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134 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
Troubleshooting
E33
Cartridge
temperature
too high during
measurement
The temperature
measured by one of the
cartridge holder
thermistors.
Possible causes:
• cold cartridge
• defective heater
plate
• defective thermistor
assembly
• defective connector
• defective electrical
circuit
1. Ensure the reagent cartridge
was properly prepared for
testing. Reagents should be at
room temperature for testing.
2. Power off the system.
3. Rerun the test.
E34
Cartridge
temperature
very high
The temperature
measured by one of the
cartridge holder
thermistors.
Possible causes:
• cold cartridge
• defective heater
plate
• defective thermistor
assembly
• defective connector
• defective electrical
circuit
1. Ensure the reagent cartridge
was properly prepared for
testing. Reagents should be at
room temperature for testing.
2. Power off the system.
3. Rerun the test.
E35
Thermal control
system error -
high
The temperature
measured by one of the
cartridge holder
thermistors is  50
º C.
Possible causes:
• defective heater
plate
• defective thermistor
assembly
• defective electrical
circuit
1. Restart the system.
2. Rerun the test.
Error Code Description Corrective Action