AERONET Instrument Troubleshooting Interface - Solutions for SENSOR HEAD CABLE COMMUNICATION ERRORS Flag

Condition(s)
Flag if >35; or >5 any day during week

How To Check/Test
Model 4: VIEW > BAT > red button (twice)
Model 5: VIEW > InsH
Model T: MEASURES

Solution Level 1 (< 5 minutes)
Typically, errors will not occur if you can successfully read out the temperature.
1. Check/reseat the the connector panel and both ends of the sensor head cable.
2. Ensure that adequate 12 V power is being supplied to the instrument.
Sensor cable errors in conjunction with robot errors often indicates a problem with connections or 12V power.

Solution Level 2 (more involved)
Model 4 and 5:
1. Check/reseat internal connections. See Internal check control box.jpg
2. Try a different cable and connector panel (if available).

Model T:
1. Try a different cable and connector panel (if available).

Solution Level 3 (last resort)
1. Return instrument for maintenance.