Understanding the error codes that can occur while operating an autoclave is vital to ensure it functions optimally and reliably. This article explores the different error codes associated with the W&H Lexa, detailing their meanings and steps to troubleshoot them.
This article focuses on error codes ranging from 205 – 243, sourced from the official user manual provided by W&H.
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Error Codes
Error Code 205
Description – Chamber heater error (R2 too low)
Possible Causes
A.) Main board failure
B.) Chamber heating failure
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
Error Code 206
Description – Chamber heater error (R2 too high)
Possible Causes
A.) Chamber heater thermostat operated.
B.) Chamber heater not connected.
C.) Others.
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heater and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
Error Code 207
Description – Chamber heater error (R1 too high)
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heater and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
Error Code 208
Description – Chamber heater error (R1 too low)
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heater and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heating element and safety thermostat.
Error Code 210
Description – Chamber pressure sensor error or disconnected.
Possible Causes
A.) Pressure sensor disconnected.
B.) Pressure sensor failure.
C.) Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) Check the pressure sensor connections and cables.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS. Replace the sensor if needed.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Steam generator temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 211
Description – Chamber pressure sensor error.
Possible Causes
Pressure sensor failure.
Checks and Actions
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS. Replace the sensor if needed.
Error Code 214
Description – Chamber temperature sensor error.
Possible Causes
A.) Chamber temperature sensor failure.
B.) Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber temperature sensors (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it necessary replace the chamber temperature sensor. If the problem persists, see next step.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber temperature sensors (TABLE POINT 1 and 3). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 215
Description – Chamber temperature sensor error or disconnected.
Possible Causes
A.) Chamber temperature sensor disconnected.
B.) Chamber temperature sensor failure. Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) Check the connection to the board and the relevant wires.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber temperature sensors (TABLE POINT 1 and 3).
If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 216
Description – Chamber heater sensor error.
Possible Causes
A.) Chamber heater sensor failure
B.) Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heater temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 3).. If it is necessary, replace the chamber heater sensor. If the problem persists, see next step.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heater temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 217
Description – Chamber heater sensor error or disconnected.
Possible Causes
A.) Chamber heater sensor disconnected.
B.) Chamber heater sensor failure. Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) Check the connection to the main board and the relevant wires. If the error persists, see next step.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heater temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 3).. If it is necessary, replace the chamber heater sensor. If the problem persists, see next step.
See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Chamber heater temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 230
Description – Steam generator temperature sensor error.
Possible Causes
A.) Steam generator sensor failure.
B.) Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Steam generator temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 3). If it is necessary, replace the sensor. If the problem persists, see next step.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Steam generator temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
The W&H Lexa Steam Generator Temp Sensor is available here on our website.
Error Code 231
Description – Steam generator temperature sensor error or disconnected.
Possible Causes
A.) Steam generator sensor disconnected.
B.) Steam generator sensor failure. Main board failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) Check the connection to the board and the relevant wires. If the error persists, see next step.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Steam generator temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 3). If it is necessary, replace the sensor. If the problem persists, see next step. See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Steam generator temperature sensor (TABLE POINT 1 and 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
Error Code 240
Description – Steam generator heating element error.
Possible Causes
A.) Heating element thermostat operated.
B.) Heating element not properly connected.
C.) Main board failure.
D.) Heating element failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) Reset the steam generator thermostat. Check the thermostat continuity (0Ω). If it is open, replace the component.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heating element and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
D.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 3). If the problem persists, see next step. See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 4). If it is necessary, replace the steam generator.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
The W&H Lexa Steam Generator Assembly is available here on our website.
Error Code 241
Description – Steam generator heating element error (coil L1).
Possible Causes
Main board failure. Heating element failure.
Checks and Actions
A.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
B.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 3). If the problem persists, see next step. See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 4). If it is necessary, replace the steam generator.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
The W&H Lexa Steam Generator Assembly is available here on our website.
Error Code 242
Description – Steam generator heating element error or disconnected (coil L2).
Checks and Actions
(All actions apply to L2.)
A.) Reset the steam generator thermostat. Check the thermostat continuity (0Ω). If it is open, replace the component.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heating element and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
D.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 3). If the problem persists, see next step. See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 4). If it is necessary, replace the steam generator.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
The W&H Lexa Steam Generator Assembly is available here on our website.
Error Code 243
Description – Steam generator heating element error (coil L2).
Checks and Actions
(All actions apply to L2.)
A.) Reset the steam generator thermostat. Check the thermostat continuity (0Ω). If it is open, replace the component.
B.) Check the connections and the wires between the heating element and the main board. If the error persists, see next step.
C.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 2). If it is necessary, replace the main board.
D.) See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 3). If the problem persists, see next step. See Test instructions service book, chapter SPECIFIC TESTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS, Heating element of the steam generator and safety thermostat (TABLE POINT 4). If it is necessary, replace the steam generator.
The W&H Lexa Main Board with Temp Sensors can be found here on our website.
The W&H Lexa Steam Generator Assembly is available here on our website.
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