Lonza FlashGel 57024, Instruction Manual

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Start the operation 

NOTE: To operate under constant voltage or constant current modes, adjust the other 

parameter to the maximum value. For example, to operate under constant voltage, 

adjust current to max before running using constant voltage, and vice versa. 

 
1.  Place the unit on a sturdy and level surface in a safe, dry place, away from laboratory 

traffic.  

 
2.  Ensure that the AC power switch is OFF, and then plug the three-pronged power cord 

into a grounded three-prong AC outlet with appropriate voltage (100V to 240V as 
indicated on the rating sticker near the AC cord on the back of the unit). 

 
3.  Power on the unit by pressing the ON/OFF switch. 
 
4.  Connect the DC output jacks from the FlashGel™ Dock or other electrophoresis unit; 

insert the red lead (+) into the red output jack, and the black lead (-) into the black 
output jack. 

5.  Constant voltage or current   

*To set constant voltage, press 

, the LED indicator will light up. 

*To set constant current, press 

, and LED indicator will should light up. 

6.  Adjust the output value by pressing the 

  or 

  button. 

*When running FlashGel™ Cassettes, refer to the FlashGel™ Dock instruction 
manual for recommended electrophoresis conditions. 

 
7.  After adjusting your constant mode output value, switch to the other parameter and 

set it to maximum. 

 
8.  Timer Setting: After setting the current or voltage output value, press the Timer button, 

and then press 

  button or 

  button to adjust timer accordingly.