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- Page 1 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual For technical support, call your local Bio-Rad office, or in the U.S., call 1-800-424-6723.
- Page 3 Bio-Rad. Bio-Rad reserves the right to modify its products and services at any time. This guide is subject to change without notice. Although prepared to ensure accuracy, Bio-Rad assumes no liability for errors or omissions, or for any damage resulting from the application or use of this information.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ........................1 1.1 Overview ........................... 1 1.2 Unpacking ..........................3 Section 2 Control Features ....................... 5 Section 3 Setup and Operation ......................7 3.1 Setup ............................7 3.2 Using the Templates ....................... 10 3.2.1 Run a Template ........................ 10 3.2.2 Edit a Template ........................ - Page 7 IEC 61010-1 certification, and create a potential safety hazard for the user. Bio-Rad is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by the use of this instrument for purposes other than those for which it is intended, or by modifications of the instrument not performed by Bio-Rad or an authorized agent.
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Page 9: Section 1 Introduction
Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview The PowerPac Universal power supply is designed to provide constant voltage, current, or power for a wide range of electrophoresis applications, including high-throughput electrophoresis with the Dodeca cells and electrophoretic blotting. Output specifications: Voltage: Adjustable from 10 to 500 volts (V) in one-volt increments... - Page 10 • Four output terminals Stackable case with adjustable viewing angle via flip down legs (see Figure 3) • Micro USB port for Bio-Rad service use only • Figure 3. Front view with legs in lowered position Page | 2 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 11: Unpacking
Severe damage to the container might indicate damage to the power supply itself. If you suspect damage to the unit, immediately file a claim with the carrier in accordance with their instructions before contacting Bio-Rad Laboratories. - Page 12 Page | 4 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 13: Section 2 Control Features
The cursor position advances each time a different key is pressed or when there is a pause between strokes of a single key. SOFT KEYS The commands on the LCD screen immediately above the soft keys assign their functionality. Page | 5 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 14 Page | 6 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 15: Section 3 Setup And Operation
Section 3 Setup and Operation 3.1 Setup This section describes how the PowerPac Universal power supply is set up and connects to an electrophoresis cell(s). Step Procedure Description Connect electrophoresis Insert power leads into one of the output terminals located on cells. - Page 16 Press Setup once to return to the previous screen or twice to exit setup mode. NOTE: The PowerPac Universal contains an internal battery to maintain the clock settings during power off. Page | 8 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
- Page 17 Press the ACCEPT soft key to save all setup changes. The changes. display returns to the Home screen. Alternatively, you can press the CANCEL soft key to cancel all setup changes. Page | 9 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 18: Using The Templates
NOTE: The template (method) is automatically saved with the new parameters. Exit the Run Completed After the run is complete, the Run Completed screen screen. appears. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the Home screen. Page | 10 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... -
Page 19: Edit A Template
Return to the Home Press to return to the Home screen. screen. NOTE: The template (method) is automatically saved with the new parameters. Page | 11 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... -
Page 20: Manual Mode Operation
The limit parameters (Limits) appear on the right in smaller text on two lines, and are set to their respective maximum values. Page | 12 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 21 To pause the run, press the PAUSE soft key or . To resume, press the RESUME soft key or . While paused, you can edit the run (see Section 3.4.3 for details). To stop or terminate the run, press Page | 13 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 22: Method Mode Operation
Press the down arrow key to accept the method name. The S1 (EMPTY) step resumes flashing, which indicates that Step 1 is undefined and is ready for you to edit it. Page | 14 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 23 Method screen. If you need to add more steps, proceed to Step 6; otherwise, skip to Step 7 to save the method. Page | 15 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
- Page 24 . The Run Stopped screen appears. From this screen, you can rerun the method from the beginning (RERUN soft key), resume the run (RESUME soft key), or terminate the run (EXIT soft key). Page | 16 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 25: Edit (Or View) And Run A Saved Method
EMPTY step. b. Complete the step definition procedure in Step 5 (page 15). After you are finished creating the necessary steps for the method, proceed to Step 7 to save the method. Page | 17 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 26 Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter the new method’s name (up to 10 characters). v) Press the Methods soft key. vi) Press the SAVE soft key. The example the follows shows the new method name as Another1. Page | 18 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
- Page 27 (RERUN soft key), resume the run (RESUME soft key), or terminate the run (EXIT soft key). View the run information. After the run is complete, the Run Completed screen appears. Page | 19 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 28: Edit A Paused Run
NOTE: Let the run finish before proceeding to Step 5. Exit the Run Completed After the run is complete, the Run Completed screen screen. appears. Press the EXIT soft key to return to the Method List screen. Page | 20 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 29 (right to left) in the method name. d. Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter the new method’s name (up to 10 characters). e. Press the Methods soft key. f. Press the SAVE soft key. Page | 21 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 31: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
"PFd" appears on the run screen for the run in which it is active. OFF: PFd is disabled. A run will terminate if a power failure occurs and Error code 07 appears on the screen (see Section 4.2.4). Page | 23 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... -
Page 32: Rapid Resistance Change Detection/No Load Detection
NOTE: This mode is used to complete electrophoresis applications such as the D-Code (requires that Rapid Resistance Change detection be turned off) or applications such as isoelectric focusing (requires < 2 mA current). Page | 24 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... -
Page 33: Error Messages
Power Failure RUN POWER FAILURE run was terminated Detection mode (see Section 3.1). RUN TERMINATED because the Power RESET WHEN READY Failure detection is OFF RESET Page | 25 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 34 Contact Bio-Rad Technical Support. ERROR STOP: CODE 13 precise calibration in The instrument will still operate but CALIBRATION FAULT EEPROM the output might be outside of accuracy specifications. RUN PAUSED CONTINUE CANCEL Page | 26 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
- Page 35 (mA) setting or decrease require operating < 10 V the load (increase its resistance). output) If operating in wattage mode, increase the power (W) setting or decrease the load resistance. Page | 27 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 36: Replacing A Fuse
4. Re-insert the fuse holder into its position. Press the fuse holder gently until it snaps into place on both sides. The unit is now ready for use. NOTE: Repeated fuse failure might indicate a hardware failure. Contact Bio-Rad Technical Support. 4.4 Expediting Technical Support Make sure the following information is readily available before contacting Bio-Rad. -
Page 37: Appendix A Specifications
Fuse on hot (mains/line in) and neutral Input power (nominal) 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Dimensions 27.5 cm X 9.8 cm X 34.5 cm (10.83 in X 3.86 in X 13.58 in) Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Page | 29 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual... - Page 38 Page | 30 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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Page 39: Appendix B Warranty And Ordering Information
Warranty and Ordering Information Warranty Terms The PowerPac Universal power supply is covered by a standard Bio-Rad Laboratories warranty. Contact your local Bio-Rad representative for details of the warranty. If any defects should occur during this warranty period, Bio-Rad Laboratories will replace the defective parts without charge. - Page 40 Page | 32 PowerPac Universal Power Supply Instruction Manual...
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