Kipp & Zonen BREWER MK IV, Instruction Manual

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This warning would normally be generated by an operator using tele-type mode. If this error
is seen during normal operation please contact KIPP & ZONEN with the circumstances in
which this message was generated.
PMT counter failure
The two independent counters on the PMT did not match count rates (differed by more than
2). Counter 2 has been disabled until explicitly re-enabled or until the instrument reinitializes.
This error indicates a failure of the PMT counting circuit. If this problem persists consult the
Brewer Maintenance Manual.
Reset <requestedReset> -> <actualResetType> from <resetTime> until <restartTime>.
Counts: <tepidResetCount>,<warmResetCount>
This is an information message. A message of this form is added each time the instrument
initializes. The fields:
<requestedReset>
The type of initialization that was requested. Possibilities:
Warm simply reset all the hardware to default settings
Tepid rebuild the content of volatile RAM
Cold rebuild the non-volatile RAM and volatile RAM, then reset all the hardware to
default settings
No not requested at all; either the power was cycled or the watchdog circuit
restarted the firmware
<actualResetType>
The type of initialization that was actually performed. This can be
Warm, Tepid or Cold. The log is cleared unless this is Warm
<resetTime>
The last time read from the clock before the initialization started (e.g. just before power
down). This is only guaranteed to be valid on Warm resets although it is normally valid for
Tepid resets as well.
<restartTime>
The first time read from the clock after the initialization started (e.g. just after power up).
This time may be incorrect on a cold start.
<tepidResetCount>
The number of tepid resets attempted since the last successful initialization
<warmResetCount>
The number of warm resets attempted since the last successful initialization
Resetting zero position illegal here:
When several motors are told to move simultaneously, none may move to a negative step
position, thereby resetting the actual position of 0. The subsequent message indicates the
command which contains the error.
Second Flash operation attempted while one in progress
Indication of an incorrect procedure used to load the Brewer firmware.
Unknown RCommand state called.
It is possible to generate this error by sending the Brewer an invalid R command in tele-type
mode. If this error persists during normal operation it may indicate a firmware problem:
Please notify KIPP & ZONEN <info.holland@kippzonen.com> of the circumstances in which
this message was generated.
APPENDIX I FIRMWARE LOG