Bio-rad PowerPac™ HV High-Voltage Power Supply Manual do Utilizador

PowerPac™HV Power SupplyInstruction ManualCatalog Numbers164-5056and164-5059

21.2 FeaturesThe PowerPac HV has the following features:• Constant voltage, voltage ramping, constant current or constant power operation withautomat

1.3 UnpackingWhen the power supply is received, carefully inspect the container for any damage whichmay have occurred in shipping. Severe damage to t

Section 2Control PanelFig. 4. Front Panel.Key DescriptionRun/Pause Starts or pauses a run. When paused, the run parameters for the current or subsequ

Section 3Product Setup3.1 Power Supply ConnectionsThis section describes how the PowerPac HV power supply is connected to an electrophoresiscell or c

Step Procedure Description3. Turn power on Use the switch located on the right side of the powersupply to power on. Initially, the unit will display

3.3 Explanation of Safety Features and Setup Options3.3.1 Pfd: Power Failure DetectionPreference Options Description PFd OFF OFF: Turns power failur

3.3.2 RRCD: Rapid Resistance Change DetectionPreference Options Description RRCd ON ON: Detection of a sudden resistance Rapid Resistance Change (D

KEY CHIRP ON Activates the audible signal for keystroke.(Default)OFFDATE MM/DD/YY This is the only format available.Press the change soft key then e

Section 4OperationThe PowerPac HV has four operation modes:1. Manual: Single-step run, not stored in memory. (see Section 4.1)2. Basic Methods: Nine (

4.1 Manual ModeManual mode allows the user to program and start a single-step method with a minimumnumber of keystrokes. This single-step method is n

4.1.1 Create, Edit and Run in Manual ModeStep Procedure Description1. Set up the power Refer to Section 3 for instrument setup.supply2. Select the mo

Step Procedure Description6. Start the run Press to start a run. A run may be started fromanyscreen of the EDIT loop as long as a valid constant para

4.2 Basic Methods ModeBasic Methods Mode is used to create, run and store basic methods. It has the same programming options (edit loop) as the Manua

4.2.2 Create, Edit and Run a Basic MethodThis section describes how to create, open, modify and run Basic Methods.Step Procedure Description1. Set up

Step Procedure Description5. Method steps Press EDIT to enter the edit loop.New method • Press the up and down arrows to select an existing step or se

Step Procedure Description8. Select the time mode Use the soft keys to select a time mode and thealphanumeric keypad to enter the run time.HRS: Run t

4.3 IEF Methods ModeThe IEF Method mode is used to create, run and store Isoelectric focusing (IEF) methods.The method list stores up to nine methods

4.3.1 Create, Edit, and Run an IEF MethodThis section describes how to create and edit methods.Step Procedure Description1. Set up the power supply

Step Procedure Description4. Method name Name a method.• Press the up arrow key to select the methodname field.• Use the CE button to clear the name

Step Procedure Description8. Enter parameter limits Current or power limits must be set according to application instructions to prevent overheating

Technical SupportFor Technical Support contact your local Bio-Rad office. In the US call 1-800-424-6723.Please have the following information availabl

Step Procedure Description13. The Run Completed or Run Terminated screen isdisplayed at the end of a run. Press RERUN torepeat the run or EXIT to disp

4.4.1 Create, Edit and Run in Temperature MethodStep Procedure Description1. Set up the power supply Refer to Section 3 for instrument setup.2. Conn

Step Procedure Description7. Select the time mode Use the soft keys to select a time mode and thealphanumeric keypad to enter the run time.HRS: Run

4.5 Edit a Paused RunThe PowerPac HV permits editing the run parameters during a pause in all operation methods modes: Manual, Basic, IEF Methods, an

4.5.1 Editing a Paused RunStep Procedure Description1. Pause the run Press the PAUSE soft key or to pause a runthat is in progress. The S#/#indicat

Section 5Data Transfer Using the Infrared (IR) Port and Data TransferSoftware5.1 OverviewThe PowerPac HV is capable of transmitting methods and data

5.2 System RequirementsMinimum PC specifications• Windows 2000 or Windows XP Operating System• 400 MHz processor• 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB recommen

Section 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting6.1 MaintenanceThe PowerPac HV requires little maintenance to ensure reliable operation. To clean thecase, fi

6.1.2 Replacement PartsCatalogNumber Description900-8933 Replacement Fuse, 8 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm, type T165-9005 Power Cable165-5058 Temperature Pro

6.3 Error MessagesError Message Possible Cause SolutionERROR STOP: CODE 01 1. Electrophoresis cell 1. Make sure all electrical NOLOAD DETECTED no

Error Message Possible Cause SolutionERROR STOP: CODE 09 1. Loose output 1. Verify all electrical RAPID CHANGE IN R connections leading connectio

Error Message Possible Cause SolutionERROR STOP: CODE 18 The set temperature cannot TEMP REG ERROR be reached because:CORRECT AND CONTINUE 1. The t

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsOutput (programmable)Voltage 20–5,000 VCurrent 0.05–500 mAPower (maximum) 1–400 WOutput regulation Constant volta

Appendix BWarranty and Ordering InformationWarrantyThe PowerPac HV power supply is covered by a standard Bio-Rad Laboratories warranty.Contact your lo

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SafetyRead this page before proceeding.Bio-Rad PowerPac power supplies are designed and certified to meet EN 61010* safetystandards. Certified product

Table of ContentsPageSection 1 Introduction ...11.1 Overview...

List of FiguresFigure 1. Front View.......1Figure 2. Rear Vie

Section 1Introduction1.1 OverviewThe PowerPac HV power supply is designed to provide constant voltage, current, or powerfor a wide range of electroph