Troubleshooting Guide
NOTE: Due to interconnections between the Purge Gas Injector and Liquid Filler
accessories, make sure that the power to the Purge Gas Injector is on (or disconnect
the cable from the Liquid Filler to the Purge Gas Injector) when manually operating
the filler.
Ampulmatic-10 base unit does not advance after connecting Liquid Filler accessory.
OR
Ampulmatic-10 base unit advances, but plunger heads do not go down into ampules.
OR
Ampulmatic-10 base unit advances, plunger heads go down into ampules, but Liquid Filler
accessory does not pump syringe/inject liquid.
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Check to ensure cable is connected between Liquid Filler accessory and Purge Gas Injector
accessory.
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Check to make sure power is connected to Liquid Filler accessory and Liquid Filler
accessory is turned on.
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Check to make sure plunger head for liquid injection is connected to appropriate port on
Purge Gas Injector accessory.
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Check to make sure safety shield is down and safety switch is triggered on Liquid Filler
accessory.
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Check to make sure plunger for liquid injection is dropping down into ampule and that the
ampule detection switch is triggered.
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Ensure upper and lower limit switches are set far enough apart that both are not triggered
simultaneously.
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Adjust “Syringe Speed Adjust” clockwise to e
nsure that enough force is being applied to
move syringe.
Fluid line contains air bubbles.
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Check to make sure fluid input tube is tightly connected.
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Check to make sure fluid input connector is tightly connected to solenoid valve.
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Check to make sure luer lock is tightly connected to solenoid valve.
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Check to make sure syringe is tightly connected to the luer lock.
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Check to make sure fluid output tube is tightly connected.
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Check to make sure fluid output connector is tightly connected to solenoid valve.
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Check syringe integrity and replace syringe if necessary.
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