Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guides
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Model 48
i
Instruction Manual
6-3
Table 6–2.
Troubleshooting - Alarm Messages
Alarm Message
Possible Cause
Action
Alarm - Internal Temp
Check fan operation
Replace fan if not operating
properly.
Check fan filter
Clean or replace foam filter,
refer to “Preventive
Maintenance” chapter in this
manual.
Alarm – Chamber Temp
Chamber temperature below
set point of 50 °C
Check 10K ohm thermistor,
replace if bad.
Check
temperature
control
board to insure the LEDs are
coming on. If not,
temperature control board
could be defective.
Alarm - Pressure
High pressure indication
Check the pump for a tear in
the diaphragm, replace with
pump repair kit if necessary.
Refer to “Preventive
Maintenance” chapter in this
manual. Check that
capillaries are properly
installed and O-rings are in
good shape. Replace if
necessary. Check flow
system for leaks.
Alarm - Flow
Flow low
Check sample capillary
(0.015 inch ID) for blockage.
Replace as necessary.
If using sample particulate
filter make sure it is not
blocked. Disconnect sample
particulate filter from the
sample bulkhead, if flow
increases, replace the filter.
Alarm - Bias voltage
Defective measurement
interface board
Replace measurement
interface board.
Defective pre-amp board
Replace pre-amp board.
Alarm - AGC intensity
Pre-amp Gain not set
properly
Check Gain adjustment.
Defective
measurement
interface board
Replace measurement
interface board.