TROUBLESHOOTING
8-18 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
4 . Motor Errors
Sheath Motor Function Error
Phenomena Sheath injector piston driving motor did not move properly, and the movement
of the sheath injector piston stopped.
An analysis error may occur, and the "Check Stored Data" message also
appears. Analysis cannot be continued until the error is resolved.
Probable Cause The resistance on the sheath injector piston is abnormally high.
Corrective Action 1) Execute the sheath motor test program. (Refer to
Section 3.3: Test Motor
in this chapter.)
2) If the error persists after the test program is completed, turn the Main Unit
power OFF, then ON again.
3) If the error still persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.
Only when it is required by the service representative, open the left side
cover and check visually with his/her assistance to make sure that no
fluid connector or tubing is touching the sheath injector piston upper/lower
parts.
WARNING! The h
draulic s
stem should be considered potentiall
biohazardous.
Do not handle the tubin
or chambers without proper protective
e
uipment. Wear rubber
loves when checkin
the h
draulic s
stem.
Wash
our hands with an antiseptic solution after completin
the
procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT open the Main Unit left side cover without direction or assistance
of S
smex service representative.
Sheath Motor
Sheath Injector Piston
Figure 8-2: Sheath Injector Piston Location (Main Unit - Left Interior)