Troubleshooting - Hitachi OPTIGEN AP3600 User Manual

The following table provides some recommended remedies for problems that may occur during operation.
No Symptom
1 The operation panel does not illu-
minate (DMS does not start) after
the power switch is turned on.
2 A warning is displayed after start-
ing the operation.
3 There is no movement after start-
ing the operation (sensor error
warning is displayed).
4 It does not perform aspiration.
5 It does not wash.

Troubleshooting

Table 11-1. Troubleshooting Matrix
Cause
The fuse of the device has blown
out.
The power switch is broken
Electrical system failure
The door is open.
Rack set
Pette tip is misaligned
Verify the content of the warning
display.
Electrical system failure
Mechanical section loading failure
Drive belt failure
Insufficient amount of reagent solu-
tion
The Pette is cracked
Insufficient amount of wash solu-
tion
There is abnormality in the piping
line
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Remedy
The fuse needs to be replaced.
Repair is necessary.
Repair is necessary.
Check whether the door is closed.
Verify again that the rack is securely set to the designated
location.
Insert the Pette tip back in or replace the Pette and tip.
Read the warning display items carefully and resolve the
cause of the alarm.
If the cause of the alarm is mechanical or electrical, such
as sensor error display, repair is necessary.
Repair is necessary.
Repair is necessary.
Repair is necessary.
Replenish adequate amount of reagent solution.
Cancel the test, replace Pette(s), and retest with the
proper volume of reagents.
Cancel the test, replace Pette(s), and retest with the
proper volume of reagents.
Repair is necessary.
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Troubleshooting