Gamry Instruments Interface 1000 - Appendix D: Power LED Blink Codes; Normal Start-Up; Failure in an Electronics Module; Severe Problem

Appendix D: Power LED Blink Codes
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Appendix D: Power LED Blink Codes
In the rare event that some electronics module fails, we include the start-up blink codes that the blue Power
LED flashes. Upon start-up, view the Power LED. If it blinks more than five times, or flashes one of the blink-
codes below, please call Gamry Instruments for service.
Normal Start-up
The Power LED flashes three times.
Failure in an electronics module
The Power LED flashes codes depending upon the failed module:
Problem
Power LED
blink code
Post SDRAM unidentified problem
Twice, then once
Post SDRAM size error
Twice, then twice
Post ROM checksum error
Twice, then three times
Post
Serial init. RX buffer
Three times, then four times
Post Serial init. TX buffer
Three times, then five times
Post Serial init. UART
Three times, then six times
Post Communications module missing
Three times, then eight times
Post Control missing
Four t
imes, then once
Post potentiostat missing
Four times, then twice
If there are multiple problems, the communications board takes code priority over the memory module.
Severe problem
The red LED, which normally switches off after a rapid boot-up, remains illuminated.
Error Messages and Limitations
The Interface 1000 has a subtype, Interface 1000T, which may generate error messages under certain run-time
conditions:
Error Message This instrument is not authorized for Freq=
The Interface 1000T is able to perform EIS at frequencies 20 kHz or lower. Higher frequencies generate this
error message. Decrease the upper frequency to continue.
Error Message This instrument is not authorized for IERange=
The Interface 1000T is able to operate at currents of 100 mA or lower. Higher currents generate this error
message. Decrease the current to continue.
Error Message This instrument is not authorized for ScanRate=
The Interface 1000T is able to scan at rates of 1 V/s or lower. Higher scan rates generate this error message.
Decrease the scan rate to continue.
If you receive one of the above codes, please call Gamry Instruments Service Department for
assistance.