CELL-DYN
®
3200 System Operator’s Manual
10-93
9140181H—October 2001
Section 10
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Background count is outside acceptable limits
– – – - Probable Cause – – – –
– – – - Corrective Action – – –
1. Debris is present in the system.
1. In the second
SPECIAL PROTOCOLS
MENU
screen, perform an
[AUTO
CLEAN]
cycle to clean the system.
When the cycle is completed, run a
Background count.
2. The reagents are cold — less than
59
°
F (15
°
C).
2. Allow the reagents to warm to room
temperature and then repeat the
Background count.
3. The reagents are contaminated.
3. Replace the appropriate reagent
according to the directions given in
Troubleshooting Reagent Problems
cited earlier in this section.
4. Diluent/Sheath filter is dirty.
4. Replace Diluent/Sheath filter.
5. Syringes are the source of
contamination.
5. Clean the appropriate syringe.
6. The Shear Valve is dirty.
6. Clean the Shear Valve. Repeat the
Background count.
Table 10.4 Non-Functional Fault Conditions (Continued)
