Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 User Manual

Troubleshooting
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Error Codes and Probable Causes
If a problem occurs during operation that causes an unrecoverable
error, the instrument will stop and an error code number will be shown
in the display on the front panel. To correct the problem, call your local
Molecular Devices representative for assistance.
Error Messages
The LCD displays Fatal Error codes when a situation arises that requires
attention. Any reading in progress will stop.
Warning messages do not stop a reading but are logged in the error
buffer; they indicate a situation that requires attention but is not
sufficient to stop or prevent a reading. Examples of situations that
might cause warning messages are low memory, entries being out of
range, or operations that could result in loss of data. These messages
are generally self-explanatory.
For assistance regarding warning messages, contact your local
Molecular Devices representative.
Some errors are considered fatal in that if they are detected during
power up, the instrument aborts the power up sequence and displays
“FATAL ERROR” on the LCD panel.
Check the following list to see if there is something that you can do to
change the condition of the instrument to prevent the fatal error. (for
example, closing the cuvette door during the power up sequence
prevents errors 111, 219, 302, and 310).
Table 6-1 SpectraMax
®
error code ranges.
Error Code
Numbers
Possible Causes
100 -199 Errors possibly caused by unrecognized commands
being sent from the computer to the instrument.
200-299 Errors probably due to a main board failure or an error
in the firmware code. Most of these errors require the
assistance of Technical Support.
300-399 Instrument errors due to either a main board failure or
other system failure. Most of these errors require the
assistance of Technical Support.
400-499 Errors caused by a motor motion failure. Most of these
errors require the assistance of Technical Support.
500-599 Errors due to failure or improper initialization of the
instruments non-volatile memory (NVRAM). All of these
errors require the assistance of Technical Support.

Molecular Devices SpectraMax M3 Specifications

General

Brand	Molecular Devices
Model	SpectraMax M3
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English