Remedy
No.
Cause
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
When a problem occurs in the instrument, an error code will be displayed as
shown below.
If an error code is displayed, refer to the table below to take appropriate
action. If this does not solve the problem and you were using a mobile
battery, connect the AC adapter and check operation. If you were using the
AC adapter from the beginning or if the problem still occurs after connecting
the AC adapter, contact your distributor.
5.1 If a Warning Occurs
5.1.1 From Warning Occurrence to Remedy
The instrument notifies you of a warning by:
• Emitting short beeps.
• Displaying a warning code and message.
If a warning occurs, take the necessary actions to remove the cause (see
“5.1.2. Causes and Remedies”). If the warning persists, turn off the power
and contact your distributor.
5.1.2 Causes and Remedies
Chapter 4 Maintenance
• Wear disposable gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic
microorganisms when performing maintenance tasks marked
with a biohazard icon.
• Dispose of used consumables and cleaning tools in accordance
with local regulations for biohazardous waste.
This section lists the parts that require maintenance and the standard
frequency to perform maintenance tasks.
Referring to the below, clean or replace the parts at recommended
intervals.
1 Clean the strip tray
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At the end of the day
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When measurement for the day is complete, be sure to clean the strip tray.
Prepare: cotton swabs, distilled water, soft cloth, alcohol and disposable
gloves
Use a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with water or alcohol to clean the
strip tray.
2 Cleaning the photometric window (when “E-130” occurs)
Prepare: cleaning pad, distilled water, alcohol and disposable gloves
Clean the photometric window as explained in the leaflet for the cleaning pad.
Alcohol is used for some maintenance of the instrument.
Alcohol is very flammable. Keep it away from flames or
electrical sparks. Handle it with caution. Adequately ventilate
the room during use.
IC-CHIP is not inserted.
Insert the IC-CHIP inside of the box
of the test strip to be measured into
the IC-CHIP insertion port.
NO IC
QC measurement has not
been performed, or the
expiration date of the QC
measurement has
passed.
Perform QC measurement.
PCS
The strip tray is not
inserted.
Insert the strip tray. (The warning will
be automatically cleared.)
TRAY
OUT
The strip tray is still
inserted.
Remove the strip tray. (The warning
will be automatically cleared.)
TRAY IN
The strip tray was not
inserted within 10
seconds of pressing the
button.
Press the button and repeat
measurement from the beginning.
A test strip is still in the
strip tray.
Withdraw the strip tray, discard the
test strip, and insert the strip tray
again.
T OVER
RGNT
IN
