This could be a few things. Let’s start with trying to replace the USB (some USBs do go bad and need to be replaced). Ideally, you want to have a 32g or less USB formatted to fat32 for these systems....
FAQ
What type of USB should I use to save data?
Any USB that is 32g or smaller formatted to FAT32, but standard FAT may work as well. Larger USBs may not mount correctly in the file system and can create corrupt data files.
My SmarTracker seems to keep heating after the water reaches the set point.
A relay may have gone bad, to check this you will need to remove the rear panel by powering down the unit, unplug the power cable, and remove the two bolts on the rear panel. Remove the panel by levering...
My SmarTracker will display an error about “motor control alarm,” how do I fix this?
From the main screen press the alarm icon and then the clear icon. If the alarm immediately returns, you’ll need to open the rear of the SmarTracker to check the connections to the motor controllers. Power off the SmarTracker, unplug...
My LVDTs seem to “skip” around during some of the testing. Why would this happen?
All LVDTs work by measuring the small movements of a core inside a barrel. Over time the core can create dead spots on the inside of the barrel and these dead spots can create measurements errors. When this happens, the...