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DANIEL™ SERIES 1500 TURBINE METER OCT 2013
TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 General
This information has been provided as an aid in basic troubleshooting. Disassembly procedures have
been outlined in Section 5.3 of this manual. If the Series 1500 Turbine is found to be in need of
repair, it is recommended the user contact the nearest Daniel Measurement and Control Sales or
Service Office. It is important that servicing be performed by trained and qualified service
personnel.
Table 6-1. Troubleshooting
Condition Probable Cause Correction
No output pulses from
amplifier module
Input voltage to amplifier
below minimum required for
operation
Apply correct voltage (10 -
30 VDC)
Damaged or shorted pickoff
(Resistance across leads
should be 600-900 Ohm)
Replace pickoff
Damaged amplifier module Replace amplifier module
Receiver unit not operating Refer to instruction
manual on defective unit
Meter rotor not turning Troubleshoot internal
assembly
Turbine meter rotor not
turning
Defective rotor bearing Return rotor assembly to
factory for replacement or
repair
Rotor damaged by foreign
material passing through
meter
Return rotor assembly to
factory for replacement or
repair
Inaccurate readout Foreign material on rotor
blades
Check and clean blades
Rotor blades are bent Return to factory for
replacement or repair
Defective accessory equipment Troubleshoot equipment