M3 Sterilizer General System Error Codes: C010 to C099 Troubleshooting
C010
| Display / Symptom | Cause | Check | Action |
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C010: POWER UP MODE SYSTEM POWER LOSS ITEMS NOT STERILE PUSH STOP TO RESTART Power interruption during any mode in which sterilization may be compromised. |
User turned power off during Chamber Close, Heat Up, or Sterilization Mode. |
Ask questions about usage patterns. |
Train user on proper operation. |
| Unit plugged into a non dedicated, 20 amp circuit. | Check if unit is plugged into a dedicated 20 amp circuit. |
Connect unit to a dedicated 20 amp circuit. |
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Some other event such as a storm, a power outage, etc. interrupted power. |
Ask questions about recent electrical events storms, outages, etc. |
If this is a common occurrence, isolate from source of electrical interference. |
C060
| Display / Symptom | Cause | Check | Action |
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C060: POWER UP MODE SYSTEM HARDWARE TURN POWER OFF/ON At power-up, memory or other hardware cannot be properly read or initialized. |
(If occasional) power has been rapidly cycled off then on again by user, possibly to clear another error. | Ask questions about usage patterns. | Train user on proper operation. |
| (If occasional) power has been rapidly cycled off then on again by an electrical interruption, such as a storm, power outage, etc. | Check if sterilizer is plugged into a dedicated20 amp circuit. | Connect unit to a dedicated 20 amp circuit. | |
| Ask questions about recent electrical events. | If this is a common occurrence, isolate from source of electrical interference. | ||
| (If persistent) damaged component on PC board. | Turn power switch off. Wait 20 seconds, and turn power back on. Repeat several times in a row. | Replace PC board if necessary. |
C099
| Display / Symptom | Cause | Check | Action |
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C099: MISC MODE ??? ??? UNPLUG / RE-PLUG UNIT An error that can occur while connected to a PC, etc. This error will never be caused by normal usage. |
Code was generated at the factory during testing when an external device such as a PC or laptop was connected to the sterilizer main PC board. |
No check necessary. |
Contact Midmark's Technical Service Department. |
