disposal regulations of the region or country to which
the instrument is supplied.
WIKA Operating instructions/Betriebsanleitung/Mode d'emploi/Instrucciones de servicio
GB
Procedure
Ensure permissible ambient/medium
temperature limits are observed (see
Operating Instructions)
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