58 | Appendix B: Error Codes
Code Description and Probable Causes
*0400
Carrier x-axis failed positional verify.
Motor x-axis failed to reach the same position when moved a
known number of steps from the home position and back.
Probable causes:
• Dirty linear bearing.
• Obstruction in read chamber.
*0401
Carrier y-axis failed positional verify.
• Dirty linear bearing.
• Obstruction in read chamber
*0402
Order sorting filter wheel failed positional verify.
• Filter wheel is loose.
• Filter wheel gearing is worn or dirty.
• Defective or broken optical sensor or connection.
• Defective motor, motor controller PCB, or cable.
*0403
Monochromator failed positional verify.
Probable causes:
• Defective measurement diode PCB or connection.
• Defective mechanics or optics
• Defective flash lamp.
• Defective motor/power PCB or connection to it.
• Flash lamp is missing flashes or is not flashing.
• The optic system does not detect the saturation.
• Defective monochromator (low probability).
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