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Troubleshooting

Centrifuge 5430/5430 R

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8.2 Error messages

If one of the following error messages appears, proceed as follows:

1. Remove fault (see Remedies).

2. Press open key to clear the error message.

3. If necessary, repeat centrifugation.

Some errors can have various causes. The actual cause is described in the message in the device display.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

Note A

Lid latch

Centrifuge lid could not be locked.

 Try again to close centrifuge lid.

Note B

Imbalance

Rotor loaded unsymmetrically.

 Load the rotor symmetrically and

balance it.

Note C

Rotor detection

Set g-force/speed too high, e.g. after a

rotor change (see Automatic rotor

detection on p. 32).

1. Check the g-force/speed.

2. Repeat the run.

Symptom/message Cause Remedy

Error 1

Rotor detection

Rotor not detected.

 Check rotor.

 If this error message appears again,

test with a different rotor.

Error 2

Electronics fault

Electronics fault.

 Switch centrifuge off and back on

again after > 20 s.

Error 3

Speed control

Error in speed measuring system.

 Insert and tighten rotor.

Error 3

Speed control

Error in speed measuring system.

 Wait for displayed time.

Error 5

Lid latch

Prohibited opening of lid or lid switch is

defective during a run.

1. Wait for rotor to stop.

2. Open and close again the lid of the

device.

3. Repeat the run.

Error 6

Drive fault

Drive fault.

 Repeat the run.

 If this error message appears again,

switch centrifuge off and back on

again after > 20 s.

Error 6

Drive fault

Drive overheated.

 Allow the drive to cool down for at

least 15 min.

Error 7

Speed control

Major deviation in the speed control. 1. Wait for rotor to stop.

2. Tighten rotor.

Error 8

Speed control

•Drive fault.

• Rotor loose.

•Incorrect rotor.

1. Wait for rotor to stop.

2. Tighten rotor.

3. Repeat the run.

Error 9 to Error 14 Electronics fault.

 Switch centrifuge off and back on

again after > 20 s.

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