Sakura Histo-Tek VP1 User Manual

1. Troubleshooting
8-10
Error
number
Message
Probable cause
Action
011
Pump-in was not
completed within 3
minutes.
The reagent bottle or flow tube is
clogged by solid matter (paraffin,
precipitated salt).
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Clogged tubing in the air circuit.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Detached bottle (coupler).
Do not remove the bottle once processing is started.
The solenoid valve SV2 is always ON.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
012
Pump-in was not
completed after 2
attempts.
The reagent bottle or flow tube is
clogged by solid matter (paraffin,
precipitated salt).
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Clogged tubing in the air circuit.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Detached bottle (coupler).
Do not remove the bottle once processing is started.
The solenoid valve SV2 is always ON.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
013
Cannot create a
vacuum in the retort.
The retort lid is not locked.
Lock the retort lid.
Detached or damaged retort lid
gasket, or not sealing due to
entrapment of foreign matter.
Check the retort seal and reinstall or replace it as
necessary. If there is any foreign matter got stuck,
remove it.
Deformed retort lid gasket, or not
sealing due to improperly adjusted
hook.
Check the retort seal and reinstall or replace it as
necessary. If the problem persists, contact the
Sakura Finetek Technical Support representative or
local representative.
The lead valve or diaphragm of the air
pump is damaged.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
The trap bottle is loose or trap bottle
cap is damaged.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Damaged air tubing/fitting or loose
fitting.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty solenoid valve SV3 or SV2.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
014
Fluid low. (Empty)
Reagent in the applicable reagent
bottle, or paraffin in the paraffin
container, is insufficient or empty.
Reagent in the pumping-in target reagent bottle, or
paraffin in the paraffin container, is insufficient. If the
reagent is low, add an appropriate amount of
reagent. In the case of the paraffin station, check if
the paraffin is molten.
Leaking solution circuit tubing.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Abnormality is occurred in the air
circuit and retort seal, etc.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
020
Retort pressure did not
reach the set value
within one minute after
the rotary valve closed.
The retort lid cannot be sealed due to
entrapment of foreign matter, or is not
locked.
If there is any foreign matter got stuck, remove it.
Or, lock the lid.
Damaged lead valve or diaphragm of
the air pump.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Leak in the air circuit.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty solenoid valve SV3 or SV1.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Faulty pressure sensor.
Contact the Sakura Finetek Technical Support
representative or local representative.
Leak from the rotary valve.
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