3M 290 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Trouble Shooting Guide, Code, Problem, Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble Shooting Guide

In the event of an error code, unplug the Attest 290 Auto-reader and plug it back in to initiate the self- diagnostic test. If error code re-occurs, call for repair or replacement.

The display panel will indicate malfunctions detected by a specific error code. Refer to the following:

Code Problem Solution

C1 Unit Warm-up Caution Incubation block not at temperature (RRBI readings are disabled until incubator block reaches 60ºC +/-2ºC).

Allow a 30 minute warm-up after Attest 290 Auto-reader is plugged in.

C2 RRBI has been removed before incubation Replace RRBI in proper well within 10 seconds. complete. All three lights for affected RRBI

will light and alarm will sound if active.

E1	Temperature Control Error
	This error will occur if system is no

longer able to control the temperature of the incubator block (60ºC +/-2ºC).

Call for repair or replacement.

E3	Memory Error.	Call for repair or replacement.
E4	Analog-Digital Conversion Error.	Call for repair or replacement.
E7	Communications Error	Call for repair or replacement.
	This error will occur if internal
	communications have failed.

E8	Bulb Error
	This error occurs if the system detects
	that the bulb is too dim to properly read
	RRBI results.

Call for repair or replacement.

E9	Transport Error
	This error will occur if the system detects
	a motor failure or positioning problem.

Call for repair or replacement.

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