4.5 Pressure sensor
Error messages
ActionPossible causeDescriptionError code
•
Check tubing and valves by
disconnecting one at a time
starting from the Fraction
collector going backwards
towards the Pump. When
pressure is released the
blockage has been found,
clean or replace tube to re-
solve the issue.
•
Clean the column/separa-
tion media with suitable solu-
tion (1 M NaOH) or replace
the column with a new one.
•
Check the specification and
pressure of the columns for
correct flow rate.
•
Blockage in the tubing,
valves or in the column.
•
Improperly selected Flow
rate.
•
Wrong pressure setting used
for chosen application.
Overpressure501
•
Perform Zero offset.
•
Contact a GE Service Engi-
neer.
The sensor is not connected or
not calibrated.
Pressure sen-
sor failure
502
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4 Troubleshooting
4.5 Pressure sensor