Loader Fault 41: Mix Head Stuck In Vertical Position/Bl; Loader Fault 42: Mix Head Not At Top Position/Bl - Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Tables for Instrument Conditions and Messages
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Table 10.2 General Fault Conditions (Continued)

Loader Fault 41: mix head stuck in vertical position/BL

The Mix Head failed to move from its vertical position.
– – – - Probable Cause – – –
1. A mechanical problem is preventing
the Mix Head from rotating upward.
2. A failure of the magnetic reed sensor
or related electronics has occurred.

Loader Fault 42: mix head not at top position/BL

The Mix/Lift Assembly failed to reach its top position.
– – – - Probable Cause – – –
1. A mechanical problem is preventing
Mix/Lift Assembly is from moving
upward.
2. A failure of the optical sensor or
related electronics has occurred.
– – – - Corrective Action –
1. Remove the Loader Cover. Check
for an obstruction that is preventing
the Mix Head from rotating upward
and, if one is found, remove it.
Reinstall the Loader Cover, reset
the racks, and reset the Sample
Loader by pressing the following
keys in order:
[CLEAR FAULT],
[START LOADER],
[RESET LOADER].
2. If the message appears repeatedly,
contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
– – – - Corrective Action –
1. Remove the Loader Cover. Check
for an obstruction that is preventing
the Mix/Lift Assembly from
moving upward and, if one is found,
remove it. Then, reinstall the
Loader Cover, reset the racks, and
reset the Sample Loader by
pressing the following keys in
order:
[CLEAR FAULT],
[START LOADER],
[RESET LOADER].
2. If the message appears repeatedly,
contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
9140181H—October 2001
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