Polymerase Chain Reaction Cabinets
Chapter 2 – Troubleshooting
This section helps you troubleshoot some of the common problems you might face while operating this clean
bench. Should you have any queries left unanswered here, please feel free to contact Esco.
Problem 1 — Cabinet does not start
• Check if there is power at the wall/building socket.
• You can use voltmeter or test pen to check power on the
wall/ building socket.
• Check whether power cord has been connected
properly into wall/ building socket and also into the unit.
Power cord is not
connected properly or
faulty
• Check whether the power cord is giving power, measure
the AC voltage between the live and the neutral
terminal of the cord by using voltmeter (see Fig. 1.3).
• If the voltage is NOT within ±2% of the wall socket
voltage, replace the cord.
• If the voltage is within ±2% of the wall socket voltage,
please proceed to next step.
Cord set Male
Cord set Female
Fig 1.3