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Scanner Codes < 100 are ADVISORY or INFORMATIONAL and will appear only on a Diagnostic Terminal.
ID# Description
0 Scanner OK No errors
During barcode reading, the tray did not move to the home position when
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commanded
During barcode reading, the tray did not move to the out position when
2
commanded
3 During barcode reading, the tray did not toggle its position when commanded
miniVIDAS: A SYNC message was received from the VIC Board (computer)
13
VIDAS: A SYNC error was received from the HOST (computer)
miniVIDAS: A command was received from the VIC Board which contained an
illegal character
14
VIDAS: A command was received from the HOST which contained an illegal
character
15 A barcode was read which contained too many characters
16 The number-of-packets count was invalid
17 The end packet was received and some data packets were still expected
18 Bad parameter in packet
19 The end packet was expected, but not what was received
Too much time elapsed between receipt of the first character of a message and
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a subsequent character
Too much time elapsed between receipt of the first packet of a message and a
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subsequent packet
22 A packet being transmitted to the Host was NAKed
23 A packet being transmitted to the Host was neither ACKed or NAKed
24 A packet being transmitted to the Host failed to be sent due to too many NAKs
25 A packet being transmitted to the Host failed to be sent due to too many NAKs
26 Error trying to read an incubator's temperatures
27 A retry was done on an incubator poll
28 A retry was done for a tray scan
Attempt to verify that no steps have been lost by re-finding the tray edge, has
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failed
32 Attempt to verify that no steps have been lost by verifying home, has failed
Too many error messages were generated while not logged in Some have been
33
dropped
A barcode did not read on the first try This is set when it starts the retry phase,
69 and will be set once per strip that it retries, regardless of how many retries are
done
Scheduling slop error A contig J- reading was seen by the checkinc( ) loop
71
Should not have been Would have secfailed if not a contig reading
72 Scheduling slop error
73 Scheduling slop error
74 A temperature error occurred in one of the Sections
75 The motor fix task was called
76 The motor fix task did not find a problem with the motor
An Incubator whose start time had been reached, failed to start (Section Start
110
Error)
111 Incubator failed to re-start after a tray reading (Section Restart Error).
115 Command "bcread" parameters were invalid (Invalid Bar Code parameters).
119 Command "RESET" parameters were invalid (Invalid Section Reset parameters).
124 Optics self-test failed. Air reading too high (Air reading> 20 RFU)
Optics self-test failed. Air readings have climbed to a level at which Field Service
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should be notified
133 Started looking for Jx status too late. Protocol time glitch (Assay failed)
Section status while in fast pool loop was not the correct Jx, nor was it a working
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status (Assay failed)
135 Timed out in fastpool routine while waiting for Jx status (Assay failed)
A tray scan failed (Scanner head unable to find tray edge)
Tray edge not found where expected
136 The tray is not in the correct position.
The scanner head is not able to see the tray
With NSH, notify when the tray origin offset is missing (not calibrated)
Used in a secfail message, this indicates that the Section aborted due to a
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manualreset command from the host(VIC Board or VIDAS PC)
141 A bad state occured when trying to scan the tray. Section state is not RUNNING.
142 A bad state occured when trying to scan the tray. Section state is not RUNNING.
The motor speed has fallen to a level at which field service should be notified
145
(Scan head motor movement becoming restricted)
147 Extended range optics failure (VSH). Jumper set wrong or bad hardware
148 The internal stack usage has reached a level to be concerned about.
149 The external stack usage has reached a level to be concerned about.
More errors have occurred than would fit in the error queue. Some have been
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lost
154 A "BCTEXT" command could not be done due to the current instrument status
Auto-calibration data present in non-volatile RAM, but Solid Standard Bracket not
158
found
Calibration Drift: the Digipot is too close to the end of its range (see identified
161
anomalies)
Action
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Check routing of serial cables (noise could be induced on the serial line)
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Check for Scanner head binding
VIDAS: Check for error 145
Tray edge not found, check for code 136, 114
Verify tray pulls into instrument correctly, check for code 40
See actions for Code 31
Possible problem with reflective surface on back of tray
See actions for code 32
Check for intermittent ribbon cable on Scanner head (cable modification)
Warning that the Scanner motor is loosing steps, check for code 75
Check Scanner head mechanical movement (binding) and alignment
Check for excessive drive screw end play
Check for loose barcode cable catching bottom of pump arm
Check for code 143
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Will generate a Bad Barcode error (BCERR)
Check condition of barcode being read
Check barcode reader alignment (see Alignments)
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Check Temperatures
Check for error 76. If 75 = 76 (number of errors equal) Scanner Motor OK
Check for error 76. If 75 = 76 (number of errors equal) ScannerMotor OK
Allow current assay(s) to finish, then cycle power to the VIDAS
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Allow current assay(s) to finish, then cycle power to the MINI VIDAS
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Allow current assay(s) to finish, then cycle power to the VIDAS / mini VIDAS
If development system, check number and size of protocols - may have too many
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
If error occurred while entering a command on keypad, try entering the command
again
Possible corrupt software on VIC Board or on Host Computer
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Check that Software and Firmware are compatible
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Check that Software and Firmware are compatible
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Check that Software and Firmware are compatible
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Check that Software and Firmware are compatible
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Check that Software and Firmware are compatible
If the error persists, replace Scanner Board
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS.
