6.4 Recovering from Mechanical Problems in Flex Mode
6.4.1 Assessing a Mechanical Problem
Depending on when the problem occurs during the fluidics operation, one of several
error messages may appear in SOFTmax PRO.
The error message may not provide complete information about what has occurred. The
software cannot confirm presence, absence, or exact position of tips and or plates.
Whenever you experience a mechanical failure of the fluidics operation, follow the entire
procedure until you can pinpoint the source of the problem.
Fluidics Error 1: Fluidics module not detected.
This message may occur if the fluidics module is not correctly installed.
Fluidics Error 2: Pipetter failure 1.
This message may occur if the tip rack is jammed. Tips may be missing.
Fluidics Error 3: Pipetter failure 2.
This message occurs if fluid remains in the tips. The instrument needs to be manually
recovered at this point.
Note:
If you need to contact Technical Support during the following procedures, be sure
to note which error message you observed.
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