Error : Z axis home h/w fault - Sample Manager FTN - WKB2119

SYMPTOMS

• Error in the console shows z axis home h/w fault
• Reboot and reset through console does not resolve
• Grinding noise when Sample Manager FTN tries to home after reset

ENVIRONMENT

• ACQUITY H Class
• SM-FTN

CAUSE

Needle carriage obstructed

FIX or WORKAROUND

Perform the following steps :

1. Remove the two plates.
2. Power-off the SM-FTN.
3. Move the needle carriage gently back and forth, being careful not to damage the flex cable.

4. Power-on SM-FTN.
5. Replace the plates.
6. Reset the SM-FTN.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION