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 Trace | Multi Trace Operating Instructions
 Malfunctions
10.2  Error and Possible Causes
Error | Error message Possible cause
Calibration failed  — Calibration standard empty
 — Transport buffer empty
 — Air bubble inside the measuring chamber
 — Incorrect tubing set used
 — Conductivity cell not properly inserted
 — Wrong method selected
 — Valve tubes inserted incorrectly or not 
inserted
 — Dialysis only: three-way stopcock incor-
rectly adjusted
 — Tubing set out of date
 — Leaks in the tubing set
 — Calibration line blocked or tubing set 
clogged
 — Software versions of device | PC not 
compatible
 — Valve (yellow) cannot be triggered
Measured value too high 
or too low
 — Calibration erroneous
 — Parameter entry 
 — “Standard” parameter entry and actual 
standard do not match
 — Air bubble inside the measuring chamber
 — Transport buffer empty
 — Leaks in the tubing set
 — Dialysis only: Reference measurement not 
performed
 — Dialysis only: Reference measurement not 
up-to-date