Chapter 18

Troubleshooting

[Ambient temperature thermistor error], [FCM guide liquid chamber thermistor error]
Probable cause

Action

The thermistor in the unit has malfunctioned, or there is a
circuit break.

Turn off the main power switch on the analyzer.
The instrument requires servicing. Contact your authorized
local Sysmex representative.

Errors related to reagents and chambers
[Out of CyFlow SHEATH]
Probable cause

Action

Case 1:
There is a foreign object pressing on the tubing connected to
the reagent container, or there is a kink in the tubing.

Remove the object that is pressing on the tubing, and/or
straighten the tubing.

Case 2:
The reagent has run out.

Click [Execute] in the [Help] dialog box.
The [Reagent Replacement] dialog box appears. Replace the
reagent. For details, see the following:
(➤P.269 "Chapter 17: 17.5.2 Replacing the reagent")

[FCM sheath chamber 1 aspiration error], [FCM sheath chamber 2 aspiration error],
[Wash chamber aspiration error]
Probable cause

Action

• The tubing connected to the reagent container is clogged.
• There is a foreign object pressing on the tubing connected
to the reagent container, or there is a kink in the tubing.

Check the condition of the tubes, and then click [Execute] in
the [Help] dialog box.
Reagent replenishment takes place.

[Waste chamber 1 not draining], [Waste chamber 2 not draining]
Probable cause

Action

The drain tubing is clogged.

Click [Execute] in the [Help] dialog box.
The waste chamber is drained.

[Wash chamber not draining]
Probable cause

Action

The drain tubing is clogged.

Click [Execute] in the [Help] dialog box.
The sample is drained from the rinse chamber.

[Waste tank is full]
Probable cause

Action

The waste container is full.

Replace the waste container, and then click [Accept] in the
[Help] dialog box. To replace the waste container, see the
following:
(➤P.266 "Chapter 17: 17.3 Replacing the waste container")

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