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3200 System Operator’s Manual
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9140181H—October 2001
Section 10
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Tower Fault 50: probe stuck at home position
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NOTE:
The home position for the probe is the uppermost position.
The sensor indicates that the probe is in the home position when the System does
not expect the probe to be homed.
– – – - Probable Cause – – –
– – – - Corrective Action –
1. A mechanical problem has
prevented the probe from leaving
the home position on the Aspiration
Tower.
1. Remove the Loader Cover. Check
for an obstruction on the Aspiration
Tower that is preventing the probe
from leaving the home position
and, if one is found, remove it.
Then, reinstall the Loader Cover,
reset the racks, and reset the Sample
Loader by pressing the following
keys in order:
[CLEAR FAULT]
,
[START LOADER]
,
[RESET LOADER]
.
2. A failure of the sensor or related
electronics has occurred.
2. Reset the racks and reset the
Sample Loader.
3. The tower, motor, or related
electronics is defective.
3. If the message appears repeatedly,
contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
Table 10.2 General Fault Conditions (Continued)
