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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
Accuris myVolt
Touch™
Electrophoresis Power Supply with touch screen control.
This operating manual includes a product introduction, and
important operating and safety information. Before using the
power supply, please read this manual in its entirety to
understand the operation and safety warnings. Keep this
manual for future reference.
Please check the contents when opening the box, and if there
are any parts missing, damaged, or incorrect, please contact
Accuris
The
myVolt Touch
is a DC Power Supply for electrophoresis
separations. It is designed for laboratory research applications.
The power supply has 4 sets of outputs that accept standard
electrical leads with banana plugs and should only be used with
electrophoresis tanks that incorporate sufficient safety features
to prevent electric shock. Some types of shielded plugs may
not fit into the output jacks, and in this case an adapter
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7. Overview of Electrical Principles
Definitions:
Voltage:
The amount of potential energy between two
points in a circuit.
Current
: The time rate of flow of an electric charge,
measured in amperes.
Resistance:
A material’s opposition to the flow of electric
current, measured in Ohms.
Power
: The rate at which electric energy is transferred by
an electric circuit. Electric power is expressed in units of
watts, one watt is equal to one joule per second.
Current (I) =
Resistance (R) =
Power (W) = Current (I) x Voltage (V)
Resistance (R)
Voltage (V)
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Voltage (V)
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Current (I)
WARNING:
This power supply outputs high voltage and current and should
be used only by experienced laboratory personnel that
understand how to safely operate the instrument. Incorrect
usage can present a shock or electrocution hazard.
