EB 6116 EN 39Malfunctions8 MalfunctionsDepending on the operating conditions, check the valve at certain intervals to prevent a pos-sible failure before it can occur. Operators are responsible for drawing up an inspection andtest plan.SAMSON's After-sales Service can support you in drawing up an inspection and test planfor your plant.Table 5: TroubleshootingMalfunction Possible reasons Corrective action to betaken CommentsNo output signaldespite changing theinput signalSupply air missing or notconnected.Check the supply air. Seesection 5.4. –Incorrect terminalassignmentConnect + and –terminals correctly. Seesection 5.3.NOTICEi/p converter does notneed any extra voltage!Do not connect 24 V DC.Incorrect input signal Connect correct signal.Read nameplate:0 to 20 mA or4 to 20 mA.Restrictor clogged up. Clean the restrictor (seesection 7.1). –Output signal does notchange proportionallyinto the input signal.Poor air quality. Contact SAMSON'sAfter-sales Service.Make sure that the airquality complies with therequirements (seesection 3.2).Check the air filter andseparator installed in theupstream air reducingstation regularly.Mechanics stuck (e.g.due to mechanicalshock).Contact SAMSON'sAfter-sales Service. –Sintered filter in SUPPLYand OUTPUT connectionclogged up with dirt.Clean or exchangesintered filter. –Tip