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  • NGS4YetiB
    Junior Member
    • May 2011
    • 4

    Lag time for camera door opening on FLX+

    When I direct my FLX+ to open the camera/flow chamber door the lag time is often ~3 minutes between hitting the hitting the 'open door' button & the door lock disengaging. I understand that the instrument must complete a few tasks (e.g., dissipating static electricity) prior to disengaging the lock. I'm curious if other 454 FLX+ users have observed a similar time lag.
    Thanks in advance,
    ngs4YetiB
  • RCJK
    Senior Member
    • May 2009
    • 156

    #2
    It does take a while, but I've never timed it. I'd say a minute or two.

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    • NGS4YetiB
      Junior Member
      • May 2011
      • 4

      #3
      Thank you for quick reply. Sorry to hear about the fire troubles.
      Best,
      ngs4YetiB

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      • ajthomas
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2010
        • 165

        #4
        Before our instrument was upgraded to FLX+, it was sometimes problematic. I would often hit the button, it would go though the process, but then the door wouldn't unlock. It would sometimes take 2-4 tries before it would open. It's been fine since the upgrade. Now, it usually takes ~1 minute. I usually hit the button while I'm doing something else, then just come back to it later and open it, rather than sit and wait.

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        • NGS4YetiB
          Junior Member
          • May 2011
          • 4

          #5
          Yes, our FLX+ has had similar recalcitrance at times when prompted to open the door.
          Although our FLX+ is only~ 2 months old...
          Thank you for your feedback!

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