Thermo Spectronic BioMate 3 User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Light beam blocked in sample compartment Remove occlusion
Mirrors dirty Clean or replace mirrors
Low energy level due to dirt on optics Clean or replace optics
Grating in wrong position due to binding
Align grating mount, see grating does not
move section
Detector problem Replace detector
Does not get past Finding energy peak
message; gives “Cannot zero system”
message
Main board problem Replace Main board
Light beam blocked in sample compartment Remove occlusion
Mirrors dirty Clean or replace mirrors
Low energy level due to dirt on optics Clean or replace optics
Grating in wrong position due to binding
Align grating mount, see grating does not
move section
Detector problem Replace detector
Does not get past Calibrating grating
message
Main board problem Replace Main board
Someone pressed ↓ and ENTER keys
simultaneously at power up
Run Service software to recalibrate instrument
and reset display.
Battery not installed or is dead
Install or replace battery and run Service
software to recalibrate instrument and reset
display.
Display is dark background with light text
Main board problem
Replace Main board and run Service software
to recalibrate instrument and reset display.
Battery not installed or is dead
Install battery
Replace battery
System date reverts to 1Jan00
Main board problem Replace Main board
<Ctrl><down><Enter> pressed at startup Reprogram using Service Diagnostic software
Problem with ROM on Main board
Replace ROM if in socket
Replace Main board
Serial Number lost from software
Main board problem Replace Main board
Stored tests are missing ROM or Main board problem
Reprogram and save tests; if reoccurs, then
replace Main board
Xenon lamp Life value is incorrect ROM or Main board problem
Replace Main board and run Service software
to recalibrate instrument and reset lamp life.
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Thermo Spectronic BioMate 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Thermo
Model	Spectronic BioMate 3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English