PerkinElmer OPERETTA, Technical Manual

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2.2.4 Instrument Status
The status light in the balcony of the Operetta indicates the instrument status:
Signal Description
No Light Off/Dimmed
The Operetta is switched off or the status light has been
dimmed.
Blinking Blue Pre/Post Operation
Indicates ...
l
power up/down of the instrument
l
initialization of the instrument
Blue Light Ready/Measuring
l
Operetta is ready.
l
If the progress LEDs are visible, the instrument is in
operation (measuring). The LEDs indicate the progress of
the measurement on a percentage basis.
Blinking
Blue/Red Waiting for User
The instrument is waiting for user interaction. This does not
indicate an error. The user's feedback is required to continue.
Red Light Sample Lid Open / Error
This signal is used on two occasions:
l
The sample lid is open.
l
An error occured (hardware or software). The measurement
is stopped. A restart of the system may be necessary.
Red Flash Serious Error (Call Service)
The instrument has a defect. Please call the PerkinElmer
Service.
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