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16.3. Error Levels and Corrective Actions
Error
Level
Description
Example Error
Corrective Action
L1
Errors that occur before ethylene oxide (EO) gas is in the
chamber and does not require immediate Service attention
−
Chamber too hot to start a
new cycle
−
Timeout attempting to
reach target
−
%RH setpoint
Operator can clear error and access load
Wait until
Open Door
or
Open Load Door
button is blue
Press
Open Door
Press
Clear
to clear the error
Document per facility procedures
Restart cycle per facility procedures
L2
Errors that occur before EO gas is in the chamber and
require Service attention Operator can open load door
before Service arrives
−
Cooling fan failure before
EO Injection
−
12V/24V power supply failure
before EO Injection
Operator can access load
Wait until
Open Door
or
Open Load Door
button is blue
Press
Open Door
Call Service. Service must clear the error.
Document per facility procedures
Restart cycle per facility procedures
L3
Errors that occur before EO gas is in chamber and requires
Service attention before Operator can open load door
−
Puncture pin not detected in
home position (pin deployed) in
idle state
−
Service aborted cycle
Call Service.
Service must access load and clear the error.
Document per facility procedures
Restart cycle per facility procedures
L4
Errors that occur after EO gas is in the chamber Pressure
and temperature sensors can return system to a safe state
Supervisor or individual with higher access must clear error
System will then return to main screen where door can be
opened
−
Monitoring sensor failures after
EO Injection
Supervisor or Service must clear the error
Wait until the
Stop
button is red
Supervisor or Service press
Stop Cycle
and enter PIN Supervisor
or Service press
Clear
and enter PIN to clear the error
Document per facility procedures
L5
Errors that occur after EO is in the chamber Pressure and
temperature sensors can return system to a safe state;
however, Service is required to open load door
−
Leak detected in EO
Expose stage
−
Puncture pin not detected as
retracted in Gas Injection stage
Call Service.
Service must access load and clear error.
Document per facility procedures
L6
Errors that occur after EO is in the chamber Pressure
sensors can return system to a safe state but temperature
sensors cannot Service attention is required
−
Chamber over temperature and
under temperature failures after
EO Injection
Call Service.
Service must access load and clear error.
Document per
facility procedures
L7
Errors that will require 3M Service EO may or may not be
present in the chamber Errors that occur during an Error
Recovery stage will be elevated to L7 Service attention is
required
−
Failure in controller pressure
sensor after EO Injection
−
Exhaust line blockage detected
Call Service.
Service must clear error.
Document per facility procedures
A1
Not Used
Not applicable
Not applicable
A2
Errors in temperature control that occur during programmed
aeration Service attention is required
−
Chamber over temperature
or under temperature during
aeration
Call Service.
Service must access load and clear error.
Document per facility procedures
A3
Errors that occur during programmed aeration and require
Service attention
−
Loss of compressed air
during aeration
−
Power supply failures during
aeration
Call Service.
Service must access load and clear error.
Document per facility procedures
Table 8. Descriptions for Error Levels and Corrective Actions