Troubleshooting
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SPECTRO GENESIS FES 27 — 17.07.2019
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Troubleshooting
Notice! Damage to instrument!
Improperly performed repairs may damage the instrument.
Do not repair the instrument yourself. Always notify your immediate
supervisor or contact your Service Center.
Malfunction
Cause
Remedy
Error message:
Argon pressure too low.
Argon supply interrupted.
Check the argon supply.
Check the argon inlet pressure.
Error message:
Cooling, auxiliary,
nebulizer power
deviation.
Argon supply of the
plasma torch or the
nebulizer faulty.
Check the locking mechanism of
the plasma torch.
Check the connection of the
nebulizer.
Error message:
The instrument door is
open.
Door is not properly
closed.
Close the door; check door
mechanism, if necessary.
Error message:
The torch chamber cover
is open.
The torch chamber cover
is not properly closed.
Close the torch chamber cover;
check door mechanism, if
necessary.
Error message:
Plasma exhaust air
system is defective.
The extraction capacity via
the plasma is too low.
Check the instrument filter for
contamination and/or check the
extraction capacity.
Error message:
Housing exhaust air
system is defective.
Housing extraction
capacity (rear exhaust air
connection point) too low.
Check the instrument filter for
contamination and/or check the
extraction capacity.
Error message:
Fault with generator
overcurrent.
Overcurrent when starting
the plasma.
Check set output. Repeat the
starting procedure.
Error message:
Safety circuit error or
faulty torch box
temperature.
Torch housing overheated. Let the instrument cool down.
Check the plasma torch for
carbon buildup.
Check exhaust air.
Error message:
Internal fault with
temperature.
Generator overheated.
Check the instrument filter for
contamination and/or check the
extraction capacity.
Check the room temperature.