Troubleshooting By User - Thermo Scientific Sorvall ST 40 Instruction Manual

5. Reconnect the centrifuge once the power has been restored. Switch on the centrifuge. Press the
OPEN key

Troubleshooting by User

Failure message
Overtemperature
Incorrect bucket ID
Unapproved rotor
Rotor ID failure
Lid blocked
Motor overtemp.
PCB overtemp.
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to have the door locks operative again.
WARNING If you pull only one lever or you do not pressed the OPEN key
the door locks operative again, the door might open while the rotor os still spinning.
If problems occur other than those listed in this table, the authorized customer service
representative must be contacted.
Problem with centrifuge
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Centrifuge does not open
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
The centrifuge cannot be operated.
The run does not start or the centrifuge
runs down without being braked.
Possible causes and cures
Overheating in chamber.
Check the function of the refrigeration unit.
Clean the air inlet for the condenser.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
Bucket code is undefined for the rotor detected, check the set
points for the given bucket code.
Is it permitted to use the current bucket in the rotor currently
mounted?
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
Rotor code is not in the rotor table.
Is it permitted to use the rotor currently mounted in this device?
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
The rotor could not be identified.
Check to see if the rotor is properly installed.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
Restart the centrifuge.
The emergency lid release enables you to retrieve your samples.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
Restart the centrifuge.
If an error message appears again, inform Customer Service.
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to have
ST40 / 40R 7-3