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POWER
PAC
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Error
Code
Explanation
Solution
E 6
Power Failure During a Timed Run
To clear the error code, press any key (other than
key.)
Power Failure detect (PFd) was
The
key is disabled until the error code is cleared.
not activated; run was terminated
either due to power failure or
Reminder
:
because the previous run was
Time is reset to zero after each timed run. Enter a time
stopped by turning off the power
value prior to each timed run.
supply or unplugging the unit.
If PFd is required, activate it prior to starting the run.
E 7
Power Failure During an Untimed Run
To clear the error code, press any key (other than
key.)
Run was terminated either due to
The
key is disabled until the error code is cleared
power failure, or because the
from the display.
previous run was stopped by
turning off the power supply or
Reminder
:
unplugging the unit.
PFd can only be activated prior to a TIMED run.
E 9
Change in Load Resistance
Check and correct any potential resistance problems. Then,
• Electrophoresis cells were added
• Press the
key to resume the run or,
or removed during a run
• To clear the error code, press any key (other than the
• Buffer leaking in a connected cell
key).
• Loose connection in a
connected cell.
E 10
Unacceptable Value(s) Entered
• To clear the error code, press any key (other than
)
• No value entered
and enter acceptable values.
• PowerPac 200 voltage below 5 V
• When acceptable values are entered, press the
PowerPac 300 voltage below 10 V
key to resume the run.
• PowerPac 200 current below 0.01 A.
PowerPac 300 current below 4 mA.
E 11
Ground Leak Detected
• Check and correct the cell for an improper connection to
(PowerPac 200 only)
earth ground.
• Restart the power supply by turning the power switch off
and then on.
E3
Power Supply Regulation Error
Check for and correct problems, such as dirty contacts,
E8
Possible power supply malfunction.
frayed wires, excessive buffer concentration, etc. Then,
E12
• Press the
key, or
E13
• Clear the error code by pressing any key (other than the
E14
key).
E15
• If error code persists,
note the error code number
and
E21
contact your Bio-Rad Representative.
E 98
Internal System Error
Contact your Bio-Rad Representative
E 99
Internal System Error
Contact your Bio-Rad Representative