1600 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Charts

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

The following chart shows some  activities an operator or maintenance person can easily accomplish.
Troubleshooting activities which go beyond the scope of those listed below are to be undertaken solely with input from
Kinematic Automation Service Personnel.

PROBLEM

WHERE TO LOOK

Main fuse blows when the machine is turned on. 

Check the AC line voltage selector. 
Is it set for the correct operating voltage? 

The machine will not turn on when the START button is pressed (the front panel switches are not lit). 

The EPO button is not pulled out (up). 
The switch at the power entry module is turned off (0). 
No connection to power. 

Vacuum does not come on

Check air pressure. 
Check air connections. 
Check the footswitch connection. 

Tips do not go up. 

Check air cylinder. 
Check spring condition. 

Tips do not go down, or not down far enough. 

Check air pressure. 
Check air connections. 
Check the stop position. 

Touch screen does not come on. 

Check the power connection. 
Check the EPO button position. 
Check the power inlet position

Pump(s) make excessive noise. 

See the CAVRO pump manual

Platen will not move. 

Check the tip down sensor.
Check the flag position. 
Check the belt. 
Check the pulley. 
Is platen home? 

Pump(s) not responding correctly. 

Check configuration (see page 16 for correct configuration). 

Dispense is sporadic. 

Check the fluid path. 
Check the tip condition. 
Check the tip level. 
See the CAVRO pump manual. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE  - Assumes you have preformed this maintenance before and are familiar with this machine.

Turn the power off before beginning any preventive maintenance procedure. 

The Matrix 1600. Reagent Dispensing Module requires very little maintenance and calibration during its lifetime. 
However, regular maintenance will help retain the accuracy and reliability of the equipment.
The following table shows some maintenance tasks and their suggested schedules. 
Of course, the scope of use and environmental factors, as well as the type of materials used on the machine do play a role in maintenance requirements. 
If suggested frequencies seem to be inadequate, increase maintenance frequencies as required.

  CAUTION: 
Only supply CLEAN, DRY, AND FILTERED AIR to the module. 
Failure to supply Clean, Dry, and Filtered Air VOIDS THE WARRANTY
The machine may be damaged and your product may be affected!

MAINTENANCE OBJECT

FREQUENCY / PROCEDURE

MACHINE SURFACES

DAILY:
Clean with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol.

VACUUM PLATEN

DAILY:
Clean with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.  Remove any debris from the vacuum slots.

TIP ASSEMBLY

DAILY:
Clean using denatured alcohol (soak) and rinse with de-ionized water.

PUMP ASSEMBLIES

See the CAVRO pump manual (Section 15).