Bio-Rad PowerPac™ Universal Power Supply - Manual (Page 28)

Error Message Cause Solution
ERROR STOP: CODE 09 1. Loose output 1. Verify all electrical
RAPID CHANGE IN R connections leading connections.
CORRECT AND CONTINUE to intermittent
RUN PAUSED connection to the
CONTINUE CANCEL loads.
2. Cells added or 2. Pause power supply prior
removed during to adding or removing
the run. electrophoresis cells
3. Change in buffer 3. Verify buffer levels are
levels appropriate.
Note: certain applications
exhibit intrinsic fluctuations in
resistance (e.g. Dcode). If this is
the case, the change in
resistance detection feature can
be disabled to allow
uninterrupted completion of the
run. (See Sections 3.1 and
5.2.3).
ERROR STOP: CODE 11 Insulation failure in the 1. Check electrical connections,
GROUND LEAK electrical connections electrophoresis cell, and
CORRECT AND CONTINUE made outside the power chiller system for leaks.
RUN PAUSED supply has caused a Verify that the electrophoresis
CONTINUE CANCEL current flow that may cell rests on an insulated
create an unsafe and dry surface.
condition. 2. Check Power source
connections. Additional
capacitance to ground from
external EMC filters or a UPS
(Uninterruptible Power
Supply) can cause
excessive ground currents.
ERROR STOP: CODE 12 Improper load, or 1. Press Reset and restart the
REGULATION ERROR connection to a run.
RUN TERMINATED voltage source 2. If the problem continues,
RESET WHEN READY cycle power and restart the
RESET run. If the problem persists,
contact Bio-Rad Technical
support.
ERROR STOP: CODE 13 Internal circuitry Cycle power and restart run.
PERM MEM ERROR problems If problem persists, contact
Bio-Rad Technical support.
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