Troubleshooting
SkanWasher 400 User Guide
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Error Messages
When an error condition occurs, the SkanWasher 400 stops operation and an
alarm signal is heard. The LED Ready light flashes and a message is shown in
the display.
The sensor check is performed once when the
[Start]
key is pressed to ini-
tiate a wash. During the wash, the SkanWasher 400 does not check the sen-
sors.
Error
Cause
Thing to Try
E-02 Air Pressure
Pressure High
Low
Verify Setup
The
[Start]
key is
pressed for wash or
rinse/prime. The actual
air pressure is not
equal to the set air
pressure value.
Low: Probably a leak.
Check that all reservoir
caps are tightened.
High: Due to changed air
pressure setting. The previ-
ously used wash program
had a higher air pressure
setting. Open reservoir cap
to release excess air pres-
sure.
E-03 MicroPlate
No Plate In Lift
Insert Plate
The
[Start]
key has
been pressed for wash
or rinse/prime but no
microplate is in the
plate holder.
Insert a microplate.
E-04 Waste Full
Waste Reservoir
Empty Waste
The
[Start]
key has
been pressed for wash
or rinse/prime, but the
waste reservoir is full.
Empty the waste reservoir
to continue.
Press the
[Stop]
key to
return from the Error posi-
tion.
