Bio-Rad PowerPac™ HC High-Current Power Supply - Manual (Page 10)

Section 3
Setup and Operation
3.1 Setup and Programming a Run
This section guides the user through setting up the power supply for a run,
connecting the electrophoresis cell(s), programming, and running.
STEP PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
1. Connect cell(s) The power leads are color coordinated to
the output terminals.
indicates high voltages.
Note: Power leads must be inserted
perpendicular to the curve of the case.
Fig. 5. Power Leads Connected Correctly. Fig. 6. Power Leads Connected Incorrectly.
2. Turn power on. Press the power switch located on the
right side of the unit to the ON ( I ) position.
The default settings are indicated in the
home screen below:
Note: The firmware version number
appears on the screen momentarily
when the unit is turned ON.
3. Select constant parameter Press the constant key which toggles
between volts (V), amperes (A), or watts
(W).
An LED indicates the constant parameter:
V, A, and W. The cursor also indicates
the selected constant parameter,
activating the field to enter a value. The
non-constant parameters display
maximum values as a default and will act
as output limits (see step 6 to change
output limits).
Note: Constant voltage is the default
setting in the startup screen.
0 00
00 00 0
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