Diagnostics and troubleshooting
12.2 Diagnostic messages
ID
Symbols
Message
FE
Loop current read back error
Maintenance demanded
FJ
Process conditions outside the
specification
Process value warning
Fn
Connection error to sensor
electronics.
Maintenance alarm
Fo
Sensor break
Maintenance alarm
Fr
Internal power supply is out of
allowable range.
Process value warning
FS
Electronics defect
Maintenance alarm
SA
Non-volatile memory check fail‐
ure
Maintenance alarm
Sb
Volatile memory check failure
Maintenance alarm
SC
Invalid device configuration
Configuration error
(red)
196
Cause/Remedy
The loop current does not correspond to the expected value.
Check DAC trim settings.
Restore to factory DAC calibration.
If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.
Uncertain values due to process conditions.
Check installation for abnormal operating conditions.
Potential product damage.
Restart the device.
If error continues, sensor electronics may have a defect.
Repair required. Contact Technical Support.
Potential product damage.
Sensor has malfunctioned.
A replacement of sensor is recommended.
Contact Technical Support.
A replacement of the device is recommended.
Contact Technical Support.
Defect of device electronics.
A replacement of the device is recommended.
Contact Technical Support.
Device electronics error.
Restart the device.
If error continues, device electronics may have a defect.
Repair is required. Contact Technical Support.
Device electronics error.
Restart the device.
If error continues, device electronics may have a defect.
Repair is required. Contact Technical Support.
One or more of parameters are set to invalid values.
Review configuration values and adjust as necessary.
Operating Instructions, 11/2019, A5E44852162-AC
SITRANS P320/P420 with 4 to 20 mA/HART