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this power supply has a similar
switch location and sensory cue
upon activation.

4.

Using the Volts adjustment knob
(1), select the operating voltage
limit by turning the knob until
the desired value appears on 
the Volts display (3).
Rotating the knob slowly in 
the clockwise direction will
increase the displayed value 
in one–volt increments. 
Rotating the knob slowly in the
counterclockwise (anticlock-
wise) direction will reduce the
displayed value in the same
manner. Rotating the same
knob (1) rapidly in either 
direction will cause the 
displayed value to change in
ten–volt increments.

5.

Using the Milliamps Adjustment

knob (6) and Watts Adjustment
knob (9), select the desired
operating limits for milliamps
and watts, respectively. The
method used to select these val-
ues is the same as that used to
select the operating voltage
limit.

CHOOSING SAFE OPERATING

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Milliamps

Watts

WARNING:  

This power supply is capable of producing output levels well in

excess of the maximum safe operating limits for most electrophoretic chambers. For
this reason, it is important to determine the safe operating limits for milliamps and
watts. The section entitled “Choosing Safe Operating limits” has been included to
guide the user in selecting proper operating limits. This section details both the
method and rationale used in selecting these operating limits.

Volts

1, 3

NOTE:  

Each adjustment knob has a RAPID ADJUSTMENT MODE which is 

activated whenever the knob is rotated rapidly.

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WARNING

This power supply is not equipped with

any user serviceable parts.

Erratic Operation: 

Unstable, erratic displays, inoperable timer and/or

adjustment knobs are all possible symptoms of corrupted memory. To clear
this condition turn off the power supply, depress and hold any key and turn
the power supply back on before releasing the key.

Ground Leakage: 

Ground leakage is the interconnection of earth ground

and either high voltage output. This interconnection will defeat the primary
operator safety feature of this power supply. Do not operate the power supply
when this condition exists. For further assistance, call the telephone number
listed in the service section or contact your local distributor.

SERVICE

Contact Thermo EC for technical assistance if problems occur. The telephone
numbers are 631-244-2929,  1-800-EC-RANGE (toll free U.S.).

NOTE:  

If this power supply experiences an electrostatic discharge

of 

8000 volts an overcurrent message will be displayed and DC

output will shut down.

THERMO EC HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES

THERMO EC HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLIES

Summary of Contents for EC2060

Page 1: ...nstructions carefully before using this power supply A VERTISSEMENT Veuillez avant tout emploi du générateur lire attentivement ce manuel d utilisation 159 3037 00 Rev A 02 01 Printed in USA 100 Colin Drive Holbrook NY 11741 4306 Tel 1 631 244 2929 Toll Free 1 800 EC RANGE FAX 1 631 244 0606 For Technical Service 1 800 327 2643 Email savantec savec com www thermoec com A Thermo Electron business ...

Page 2: ...ENT Ce générateur a été conçu pour être utilisé comme source de courant DC pour l électrophorèse et il est capable de générer un courant mortel Prenez les mêmes précautions que pour tout autre appareil électrique N utilisez pas l appareil sans que le couvercle de la chambre soit placé Ne raccordez pas les sorties à la terre N utilisez pas l appareil dans des environnements humides où la condensati...

Page 3: ...hip Between Volts Milliamps Watts and Chamber Resistance 15 Appendix B Running Multiple Chambers 15 Guarantee 16 Locator Guide fold out back page 1 G U A R A N T E E This laboratory equipment was produced by Thermo EC with the highest practical standards of materials workmanship and design The design and manufacture of parts have been conceived with one purpose to produce a unit which will give sa...

Page 4: ... change For added convenience this power supply will restart itself in the event of a power failure This will not reset the operation of the count down timer 2 APPENDIX A Relationships Between Volts Milliamps Watts and Chamber Resistance There are three fundamental concepts which form the basis for understanding the relationship between volts milliamps and chamber resistance When combined with the...

Page 5: ...tive and negative 4 mm sockets 14 on the power supply 2 Switch on the power supply using the Power On Off switch 22 The main power switch is marked with a 1 to indicate on and a 0 to indicate off Once on the Green D C Output Off light 21 and Yellow Actual Display light 17 will be illuminated The Volts display 3 Milliamps display 5 and Watts display 7 will all indicate zero The Time dis play 10 wil...

Page 6: ...g limits has been included to guide the user in selecting proper operating limits This section details both the method and rationale used in selecting these operating limits Volts 1 3 NOTE Each adjustment knob has a RAPID ADJUSTMENT MODE which is activated whenever the knob is rotated rapidly 4 WARNING This power supply is not equipped with any user serviceable parts Erratic Operation Unstable err...

Page 7: ...cuit breakers located at the rear of the instrument If either circuit breaker is activated the power supply will not turn on When activated the circuit breakers expose a white stem 12 6 Gently press the D C Output On key 24 The Red D C Output On light 23 should illu minate and the D C output as indicated by the three displays 3 5 7 should rapidly increase until the operating volt age limit is reac...

Page 8: ...erat ing temperature the chambers will withstand is a critical aspect of safe operation Most electrophoretic chambers with a few notable exceptions are made of acrylic plastic and must operate well below a temperature of 55 C If there is a lack of information about the capabilities of the chamber being used regular monitoring of the operating temperature is recommended This should be done without ...

Page 9: ...ht 11 will be illuminated and the timer will begin counting down Resetting 1 Switch on the power supply using the Power On Off switch 22 Once on the Green D C Output Off light 21 and the Yellow Actual Display light 17 will be illuminated The Volts display 3 Milliamps display 5 and Watts display 7 will all indicate zero 2 Gently depress the center of the Arrow Down key 12 When pressed there will be...

Page 10: ...ge As the voltage increases during the experment it will eventually reach the operating limit for voltage and automatically crossover to constant voltage operation At this point the current will start to drop as the buffer breaks down but the experment and chamber will be unharmed 9 6 Gently press the D C Output On key 24 The Red D C Output On light 23 should illuminate and the D C output as indic...

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