# 5. Error Messages and Solutions

| Error Type                                                     | Causes                                                                                                                                                                | Solutions                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <p>Bit 0 </p><p>ToF measurement timeout</p>                    | <p></p><ol><li>Initial setting error</li><li>Probe not connected or poorly set up</li></ol>                                                                           | <p></p><ol><li>Initial setting error</li><li>Check probe installation</li></ol>                                                                                                             |
| <p>Bit 1 </p><p>No signal</p>                                  | <p></p><ol><li>Probe not installed or poorly installed</li><li>Couplant is dry</li><li>Too much grime inside the pipe</li><li>Pipe liner exists but not set</li></ol> | <p>1.Check probe installation </p><p>2. Re-coat coupling agent </p><p>3. Clean up the pipeline </p><p>4. Check initial settings</p>                                                         |
| <p>Bit 2 </p><p>Thermal sensor short circuit</p>               | <p></p><ol><li>Sensor short circuit</li><li>Instrument failure</li></ol>                                                                                              | <p></p><ol><li>Check wiring</li><li>Contact manufacturer</li></ol>                                                                                                                          |
| <p>Bit 3 </p><p>Thermal sensor open circuit (disconnected)</p> | <p></p><ol><li>Sensor not installed</li><li>Sensor disconnected</li><li>Instrument failure</li></ol>                                                                  | <p></p><ol><li>Check wiring</li><li>Check wiring</li><li>Contact manufacturer</li></ol>                                                                                                     |
| <p>Bit 4 </p><p>Empty pipe</p>                                 | <p></p><ol><li>Probe not connected or poorly set up</li><li>No fluid in the pipe</li></ol>                                                                            | 1.Check probe installation 2. Confirm pipe fluid status                                                                                                                                     |
| <p>Bit 5 </p><p>Poor signal quality</p>                        | <p></p><ol><li>Probe installed incorrectly</li><li>Too much grime in the pipe</li><li>Bubbles in the pipe</li><li>Bubbles in the pipe</li></ol>                       | <p></p><ol><li>Check probe installation</li><li>Clean pipe</li><li>Install probe on side surface or change installation setup location</li><li>Change installation setup location</li></ol> |
| <p>Bit 6 </p><p>Incorrect initial value settings</p>           | Initial value setting error                                                                                                                                           | Recheck initial value settings                                                                                                                                                              |
| <p>Bit 7 </p><p>Network communic ation error</p>               | Communication module failure                                                                                                                                          | <p></p><ol><li>Reboot</li><li>Contact manufacturer</li></ol>                                                                                                                                |
