CIRCUIT BOARDS

Article No. 140

Condition Code 4VW After Removing MASTER COMPUTER BOARD
Issue No. 12, February 28, 1994

Important
The information in this article is for “386” MASTER COMPUTER BOARDS only.
After the MASTER COMPUTER BOARD has been removed and reinstalled, Condition Code 4VW
“>SCHEDULER * BOOT * System call failed” will be displayed. To correct the problem, reset the date and the
time:
[1] From the Main Menu, touch:

“OPTIONS”
“SPECIAL SERVICES”
“DATE & TIME”

[2] Follow the prompts on the SCREEN to enter the correct date and time.
[3] Return to the Main Menu.
[4] Touch “SHUTDOWN ANALYZER”.
[5] When the screen displays “This function will require a robot. Do you wish to continue?”, press [Y] and
[Enter].
[6] When the screen displeases analyzer has been shutdown. Reset or power down is required.”, de-energize the
250 Chemistry System.
[7] Wait 30 seconds. Then energize the 250 Chemistry System.
[8] Return the 250 Chemistry System to the normal operating condition.
The Condition Code Message on the 250 System does not include these instructions. The service publication
includes instructions for setting the date and time after the installation of the MASTER COMPUTER BOARD.
Ed Graham,
Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
Rob Peters,
FS, Atlantic Central

Article No. 266

New M&D BOARDS Have Reversed Logic for Some TEST POINTS
Issue 28, September 20, 1996
A new vendor is manufacturing the M&D BOARDS for the Vitros 250 Chemistry System. The new BOARDS are
fully interchangeable with the existing M&D BOARDS, except for the following reversed logic in the TEST
POINTS for DC MOTORS:
• drive signals
• rotation direction
The TEST POINTS for the following DC MOTORS are different on the old and the new M&D BOARDS:
CARTRIDGE LOAD DOOR, TP27 and TP28 on M&D BOARD No. 1
CARTRIDGE UNLOAD DOOR, TP29 and TP30 on M&D BOARD No. 1
ELECTROMETER CONTACTS, TP27 and TP28 on M&D BOARD No. 2
DILUENT SUPPLY - EVAPORATION COVER, TP27 and TP28 on M&D BOARD No. 4
When you are troubleshooting malfunctions for these MOTORS, first check the part No. for the M&D BOARD.
Then use the following table to determine the correct results for the TEST POINTS.
Note
TEST POINTS TP27 and TP28 are not used on M&D BOARD No. 3.
TEST POINTS TP29 and TP30 are not used on M& D BOARDS, Nos. 2, 3, and 4.
Detach 5

Drive Circuit Logic Rotation Direction Logic

M&D BOARD Part No. TP27 TP29 TP28 TP30
No. 1 1C3369 Hi = OFF Hi = OFF Hi = CCW Hi = CCW
old Lo = Run Lo = Run Lo = CW Lo = CW
J02158 Hi = Run Hi = OFF Hi = CW Hi = CW
new Lo = OFF Lo = Run Lo = CCW Lo = CCW
No. 2 1C3370 Hi = OFF Hi = OFF Hi = CCW Hi = CCW
old Lo = Run Lo = Run Lo = CW Lo = CW
J02159 Hi = Run Hi = Run Hi = CW Hi = CW
new Lo = OFF Lo = OFF Lo = CCW Lo = CCW
No. 3 1C3371 Hi = OFF Hi = OFF Hi = CCW Hi = CCW
old Lo = Run Lo = Run Lo = CW Lo = CW
J02160 Hi = Run Hi = Run Hi = CW Hi = CW
new Lo = OFF Lo = OFF Lo = CCW Lo = CCW
No. 4 1C3372 Hi = OFF Hi = OFF Hi = CCW Hi = CCW
old Lo = Run Lo = Run Lo = CW Lo = CW
J02161 Hi = Run Hi = Run Hi = CW Hi = CW
new Lo = OFF Lo = OFF Lo = CCW Lo = CCW

Please insert this article with the CIRCUIT BOARDS section of the service manual.

Equipment Support Team for the 250 System

Customer Technical Services, Rochester

Article No. 293

RATE DRIVER BOARD
Issue No. 29, September 30, 1997
The RATE DRIVER BOARD on the 250 and 950 Chemistry Systems has an incorrect silk-screened value for the
fuse. The fuse used on the BOARD is a 1 amp fuse, shown correctly in the parts list. However, the silkscreen on the
BOARD indicates a 3.15 amp. If you replace the fuse without checking the part number, the wrong fuse will be
installed and damage to the BOARD may result. In the future, a label will be applied to the BOARD over the
silkscreen to prevent this from occurring.
Kelly Snow
CTS Service Engineer, Rochester
Article No. 307
M&D BOARD Substitutions
Issue No. 30, December 29, 1997
Because the stock level of M&D BOARDS is low, you may need to substitute one BOARD for another or pull from
your own stock.
For example, when M&D BOARD #1 is out of stock, M&D BOARD #2 will be shipped in its place. The U34
configuration PAL from the original M&D #1 can be installed on the new M&D #2, making it compatible. If the PAL
is damaged during the transfer, order a new one from Central Warehouse.

Configuration PAL - U34 Part No.

M&D #1 994746
M&D #2 354849
M&D #3 999277
M&D #4 994731
The low level stock situation is temporary. The new style M&D BOARDS will be available by early 2Q98 and the
M&D BOARDS will be fully compatible, but will require version 6.0 software.