Troubleshooting
Problem
No display and no fan moving
sound when power on
Abnormal vibrating noise
Normal display but can't heat or
cool
No display but fan is moving when
power on
When power on, a message:
"Power failure during running."
Water accumulated in sample wells
USB flash drive is not recognized
Tubes are deformed
Sample losing because evaporate
Sample block temperature (view
via Wells screen of run status
screen) is abnormal
System clock is abnormal
Warning
message:
"Instrument
failure! Error code: xx"
Cause
No line voltage
Power cord unreliable
Unstable bench
Uneven foot
Loose case screw
Heat pump fails or no current is
supplied
LCD fails or LCD related
circuit fails
Lost power or power off the cycler
when the last program is still
running
The cycler is running under 4°C for
a long time while the ambient
humidity is high
The USB flash drive is
incompatible with the cycler
Tubes are poor in quality, too soft
or bad heat resistance.
Heat lid didn't work or the set
temperature of lid is too low.
Tubes, strips or microplate are
poor in quality
Microplate is not sealed tighten.
Sample volume is too small
One of heat pumps fails
System clock should be reset
The battery in the cycler should be
changed
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Possible Remedies
Wait for power restore
Check power cord and plug
Move to a stable bench
Move to a stable foot
Fasten the screw
Shut off the power
and call service
Shut off the power
and call service
Touch OK to cancel the message. Stop the last
program
Running the block temperature to 93°C for at least
30 minutes.
Recommended
to
raise
temperature to 10°C.
Try another USB flash drive.
Use good quality PCR tubes.
Turn on the heating of lid and set the temperature
to above 105°C.
Changes tubes, strips or microplate.
Ensure tight seal on the microplate.
Sample volume should above 10μl
Shut off the power
and call service
Adjust date and time via Tools>System Set screen
Shut off the power
and call service
Shut off the power
and call service
the
hold
forever