Introduction
Thank you for selecting a Fisher Scientific FB3000
Electrophoresis power supply. This manual describes the
operation of the FB3000. The power supply that you have
purchased is the most productive and easy-to-use unit avail-
able anywhere. This manual should answer any questions
that might arise in operating your power supply; however,
don't hesitate to call our Fisher Lab Equipment Technical
Support Hotline at 1-800-943-2006 or 1-800-926-0505 if you
need any assistance.
The FB3000 power supply is designed to provide constant
voltage, current, power, or temperature in both Manual and
Programmed modes of operation commonly used in elec-
trophoresis applications. One to four sets of electrophoresis
cells can be connected in parallel and run simultaneously.
The FB3000 can deliver up to 400W of total output power.
When operating in any constant mode, the power supply
automatically limits the other parameters to either the power
supply maximum, or a lower limit if set by the user. If any
non-constant limit is reached, the power supply will automati-
cally switch control modes, controlling the limit parameter.
Note: The unit will not crossover and control for temperature
when the unit is in the Constant Current, Constant Voltage, or
Constant Power mode. The only time the unit will control for
temperature as an upper limit is when the unit is in the
Constant Temperature mode (See Constant Temperature
Operations section for details). In this way, the FB3000 pro-
tects your electrophoresis cells from damaging over power
conditions. The FB3000 power supply also provides for timed
and volt-hour operation in all control modes, and allows an
automatic completion in the event of a power loss if enabled.
Features
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20-3000V, adjustable in 1 volt steps
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1-400mA, adjustable in 1mA steps
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1-400W, adjustable in 1W steps
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0-90C, adjustable in 1 degree C steps
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Automatic control mode crossover
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0-99 hour 59 minute timed run
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0-9999 volt-hour timed run
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Automatic restart if loss of AC power (if enabled)
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Large LCD display
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