Thermo Scientific Sorvall T3 User Manual page 33

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Error Codes
Error code
01
03
04
CLOSE Lid
06
IMBAL
08
09
11
Note All error indications can be cleared by turn the power switch off
and turn the power switch on.
If error code reappears and the cause of the problem can't be removed
contact your local Thermo Service representative L
Origin State of the centrifuge
Incorrect speed The rotor will brake to a stop.
measurement Lid opening is impossible till
speed is zero and a 4
minutes- timeout is expired
Power was At power off the rotor will
interrupted during coast to a stop.
a run.
Speed > 0 RPM at The rotor will coast to a stop.
power ON
Lid open at start The centrifuge doesn't start if
the lid isn't properly closed
Lid open in The rotor will brake to a stop.
running mode
Imbalance. The rotor will brake to a stop.
Motor Over- The rotor will brake to a stop.
temperature OR
Lid lock error
Chamber Over- The rotor will brake to a stop.
Temperature Refrigeration Failure
The unit displays (Refrigerated only)
this code if the
measured
temperature
exceeds 50°C, at
any time during
the run.
Electronic failure All controls are disabled
Chapter 4
Instructions for Use
User's action
Wait for rotor to stop.
Wait for the 4 minutes
timeout. To erase the message,
open the lid, turn the power
switch off and turn the power
switch on
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Note: if Error 01 has been
detected and not cleared, as
above described, the alarm
reset is possible only after a
safety time of 30 minutes
Wait for rotor to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Close the lid and press
"START"
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Verify that a balanced load is
installed. Inspect the rotor and
rearrange the tubes, or add
additional tubes with fluid to
balance the rotor.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Wait for motor cooling down.
Wait for the centrifuge to stop.
Press any keyboard button to
erase this message.
Verify the operating condition.
To erase the message turn the
power switch off and turn the
power switch on
T3/G3 4-5