SPECTRO SPECTROMAXx User Manual

Troubleshooting
SPECTROMAXx
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9.1 Error messages
Error Cause Remedy
When starting the “Spark
Analyzer Pro MAXx”
software, the instrument
switches into DEMO mode.
Communication Exit the “Spark Analyzer
Pro
MAXx” software.
Disconnected the
spectrometer from the power
for a short time. After a
waiting period of approx. 60
sec., restart the “Spark
Analyzer Pro MAXx”
software.
The connection between the
PC and the spectrometer is
interrupted.
Connect the spectrometer
and the PC with the network
cable.
Instrument without power. Check the power supply.
Safety check. The safety circuit has not
been activated within the
last 5 minutes.
Acknowledge the message.
Move the clamp up for
approx. 1 second.
An error has occurred whilst
attempting to access the
spectrometer (Plasma
generator is switched off,
measurement could not be
started).
Check the condition of the
spectrometer.
Plasma generator is not
switched on.
Switch on the Plasma
generator.
Confirm by pressing “OK”.
Insufficient argon supply. Check the argon supply:
Pre-pressure (4.8 – 5.0 bar
(69.6 – 72.5 psi)) and
available quantity.
An error has occurred during
spectrometer access (clamp
up, measurement could not
be started). Check the
condition of the
spectrometer.
Safety circuit not closed. The function circuit "Clamp –
Sample – Spark stand" is
not closed. Ensure electric
contact is provided.

SPECTRO SPECTROMAXx Specifications

General

Brand	SPECTRO
Model	SPECTROMAXx
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English