PerkinElmer DSC 6000

AS 8000 Autosampler . 83
Error message ID Error Possible
Cause
Corrective
Action
ERR_GRP_NO_SAMPLE Gripper contains no
sample when entering
furnace. Light switch in
state
CST_FURN_PUT_SAMPLE
during an automatic
calibration
There was no
sample pan at
the reserved
position on the
sample tray
Place a sample
on position 0 of
the sample tray
ERR_GRP_NOT_EMPTY Gripper still holds sample
while moving OUT of
furnace during state
CST_FURN_PUT_SAMPLE
or in state
CST_PERFORM_TEST
Sample sticks to
gripper fingers
Clean gripper tips
Use clean sample
pans
ERR_LIGHT_SWITCH Light switches are not
functioning or are
blocked when the
gripper is in raised
position
Light switch is
blocked
Light switch in
not OK
AS 8000 cable
is not OK
Remove object
that blocks light
switch
Replace AS 8000
mechanics
Check/replace AS
8000 connection
board
ERR_MICRO_SWITCH Microswitch is activated
when gripper is NOT in
reset state
Microswitch is
not OK
Microswitch
wiring not OK
AS 8000 cable
not OK
Replace gripper
assembly
Check
microswitch
wiring
Check/replace AS
8000 connection
board