Introduction; Safety Information; Safety Precautions - Amersham Pharmacia Biotech EPS 601 Manual Del Usuario

EPS 601 - User Manual

1. Introduction

The Amersham Pharmacia Biotech Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 601 is a high quality, high
precision and safe power supply for electrophoresis applications that require a maximum of 600 volts
and 400 mA.
EPS 601 is primarily designed for the following techniques:
1. SDS-PAGE (Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis)
2. Native PAGE
3. Agarose electrophoresis
4. Electroblotting
5. DNA pulsed field electrophoresis
6. DNA fragment separation
7. DNA submarine electrophoresis
Electrophoresis separations can be controlled by voltage, current or power. The EPS 601 automatically
switches over the controlling parameter according to programmed limits and conductivity variations in
the system.
Two electrophoresis units can be connected to the EPS 601 and run with the same programmed method
at one time. Three programs can be saved.

2. Safety information

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2.1 Safety precaucions
Extreme caution should be exercised in the operation of this instrument as it can develop sufficient
voltage and current to produce a lethal shock.
To avoid any risk of injury, the instrument should only be operated by properly trained personnel and
always in accordance with the instructions provided.
Read this entire manual before using this power supply.
1. This instrument is designed for indoor use only.
2. The instrument must always be used with the protective earth lead of the power cord correctly
grounded to earth at the mains outlet.
3. To permit sufficient cooling, ensure that the vents in the rear and sides of the instrument are not
covered.
4. Do not operate the instrument in extreme humidity (above 95%). Avoid condensation by letting the
unit equilibrate to ambient temperature when taking the power supply from a colder to a warmer
environment.
5. Keep the instrument as dry and clean as possible. Wipe regularly with a soft damp cloth. Let the
power supply dry completely before use. If wetted, unplug the power supply until the instrument is
dry.
6. Use only undamaged electrical wire and equipment specified for the voltages you will use. High
voltages wires must meet the requirements of the IEC 1010-2-031:1993 electrical standard. Any
electrophoresis equipment connected to the power supply should meet the requirements of the IEC
1010-1:1993 electrical standard.
7. Note that the output is connected to the chassis/reference earth.
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