BioCision ThawSTAR Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

Error Code 5: 
Unit does not detect phase 
change.

Error Code 7:
Vial fails to rise after thaw 
process is finished.

Solution: 
Grasp the vial cap only 
with fingers or forceps and 
rock vial gently to dislodge 
and remove from opening, 
taking care not to open the 
cap. Avoid sticking forceps 
or other foreign objects into 
the opening.

Solution: 
Wait until thaw cycle is 
complete; remove vial. Check 
to confirm volume is 1.0 mL; 
smaller volumes may trigger 
error code 5.   

Error Code 7:
“Abandoned” vial is left in unit 
more than 15 seconds past thaw 
completion. 

Solution: 
Gently remove vial. Unit will 
emit a single tone. Unit will 
display a single light at the top, 
indicating that the unit is ready 
for the next thaw.

ThawSTAR

 Error Code Guide

Error Code 2: 
Failure to warm up properly; 
or other mechanical fault in 
the heating system.

Error Code 3: 
Vial too warm and/or 
already thawed.  

Vial cannot be fully seated.

Solution: 
Check power source 
connection at back of 
unit, cable connection to 
power adapter and the plug 
connection to the electrical 
outlet. Turn the unit off and 
back on. If the unit displays 
the same error code 2, contact 
BioCision customer service.

Solution: 
Gently remove the vial. Remove 
any obstructions by inverting 
unit, and gently shaking. 
Ensure thermal pad linings 
are intact and undamaged. 
Reinsert frozen vial. 

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