Bioscope not measuring – what to do?
Step by step - restart of the bioscope
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Turn off the cabinet
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Flip the red switch on the cabinet. Wait at least 1 minute before proceeding.
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Check cables and connectors
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Inspect both the cabinet and sea cable for dirt, water, corrosion, or loose pins.
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Use contact spray if there is rust or corrosion.
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Check the entire cable for cracks, kinks, or other damage.
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Turn the cabinet back on
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Flip the red switch to the “on” position.
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Check the router lights
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Compare with the reference images to see how the lights should appear (use the correct reference image depending on wether you are using bioscope 1.0 or bioscope 2.0)
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If the lights differ, this may indicate a power, network, or bioscope issue.
- Note: After a restart, the lights one the routre will need some minutes before they light up normally.
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- Contact support
- Feel free to contact support to check if the bioscope is online.
- We can guide you further.
Reference images
Router 900 - Bioscope 2.0

Router 685 - Bioscope 1.0

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