Loader Fault 43: Mix Head Stuck At Top Position/Bl; Loader Fault 44: Load Zone Empty Detector Malfunction - Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual

Section 10
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
9140181H—October 2001
Table 10.2 General Fault Conditions (Continued)

Loader Fault 43: mix head stuck at top position/BL

The Mix/Lift Assembly failed to move from its top position.
– – – - Probable Cause – – –
1. A mechanical problem is preventing
the Mix/Lift Assembly from moving
downward.
2. A failure of the optical sensor or
related electronics has occurred.

Loader Fault 44: load zone empty detector malfunction

The system failed to retract mechanical arms after detecting that the load zone is
empty.
NOTE: This fault does not lead to a Sample Loader halt because any rack
currently in the mixing zone is unaffected.
– – – - Probable Cause – – –
1. A mechanical problem has
prevented the rack arms in the load
zone from retracting.
2. A failure of the sensor, loader
mechanics, or related electronics has
occurred.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
– – – - Corrective Action –
1. Remove the Loader Cover. Check
for an obstruction that is preventing
the Mix/Lift Assembly from
moving downward 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.
– – – - Corrective Action –
1. Visually check for an obstruction
that is preventing the rack arms in
the load zone from retracting and, if
one is found, press the STOP
LOADER key to halt the Sample
Loader. Remove the obstruction.
Then, resume Sample Loader
operation by pressing the following
keys in order:
[START LOADER],
[RESUME LOADER].
2. If the message appears repeatedly,
contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
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