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Probable cause Corrective action
The rechargeable lithium battery is defective. 1. Remove the CAR from the track.
CAUTION: Wear personal protective
equipment while operating the laboratory
automation system.
2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an
authorized service representative.
Related information...
CAR observed problems, page 286
CAR lurches from side to side and is not stopped at the AccessPoint
Probable cause Corrective action
• The sliders are no longer present on the CAR.
• The guiding pin has broken off the CAR.
Replace the front underseal. Perform Replace the front
underseal of a CAR, page 300.
Related information...
CAR observed problems, page 286
CAR LEDs blink in an uncontrolled manner (such as red and yellow) while moving
Probable cause Corrective action
The CAR requires a restart. 1. Switch off the CAR, and then switch it on again.
2. Contact an Abbott Laboratories representative or an
authorized service representative if necessary.
Related information...
CAR observed problems, page 286
CAR always moves at a constant speed
Probable cause Corrective action
The CAR does not detect any commands from the active
lane elements.
• Clean the CAR. Perform one or more of the
following procedures:
– Clean the sensors, page 195.
– Clean the housing, page 196.
– Clean the charging contacts, page 196.
– Clean the sample holder, page 197.
– Clean the drive wheel and the wheel arch,
page 197.
• If necessary, replace the CAR. Perform one of the
following procedures:
– Replace a CAR with a sample, page 301.
– Replace a CAR without a sample, page 302.
Section 10
Troubleshooting
Observed problems
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