Troubleshooting By User - VWR MICRO STAR 17 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting by user

If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized customer service
representative must be contacted.
Failure message
Display remains dark.
Display fails briefly
The centrifuge door cannot
be opened.
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Problem with centrifuge
The drive stops. The centrifuge
decelerates without braking. The
centrifuge door cannot be
opened.
The drive stops. The centrifuge
decelerates without braking.
Pressing key has no effect.
Exceptionally running noise
Possible causes and cures
No mains connection
1. Is the centrifuge turned on?
2. Check the mains connection.
If the display remains dark,
inform Customer Service.
Mains connection interrupted for some
seconds.
1. Turn off mains switch.
2. Check whether the mains
power cord is connected
properly.
3. Restart the centrifuge.
Centrifuge door is not correctly
engaged or warped.
1. Check if mains connection is
working and the instrument is
switched on (display is lit).
2. If this is unsuccessful, you may
open the centrifuge door using
the mechanical emergency
door release.
Imbalance
1. Stop the centrifuge. Press the
key or unplug mains power
cord.
2. Wait until the centrifuge comes
to a complete stop.
3. Check whether the rotor is
properly loaded.
Check whether a broken tube,
damage to the rotor or motor is
responsible for the run noise.
If the running noise remains
exceptionally, inform Customer
Service.
VWR MICRO STAR 17 / 17R ver c, rel 09.06.2020