SYSMEX SF-3000 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
8-32 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
Hand Upper Position Error
Hand Lower Position Error
Phenomena Hand clipper does not move up down correctly.
Sampler operation cannot be continued until the error is resolved.
Probable Cause 1) Malfunction of the piercer unit up/down cylinder operation.
2) ID label is affixed on the collection tube incorrectly.
3) Hand clipper up and down position detection sensor(s) are defective.
Corrective Action 1) Check the label on tube for correct positioning and specifications.
2) Check that nothing is obstructing hand clipper movement.
3) 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.
4) Check the CP mechanism operation using test program. (Refer to
Section
3.6: Test Sampler
in this chapter.)
5) If the error persists after the test program is completed, turn the Main Unit
power OFF, then ON again.
6) If the error still persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.
Tube Invert Position Error
Phenomena The collection tube was not inverted correctly for piercing.
The sample being processed is completed. After that, sampler operation
cannot be continued until the error is resolved, however, manual analysis is
possible.
Probable Cause 1) Malfunction of the piercer unit up/down cylinder operation.
2) ID label is affixed on the collection tube incorrectly.
3) Tube clamp sensor is defective.
Corrective Action 1) Check the label on tube for correct positioning and specifications.
2) Check that nothing is obstructing hand clipper mixing movement.
3) Remove the piercer cover and return the collection tube to its original
position in the rack.
4) Check the CP mechanism operation using test program. (Refer to
Section
3.6: Test Sampler
in this chapter.)
5) If the error persists after the test program is completed, turn the Main Unit
power OFF, then ON again.
6) If the error still persists, contact your Sysmex service representative.

SYSMEX SF-3000 Specifications

General

Brand	SYSMEX
Model	SF-3000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English