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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