Check the ribbon cable from the Scanner board to the Incubator board
Verify Address/Reset jumpers and voltages on the Incubator board
Use the "rsinc x" command (x = the Section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to
reset the failing section
If the error persists, replace the Incubator board concerned
Use the "rsinc x" command (x = the Section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to
reset the failing section
If the error persists, replace the Incubator board concerned
Use the "rsinc x" command (x = the Section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to
reset the failing section
If the error persists, replace the Incubator board concerned
Use the "rsinc x" command (x = the Section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to
reset the failing section
If the error persists, replace the Incubator board concerned
Verify SPR Door Sensor alignment and operation (can be due to an open door)
Check quality of reflective surface
Check instrument status (use the "stat" command on the PuTTY Terminal)
Check the checkinc status line on the PuTTY Terminal to determine the error
Verify SPR Door Sensor alignment and operation (can be due to an open door)
Check quality of reflective surface
Check instrument status (use the "stat" command on the PuTTY Terminal)
Check the checkinc status line on the PuTTY Terminal to determine the error
MINI VIDAS:
Check the ribbon cable between the VIC board and the Scanner board
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
If the error persists, replace the VIC board
VIDAS:
Check the cable between the computer and the Scanner board
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
Use the "EXTR" command (on PuTTY Terminal) to verify that the BR average
minus the SR average is less than 50 counts
If the error persists, verify / perform Optics calibration
If the error persists, replace the Scanner board
Perform the "dinc x" (x = Section letter) command on the PuTTY Terminal, and
check for any section problems (correct any problems found)
If the error persists, replace the incubator board concerned
Perform the "dinc x" (x = Section letter) command on the PuTTY Terminal, and
check for any section problems (correct any problems found)
If the error persists, replace the incubator board concerned
Check instrument status using the "stat" command on the PuTTY Terminal,
maximum Istack = 160 or Xstack = 1500
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
Clean optics.
If the error ocurred during a run, instruct the customer to reject the results and to
re-run again. If the error presists, replace the scanner board
If the error persists, verify / perform optics calibration/adjustment
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
Check instrument status using the "stat" command on the PuTTYTerminal, and
note the Istack information (Maximum Istack = 160).
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
Check instrument status using the "stat" command on the PuTTY Terminal, and
note the Xstack information (Maximum Xstack = 1500)
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
If the error persists, replace the scanner board
Perform an "errs" command on the PuTTY Terminal to check for errors
Correct the cause of errors referring to the specific error code described in this
section
If the error persists, power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
Power OFF/ON the VIDAS or mini VIDAS
verify operation of the scanner head tray edge sensor on the Solid Standard
bracket
If the error persists, change the tray edge sensor
If the error persists, change the scanner cable E-chain
If the error persists, change the scanner board
If the error persists, change the scanner head
verify operation of the scanner head tray edge sensor on the Solid Standard
bracket
If the error persists, change the tray edge sensor
If the error persists, change the scanner cable E-chain
If the error persists, change the scanner board
If the error persists, change the scanner head
See Service manual in the Troubleshooting chapter.
In case of error 161 with the NSH, refer to “NSH Troubleshooting” in the Service
Manual.
Note: Auto-calibration frequency (times when errors 160 and 161 can occur):
- at startup
- Every 12 hours
Tower mechanism
12 1012 Did not see Tower sensor transition.
failure
Tray mechanism
13 1013 Did not see Tray sensor transition.
failure
Pump mechanism
14 1014 Did not see Pump sensor transition
failure
Tower mechanism
15 1015 Found sensor, tower motor lost steps
failure
Tray mechanism
16 1016 Found sensor, tray motor lost steps.
failure
Pump mechanism
17 1017 Found sensor, pump motor lost steps
failure
Unknown section
18 1018 Door was opened while assay was in progress.
error
Tray temperature
50 1050 out of allowed Tray temperature too high
range
Tray temperature
51 1051 out of allowed Tray temperature too low
range
SPR temperature
52 1052 out of allowed SPR block temperature too high.
