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Operation Manual Pure Chromatography Instruments
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Error message Possible cause Solution
Fraction Collector Arm is obstructed u Check arm path to make
sure there are no
obstructions.
u Reset the Fraction Collector
arm. See Chapter8.8
"Resetting the Fraction
collector arm", page89
Fraction collector arm did not
home properly
u Tighten the motor coupler.
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Fraction collector arm motor is
slipping
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Home position sensor is bad u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Fraction collector arm motor
has no power
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Mode Switching
Valve Failure
The Mode Switching valve
failed to switch.
u Press Reset button to stop
the alarm.
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Prep Injection Valve
Failure
Prep Injection Valve failed to
switch.
Only Flash mode runs can be
performed.
u Press Reset button to stop
the alarm.
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Low Disk Space The disk space on this unit is
almost full.
u Back up and delete data.
u Contact BUCHI Customer
Service.
Solvent Safety Sen-
sor alert
More solvent required u Add solvent to bottle.
Solvent safety sensor was not
calibrated
u Calibrate/zero the solvent
safety sensor properly.
Waste Safety Sensor
alert
Waste container is full u Empty waste container.
Waste safety sensor was not
calibrated
u Calibrate/zero the solvent
safety sensor properly.
8.8 Resetting the Fraction collector arm
Navigation path
➔ Tools ➔ Manual Control ➔ Fraction Collector Arm Reset
u Navigate to the
Fraction Collector Arm Reset
dialog according to the
navigation path.