PerkinElmer PINAACLE 900 Series, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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Troubleshooting
Performance Problems
Spectrometer
Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Initialization process fails. Communication cables
between the computer, spec-
trometer, and accessories are
not connected correctly. Make sure that you use the
correct cables, and connect
them to the correct communi-
cation ports. See
Connecting
the Computer and Printer on
page 117
.
Lamp connector does not fit
in the socket. Lamp is not a PerkinElmer
lamp. Lamp is the older series Use the lamps recommended
for your spectrometer.
For some older lamps you
may need an adapter cable.
Lamp will not light. Lamp connector not plugged
in. Connect the lamp to the cor-
rect socket in the lamp com-
partment.
Lamp old or damaged. Install a new lamp. See
Lamps on page 156.
Lamp energy low or no
energy. Lamp starting to deteriorate. Allow the lamp to warm up.
EDL lamps may need 45 min-
utes to warm up. May also
use the maximum current,
within the recommended
range.
Wrong EDL coding plug con-
nected. Connect the correct EDL cod-
ing plug to the correct socket.
The lamp is old. Install a new lamp. See
Lamps on page 156.