P O W P A C 3 0 0 – + C O N – + – + – + POWER PAC 200 POWER PAC 300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Catalog Numbers PowerPac 200 165-5052 165-5053 PowerPac 300 165-5050 165-5051...
Safety POWER SAFETY Caution/Warning PowerPac power supplies use high output voltages that are electrically isolated from earth ground to minimize the risk of electrical shock to the user. The following guidelines should be observed and followed when using the power supply. PowerPac power supplies have passed tests for operation at temperatures between 0°...
POWER Safety Important This instrument is intended for laboratory use only. This product conforms to the “Class A” standards for Electromagnetic Emissions, intended for laboratory equipment applications. It is possible that emissions from this product may interfere with some sensitive appliances when placed nearby or on the same circuit as those appliances.
PowerPac power supplies provide constant voltage or constant current to instruments used in electrophore- sis and blotting. The PowerPacs are capable of the following adjustable outputs: PowerPac 200 Voltage output: Adjustable from 5 to 200 volts in increments of 1 volt.
This manual describes the function and use of the PowerPac 200 and PowerPac 300 power supplies, including all of the necessary information for system setup, operation, and maintenance.
Control Features POWER 2.0 CONTROL FEATURES The front panel keys discussed in Table 1 are used to set up and run the PowerPac 200 and PowerPac 300 power supplies. Table 1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators POWER PAC 200 POWER...
The settings displayed are constant voltage and 0V. PowerPac 300 CONST PowerPac 200 CONST : The PowerPac 200 and PowerPac 300 return to these Note settings each time the unit is turned off. Select the constant parameter. Press the...
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Scroll PowerPac 300 Note: Constant voltage: PowerPac 200 default current limit is 2.00 A. PowerPac 300 default current limit is 400 mA. PowerPac 200 Constant current: PowerPac 200 default voltage limit is 200 V.
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• To view the run conditions, press the key. • View the run conditions. Parameter PowerPac 200 PowerPac 300 • To change the value of the constant parameter or the • Change the run conditions. length of a timed run, use the...
• To clear the error code, press any key (other than the the accepted rating, as listed below: key) PowerPac 300 was less than 4 mA PowerPac 200 was less than 5 mA Check for and correct any short circuit or excessive load Short Circuit The current load exceeded problem.
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E 10 Unacceptable Value(s) Entered • No value entered and enter acceptable values. • PowerPac 200 voltage below 5 V • When acceptable values are entered, press the PowerPac 300 voltage below 10 V key to resume the run. • PowerPac 200 current below 0.01 A.
3. Pull out the fuse from its fuse holder. Replace with the appropriate fuse: • 100/120 V units: PowerPac 200: 5 A, 125 V, 5mm x 20mm, Type T fuse. PowerPac 300: 2.5 A, 125 V, 5mm x 20mm, Type T fuse.
PowerPac 300: ±1% @ 300 V for a 50% change in output load Drift: PowerPac 200: ±0.5% after 30 min. warm up at 200 V and 180 W PowerPac 300: ±1% after 30 min. warm up at 300 V and 75 W...
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User-selectable automatic power-up after power failure Environmental Operating Temp.: 0 - 40°C Humidity: 0 - 95%, in the absence of condensation Dimensions: 29 (L) x 21 (W) x 8 (H) cm. Unit is stackable Weight: PowerPac 200: 2.4 kg PowerPac 300: 1.8 kg...
POWER Warranty and Ordering Information APPENDIX B. WARRANTY AND ORDERING INFORMATION The PowerPac power supply is warranted for 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship. If any defects should occur during this warranty period, Bio-Rad Laboratories will replace the defective parts with- out charge.
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Serial Number: __________________________________________________________________________ Date of Delivery: _________________________________________________________________________ Warranty Period: _________________________________________________________________________ ORDERING INFORMATION Catalog Number Product Description PowerPac 200 165-5052 PowerPac 200, 100/120 V 165-5053 PowerPac 200, 220/240 V PowerPac 300 165-5050 PowerPac 300, 100/120 V 165-5051 PowerPac 300, 220/240 V PowerPac 1000...
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