Biotek ELx808, Operator'S Manual

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Error Codes (General)
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ELx808 Operators’ Manual
Code Probable Cause
0900
Read time dark value out of range.
Error 0900 indicates that the dark current value taken during the current read
is significantly different than the same reading during the power-up self-
check.
Probable cause:
•
Read chamber door has opened or closed relative to when the unit was
powered ON. Close door and reboot reader to correct.
•
Electrical noise penetrating the measurement chamber. The bottom
and top shrouds are part of the electrical shielding. Check that the
shrouds are installed and properly fastened.
•
Internal electronic noise caused by a faulty Analog PCB or faulty
internal grounding.
0A00,
0A01
to 0A05
Read time air blank out of range.
Error 0A00 indicates that the blank (full signal) reading taken during the
current read has changed significantly from the same reading taken during
the power-up self-check.
Probable cause:
• Lamp has failed since power-up. Check that the lamp is lit and replace
if necessary.
•
Analog PCB failure.
0C00 Printer time out error.
Error 0C00 indicates that the time allotted for the instrument to make a valid
connection to a printer has expired.
Probable cause:
•
Printer out of paper, not connected, or not on-line.
0D00 Reader failed calibration checksum test.
Internal software corruption.
0E00,
0E01 to
0E05
Wavelength not detected in reader’s filter table.
Compare filters’ wavelengths to the filter table.
0F00 to
OF86
Reader’s filter or channel signal is out of specified range.
Check for lamp failure, and/or replace lamp.
1000 Required reader configuration data missing.
Re-download software basecode and assays.
1100 Failed configuration checksum test.
Re-download software basecode and assays.
1200 Calibration data missing.
1201
Calibration value missing
Filter table was updated but System Test was not run. Run a system test.
1300 Motor not homed.
Autocal error, see error 0200.