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7.3
Luminometer Error Codes
During normal operation, the luminometer performs
various self-checks on its internal components. If a
problem is detected, the display will show an error
number:
Error Code
Possible Causes
E1
Not applicable on the luminometer
E2
Temperature out
of range
The luminometer is being used outside of the
specified operating temperature range (see
section
10
)
The luminometer has been stored in an
environment which is outside of its specified
operating temperature range
Luminometer damaged or faulty
E3
Erratic
measurement
Luminometer environment unstable or used in
an area of high electromagnetic noise
Luminometer tilted while measurement being
performed
Luminometer lid damaged and allowing light in
Protective pocket dirty or severely scratched
Luminometer damaged or faulty
E4
User settings
undefined
The user configurable settings are undefined -
check and re-set the
CLOCK
format,
User:
,
Plan:
and
Prog:
data
E5
Program, Test
Plan or User ID
undefined
Program thresholds not defined, and have been
reset to the default values (10
and
30
)
Test Plan data not defined
User ID not defined
E6
Calibration self-
checks failed
Power the luminometer off and then back on
Luminometer operating environment unstable
Protective pocket dirty or severely scratched
Lid not fully closed
Lid seal damaged
Protective pocket damaged
Luminometer damaged or faulty
E7
Internal memory
failure
Batteries are low or loose
Luminometer memory damaged or faulty
E8
Internal reader
fault
Batteries are flat or loose
Luminometer sample reader is damaged or
faulty
E9
Internal error
Batteries are flat or loose
Luminometer dropped or subjected to shock or
vibration
Luminometer damaged or faulty
