Fill time-out error

Normally the fill sequence takes about 3 seconds. However, if the fill sequence exceeds 10 seconds, a fill time-out error will be generated. The ESR analyser unit aborts the fill sequence and this error message will be shown on the display and reported.

Fill time-out error may be caused by:

1. Blood clots or rubber debris from the tube cap in the sample.
   • Check the condition of the outer needle.
   • Check the mixing time of the tube Settings - General settings - Mixing interval <default 90 sec>
2. Filling procedure stopped by operator.
3. Insufficient sample volume.
   • Should be at least 1.4 ml.
4. Faulty fill nozzle or fill nozzle washer/O-ring.
   • Check fill nozzle and washer/O-ring.
5. Incorrectly adjusted sample probe depth.
   • Check needle depth Settings - General settings - Sample probe depth <default 5 mm>
6. No or poor vacuum.
   • Check vacuum Maintenance - Check sensors - Check flow sensor