SYSMEX pocH-100i Instructions For Use Manual page 89

6.1. GENERAL ERRORS, INSTRUMENT FAILURE
• Check if power cord is plugged in properly.
The instrument is switched ON but • Use another appliance to check if the outlet is live.
will not start. • Check fuses and circuit breakers, replace if necessary (see "Technical Maintenance"
page 4-13).
The logo appears on the LCD screen, • The program card is not inserted properly. Turn the main power switch OFF , and
however the main screen does not check whether the program card is securely inserted in the card slot on the right
appear. side of the instrument. T hen switch ON again.
After turning the main switch ON, Possibility of memory error. T urn the main switch OFF , wait 1 to 2 minutes, then turn
the main power switch ON again.
the LCD screen remains blank.
Mechanical operation is heard, but
Check whether the LCD screen contrast is set correctly.
no display appears on LCD screen.
Fluid leaks from the instrument. Turn the main power switch OFF and wipe off the leaked fluid.
Biological risks
Wear protective garments and gloves when work-
ing. After completion of work, wash hands with
disinfectant.
Danger, electric shock
Disconnect the power cord before opening the
instrument. Otherwise there is a risk of injury by
electrical shock and possible damage to the instru-
ment.
Note
If the instrument shows a malfunction, check the
following table. If the corresponding item is not
found or the procedure listed does not eliminate
the problem, contact your Sysmex service repre-
sentative.
• Other errors are indicated by a beep and a mes-
sage displayed on the LCD screen.
• If an error affects only a specific analysis result,
it will be marked by a flag.
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pocH-100 Revised June 2008
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