When
The liquid sensor inside the detector detected a build-up of excess liquid (flooding) inside the detector.
A related message appears in the Audit Trail. See Messages.
Follow these steps
Leave the detector gas flow turned on to dry the excess liquid. The period for leaving the gas flow turned on depends on the severity of the excess liquid that has built up:
If the flooding is minor, the liquid may evaporate when leaving on gas flow overnight.
If the flooding is major, leave the gas flow turned on for 24 hours.
If the message has disappeared, turn the detector gas flow off and on. Check the following indicators:
Situation | Steps |
|---|---|
If the status indicators are no longer red and the message in the Instrument Audit Trail no longer appears | The excess liquid build-up is removed. Resume operation. |
If the status indicators are still red and the message in the Instrument Audit Trail still appears | Write down the code and wording of the message, and contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Support for assistance. |