mini VIDAS Problem 161 (or Error 161) generally indicates an Optical Drift

BioMérieux does not specify a mandatory PM schedule for this error, but proactive labs follow this regimen:

: Power the unit off and then back on to trigger a new initialization and software self-test. Perform Auto-Calibration

Before diving into repairs, recognize the full clinical picture of this error:

Understanding that this error represents a communication failure between the motor’s expected position and the sensor’s actual state empowers technicians to methodically check the physical pathway first. By instituting a weekly cleaning regimen and monitoring belt tension, labs can reduce the occurrence of Problem 161 to near zero.