Bio-Rad PowerPac™ HV High-Voltage Power Supply - Manual (Page 40)

Error Message Possible Cause Solution
ERROR STOP: CODE 09 1. Loose output 1. Verify all electrical
RAPID CHANGE IN R connections leading connections.
CORRECT AND CONTINUE to intermittent
RUN PAUSED connection to the
loads.
2. Cells added or 2. Pause power supply prior
removed during to adding or removing
the run. electrophoresis cells
3. Change in buffer 3. Verify buffer levels are
levels appropriate.
Note: Certain applications
exhibit intrinsic fluctuations in
resistance (e.g., use of DCode
cell). If this is the case, the load
detection feature can be disabled
to allow uninterrupted completion
of the run. See SETUP, Section 3.
ERROR STOP: CODE 11 Insulation failure in the • Current flow is not desirable
GROUND LEAK electrical connections and could be harmful.
CORRECT AND CONTINUE outside the power supply. • Check electrical connections,
RUN PAUSED electrophoresis cell, and
chiller system for leaks.
Verify that the electrophoresis
cell rests on an insulated
and dry surface.
• Check power source
connections. Additional
capacitance from external EM
filters or an uninterruptible
power supply can cause
excessive ground currents.
ERROR STOP: CODE 12 Improper load or • Press Reset and restart the
REGULATION ERROR connection to a run.
RUN TERMINATED voltage source • If the problem continues,
RESET WHEN READY cycle power and restart the
run. If the problem persists,
contact Bio-Rad Technical
Service.
ERROR STOP: CODE 13 Internal circuitry Turn power supply off and on then
PERM MEM ERROR problems restart run. If problem persists,
contact Bio-Rad Technical
Support.
ERROR STOP: CODE 16 The run is terminated, either: Press the RESET soft key and
TPROBE PLUGIN 1. The temperature probe is restart the run or program a new
ERROR disconnected from the run as needed.
RUN TERMINATED PowerPac during a
RESET WHEN READY temperature run.
2. The temperature probe
is connected to the
PowerPac during a
non-temperature mode
run.
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