Operation Manual

4-6 Magellan
TM
8300/8400
Scale Error Reporting
Scale diagnostics uses the Remote Scale Display and the Zero Status lamp
to communicate specific scale failures. The following chart shows the
Remote Display messages, the Scale Status lamp indication, the problem
that the scale is experiencing and what action should be taken. When
troubleshooting, always remember to check all cable connections first
before proceeding with other problem isolation steps.
Remote
Display
Scale Status
Lamp
Problem
Description
Action Required
E _1
Flash, pause, 1
blink, long pause,
repeat sequence.
Too much motion at
power-up.
Check for stable installation.
Scale may require calibration.
E__2
Flash, pause, 2
blinks, long
pause, repeat
sequence.
Calibration lost.
Call technical support person-
nel. Re-calibrate; restart; recer-
tify (if required).
E__3
Flash, pause, 3
blinks, long
pause, repeat
sequence.
Scale communication
lost. Internal scanner/
scale problem.
Call technical support person-
nel; report error.
E__4
Flash, pause, 4
blinks, long
pause, repeat
sequence.
Scale module failure.
Call technical support person-
nel; report error.
E__5
Flash, pause, 5
blinks, long
pause, repeat
sequence.
Internal software fault.
Call technical support person-
nel; report error.
Other Scale Reporting