TM 5-6679-324-14
Table 5-5. TROUBLESHOOTING - Cont
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. AUTO-SCALER DISPLAYS CORRECT COUNT. CALCULATOR DISPLAY IS ERRATIC.
Perform checks in malfunction 8.
10. POINT COUNTER PEN DOES NOT INCREMENT COUNT CORRECTLY.
Check to see if point of point counter pen is jammed.
Step 1.
(a) If point is free, proceed to step 2.
(b) Free point.
(c) Replace cartridge.
(d) Replace point counter pen.
Check to see if point counter pen will operate with new cartridge.
Step 2.
(a) Replace cartridge.
(b) Replace point counter pen.
Check to see if auto-scaler LED display shows erratic counting while
Step 3.
moving point counter pen.
Replace point counter pen.
ALINEMENT RESULTS ARE INCORRECT OR INCONSISTENT.
11. BOTH DISPLAYS APPEAR NORMAL.
Check to see if planimeter tracer arm has slipped or moved.
Step 1.
(a) If planimeter tracer arm is in the proper position, proceed to
step 2.
(b) Set tracer arm to proper length.
Check to see if planimeter wheels are clean.
Step 2.
(a) If planimeter wheels are clean, proceed to step 3.
(b) Clean wheels using a soft brush.
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