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TROUBLESHOOTING
7-8 Sysmex KX-21 Operator’s Manual -- Revised October 1998
Error Message Meaning of Message
"Pressure/Vac Error"
ERR CODE:XXXXX.X.X
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250 mmHg Vacuum Error
Adjust 250mmHg Vacuum.
Restarting to monitor the vacuum[1]
1:End of Adj
215 [230 - 270]
250 mmHg vacuum is out of the monitor range
in Ready status.
Monitor range: 230 - 270 mmHg
Cause 1) 250 mmHg vacuum adjustment error
2) Fluid back-flows into the trap chamber.
3) Pneumatic unit vacuum error
4) Air leakage from vacuum line
Action
1) Adjust Vacuum to 250 mmHg
The HELP screen displays vacuum value in real time.
Adjust vacuum referring to Chapter 8, Section 2.4: Adjusting
Vacuum to 250 mmHg.
2) Discard fluid in Trap Chamber
Discard fluid if collected. Refer to Chapter 4, Section 3.2: Check
Trap Chamber Level and Discard.
3) Check Vacuum Line
Check the vacuum line for loosened nipple or tube, or breakage. If
any abnormality is noted, reconnect or replace.
After adjustment or check, press [1] key to return to the original
screen.
Analysis after error
occurrence
Not Ready until the error is resolved.