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8. Ordering information and technical data
8.2 Technical data
8.2.1 Separation and control unit
A list of the technical data for PhastSystem instruments is given below.
Dimensions
460 x 300 x 138 mm (W x L x H)
Weight
6.2 kg
Keyboard
31 tactile keys
Display
40 digit alphanumeric liquid crystal display.
LEDs
4 LEDs for status information
Alarm
An audible alarm sounds at the end of
separation methods.
Capacity
1 or 2 gels
Programs
Separation
9 methods available for programming;
each method contains 9 steps.
Development
9 methods available for programming;
each method contains 9 steps.
Programmable parameters
Separation
Volt, current, power, temperature, duration
in volthours, sample application, and an extra
alarm.
Development
Inlet port, outlet port, duration in minutes,
temperature, temperature compensation curve,
and an alarm.
Internal power supply
Circuitry protection
Short circuit protection
Voltage range
10-2000 VDC
Error
_
<3% of actual value (-5 V for 10-2000 VDC)
Current range
0.1-50.0 mA
Error
_
<2% of actual value (-0.2 mA for 0.1-5.0 mA)
Power range
0.1-7.0 W
Error
_
<6% of actual value (-0.3 W for 0.1-1.0 W)
Internal Vh integrator
Integrates volts with time.
range
1-9999 volthours/step
Battery back-up memory
Lithium battery, shelf life: 10 years
Separation compartment
Electrodes
number
1 cathode and 2 anodes/gel
material
Platinized titanium
width
42 mm
spacing
37 mm; inner electrodes (IEF)
43 mm; outer electrodes
(native and SDS-PAGE)
Cooling/heating
Electronically cooled/heated by Peltier element
Temperature
0-70°C
Sample application
Automatic with sample applicators.
Safety precautions
If the separation compartment lid is open
during a run, an alarm will sound and the
internal power supply is switched off.
