Troubleshooting
14-16
20077/021 US XTRA Operator’s Manual
Fluid loss in
centrifuge:
Biohazard risk
Alarm
The centrifuge fluid loss sensor
has detected fluid leakage in
the centrifuge housing.
Open the centrifuge lid and the
centrifuge arm, check that the
bowl is not leaking, make sure
that all clamps of bowl set and
waste bag are open.
• If there is a leak, press X to
exit and display the current
screen, unload the pump loop
and remove the disposable.
Clean the centrifuge housing
and sensor, install a new
disposable, start a new case
and eventually reopen the
case from the Tally Screen.
• If there is no leak, clean the
‘Centrifuge Fluid Loss’ sensor
with a dry cloth, make sure
the bowl set is mounted
properly, close the centrifuge
lid and press X to exit and
display the current screen.
• You may decide to disable the
sensor and the related alarm
for the current case by
pressing DISABLE ALARM.
If the problem persists, call the
authorized technical service.
Fluid loss in centrifuge
Inconsistent vacuum
mode
Warning
The vacuum pump is set on a
different mode vs. the one
required by the wake up
protocol.
•Press CHANGE VACUUM
MODE to switch to the wake
up mode. The pump will be
automatically turned off.
• Press I/O on the vacuum
pump to turn it back on and
press PLAY to resume.
Inconsistent vacuum
mode
Make sure the
reservoir weight is
reliable before
proceeding
Warning
The load cell registered a
inconsistent weight.
• Make sure that the reservoir is
free from anything that can
compromise its real weight.
• Press V to resume.
If the problem persists, call the
authorized technical service.
Weight unreliable
Message Text
Warning or
Alarm
Buttons Available in the
Button Bar During
Warning/Alarm
Operator Response
Data Management
Text
Table 14-2 List of Warnings and Alarms Which Might Occur During Processing (Continued)
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