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Upon injection, one or both of the following errors: "Z axis move H/W Fault", "Zp axis move h/w fault" - WKB56331

Article number: 56331

SYMPTOMS

  • Upon injection, one or both of the following errors appear: "Z axis move H/W Fault", "Zp axis move h/w fault"
  • Both errors are seen in the error log in the ACQUITY console

ENVIRONMENT

  • ACQUITY UPLC H-Class
  • ACQUITY UPLC I-Class
  • ACQUITY UPLC M-Class
  • ACQUITY PREMIER
  • UPC2
  • Empower

CAUSE

Incorrect plate configuration or incorrect vial selection.

FIX or WORKAROUND

Configure for an ANSI plate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Any non-ANSI plate will cause this error upon injection.

Ensure the vial placement is correct, i.e. V:1, 1:A,1, 1:1.

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