Error Code MD1046 - Cuvette is not making contact with the furnace head

Issue

Error MD1046 - Cuvette is not making contact with the furnace head. Check that the cuvette is in good condition and correclty fitted.

Environment

• iCE 3400
• iCE 3500

Resolution

1. Replace the cuvette.

2. Inspect the cones and replace if worn.

Note: One way to check to see if the cones are worn is to take a paper clip and run it very genty down the surface of the cone where the cuvette makes contact. If there is a groove worn into the cones from where the cuvette makes contact then it is probably time to replace your cones

3. Increase the clamp force by tightening the clamp force screw by 1/8 of a turn clockwise

Note: the clamp force screw is accessed by removing the black grommet cover highlighted in red below.