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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
Accuris myVolt Touch™
Electrophoresis Power Supply with touch screen control.
This operating manual includes a product introduction, and
important operating and safety information. Before using
the power supply, please read this manual in its entirety
and be sure to fully understand the features and methods
for proper operation. Keep this manual for future reference.
Please check the contents when opening the box, and if
there are any parts missing, damaged, or incorrect, please
contact your distributor or Benchmark Scientific’s Customer
Service Department at 908-769-5555 or by email
[email protected].
The
myVolt Touch
is a DC Power Supply for
electrophoresis separations. It is designed for laboratory
research applications.
The power supply has 4 sets of outputs that accept
standard electrical leads with banana plugs and should
only be used with electrophoresis tanks that incorporate
sufficient safety features to prevent electric shock.
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7. Overview of Electrical Principles
Definitions:
Voltage:
The amount of potential energy between two
points in a circuit.
Current
: The time rate of flow of an electric charge,
measured in amperes.
Resistance:
A material’s opposition to the flow of electric
current, measured in Ohms.
Power
: The rate at which electric energy is transferred by
an electric circuit. Electric power is expressed in units of
watts, one watt is equal to one joule per second.
Current (I) =
Resistance (R) =
Power (W) = Current (I) x Voltage (V)
Resistance (R)
Voltage (V)
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Voltage (V)
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Current (I)
WARNING:
This power supply outputs high voltage and current and
should be used only by experienced laboratory personnel
that understand how to safely operate the instrument.
Incorrect usage can present a shock or electrocution
hazard.
