TROUBLESHOOTING

The sections listed below can also be found in the left navigation bar throughout Troubleshooting.

Verify that your System is Working Properly
Verify That Your System is Working Properly

Windows Software INSTALLER
Troubleshooting the InstruNet Software Windows INSTALLER (>35MB)
Installation Summary

instruNet World Software
InstruNet World software crashes upon launch
InstruNet World software shows an Error Alert upon launch

instruNet Hardware is not see by Computer
i2x0 controller card is not seen by software or does not install correctly
i100 Data Acquisition Box is not seen by software

instruNet Hardware Errors
i100 Voltage Input Channel, Damage due to excess Voltage
InstruNet World software shows an Error Alert upon launch

Sample Rate is Too Slow
Sample Rate Vs. Integration Time Vs. Noise
Digitize directly into RAM memory or a File on Disk?
i2x0 Controller Maximum Sample Rates
Setting Up A Digitization

Measurement is Not Accurate
Calibration Options & Strategies
Sample Rate Vs. Integration Time Vs. Noise
Connecting to Sensor/Controls in Several Easy Steps
Noise Reduction Techniques
Maximizing Strain Gauge Accuracy
Troubleshooting Your RTD Temperature Vs. Resistance Curve
Troubleshooting Thermocouple Measurements
Troubleshooting High Frequecies between Grounds
Troubleshooting Ground Loops
Measuring High Voltages & Currents Safely

Signal is Too Noisy
Sample Rate Vs. Integration Time Vs. Noise
Noise Reduction Techniques
Connecting to Sensor/Controls in Several Easy Steps
i100, Noise and Oscillations on Voltage Output Channels
i100, Noise Performance

Sensor Troubleshooting
For details on troubleshooting a specific sensor or control, please visit that item's description page, and scroll to the "Troubleshooting" section. For a list of sensors and controls, click here.

Generating Diagnostic Reports For Your Supplier
How To Email an InstruNet Diagnostic Report to Your Supplier
instruNet World "Test" & Diagnostics Window, Reference

Error Codes
instruNet Error Codes

Software Updates
Upgrading to the latest iNet32.dll is quick and easy! (1MB download)
Upgrading all instruNet Software (> 30MB download)

Known Problems
Known software problems & bug fixes

Related Material
Instrunet Product Family Overview
Connecting to Sensors and Controls
Setting Up A Digitization
Working with Files
Working with Digital Filters
Compatible Operating Systems and Buses
Installing InstruNet Hardware and Software
Outputs After Power On or Reset
Measuring the Accuracy of the InstruNet Box Itself
Advanced Techniques