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6
Maintenance
6.1
Inspection of the sensor
6.1.1 Visual inspection
To check your sensor, we recommend the following
procedure:
– The contacts of the connector must be dry.
M oisture, corrosion and dirt in the connector can
lead to false readings.
– Check the cable for buckling, brittle areas or
r uptures.
– Before calibration always examine the membrane
foil optically for signs of damage. The foil must
be intact and clean. Dirty membranes should be
w ip e d clean using a soft, moist tissue.
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Note: An undulated membrane has no influence on
the sensor performance, assuming the membrane
is intact.
– The membrane body must be replaced if the
s ensor has too long a response time, the reading
is u nstable or subject to drift, and if the sensor
c annot be calibrated or the membrane shows
sign of m echanical damage.
– Check the cathode area for discoloration, conta-
mination or cracks in the glass. If necessary rinse
with demineralized water and clean with a clean
soft brush or soft paper tissue.
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Attention! Do not use any cleaning agents contai-
ning alcohol. This could damage the sensor or
lead to fault current.
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Attention! The glass body is fragile and sensitive
to vibration.
InPro 6850 i / 6900 i / 6950 i
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InPro 6850 i / 6900 i / 6950 i O
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