POWER – MINI BASE
I am having issues powering up the Base Unit
- Verify that the Base Unit is plugged into a functional electrical outlet
- If you are using a power strip or a surge protector, verify that its switch is also turned on
- Unplug the Base Unit from the outlet and re-plug it into the outlet
AGITATION – MINI BASE
Note: The display gets updates from the motor several times per revolution and thus may result in the displayed rotational speed oscillating between a few RPMs
I am having issues with agitation
- Verify that the Base Unit is powered up properly
- Verify that the Single-Use Vessel is sitting securely and all the way down in the Base Unit to ensure proper magnetic coupling
- Verify that the Speed Adjust Dial is not in the off position
- Visually determine any faults in the Vertical-Wheel Impeller (Look for any visible damage to the impeller) (See if the impeller is rotating smoothly in its bearings)
TEMPERATURE
The “Temperature” button says “Interlock”
- Resolve the condition preventing the main heater from turning on (For more information, refer to the “Interlocks” subsection under “Temperature” on page 97 of the PBS 3 MAG or page 121 of the PBS 15/80 MAG User Manual)
MAIN GAS
The “Main Gas” button says “Interlock”
- Resolve the condition preventing the gases from flowing (For more information, refer to the “Interlocks” subsection under “Main Gas” on page 98 of the PBS 3 MAG or page 123 of the PBS 15/80 MAG User Manual)
There is a problem with the Main Gas line
- Confirm that all gas lines are connected properly and set to appropriate source pressures\
- Check that the "Gas Data" settings are correct
I do not require nitrogen gas
- Confirm that the DO “N2 Manual Max (%)” and “N2 Auto Max (%)” settings are ‘0’
DOOR
The following applies only to 15L and 80L bioreactors
The door will not unlock
- Resolve the condition interlocking the controls (For more information, refer to the “Interlocks” subsection of “Door” on page 134 of the PBS 15/80 MAG User Manual)