Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 User Manual

1. Troubleshooting
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2) Error Codes Displayed during System Operation
The troubleshooting chart below lists problems that may occur during system operation.
Probable causes and remedial actions are described for each problem. Use this information to identify the
instrument condition and resolve the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved or the applicable condition is not
listed, contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support representative or local representative. The number in the table
indicates the applicable error number.
* If an unexpected problem occurred and the condition cannot be rectified easily, turn off the power immediately.
Thereafter, contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support representative or local representative.
Error
number
Message
Probable cause
Action
003
Power was returned
after a power outage.
A power outage occurred due to
abnormal power supply from the facility.
Wait for the power to be restored.
The power switch was turned off.
The instrument is not abnormal.
The power cord came off from the power
outlet.
Provide a dedicated power outlet to prevent
inadvertent pull-out of the cord, or implement
measures to prevent the power cord from getting
caught by a leg, etc.
Power cord and power system
component or internal wiring contact is
poor or disconnected.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
004
Abnormal ambient
pressure level
Tubing is clogged.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty pressure sensor.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty CPU board.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
005
Abnormal retort
pressure level
Faulty pressure sensor.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty CPU board.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
010
Retort overflow
More than the specified amount of tissue
was processed.
If paraffin overflows, however, the trap circuit and
trap bottle must be cleaned. Contact the Sakura
Finetek Technical Support representative or local
representative.
More than the specified amount of
solution was added to the reagent
bottle/paraffin container.
If paraffin overflows, however, the trap circuit and
trap bottle must be cleaned. Contact the Sakura
Finetek Technical Support representative or local
representative.
The station was changed and solution
was filled when the retort was not
completely drained.
If paraffin overflows, however, the trap circuit and
trap bottle must be cleaned. Contact the Sakura
Finetek Technical Support representative or local
representative.
The error occurred during filling from the
C2 bottle.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Liquid or mist collected in the trap bottle.
When easy-to-vaporize reagent is used,
condensate liquid, etc., may collect in the trap
bottle during the course of repeated
pump-in/pump-out operations and P/V cycles and
the overflow sensor may actuate. Contact the
Sakura Finetek Technical Support representative
or local representative.
Inappropriately adjusted overflow sensor
(position adjustment, sensitivity
adjustment).
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty overflow sensor.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty CPU board.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.

Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 Specifications

General

Brand	Sakura
Model	Histo-Tek VP1
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English