Thermo Scientific Phadia 100, User Manual

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Phadia 100 - User Manual Error Handling
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Ensure that Washing Solution and Rinse Solution are properly prepared. The
Washing Solution Concentration is of big importance for several tests. Always
prepare according to Directions for Use. Always use purified water when
preparing Washing Solution and Rinse Solution.
If the error remains contact your local Phadia representative.
RINSE BLANK IS TOO HIGH
If the Rinse blank is >31.25 RU this error will occur.
What can cause the problem:
This error might be caused by contamination of the Rinse Solution or that the
Rinse Bottle has been filled with the wrong solution. Dirty cuvette or Elution
Wells Disc can also cause the error.
NORMAL VALUES
5 - 20 RU
Corrective actions:
Follow instructions in Action List in order to identify or eliminate the errors.
Perform Monthly Maintenance as corrective action before next run in order to
clean the instrument. Monthly Maintenance should be done even if the regular
Monthly Maintenance has been done recently. Something has happened during
the run and the instrument needs to be cleaned, like after Rinse Solution and
Washing Solution distribution problems, lack of maintenance or vacuum
problems. After going through all other actions on the list first and thereby
eliminate the error it could be that Monthly Maintenance can be skipped this
time.
If the error remains contact your local Phadia representative.
DARK BLANK IS TOO HIGH
If the Dark blank is >15.625 RU this error will occur.
NORMAL VALUES
5 - 10 RU
What can cause the problem:
This error might be caused by too much light in the Processing Chamber.
Corrective actions:
Make sure the instrument is not placed in direct sunlight.
If the error remains contact your local Phadia representative.