Troubleshooting; Opening The Drawer Manually; Error Codes And Probable Causes - Molecular Devices SpectraMax M2 User Manual

This chapter lists error codes that may occur while using the instrument, followed by their
most likely causes and remedies.
Maintenance procedures are described in the previous chapter.
For problems with the SpectraMax M2 or SpectraMax M2
U.S., contact Molecular Devices Technical Services group at 1-800-635-5577; elsewhere,
call your local representative.
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BIOHAZARD:
accessories, before requesting service by Molecular Devices representatives and before
returning the instrument or any components to Molecular Devices Corporation.
6.1.

OPENING THE DRAWER MANUALLY

If an error occurs while the drawer is closed and you need to remove a microplate, press
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the
DRAWER
If the drawer does not open, turn power to the instrument off and then on again. If the
>
drawer still remains closed, turn the power off and using your thumbnail, locate the
groove in the upper left side wall of the door. Open the door, and with your index fin-
ger, pull the microplate drawer out of the instrument (do not force the drawer) and
remove the microplate. This action will not harm the instrument, but should only be
taken if the first two options have failed to open the drawer.
If you are still unable to open the drawer, contact your local Molecular Devices represen-
tative.
6.2.

ERROR CODES AND PROBABLE CAUSES

If a problem occurs during operation that causes an unrecoverable error, the instrument
will stop and an error code number will be shown in the display on the front panel. To
correct the problem, call your local Molecular Devices representative for assistance.
6.2.1. ERROR MESSAGES
The LCD displays Fatal Error codes when a situation arises that requires attention. Any
reading in progress will stop.
Warning messages do not stop a reading but are logged in the error buffer. Warning mes-
sages indicate a situation that requires attention but is not sufficient to stop or prevent a
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6. Troubleshooting

It is your responsibility to decontaminate the instrument, as well as any
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that are not listed here, in the
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