AMX Troubleshooting & Technical Support
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Error Number
BIST Fail - Detector Built In Self Test failed
Error Code System Message
BIST Fail - Detector Built In Self Test failed
Question
What does “BIST Fail” mean on a GE Definium AMX 700?
Short Answer
BIST Fail: Detector Built In Self Test failed.
Possible Causes
Subsystem/category: Digital Detector. Source classification: ERROR.
Troubleshooting Steps
Do not continue normal detector use; investigate detector power/communication and escalate for service.
Parts Areas to Check
TRAD digital detector
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Definium AMX 700
Error Number
BIST In Progress - Detector Built In Self Test is running
Error Code System Message
BIST In Progress - Detector Built In Self Test is running
Question
What does “BIST In Progress” mean on a GE Definium AMX 700?
Short Answer
BIST In Progress: Detector Built In Self Test is running.
Possible Causes
Subsystem/category: Digital Detector. Source classification: STATUS.
Troubleshooting Steps
Wait for BIST to complete before interpreting detector readiness.
Parts Areas to Check
TRAD digital detector
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Definium AMX 700
Error Number
BIST in progress pattern - Built In Self Test running
Error Code System Message
BIST in progress pattern - Built In Self Test running
Question
What does “BIST in progress pattern” mean on a GE Definium AMX 700?
Short Answer
BIST in progress pattern: Built In Self Test running.
Possible Causes
Subsystem/category: Digital Detector. Source classification: LED STATUS.
Troubleshooting Steps
Wait for BIST to complete before interpreting detector status.
Parts Areas to Check
TRAD digital detector
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Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Barcode collector display on but keys do not respond
Error Code System Message
Question
Why does the barcode collector display stay on but not respond to key presses?
Short Answer
If “Application halted” or “No application installed” is displayed, the proper user application is not loaded.
Possible Causes
Barcode data collector application missing or halted.
Troubleshooting Steps
Document the message and contact the supplier/service source to restore the proper application.
Parts Areas to Check
Barcode reader; cradle; battery; interface cable
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Definium AMX 700
Error Number
Barcode collector stops functioning
Error Code System Message
Question
Why does the Definium AMX 700 barcode collector stop working even though it is in the cradle?
Short Answer
Poor charging can result from dirty contacts, no cradle power or incorrect seating in the cradle.
Possible Causes
Dirty charging contacts; cradle power loss; collector not seated correctly.
Troubleshooting Steps
Clean charging contacts, verify cradle/mains power and reseat the collector in the cradle.
Parts Areas to Check
Barcode reader; cradle; battery; interface cable