Error Messages - Molecular Devices SkanStacker 300 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

When an error condition occurs, the SkanStacker 300 stops operation and an
alarm signal is heard. The LED Ready light flashes and a message is shown in
the display.
The sensor check is performed once when the
tiate a wash. During the wash, the SkanStacker 300 does not check the sen-
sors.
Error
E-01 Bad Vacuum
E-02 Air Pressure
Pressure High
Low
Verify Setup
E-03 MicroPlate
No Plate In Lift
Insert Plate
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Cause
Low vacuum at the
vacuum outlet when
starting wash.(Vac-
uum must be less than
900 mbar).
The key is
[Start]
pressed for wash or
rinse/prime. The actual
air pressure is not
equal to the set air
pressure value.
The key has
[Start]
been pressed for wash
or rinse/prime but no
microplate is in the
plate holder.
key is pressed to ini-
[Start]
Things to Try
Verify vacuum pump is
switched on.
Verify tubing connected
properly.
Verify caps on reservoir
bottles and waste collec-
tion vessel are tight.
Verify vacuum tubing
free from restrictions or
obstructions.
Verify pump protection
filter is not closed or
filled with fluid.
Low: Probably a leak.
Check that all reservoir
caps are tightened.
High: Due to changed air
pressure setting. The previ-
ously used wash program
had a higher air pressure
setting. Open reservoir cap
to release excess air pres-
sure.
Insert a microplate.
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