range
SPR temperature
53 1053 out of allowed SPR block temperature too low.
range
Tray temperature
54 1054 out of allowed Tray temperature higher than average tray limit
range
Tray temperature
55 1055 out of allowed Tray temperature lower than average tray limit.
range
SPR temperature
56 1056 out of allowed SPR block temperature higher than average limit
range
SPR temperature
57 1057 out of allowed SPR block temperature lower than average limit
range
Temperature
58 1058 Cannot read temperatures.
monitoring failed
Some section
90 1090 errors lost due to Too many Incubator errors, some errors dropped.
overflow
Unable to initialize
91 1091 Scanner could not find edge of tray.
section
Section hardware
97 1097 Unable to contact Incubator upon hardware reset
failure
Section
98 1098 communication Incubator communication error
error
Section
99 1099 communication Incubator communication error
error
will appear as error 1053 in mini VIDAS and error 53 in VIDAS PC.
Action
Reset the section to check if the tower is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the tower sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP5 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Tower LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation.
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (belt, lead screw, bearings) and
change the tower motor if necessary.
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Reset the section to check if the tray is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the tray sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP6 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Tray LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation
Check if the tray metal drive gear is unscrewed
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (Nylon gear, bearings) and
change the tray motor if necessary
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Reset the section to check if the pump is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the pump sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP4 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Pump LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (motor ball joint) and change the
pump motor if necessary
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Reset the section to check if the tower is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the tower sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP5 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Tower LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (belt, lead screw, bearings) and
change the tower motor if necessary
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Reset the section to check if the tray is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the tray sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP6 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Tray LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation
Check if the tray metal drive gear is unscrewed
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (Nylon gear, bearings) and
change the tray motor if necessary
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Reset the section to check if the pump is still stuck or has difficulty moving
Check cables
Check the pump sensor alignment
Run Assay code TP4 (see Test Protocols) and observe the Pump LED on the Incubator board to
verify sensor operation
If the error persists, check for mechanical movement problems (motor ball joint) and change the
pump motor if necessary
If the error persists, change the incubator board concerned
Instrument warm up
Cold strips
Cut wire
Defective incubator board
Defective tray
External root causes (environmental conditions, installation specifications)
Power supply/fan
Defective Incubator board
Defective SPR block
Instrument warm up
Cut wire.
Defective Incubator board
Defective SPR block
On mini VIDAS, can be caused by the tray of the other section which is too cold (for example cut
tray wire).
Insertion of cold/hot strips in the section
Defective Incubator board
Defective tray
Cut Tray wire
Insertion of cold/hot strips in the section
Defective Incubator board
Defective tray
On mini VIDAS, can be caused by the SPR block of the other section which is too cold (for
example cut SPR block wire)
Defective Incubator board
Defective SPR block
Cut SPR block wire
Defective Incubator board
Defective SPR block
Check that the correct / compatible version(s) of the Firmware have been installed in the
Incubator and Scanner Boards.
Replace the Incubator Board
Verify power supply voltages on the incubator board concerned
Replace the Incubator Board
If error 59 is present on all sections,check power supply voltages
Clean back edge of tray and type "tfx" (x = section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal, to see if the
Scanner head can find the tray edge
Verify Tray alignments and correct movement
Verify Scanner Tray Edge Sensor alignment
Check for defective sensor or ribbon cable on Scanner head
Power OFF/ON the instrument
Use "rsinc x" (x = the section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to reset the section
Verify Incubator cable connections, jumpers, and voltages
Power OFF/ON the instrument
Use "rsinc x" (x = the section letter) on the PuTTY Terminal to reset the section
Verify Incubator cable connections, jumpers, and voltages
Replace the Incubator Board
Replace the Scanner Board
Error
Error code
code Description
(HEX)
(DEC)
