Beckman Coulter Power Express Aliquot, Instructions For Use Manual

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Look up the code in the Sensor column of the Error Code table.
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Read the information in the Problem and Solution columns for the error code.
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Locate the sensor on the appropriate sensor diagram.
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Inspect the hardware to find the cause of the error.
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After you investigate the cause of the error, perform the recovery procedure in the
Solution column.
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Select Restart to resume routine operations. Review the area around the sensor that
generated the error.
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If the error persists, repeat this procedure. If you cannot recover from the error, contact
your local Beckman Coulter Field Service Engineer.
When any yellow or white Stop button has been pressed (except the Centrifuge Stop
button), at any time during operation, the system disconnects power to the Power Express
system. The air pressure system, Line Control, and Cennexus remain ON.
Power Express Aliquot Error Recovery Procedures
This section provides information to identify and resolve errors related to system
operational problems that are not specific to any Power Express module.
System Error Recovery procedures include:
• Gripper Finger Error Recovery
• Jammed Sample Tube Carrier Recovery
• Bypass a Module Procedure
• Stop Button Recovery
Gripper Finger Error Recovery
Evaluate gripper finger or transfer arm errors to understand where the error occurred in
the loading or unloading process. Study sample tube positioning and the Error Code Tables
to resolve gripper finger errors.
Caution
Even when a module is in Stop or Pause mode, gripper fingers can open or close
unexpectedly, which can create a pinch hazard. Use caution when you resolve the
gripper finger error conditions.
Jammed Sample Tube Carrier Recovery
The Power Express system uses a series of sensors and stoppers to control the movement
of sample tube carriers through the system. The pneumatic stoppers engage and disengage
Error Recovery Procedures
Power Express Aliquot Error Recovery Procedures
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