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Bio-Rad PowerPac™ HC High-Current Power Supply User Manual

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Problem

Cause Solution

E09 RESISTANCE

Change in load

Check and correct any potential

CHANGE DETECTED resistance detected.

resistance problem.

The PowerPac HC

Verify all electrical connections.

CELL & CABLES

detects drastic changes

Verify buffer levels are appropriate.

* PRESS STOP KEY in resistance which

may indicate failure
of the cell's power
leads or a loose
output connection.

Loose ouput
connections leading
to intermittent
connection to the
loads.

Cells added or
removed during the
run.

Note: Certain applications
exhibit intrinsic fluctuations
in resistance that can
trigger the Resistance
Change error message. If
this is the case, the
Resistance Change
detection feature can be
deactivated to allow an
uninterrupted completion
of the run. See Section 3.4
for details on turning off
RRCd.

Caution: Deactivating this
safety feature increases
the possibility that a
failure of the power
leads or loose output
connections will not be
detected.

E11 GROUND LEAK

Insulation failure in the

Check electrical connections and check

DETECTED

electrical connections

cell/chiller system for leaks. Ensure

outside the power

that the electrophoresis cell rests on

CELL & CHILLER

supply has caused a

an insulated, dry surface.

* POWER OFF/ON

current flow that may
create an unsafe
condition.

E16 FAN FAILURE

The fan is not

Inspect the fan grid to check if the fan
blade is rotating when the power

FAN GRID

working, either due to a

supply is turned "ON". Make sure no

* POWER OFF/ON

electrical failure or

foreign material has penetrated the

physical obstruction.

fan vent. If problem persists, contact
Bio-Rad.

E17 SYSTEM

Fan vents blocked and or

Clear a space of at least 6 cm around

OVERHEATING

ambient temperature

the fan vents to improve airflow. Press

too high.

any key to go to the home screen to

FAN & RM. TEMP

restart. Operate the unit within the

* POWER OFF/ON

recommended temperature range
(0 to 40°C)

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