Bio-Rad Gene Pulser Xcell™ Electroporation Systems - Manual (Page 10)

2.2 Setting Up the System
2.2.1 Setting Up the Gene Pulser Xcell Main Unit and Connecting the ShockPod
(Cat. #s 165-2660, 165-2661, 165-2662, and 165-2666)
Follow this procedure for setting up the Gene Pulser Xcell and connecting the ShockPod. Be sure to
turn off the Gene Pulser Xcell main unit before connecting or disconnecting the power cord or any
cables.
1. Attach the power cord to the three-pronged receptacle on the back of the Gene Pulser Xcell unit
(Figure 2.1A). Plug the unit into an appropriate electrical outlet or power strip. There is a foot on the
bottom of the Gene Pulser Xcell which may be pulled down to change the viewing angle of the
LCD display (Figure 2.1B).
2. Insert the black connector of the ShockPod into the left and center output jacks on the front panel
of Gene Pulser Xcell (Figure 2.2); polarity is not important to the electroporation process. The right
output jack is not used with the ShockPod.
3. To turn on the Gene Pulser Xcell, press the power switch on the right rear of the instrument
(Figure 2.2).
Fig. 2.1A. Rear panel of Gene Pulser Xcell main unit showing receptacles for the power cord,
CE Module, and PC Module.
Fig. 2.1B. Bottom panel of the Gene Pulser Xcell main unit. The foot may be pulled down to raise
the front of the unit.
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Tilt-up Foot
CE MODULE
PC MODULE
POWER INLET
Connectors
to PC Module
Connectors
to CE Module
Power Connector
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