7
Trouble Shooting
Troubleshooting by User
Thermo Scientific
Multifuge X1 / X1R
7-3
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.
Is it 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.
Is it 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.
Emergency release
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge runs
down without being braked.
The lid opens while the device is running.
Close the lid and restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.