TROUBLESHOOTING
Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995 8-31
Rack Feed Out Function Error
Rack Feed Out Home Pos. Error
Phenomena A sample rack was not forwarded from the measurement line into the left rack
pool correctly.
When the sample being processed is completed, the system returns to
Ready.
Probable Cause 1) Dirt adhering to the shift end sensor.
2) Foreign object is in the left rack pool, blocking movement of the rack.
3) Rack shift end sensor is defective.
Corrective Action 1) Dirt adhering to the shift end sensor.
2) Foreign object is in the left rack pool, blocking movement of the rack.
3) Reset the rack and press [Sampler], then [Start] key to resume the
analysis.
4) If the error still persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.
Hand Initial Position Error
Hand Move Position Error
Phenomena Hand clipper did not move forward and backward correctly.
The sample being processed is completed. After that the sampler operation
cannot be continued until the error is resolved, however, manual analysis is
possible.
Probable Cause 1) Malfunction of the piercer unit back/forward cylinder operation.
2) Hand clipper forward and backward position detection sensor(s) are
defective.
Corrective Action 1) If the hand clipper has grasped a blood collection tube when this error
occurred, remove the piercer cover and return the collection tube to its
original position in the rack.
2) Check the CP mechanism operation using test program. (Refer to
Section
3.6: Test Sampler
in this chapter.)
3) If the error persists after the test program is completed, turn the Main Unit
power OFF, then ON again.
4) If the error still persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.