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Chapter 8
Troubleshooting Guide
Note Do not use the instrument if it appears that it does not
function properly.
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Note that the instrument does not verify the logic flow of the
received commands.
When an error is detected, the current operation is terminated.
After an error, it is best to abort the current run and restart
from the beginning after the problem is fixed. The KingFisher
Flex internal software has the following error messages and
warnings (Table 8
–8).
Table 8
–8.
Error messages reported
Code Error message Description
0 No error
–
1 The command was not recognized
as a valid command The command was not recognized as a valid KingFisher Flex
command.
2 The tip comb holder lifting
mechanism is out of position The magnetic head position is in error.
3 The turntable rotating mechanism
is out of position The turntable position is in error.
4 The magnetic head holder lifting
mechanism is out of position The magnetic tips lift position is in error.
5 The heating block lifting
mechanism is out of position The heater lift position is in error.
6 The shield plate turning
mechanism is out of position The shield plate position is in error.
7 Serial number already set Attempt to set the serial number when it is already set.
8 Invalid command parameter Invalid command argument.
9 Permanent parameters lost Nonvolatile parameters lost.
10 Protocol name already used in
other directory Cannot record a protocol with the same name to another
directory.
11 Internal software error Internal software error. This error is actually never reported
because the firmware halts on detection of an internal error.
However, this error may show up in the error log.
12 The requested movement is not Cannot perform the requested movement. For example, the
Error
messages and
warnings
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