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Troubleshooting guide – LaMotte SMART Spectro Spectrophotometer User Manual

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SMART Spectro Operator’s Manual 2.11

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ERROR MESSAGES

OUT OF RANGE

If the message OUT OF RANGE is displayed when scanning a sample, the

sample may be over range or under range. If the sample is over range the

sample should be diluted and tested again (see Sample Dilution Techniques &

Volumetric Measurements, page16).

BATTERY (optional)

If the symbol BAT appears in the upper left corner of the display when using the

battery pack, the battery needs to be charged. The SMART Spectro will turn off if

the battery power becomes too low.

ERROR 1 TROUBLE WITH FILTER

There is a problem with fi lter positioning. This could be due to a dead motor,

bad connection to the motor, or a bad positioning detector. Contact LaMotte

Technical Service for help.

ERROR 2 TROUBLE WITH SWITCH

There is a problem with the grating positioning. This could be due to a dead

stepping motor, bad connection to stepping motor, or a bad micro switch.

Contact LaMotte Technical Service for help.

ERROR 3 TROUBLE WITH LIGHT

There is a problem locating the zero order light during wavelength calibration.

Contact LaMotte Technical Service for help.

WARNING SIGNAL TOO WEAK

Not enough light is getting to the detector. Check light path for blockage. Check

lamp position. Try recalibrating wavelength.

WARNING SIGNAL TOO STRONG

This can be an indication that the meter was accidently shut-off during

wavelength calibration. Shut meter off and restart.

WARNING RAM BATTERY LOW

Clock battery needs to be replaced soon. If it fails all user tests and Data log

Data will be lost. Unit can be run without this battery. Just use line power and

leave unit on.