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EC300XL

Thermo Scientific

Section 1

Introduction

Specifications

When unpacking your EC300 power supply, be sure you have received
the EC300 unit plus the AC line cord.

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.

AC Input Power

100-120VAC, 50-60Hz, 100VA 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

10-300VDC, 75W Max
4-400mA, 75W Max
Ripple: ±1%
Drift: ±1%, after 30-minute warm-up

Compliance

CSA 1010
This equipment has been designed and tested to conform to CSA1010
safety standards, as applicable to laboratory instrumentation. This
applies only to the EC300 when used as specified in the documenta-
tion, in its intended applications, with Thermo Scientific approved elec-
trophoresis apparatus only. Usage in any other manner may not provide
suitable protection.

Unpacking the Power

Supply

Summary of Contents for EC300XL

Page 1: ...Electrophoresis Power Supply EC300XL Operating and Maintenance Manual 7217581 Rev 0 Visit us online to register your warranty www thermoscientific com warranty ...

Page 2: ...Thermo Scientific MANUAL NUMBER 72175881 0 5 3 12 Transfer to Marietta was LTM1596X2 4 7 10 ccs REV ECR ECN DATE DESCRIPTION By Preface EC300XL i ...

Page 3: ...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 EC300 power supply The output of the EC300 power supply is intended for connection to electrically isolated electrophoresis apparatus only Use only with electrically isolated electrophoresis apparatus with minimum isolation of 600V ...

Page 4: ...ment that has been put on the market after 13 August 2005 This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the WEEE symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State European Country and this product should be disposed of or recycled throu...

Page 5: ...l your needs for spare or replacement parts or provide you with on site service We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use we will be happy to discuss your applications If you are experiencing technical problems working together we will help you locate the problem and chances are correct ...

Page 6: ...et Up and Operation 2 1 Using the Power Supply 2 2 Constant Current Operation 2 3 Constant Voltage Operations 2 3 Timed Operations 2 4 Automatic Power fail Restart 2 4 Troubleshooting 3 1 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning 4 1 Replacing a Fuse 4 1 Replacement Parts 4 1 Accessories 4 1 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 ...

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Page 8: ...taneously The EC300 can deliver up to 75W 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 ve...

Page 9: ...your supplier for instructions AC Input Power 100 120VAC 50 60Hz 100VA 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 10 300VDC 75W Max 4 400mA 75W Max Ripple 1 Drift 1 after 30 minute warm up Compliance CSA 1010 This equipment has been designed and tested to conform to CSA1010 safety st...

Page 10: ... to the power supply making sure to match the red positive lead to the red positive jack and the black negative lead to the black negative jack Power the unit on by connecting the AC power cord to the power entry on the rear panel then plugging the 3 prong AC plug into a power source Connect the power supply to a 3 prong grounded AC outlet using the AC cord provided with the unit only Red positive...

Page 11: ... supply output The power supply output will ramp up to the appropriate setpoint while not allowing the limit parameter to be exceeded If the limit parameter should be exceeded then the power supply will crossover control modes making the limit parameter the new control setpoint The front panel constant mode LED indicator will change to show that a crossover has occurred To stop a run in progress p...

Page 12: ...tput rating would be exceeded If this value is lower than the limit setpoint entered the EC300 will use this lower limit parameter Press the constant key labeled K until the LED indicating Amps is illuminated Each time the constant key is pressed the EC300 will display the last saved setpoint value for that particular mode Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to change the setpoint to the desired value ...

Page 13: ...ey simultaneously press and release the UP arrow key The display will show PF momentarily to indicate power fail restart is active Whenever power fail restart is enabled PF is displayed briefly as the time parameter is selected by pressing the Set key The power fail restart feature can be enabled either before or after changing the time duration to the desired value 0 999 minutes Setting the time ...

Page 14: ...300 E XX Condition and Possible Remedy 00 Minimum load current detected The output is not connected or the electrophoresis apparatus is not set up properly Check your setup and connections 01 Maximum load current exceeded The output is short circuit or the elec trophoresis apparatus is not set up properly Check your setup and con nections 03 Loss of AC power PF enabled and completed The EC300 dete...

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Page 16: ... EC300 power supply requires no periodic servicing and should provide years of trouble free operation Should you need to replace the fuses proceed as follows Caution The EC300 may use double pole neutral fusing s Turn off AC power by disconnecting the AC line cord Remove the fuse holder assembly with a small flatblade screwdriver Always replace both fuses with appropriate replacement fuses 1 5A 25...

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Page 18: ...nent part beyond the original warranty period The Technical Services Department must give prior approval for return of any components or equipment At Thermo s option all non conforming parts must be returned to Thermo Fisher Scientific postage paid and replacement parts are shipped FOB desti nation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL OR IMPLIED NO WA...

Page 19: ... and gaskets are excluded from this warranty Replacement or repair of components parts or equipment under this warranty shall not extend the warranty to either the equipment or to the component part beyond the original warranty period The Technical Services Department must give prior approval for return of any components or equipment At Thermo s option all non conforming parts must be returned to ...

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