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SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM MESSAGE TABLES AND OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
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2) Pressure. Used for dispensing reagents from pumps, opening pinch valves, and
moving air cylinder shafts.
Troubleshooting Using System Messages, Special Procedures, and System Diagnostics
This information is covered as a separate topic, Heading 8.4, SYSTEM MESSAGE TABLES
AND OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS, next in this section of the Training Guide.
8.4 SYSTEM MESSAGE TABLES AND OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
A Objectives
When you have completed this topic, you will be able to:
B Demonstrate how to access the Alarms and Errors log.
B Demonstrate that you can locate the System Message table in the Online Help System or
the Instructions for Use manual.
B Use the User Diagnostics Tests to check hardware components.
B State at least one situation when performing a reproducibility check would be beneficial.
B Demonstrate that you can locate the Troubleshooting Guide in the Online Help System
or the Instructions for Use manual.
B References
In the Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual, refer to:
r Heading 11.14 SYSTEM ERRORS
r Heading 11.5 DIAGNOSTICS MENU SCREEN
r Heading 11.8 REPRODUCIBILITY CHECK
r Heading 11.15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES.
C Special Instructions
The instrument must be powered up so you can access the software screens.
D Topic Notes and Tasks
Error Messages and Error Message Tables
1. When the instrument generates an error message, it posts the error in the Alarms and
Errors log and flashes. Clicking on the flashing icon:
a. Acknowledges the error.
b. Opens the Alarms and Errors log.
2. You can also open the Alarms and Errors message from the Main Menu screen.
a. From the Main Menu screen, click tt to access the Alarms and
Errors log.
1) The most recent entry is displayed on the top of the log screen.