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Quo-Test Error Codes

Operational Error Messages

To access the log files listing results or error messages please refer to the Retrieving a Result from the Analyzer Memory section of this Manual.

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Analyzer warming up
Description

The analyzer is warming up.

Resolution

Wait for the analyzer to warm up.

Screen shows ‘Insert New Cartridge’ and ‘Close Door’ even when the door has been closed
Description

The door switch in the analyzer may be faulty, or the analyzer may not be able to read the barcode on the cartridge.

Resolution

Check the cartridge barcode label for damage and that the door is properly closed and that there is nothing in the way*.

Screen shows ‘Pull Slide Forward’ even after the slide has been pulled forward
Description

Either the red slide has not been pulled far enough forward, or it is faulty.

Resolution

Make sure the cartridge is sitting correctly and the red slide is correctly pulled forward. Then close the analyzer door*.

Screen shows ‘Remove Old Cartridge’ when a new cartridge is inserted
Description

Either a used cartridge has been inserted or the test cartridge is faulty.

Resolution

Remove cartridge, close the door and allow the system to return to the home screen. Repeat test with a new cartridge.*

Error 03
Description

The analyzer temperature is unstable.

Resolution

Turn off the analyzer, allow it to reach room temperature and turn it on again. Make sure that the analyzer is sited away from draughts*

Error 04 / 05
Description

Part of the optical system has failed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 06 / 07
Description

The x- or z-axis motor has failed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 08
Description

The stirrer motor has failed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 09
Description

The internal fan has failed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 10/11
Description

The x- or z-axis motor has jammed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 12
Description

The stirrer motor has jammed.

Resolution

Power off the analyzer, wait 10 seconds, and power on again. Remove the old cartridge, if present, close the door and allow the analyzer to return to the home screen*

Error 98
Description

The measurement system has failed.

Resolution

Contact your local distributor or customer support.

Error 99
Description

The analyzer memory is full.

Resolution

Contact your local distributor or customer support.

Door Opened Assay Abandoned (Error 101)
Description

The analyzer door was opened before the test had finished.

Resolution

Do not open the analyzer door whilst a test is running.

Reagent Out of Range (Error 102 / 103)
Description

The test cartridge is faulty.

Resolution

Remove cartridge and repeat test with a new cartridge*

Too Little Blood (Error 104)
Description

Either the blood sample had a low level of hemoglobin, the blood collector was under filled or the filled blood collector was pushed into the cartridge prior to running the test.

Resolution

Remove cartridge and repeat test with a new cartridge, making sure that the blood collector is filled correctly and that it is carefully placed into the cartridge* (see Section 4 – Running a Test)

Too Much Blood (Error 104)
Description

Either the blood sample had a low level of hemoglobin, the blood collector was under filled or the filled blood collector was pushed into the cartridge prior to running the test.

Resolution

Either the blood sample had a high level of hemoglobin, or blood collector was overfilled.

Blood Mix Failure (Error 105)
Description

The blood sample did not form a homogenous solution with the buffer.

Resolution

Remove cartridge and repeat test with a new cartridge*.

Invalid Result (2)/(1) (Error 106)
Description

A result was not able to be calculated

Resolution

Remove the cartridge and repeat with a new cartridge*.

Invalid Result (2)/(1) (Error 107)
Description

A result was not able to be calculatedA result was not able to be calculated

Resolution

Remove the cartridge and repeat with a new cartridge.

107 errors are most commonly seen when a cold cartridge is used with the system Make sure the cartridge has sufficient time to reach the same temperature as the analyzer before use 107 errors can sometimes occur when the analyzer is working at the bottom of it’s temperature range and the blood volume/hemoglobin concentration is towards the bottom of the acceptable range. Make sure that the temperature is within the working range of the analyzer and that the collected sample fills the slot on the blood collector*

Invalid Barcode Format (Error 108)
Description

The calibration barcode has not been recognized.

Resolution

Calibration Barcode: re-scan the calibration barcode or scan a barcode from a different carton.

Cartridge Lot Barcode: open and close the analyzer door. If the error is still displayed, use a different cartridge*

Curve Fit Fail (Error 112)
Description

The test cartridge is faulty.

Resolution

Remove cartridge and repeat test with a new cartridge*

Invalid Result (2) (Error 120, 121, 122, 123,124, 125 or 126)
Description

A result was not able to be calculated

Resolution

Remove cartridge and repeat test with a new cartridge*

Mix Motor Stall (Error 128)
Description

Mixer Motor has failed to start during the assay.

Resolution

Remove cartridge, close the door and allow the system to return to the home screen. Repeat the test with a new cartridge*

*If the problem continues, contact your local distributor or customer support.