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Malfunctions and Error Correction
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Version 12/2008, Rev. 1.11 of 27/01/2012
Translation of the original operating manual
6.5 Switching the Centrifuge OFF
Open the centrifuge when it is not in use so moisture can
evaporate. This prevents the increased wear of the motor
bearings.
Press the mains power switch on the front of the right side.
7
Malfunctions and Error Correction
7.1 General Malfunctions
Malfunctions are indicated by a dialogue box. If the sound signal is
activated, it sounds when the error message is displayed.
Eliminate the source of the problem (see tables in fig. 7.1 and
7.3).
Acknowledge the error messages by pressing the knob.
Only Spincontrol Comfort:
Error messages that are caused by the power circuit board are
marked with a “P” in front of the error code.
Only Spincontrol Professional:
Error messages can be eliminated by pressing the lid key. The error
itself will not be eliminated, but the centrifuge can be operated again.
Type of error
Possible reason
Correction
No power in the mains supply
Check fuse in the mains supply
Power cord is not plugged in
Plug in power cord correctly
Fuses have tripped
Reactivate temerature fuse (see
5.4.1 "Connection")
Mains power switch off
Switch mains power switch on
No indication on the display
Lid is not closed correctly
Close lid.
Centrifuge cannot be started:
Start key LED is not illuminated
Several
Power off/on. If the error occurs
again, contact service
Centrifuge cannot be started:
Lid key LED flashes
The lid lock is not closed
correctly
Open and close lid. If the error
occurs again, contact service
Brief mains power failure
Press start key in order to
restart the centrifuge
Centrifuge decelerates during
operation
System error
Power off/on. If the error occurs
again, contact service
- improper loading
- Centrifuge is inclined
- Drive problem
- centrifuge was moved
during run
Balance loading and restart the
centrifuge. If the error occurs
again, contact service
Centrifuge decelerates during
operation, imbalance dialogue
box is displayed
- ungreased load-bearing bolts
Clean and grease load-bearing
bolts