Chematest 30
Troubleshooting
A-96.730.101 / 151118
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8.2. Errors During Measurement
Measurement
cannot be
started
Error message: Operation not possible! Consult the manual.
Zero measure
-
ment fails
Error message: Operation not possible! Signal out of range.
Consult the manual.
Measurement
fails
Error message: Operation not possible! Signal out of range.
Consult the manual.
Possible cause
Corrective action
The instrument has lost its
calibration data (error
E003)
Send the instrument back to
Swan.
Possible cause
Corrective action
Extraneous light
Make sure that the cuvette cap is
properly closed.
Cuvette dirty
Clean and rinse the cuvette.
Residues of reagents
Clean and rinse the cuvette.
Lenses dirty
Open the photometer
compartment and clean all
lenses, see
Turbid sample
Check sample / sampling point.
Repeat measurement.
Possible cause
Corrective action
Extraneous light
Make sure that the cuvette cap is
properly closed.
Cuvette dirty
Clean and rinse the cuvette.
Concentration or pH value
outside the measuring
range of the instrument
Repeat measurement.
Reagents expired
Use new reagents.
Measured value below
zero value
Avoid formation of bubbles when
filling the sample into the cuvette.
Repeat measurement.