FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

<Details>
An insufficient current value has been detected.

<Typical Causes>
• The microchip was clogged.
• Air bubbles were mixed into the separation channel.

• Poor contact of electrode contacts on the tip cover.

 

<Instrument Operations>
Analysis is aborted for the sample being analyzed at the time the error occurred. Subsequent sample analyses proceed, ending with automatic rinsing of the microchips.

<Corrective Measures>

• Return the drives to home position as in "Moving All Axes to Home Position".

  Click here for "(MCE) Moving All Axes to Home Position".
• Open the top cover and chip cover and remove the affected microchip.
• Rinse the microchips according to the procedure described in "Inspecting and Washing Microchip Reservoirs".

  Click here for "(MCE) Inspecting and Washing Microchip Reservoirs (manually)".

• Perform maintenance on the chip cover.

  Click here for "(MCE) Maintenance of Chip Cover".