Eppendorf 5418 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 32)

Troubleshooting
Centrifuge 5418 / 5418 R
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7.2 Error messages
If one of the following error messages appears, proceed as follows:
1. Remove fault (see Remedies).
2. If necessary, repeat centrifugation.
Symptom/message Cause Remedy
LID ERROR (5418)/
LID (5418 R) Centrifuge lid cannot be locked.  Try again to close centrifuge lid.
LID ERROR (5418)/
LID (5418 R) Centrifuge lid cannot be released. 1. Switch the centrifuge off and back on.
2. Press the
open key.
If the error occurs again:
1. Switch off centrifuge.
2. Activate the emergency lid release
(see Emergency lid release on p. 33).
LID ERROR (5418)/
LID (5418 R) Centrifuge lid must not be released
during a run.  Wait for rotor to stop.
INT Mains/power failure during a run.  Check the mains connection.
NO RPM (5418)/
Error
3 (5418 R)
Error in the speed measuring system or
drive overheated.  Leave the device switched on until the
error message disappears (10 s or 6
min).
Error 5
(only for 5418 R) 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.
Err 6 (5418)/
Error
6 (5418 R)
Drive fault.  Repeat the run.
 If this error message appears again,
switch centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Error 6
(only for 5418 R) Drive overheated.  Allow the drive to cool down for at
least 15 min.
Err 7 (5418)/
Error
7 (5418 R)
Major deviation in the speed control. 1. Wait for rotor to stop.
2. Tighten rotor.
Err 8 (5418)/
Error
8 (5418 R)
Drive fault. 1. Wait for rotor to stop.
2. Repeat the run.
Err 9 to 17 (5418)/
Error
9 to 17 (5418
R)
Electronics error.  Switch centrifuge off and back on
again after > 20 s.
Error 18
(only for 5418 R) Too high temperature deviation from set
value in the rotor chamber.  Check the settings.
 Check unhindered air circulation
through the air slots.
 Thaw ice or switch off device and
allow it to cool down.