Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Number/
Message
P1/
Power failure, run
continued
P2/
Power failure, run
restarted
L2/
Door not latched,
reclose door
L5/
Door not latched, call
Beckman service
L3/
Door problem, refer
to manual
L9/
Door problem, refer
to manual
*
In the U.S. call 1-800-742-2345. Outside the United States, contact your local Beckman Coulter office.
4-2
• the diagnostic number and message,
• the operating situation when the diagnostic condition occurred
(such as rotor in use, speed, or load type), and
• any unusual environmental and/or operating conditions (such
as ambient temperature or voltage fluctuations).
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NOTE
Table 4-1. Diagnostic Message Chart
Problem
Momentary power
failure: rotor does not
come to a complete stop
Power failure: rotor
comes to a complete
stop
Door not closed firmly
enough, or debris in
latch area may be
preventing latches from
closing securely
Foot pedal was
depressed before end
of run
The information provided in Table 4-1 is a user
guide, and is not a comprehensive checklist.
Result
Run continues when
power resumes
Run will restart auto-
matically when power
resumes
L2 error message
appears. If you reclose
the door repeatedly and
the problem continues,
the message will
change to say "L5 Door
not latched, call
Beckman Coulter
service"
Latches are not
operating properly
Recommended Action
Press [
] to clear message.
CE
Press [
] to clear message.
CE
Reclose the door firmly, placing your
hand over the drawing of the hand on
the door label. (As you close the door
your hand should be half-way between
the two latches, which is approxi-
mately 45° to the right of center front.)
Gently clean the latch areas with a dry,
lintless cloth. Be careful not to damage
sensitive electronics in the area. If L2
continues to appear after cleaning, call
Beckman Coulter Field Service.*
Press [
] and try to restart the run.
CE
If this does not work, call Beckman
Coulter Field Service.
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