7.
Troubleshooting
If the proposed measures to remedy the fault repeatedly do not deliver the desired result, contact
your local distributor.
Information
Problem
on the touch
screen
Vortex Mixer
Power Error!
does not start
Accessory
Error!
Vortex Mixer
Speed Error!
stops during
operation in
touch mode
Vortex Mixer
-
shakes during
operation
Cause
Low voltage or no
power
Connection to
accessory sensors
lost
Too much pressure
on the base plate
The adapter for
1.5/2.0 ml tubes is
overloaded
The adapter for
microplates is
overloaded
Solution
› Check the power connection
› Check the power adapter
› Switch on the Vortex Mixer
› Restart the Vortex Mixer.
If error persists, contact
your local distributor or the
manufacturer
› Reduce pressure on the base
plate and restart operation
after 3 seconds
› Stop the Vortex Mixer and
reduce the load on the adapter
to a maximum of 15 tubes with
3.0 g each
› If not fully loaded, ensure the
tubes are distributed evenly
across the adapter
› Make sure that the Vortex
Mixer is placed on a level
surface
› Reduce plate or sample weight
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