The maintenance plans include equipment inspection, replacement of wear parts,
adjustments/calibration for optimal operation, and a final functional test.
7.7 Disposal
Equipment marked with a WEEE symbol contains electrical and electronic
components and must not be disposed of as general waste.
Contact your local authorities for information on the correct method of disposal
in accordance with national legislation.
For disposal of consumables and recirculation fluid, follow local regulations.
Electrolytes
Contact your local authorities for information on the correct method of disposal in accordance with
national legislation.
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Error Cause Action
The supply voltage is too low. The power supply voltage is
too low compared to the
voltage stated on the back of
the control unit.
If needed, change the voltage
setting.
No electrical connection.
Check anode arm.
After pressing start, there is
no electrical connection
between anode and cathode.
Make sure that there is
enough electrolyte in the
container and that there is
good electrical connection
between the anode arm and
the specimen.
The protective cover is not
mounted correctly.
Make sure that the protective
cover of the polishing unit is
mounted correctly.
No cell connection. There is no connection to the
polishing unit.
Make sure that the polishing
unit is connected to the back
of the control unit.
Temperature is above max.
limit.
The electrolyte temperature is
above the preset limit.
Connect the device to tap
water or an external cooling
unit and wait until the
temperature is below the
specified limit.
The device is switched on but
the display is blank.
The backlight of the display
has been turned off.
Press any button to reactivate
the backlight.
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