2 2 Unknown command
5 5 Checksum Error
2017 Warning: SRAM card battery low Warning: SRAM Card battery low
2018 Warning: replace SRAM card battery! Warning: Replace SRAM Card battery!
Cannot begin barcode read - check @ Section @sec@ failed to start BC,
2059
door bcodest failcode @err@
@ Section @sec@ failed to start, incst
2060 Cannot begin assay - check door
failcode @err@
PartitionBitMap fault need: %d got: %d
2061 Unknown software error
map: %d
2062 Assay startup error Problem with starting a section
2065 Communications error Bad arg count in VIDASep
2066 Unknown software error Analysis routine unhappy
2067 Lab function failed Corrupt fake barcode file
2068 Lab function failed Corrupt fake time file - missing number
2074 Master lot save failed Master Lot Data save failed
2102 Data card is missing, empty, or corrupt Data card is missing, empty, or corrupt.
2105 BAP Card data save failed BAP Protocol hunk save failed
2106 BAP Card data save failed BAP Assay hunk failed
2107 BAP Card data save failed BAP Patch hunk save failed
2108 BAP Card data save failed BAP Kill hunk save failed
2109 BAP Card data save failed BAP Hunk is unknown data type
2110 Unable to change language Unable to change language
2111 Unable to load helpfile Unable to load helpfile
2112 Assay data load failed Assay data missing
2113 Error saving dose unit selection Error saving dose unit selection
2114 Master lot save failed Master Lot info save failed
2115 Master lot save failed Master Lot info save failed
2118 Warning - LIS Validation Queue Full Warning – LIS Validation Queue Full
2119 Warning - LIS Upload Queue Full Warning – LIS Upload Queue Full
Data card is missing, empty, or Interference from the barcode reader
2120
corrupt. during the software update.
2148 general MLE data entry error - call bMx TOS Sheet Error
2151 Master Lot Data curve data bad Master Lot Data curve data bad
2157 Internal error : save protocol Error in saving protocol for PTC support
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Verify compatibility of VIC software and Boot EPROMs
Replace Printer Board. Verify compatibility of VIC software
and Boot EPROMs
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• Reload Assay and Protocol Software
• Try a different Software Card
• Replace VIC Board
Replace SRAM Card battery (SRAM Card not currently
used)
Replace SRAM Card battery (SRAM Card not currently
used)
• Reload Assay and Protocol Software
• Try a different Software Card
• Replace VIC Board
Install Thermal printer paper
• Enter 6263 on the Keypad and run Int. Print Test
• Verify +24 VDC Printer voltage
• Replace Printer Board or Replace VIC board
• Cycle power (data will be lost)
• Verify +24 VDC Printer voltage
• Replace Printer board
Replace Printer Board
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
Retry
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• Reload Assay and Protocol Software
• Try a different Assay Card
• Replace VIC Board
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• Reload Protocol Software
• Try a different Assay Card
• Replace VIC Board
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Retry
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Replace the VIC Board
• Delete oldest Standard
• Re-run Standard
• Replace the VIC Board
• Manually enter Master Lot Data
• Re-enter Master Lot Data
• Replace barcode Reader
• Call bioMérieux
• Delete oldest Master Lot Data
• Re-enter Master Lot Data
• Manually enter Master Lot Data
• Replace barcode Reader
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Replace U26 on VIC Board
Cycle power at first opportunity
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Replace the VIC borad
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Backup all idata and replace VIC Board
Warning: Standard for assay has expired
Rerun Standard for assay
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• PTC (Protocol) out of date
• Load latest version of Protocol
Hardware Problem. Replace VIC Board
Hardware Problem. Replace VIC Board
Hardware Problem. Replace VIC Board
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• Problem with LIS connection!
• Check cabling
• Problem with LIS connection!
• Check cabling
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WINDOWS 10
Login Password Windows Group remarks
Dynamic password expiring on
bmx_admin Administrator FSE account
the following month
db2bmx Db2_Bmx Administrator FSE account
Lab_Admin -
To be changed at first login and Customer account
LabAdmin Administrator
then periodically
WINDOWS 7
Login Password Windows Group remarks
Dynamic password expiring on
bmx_admin Administrator FSE account
the following month
db2bmx Db2_Bmx Administrator FSE account
Dynamic password expiring on
bmx_remote Administrator FSE/FAS account
the following month
Dynamic password expiring on
temp_admin Administrator FSE account
the following hour
LabAdmin Lab_Admin Administrator Customer account
LabSuper Lab_Super User Customer account
LabTech Lab_Tech User Customer account
VIDAS Software
Remark
Same login and password to log in Windows and to log in VIDAS Software. Auto log is used to log in
VIDAS Software
BCI link
Refer to users and groups set in bioMérieux User Management software
GCSPortal ►
Homepage►Resources
►
192.168.168.254 admin BMX_ROUTER_PWD Password Generator
►CHECK POINT
ROUTER 500&1000n
Passwords.pdf
Check Point 730 Appliance
IP address Login Password remarks
GCSPortal ►
Homepage►Resources
►
https://my.firewall:4434 or
bmx_admin BMX_ROUTER_PWD Password Generator
192.168.168.254:4434
►bioMérieux Standard
Devices Default
Password Version 1.7
PC/Operating RP5810/W10
N/A
System RP5800/W10
Vidas Clinical
MAR 2407
Rev. 2
Ref.4501-2229
V.4.7.1
RP5810/W7
RP5800/W7
Revisions Table - Vidas-miniVIDAS Troubleshooting file