BIO RAD PowerPac 200 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALANDCatalog NumbersPowerPac 1000165-5054165-5055PowerPac 3000165-5056165-5057165-5058165-5059165-5060POWER PAC 3000POWER PAC 10

Table 2. (continued)Manual Mode Operation Step Procedure Description4. Select Manual. Press the appropriate soft key.5. Select the constant Use the s

Table 2. (continued)Manual Mode OperationStep Procedure Description9. Select one of the following:a. TIME a. TIME: To specify automatic time control.

Figure 3. Manual Mode Flow ChartMANUAL >>PROGRAM >>>>>>>>CONSTANTxxx WTIME/V-HOUR >>xxxx VSET: xxxx V / xxx mA /

4.0 PROGRAM MODE OPERATIONThere are four selections under Program mode:• Create a method• Edit a method• Run a method• View a methodEach of these sel

4.1 CREATE AND RUN A METHODTable 4.Procedure for Creating and Running a MethodStep Procedure Description1. Select PROGRAM from themain menu.2. Select

Table 4. (continued)Procedure for Creating and Running a MethodStep Procedure Description8. Program the next step or save the program.9. Enter the me

Figure 4. Create Method Flow ChartCONSTANT VCONSTANT mACONSTANT WCREATE >>EDIT >>RUN >>VIEW >>STEP 1TIME >>V-HOUR >

4.2 EDIT AND RUN A METHODThe Edit selection of the Program mode allows you to change an existing method.Table 5.Procedure for Editing and Running a M

Table 5. (continued)Procedure for Editing and Running a MethodStep Procedure Description17POWER PACProgram Mode Operation7. Enter the method number

4.3 VIEW A METHODThis selection allows you to quickly view the contents of a stored method.Table 6.Procedure for Viewing a MethodStep Procedure Descr

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4.4 RUN A METHODThis procedure allows you to quickly select and run a stored method.Table 7.Procedure for Running a Stored MethodStep Procedure Descr

During operation of the power supply, the LCD display shows the operating parameter values, as shown inFigure 5. Legend1. Status of the run.2. Elapse

After the programmed time or volt-hours, the power supply automatically continues with the next step or ifthere is none, it stops. When the method st

5.0 TEMPERATURE MODE OPERATION (POWERPAC 3000 ONLY)Temperature mode allows you to operate an electrophoresis apparatus at a constant temperature. Co

Table 8. (continued)Temperature Mode OperationStep Procedure Description23POWER PACTemperature Mode Operation4. Attach the temperatureprobe to the

Table 8. (continued)Temperature Mode OperationStep Procedure Description24POWER PACTemperature Mode Operation7. Enter the desired tempera-ture in d

Table 8. (continued)Temperature Mode OperationStep Procedure DescriptionTable 9.Examples of Power RequirementsThe following table shows approximate po

Figure 7. Temperature Mode Flow Chart26POWER PACTemperature Mode OperationMANUAL >>PROGRAM >>TEMPERATURE >>ENTER TEMPERATUREIN D

6.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING6.1 MAINTENANCEPowerPac power supplies require very little maintenance to assure reliable operation. During norm

ErrorMessage SolutionNO LOAD DETECTED The resistance to the load is too high. (It should not be greater thanSYSTEM WAS SHUT DOWN 6 mega-ohms.) CORRE

SAFETYCaution/WarningPowerPac power supplies use high output voltages that are electrically isolated fromearth ground to minimize the risk of electric

ErrorMessage SolutionPowerPac 1000 only:OPERATING OVER 1000 V, or The voltage, current, or power output has exceeded the powerOPERATING OVER 500 mA, o

APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONSNote: All specifications subject to change without notice. Input Rating:100/120 V model: 90 - 132 VAC, 47 Hz - 63 Hz220/2

Readout Stability: PowerPac 1000 PowerPac 3000Volts: ±1% at 1000 V full scale ±1% at 3000 V full scaleCurrent: ±1% at 500 mA full scale ±1% at 400 mA

Operating ConditionsTemp.: 0 - 40°CHumidity: 0 - 95% relative humidity, non-condensingDimensions: 29 (L) x 28 (W) x 11 (H) cm; unit is stackableWeight

APPENDIX B. WARRANTY AND ORDERING INFORMATIONThe PowerPac power supply is warranted for 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship. If anyd

WARRANTY INFORMATIONModel:Serial Number:Date of Delivery:Warranty Period:ORDERING INFORMATIONCatalogNumber Product DescriptionPowerPac 3000165-5056 Po

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ImportantThis instrument is intended for laboratory use only.This product conforms to the class A standards for Electromagnetic Emissions, intended fo

1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 OVERVIEWPowerPac power supplies provide constant voltage, power, and current for electrophoresis applications.The PowerPac 3000

PowerPac power supplies operate at the value specified by the constant parameter. However, to preventdamage to your electrophoresis cell, PowerPacs p

2.0 CONTROL FEATURES2.1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLSTable 1.Front Panel ControlsKey DescriptionStart key: Starts a run. Stop key: Stops the run which is

Table 1. (continued)Front Panel ControlsKey DescriptionSoft keys: Allow you to select that parameter or execute that command on thegraphic display w

3.0 MANUAL MODE OPERATIONPowerPac power supplies may be operated automatically using pre-defined methods, or may be run manu-ally at a specified volt