44<strong>Conductivity</strong>, <strong>TDS</strong> and <strong>Resistivity</strong> Troubleshooting, continued…Inaccurate readings, evenwhen calibration issuccessful.Readings drift.Readings are low or nearzero.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.2. Platinum-black coating hasworn off.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.2. Sensor is not immersedcorrectly.3. Sensor is faulty.4. Faulty instrument.5. k-factor incorrectly set ifusing user-selectable k factorsensor.6. Sensor is plugged intoincorrect socket.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Sensor requires replatinization, as persection 17.5. Alternatively, return to thefactory for replatinization.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Immerse sensor correctly, with adequateclearance to the floor and walls of thevessel, as per section 17.2.Return sensor to factory for repair orreplacement.Return to factory for repair.Set the correct k-factor, as per sections 3.7,4.7, and 5.6.Ensure that the sensor is plugged into theCELL socket.16.3 <strong>Ratio</strong> TroubleshootingAny possible causes related to the sensor in this section could be due to the CELL orREFERENCE sensor or both. If in doubt, always check both sensors.Symptom Possible Causes RemedyUnit will not proceed to<strong>Ratio</strong> mode, even withmatching k factor sensorsconnected to CELL andREFERENCE socketsCell / Solution match checkfails, even with new probe.Calibration fails. Spandifference between the twosensors is >200% or < 50%.Inaccurate readings, evenwhen calibration issuccessful.Continued over the page…1. Sensors are not correctlycoded.1. Calibration settings outsideof allowable limits due toprevious failed calibration.1. Sensor is not immersedcorrectly.2. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.3. Platinum-black coating hasworn off.4. Standard solution isinaccurate.5. Sensor is faulty.6. Faulty instrument.7. k-factor incorrectly set ifusing non-<strong>TPS</strong> sensor.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.3. Platinum-black coating hasworn off.Ensure that sensor plugs are correctlycoded. See section 17.7 for details.Initialize the unit. See section 14.Immerse sensor correctly, with adequateclearance to the floor and walls of thevessel, as per section 17.2.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Sensor requires replatinization, as persection 17.5. Alternatively, return to thefactory for replatinization.Replace standard solution.Return sensor to factory for repair orreplacement.Return to factory for repair.Set the correct k-factor, as per sections 3.7,4.7, and 5.6.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Sensor requires replatinization, as persection 17.5. Alternatively, return to thefactory for replatinization.
45<strong>Ratio</strong> Troubleshooting, continued…Readings drift.Readings are low or nearzero.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.1. Sensor may have a build-upof dirt or oily material onelectrode plates.2. Sensor is not immersedcorrectly.3. Sensor is faulty.4. Faulty instrument.5. k-factor incorrectly set ifusing user-selectable k factorsensor.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Clean sensor, as per the instructionsdetailed in section 17.3.Immerse sensor correctly, with adequateclearance to the floor and walls of thevessel, as per section 17.2.Return sensor to factory for repair orreplacement.Return to factory for repair.Set the correct k-factor, as per sections 3.7,4.7, and 5.6.16.4 Temperature TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes RemedyTemperature inaccurate andcannot be calibrated.Displays flashing “OVR O c”when temperature probeplugged in.1. Faulty connector.2. Faulty temperature sensor.1. Faulty TEMP socket.2. Faulty temperature probe.Check the connector and replace ifnecessary.Fit new temperature probe, part number121245, or combination <strong>Conductivity</strong> &Temperature sensor.Return the instrument to the <strong>TPS</strong> factory forservice.Fit a new temperature probe, part number121245, or combination <strong>Conductivity</strong> &Temperature sensor.