ERBE EIP 2: troubleshooting and error codes
The ServiceForge knowledge base holds 8 documented symptoms for the ERBE EIP 2, with 12 ranked causes, 0 diagnostic checks with test points and expected values, and 6 error codes. Each symptom below shows its causes and the first check; the rest is one connection away. Connect ServiceForge to your AI
Symptoms
Error code E-3 displayed caution
Display shows error E-3 indicating no measurable motor current flow
Ranked causes
- 1. Connection between gear motor and main board interrupted (common)
- 2. Gear motor faulty (occasional)
- 3. Current measurement gain failed (rare)
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Error code E-2 displayed caution
Display shows error E-2 indicating motor current exceeds safe limits
Ranked causes
- 1. Pump head faulty or damaged (common)
- 2. Gear motor faulty or damaged (occasional)
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Pump lid symbol flashes and pump cannot activate
Pump lid indicator (- n -) flashes on display; pump activation fails or stops during operation
Ranked causes
- 1. Pump lid not closed before activation (common)
- 2. Pump lid opened during activation (occasional)
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Error code E 5 displayed
Display shows E 5 error code during operation.
Ranked causes
- 1. PIC memory altered due to ageing or radiation (occasional)
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Error code E-1 displayed caution
Display shows error E-1 indicating motor control fault
Ranked causes
- 1. Motor control faulty (rare)
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Error code E-4 displayed caution
Display shows error E-4 indicating motor control monitoring circuit failure
Ranked causes
- 1. Motor control monitoring circuit faulty (rare)
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Error code L 1 displayed
Display shows L 1 error code during operation.
Ranked causes
- 1. Quick activation button flow set too low or too high (common)
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Set value flashes and pump deactivates
Display shows flashing set value; pump stops operating
Ranked causes
- 1. Activation time exceeded 20 seconds (common)
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Trigger | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
E-1 | Motor control faulty | Motor control failure | error |
E-2 | Motor current exceeds permissible limit | Current draw above safe threshold | error |
E-3 | No measurable current flow | No motor current detected | error |
E-4 | Motor control monitoring circuit faulty | Monitoring circuit failure | error |
E 5 | CRC Check faulty | Memory integrity check failure | warning |
L 1 | Quick activation button programmed with incorrect flow | Button activation attempt | warning |
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