Troubleshooting - BRAND Transferpette-8 electronic Operating Manual

Troubleshooting

If an error occurs, the instrument display shows "Err" and the error number is also shown. The instrument
will now only react to the ENTER key. Pressing the ENTER key will attempt to restart the instrument.
Therefore, a reference run is automatically requested.
Problem
Instrument does not
react
Instrument does not
react
Instrument does not
react
Instrument does not
react
Display is dark
Tip drips/
instrument not sealed
or volume error
Liquid is not aspirated
or there is a loud motor
noise
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Error message Possible cause
Battery discharged or
faulty
Faulty electronic
component
Faulty electronic
component
Unpredicted program
error
No battery inserted
Battery is defective
Faulty electronic
component
Electrostatic discharge
Improper tip
Tip is not properly
seated
Piston seal is contami-
nated or damaged
Piston movement is
limited
Corrective action
Charge battery for at least
5 min without operating,
then only operate with
charging cable attached
until battery is recharged.
Replace battery if needed.
Send in the instrument
for repair.
Send in the instrument
for repair.
Confirm error by
pressing the ENTER
key. The instrument is
reinitialized.
Insert battery.
Replace battery.
Send in the instrument
for repair.
Remove and insert the
battery.
Only use quality tips.
Press tip in firmly
Clean the instrument/
replace the seal.
Unscrew the manifold
and move the metal part
in the middle by hand.