Centrifuge GT 2/2R
Troubleshooting | 21
Troubleshooting by User
If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized customer service representative must be
contacted.
Failure
message
Problem with centrifuge
Possible causes and cures
Overtemperature
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Overheating in chamber.
Check the function of the refrigeration unit.
Clean the air inlet for the condenser.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
Incorrect bucket ID
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Bucket code is undefined for the rotor detected, check
the set points for the given bucket code.
It is permitted to use the current bucket in the rotor
currently mounted.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
Unapproved rotor
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Rotor code is not in the rotor table.
It is permitted to use the rotor currently mounted in this
device.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
Rotor ID failure
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
The rotor could not be identified.
Check to see if the rotor is properly installed.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
Lid blocked
Centrifuge does not open.
Restart the centrifuge.
The emergency lid release enables you to retrieve your
samples.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
Motor overtemp
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
PCB overtemp
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer
Service.
