Error: Flash Corrupt (I)

The flash corrupt message indicates a problem with the part of the recorder flash where internal parameters are stored such as baud rate, instrument mode etc. The corrective action is to try to erase the recorder and see if the problem disappears. The cause of this error is typically extensive "recorder wear" which can cause flash failure. We have seen this in cases where instruments have been used with a high rate of measurement start/stop sequencing. If you see this error and use a controller to operate the instrument autonomously you may have to change the way you operate the instrument. For example using the commands that measure and output single samples from command mode or controlling the data flow by controlling the power to the instrument.

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