MOLECULAR DEVICES > CLONEPIX 2
ROBOT MANUAL
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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Problem
Possible Solutions
Machine will not turn on
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Check that main power switch is turned on and
the emergency stop button is released (pulled
out)
Computer will not start
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Check that PC power is turned on
One or more of the axes won’t move
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Check that the main power is turned on and
the START button has been pressed
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Manually move the actuator to the middle of
the bed
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Disconnect and reconnect control cable
between PC and right side of ClonePix
2 (a
small screwdriver may be necessary).
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Re-boot ClonePix
2
Interior light or UV germicidal lamp will not turn on
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Check that the bulbs are not burned out
Picking alignment incorrect
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Ensure that pins are correctly aligned Check
for any bent pins and replace if necessary
Silicon tubing becomes detached from pin during
purge
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Pin may be blocked. Replace with new pin
Water is leaking from picking head or actuator
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Pin may be blocked. Replace with new pin
Poor picking results
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Air in system. Purge the supply line
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Check Z height of pin
Not depositing
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Pin blocked – run Purge option or replace pin
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Dispense volume too low
No liquid flow to Wash Station
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System fluid supply bottle is empty
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Check air supply and liquid pipes for kinks
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Check outputs in configuration are correct
(consult Customer Support)
Wash Station overflowing
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Check no kinks in tubing to waste bottle
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Waste bottle full and/or vacuum pump broken
Pins are catching on holes of the wash station
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Datum point not set accurately.
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Pins are damaged
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Pin fitted with 2 O-rings
Water is leaking from top of pins
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Check each pin is fitted with one o-ring
Pins not firing correctly
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Check that air compressor is working
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Pistons may have accumulated residue. Run
Pin Fire Test for up to 1 hour. Do not undertake
a Pick Run if pins not firing correctly
Illumination cover not opening closing correctly
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Check that air compressor is working
No ethanol flow to Replenishing Ethanol Wash Bath
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Check no kinks in ethanol supply tubing
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Peristaltic pump tubing has become blocked
(usually after period of inactivity)
Replenishing Ethanol Wash Bath overflowing
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Check no kinks in ethanol waste tubing
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Peristaltic pump tubing has become blocked
(usually after period of inactivity)
