SYSMEX SF-3000 - Page 346

TROUBLESHOOTING
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 8-25
6 . Sampler Operation Errors
The names and positions of the various sensors fitted to the Sampler are shown below.
Rack feed out sensor
Blood volume sensor
Rack position sensor
Tube detection sensor
Rack detection sensor
Rack feed in sensor
Rack shift initial
position sensor
Rack feed initial position sensor
Piercer cover sensor
Rack shift position
sensor
Backward end sensor
Light reflection sensor
Light transmission sensor
Micro switch sensor
Photo-interrupter sensor
Figure 8-4: Sampler Unit Sensors
Set Piercer Cover
Phenomena The piercer unit cover on the sampler is not installed.
The sample being processed will be completed. After that, sampler operation
cannot be continued until the error is resolved, however, manual analysis is
possible.
Probable Cause 1) The piercer unit cover on the sampler is not properly installed.
2) Piercer cover sensor is defective.
Corrective Action 1) Install the piercer unit cover.
2) Perform the CP mechanism operation test. Refer to
Section 3.6: Test
Sampler
in this chapter.
3) If error persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised July 1996