Cubis
®
 MCE Operating Instructions  51
  Malfunctions 
Warning 
Message
Fault Cause Remedy Chapter, page
CHK.ERR. The internal storage 
medium is faulty.
A memory error exists in the 
firmware.
Perform a software update.  9.5, 49
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
COMM.ERR. The device is not 
receiving any weight 
values.
No communication exists 
between the control unit 
and the weighing module.
Wait until the control unit 
restores the communication 
with the weighing module.
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
ELISE.ERR. No communication with 
the inclination sensor.
A memory error exists in the 
firmware.
Switch the device off and on 
again. 
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
MOTOR.ERR. The device cannot be 
leveled.
The device’s incline is too great 
or a motorized foot is defective.
Change the installation site. 
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
PRT.ERR. The [Print] key is locked. The data interface for print 
output is set to xBPI mode.
Reset the menu to the factory 
settings.
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
SYS.ERR. The system data is faulty. A memory error exists in the 
control unit.
Switch the device off and on 
again. 
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.
ERR 02 The device cannot be 
calibrated when starting 
the calibration function 
due to a zero point error.
The device was not tared or 
zeroed before calibration.
Tare or zero the device.
Check the preload and set 
if necessary.
The device is loaded. Remove the sample from the 
weighing pan.
ERR 10 Taring is not possible. The device cannot be manually 
tared because an application 
program has the tare memory 
reserved.
To release the tare memory: 
Exit the application program 
with the [Back] button.
ERR 11 The weight value cannot 
be saved in the tare 
memory.
The weight value is negative or 
“zero”.
Check the sample being 
weighed.
Zero the device before placing 
the sample on the balance 
if necessary.
ERR 520 to 
ERR 527
The component 
replacement is faulty. 
The software update 
could not be completed.
The firmware versions of the 
available components do not 
match.
Check the device’s firmware. 
Perform a software update. 9.5, 49
If the problem occurs again: 
Contact Sartorius Service.