10
PowerSpin MX C8606, C8624 and M24 Trouble Shooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
1 Error
1
(Initialization failure)
Initialization failure: Main control board
related.
1. Loose connection(s)
2. Defective transistor (TR1) (p/n
BATA06-600B)
3. Defective chip (U6) (p/n MOC3022)
4. Main board damaged
1.
Check all connectors.
2.
Replace TR1 transistor
on main board
3.
Replace U6 chip on
main board
4.
Replace the main
board
2 Error2
(Lid unable to open)
Lid unable to open
1.
Loose connection from lock to
main board
2.
Lock-driven motor disengaged
or defective
3.
Lock pin on lid “too long”
1.
Secure the connection
(J4 on board)
2.
Adjust or replace the
motor
3.
Adjust the lid pin
(Use emergency opening
on left side)
3
Centrifuge is unable to
sit on flat table surface
The transportation protection locking
screws not removed
Remove the two locking screws
located underneath the
centrifuge base.
4
No power to
centrifuge
1.
Power cord is not plugged in
2.
On/Off switch is at Off
3.
Fuse blew
1.
Plug in the power cord
on the back.
2.
Turn on the switch
3.
Replace the fuse
5 Touch
button
no
response (no response
sound)
1.
Loose connection or connection
reversed.
2.
Touch panel defective
1.
Exercise the connector
(J2 on main).
2.
Replace touch panel
6 Display
show
“Running” but motor
is not running.
1.
Connector J6 loose
2.
Transistor(TR1) failed
(BTA06-600B)
3.
U6 chip failed (MOC3022)
4.
Relay (K3) failed (p/n G2R-2-
12VDC)
1.
Secure the connector
2.
Replace the transistor
3.
Replace the chip
4.
Replace the relay
7 Running
normal
but
no RPM /RCF display
1.
Loose connection (J1) between
main and speed sensor board
2.
Speed sensor (opt-coupler)
failed
3.
Chip(U1 on main) failed (p/n
LM339)
1.
Secure the connector
2.
Replace the sensor
board
3.
Replace U1 chip on
main board
8
Lid open but display
show READY
1.
Loose connection: lock sensor
board to main board (J7)
2.
Lock sensor opt-coupler
failed(MOCH25A)
1.
Secure the connection
2.
Replace the opt-
coupler (older version)
9 Sample
separation
failed
1.
Running speed/RCF is not
enough
2.
Running time is not enough
3.
Rotor is not secured to the
motor shaft
1.
Increase the RPM
2.
Increase total running
time
3.
Engage the rotor to
motor shaft.
10 Centrifuge
shaking
1.
Load is not balanced.
2.
Short tube adapters not evenly
placed
3.
Motor cushion failed
1.
Balance the load.
2.
Even the short tube
adapters.
3.
Replace motor
cushions
