Failure
Code
Reason
Text message
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F013
Sensor does not detect an echo
during operation
no measured val-
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Process component or probe
ue available
contaminated or defective
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F017
Adjustment span
too small
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F025
Index markers are not continu-
ously rising, for example illogical
Error in the line-
value pairs
arization table
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F036
Failed or interrupted software
update
No operable soft-
ware
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F040
Error in the elec-
tronics
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F041
Cable probe broken or rod probe
defective
Probe loss
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General software error
General software
error
This status message is always active. It cannot be deactivated by the
user.
Function check: The instrument is being worked on, the measured
value is temporarily invalid (for example during simulation).
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
Maintenance:
still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is
expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup).
This status message is inactive by default. It can be activated by the
user via PACTware/DTM or EDD.
The following table shows the error codes in the status message
"Failure
in mind that some information is only valid for four-wire instruments.
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10 Diagnostics and servicing
The measured value is unreliable because an
Check for correct mounting and/or
parameter settings
Clean or exchange process com-
ponent or probe
Change adjustment according
Check values of the linearization
table
Delete/create a new linearization
table
Repeat software update
Check electronics version
Exchanging the electronics
Send instrument for repair
Exchanging the electronics
Send instrument for repair
Check probe and exchange, if
necessary
Disconnect operating voltage
DevSpec State
in CMD 48
Bit 0 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 1 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 2 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 3 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 4 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 13 of
Byte 0 ... 5
Bit 5 of
Byte 0 ... 5
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