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Introduction 

Thank you for selecting a Thermo Scientific EC200 Electrophoresis power supply.  This manual 
describes the operation of the EC200.  The power supply that you have purchased is the most 
productive and easy-to-use unit available anywhere.  This manual should answer any questions 
that might arise in operating your power supply; however, don't hesitate to call our Thermo Lab 
Equipment Technical Support Hotline at 1-800-943-2006 or 724-357-1022 if you need any 
assistance. 

The EC200 power supply is designed to provide constant voltage or constant current output to 
apparatus used in electrophoresis applications.  One to four sets of electrophoresis cells can be 
connected in parallel and run simultaneously.  The EC200 can deliver up to 200W of total output 
power.  When operating in constant voltage or constant current mode, the power supply 
automatically limits the other parameter to either the power supply maximum, or a lower limit if 
set by the user.  If this non-constant limit is reached, the power supply will automatically switch 
control modes, from constant voltage to constant current, or vice versa.  In this way, the EC200 
protects your electrophoresis cells from damaging over power conditions.  The EC200 power 
supply also provides for timed operation in either voltage or current modes, and allows an 
automatic completion in the event of a power loss if enabled by the user. 
 

 

5-200V, adjustable in 1 volt steps 

 

0.01-2.00A, adjustable in 0.01A steps 

 

200W maximum output 

 

Automatic control mode crossover 

 

0-99 hour 59 minute timed run 

 

Automatic restart if loss of AC power (if enabled) 

 

Large LCD display 

Unpacking the Power Supply 

When unpacking your EC200 power supply, be sure you have received the following items. 

 

 

EC200 unit 

 

AC line cord 

 

This manual 

 

Inspect your equipment and packaging material for signs of damage.  Damage to the shipping 
container may indicate rough handling which could cause internal damage to the power supply.  If 
you suspect shipping damage to the power supply, contact your carrier for instructions on filing a 
claim.  If you are missing any of the above items, contact your supplier for instructions. 

Summary of Contents for EC200XL

Page 1: ...LTM1595X2 8 28 07 2007 All rights reserved Printed in U S A EC200XL Electrophoresis Power Supply ...

Page 2: ...on 3 Unpacking the Power Supply 3 Specifications 4 Getting Started 5 Using the Power Supply 5 Constant Voltage Operations 6 Constant Current Operations 6 Timed Operations 6 Automatic Power fail Restart 7 Cleaning 7 Troubleshooting and Error Indications 8 EC200 Warranty Statement 9 Compliance 9 Replacement Parts 9 ...

Page 3: ...ated apparatus for any signs of wear or damage before using with this equipment Be sure to use only electrophoresis equipment that is suitably rated for the voltage and current capabilities of the EC200 power supply The output of the EC200 power supply is intended for connection to electrically isolated electrophoresis apparatus only Use only with electrically isolated electrophoresis apparatus wi...

Page 4: ... If this non constant limit is reached the power supply will automatically switch control modes from constant voltage to constant current or vice versa In this way the EC200 protects your electrophoresis cells from damaging over power conditions The EC200 power supply also provides for timed operation in either voltage or current modes and allows an automatic completion in the event of a power los...

Page 5: ...0 60Hz 250VA Max Environmental Operating temperature 0 40 C 0 95 R H non condensing Altitude 2000m Overvoltage category II IEC664 Pollution degree 2 IEC664 DC output Power 5 200VDC 200W Max 0 01 2 00A 200W Max Ripple 1 Drift 1 after 30 minute warm up ...

Page 6: ...ate and show the values of the last saved run setup The EC200 preserves the run settings each time you start a run One set of conditions is saved for each mode constant voltage or constant current The setpoint value limit parameter time duration and power fail restart settings are all saved This allows convenient setup for repetitive runs To change the control mode press the Exit key From the resu...

Page 7: ...et to the power supply maximum value of 2 00 A The EC200 will not accept a current limit outside of the allowed range In addition the EC200 will never exceed the maximum power output specification of 200W When starting a run the power supply calculates a maximum limit parameter above which the power supply maximum power output rating would be exceeded If this value is lower than the limit setpoint...

Page 8: ... restart press the top function key when in the operating mode screen constant voltage or current The state of power fail restart will toggle from off to on or on to off with each keypress When AC power is restored during a timed run in which power fail restart is enabled the display will show POWER FAIL RESTART for approximately 10 seconds indicating power fail restart pending During this time th...

Page 9: ...ctions 02 Step load current change The EC200 has detected a large change in load current Check your setup and connections 04 Loss of AC power PF disabled and not completed The EC200 detected loss of AC power the run was not completed since PF was not enabled 05 Loss of AC power run not timed The EC200 detected loss of AC power 06 99 The EC200 detected an internal error condition Contact technical ...

Page 10: ...chaser s exclusive remedy for any claim arising out of the purchase of any product listed above is repair replacement or credit as described above where applicable In no event 1 shall the cost of the exclusive remedy exceed the purchase price 2 shall Thermo be liable for any special indirect incidental consequential or exemplary damages howsoever arising even if Thermo has been advised of the poss...

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