Consort EV245 User manual

Power Supplies
MANUAL
HANDLEIDING
MODE D’EMPLOI
ANLEITUNG
Rev. 11/2018
EV245

Models
Maxima
Voltage
(V)
Current
(mA)
Power
(W)
EV0220
200
200
20
EV1450
400
500
50
EV2230
1500
300
150
EV2310
300
1000
150
EV2320
3000
150
150
EV2650
600
500
150
Voltage
(V)
Current
(mA)
Power
(W)
EV3020
300
2000
300
EV3150
1200
500
300
EV3330
3000
300
300
EV3610
600
1000
300
EV3620
6000
150
300

Contents –Inhoudsopgave –Contenu - Inhalt
Models.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I
Maxima ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I
Contents –Inhoudsopgave –Contenu - Inhalt........................................................................................................................................b
English......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
General Information........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Very important .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Use of the instrument ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Procedure?......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Setup...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Method programming................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Manual programming ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Running condition ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Alarm messages...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
RESET .................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
USB Digital Port ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Nederlands............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Algemene informatie...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Toetsenbord .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Zeer belangrijk ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gebruik van het instrument.....................................................................................................................................................................15
Procedure?...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Instellen.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Methode programmatie ...........................................................................................................................................................................20
Manuele programmatie ............................................................................................................................................................................22
Verloop van een procedure .....................................................................................................................................................................23
Meldingen .........................................................................................................................................................................................................25
RESET .................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
USB Digitale Poort .......................................................................................................................................................................................26
Frequently Asked Questions.........................................................................................................................................................................27
Certificates............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
CE.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

1
English
General Information
Introduction
This instrument is manufactured with the latest technology and needs no particular maintenance. Consort
certifies that this instrument was thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory prior to shipment and found
to meet all requirements defined by contract under which it is furnished. However, dimensions and other
physical characteristics may differ.
The normal operating temperature should be between 0° and 40°C.
Never use the instrument in a room with high humidity (>95 %) or at very low temperatures (condensation
water!).
Manufacturer
Consort bvba
Hertenstraat 56 unit 9 Tel [phone]
2300 Turnhout Fax [phone]
Belgium E-mail [e-mail]
Warranty
This instrument (excluding all accessories) is warranted against defective material and workmanship for
period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment ex-factory. Consort will repair all defective
equipment returned to it during the warranty period without charge, provided the equipment has been used
under normal laboratory conditions and in accordance with the operating limitations and maintenance
procedures in this instruction manual and when not having been subject to accident, alteration, misuse or
abuse. A return authorisation must be obtained from Consort before returning any product for warranty
repair on a freight prepaid basis!
Consort is not liable for consequential damages arising out of the use or handling of its products.
Servicing
In the event of this instrument being returned for servicing, the owner is requested NOT to send the following
items unless they are suspect:
•Manual
•Cables
•Accessories
If serious malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local Consort dealer.
Keyboard
•During SETUP or programming a procedure:
= Buttons for entering a value or for selecting a function.
SET = Button for programming and confirming the desired parameters.
Hold this button pressed to return to the main menu!
RUN/STOP = Button to
•start the procedure (MANUAL or METHOD),
•cancel while entering a parameter (SETUP),
•return to the previous menu (SETUP).
•While running a PROCEDURE:
= Buttons for selecting a display configuration.
SET = Button to modify the parameters.
RUN/STOP = Button to stop or to pause the experiment.

2
Very important
This electrophoresis power supply is a high technology instrument available in several versions. As it is
capable of giving dangerous voltage levels by which high power is involved, we suggest that you take a few
moments to read this manual thoroughly. Although this instrument is equipped with all necessary safety
features against abuse and other accidental failures, caution should be exercised when working with high
voltage equipment.
Avoid to touch the outlets with any conducting object and make sure there is a second person
present for your safety in case of any severe electric shock.
Never touch any part of the assembly (power supply, leads or tank) before having switched off.
Never manipulate with wet hands.
Do not ground any of the outputs or the buffer in the tank.
Connect the outlets only to an insulated electrophoresis tank with safety cover.
Never make any other connections, such as e.g. putting several power supplies in series or in
parallel.
In order to prevent electric shock, never open the back plate nor remove the cover.
Do not expose the unit to rain or any other liquid.
Do not spill liquid or insert metal objects inside the unit.
Take care so that the power supply is not dropped to avoid damaging the cabinet which defeats
safeguards or injuring yourself. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged,
unplug it and have it checked by an authorised service technician to restore the safeguards.
The fact that the unit operates satisfactorily does not imply that the unit is properly earthed or that it
is completely safe. If in any doubt about the effective earthing of the unit, contact a qualified
electrician.
Never block the ventilation holes or place the unit in any enclosure unless proper ventilation is
provided.
Never place the unit near or over a radiator, heat register or stove.
Avoid locations where the instrument is exposed directly to the sun light. This to prevent overheating.
Use of the instrument
•This instrument is especially designed to create the electrical field for the electrophoresis process. Do
not use it for other purposes than for which it is intended! The behaviour of the device might not be
suitable for it.
•The instrument will show the following information during the start-up:
- Model
- Version number
- Serial number
This information is required when contacting our service department ([e-mail]).
•Make use of the instrument while studying this manual.

3
Procedure?
This is the main menu that is shown after powering up the device and has 3 options:
1. MANUAL
To start a regular procedure with fixed parameter limits for Voltage, Current, Power and Timer.
See Manual Programming.
2. METHOD
To start a procedure with multiple steps to vary the parameter limits automatically while
running. This method also allows Voltage Gradient settings. See Method Programming.
3. SETUP
To modify the settings of the system, detections and data-logging.
Setup
Use this menu to set the system settings of the power supply for language, display contrast, real time clock,
password, detections, data recording.
System
Language
The power supply has several languages built-in for the communication with the user.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to select LANGUAGE and press SET:
Select the desired language and press SET.
PROCEDURE?
MANUAL
METHOD
SETUP
PROCEDURE?
MANUAL
METHOD
SETUP
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
LANGUAGE
CONTRAST
DATE/TIME
PASSWORD

4
Contrast
According to the location where the device is installed, it might be required to adjust the display contrast.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to select CONTRAST and press SET:
Adjust the contrast setting and press SET to confirm.
Date/Time
This device has a precise real time clock built in. The real time clock is used for reports and data recording.
The date and the time can be adjusted.
1. When in SETUP, follow these steps to select DATE/TIME and press SET:
2. Set consecutively the date, month, year, hour, minute and seconds. Confirm each with SET or stop
entering the other values by pressing RUN/STOP.
Password
When desired, a password can be set which will be requested when trying to modify the setup or the
parameters of a procedure. Without a password will the user only be able to choose, run or stop an
experiment.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to select PASSWORD and press SET:
A question to activate the password will appear. Choose YES and confirm to enable a password, set
to NO to disable the password.
When enabled, the device will request twice the same combination of five keystrokes. This
combination will be required to modify any setting.
An error will be given if the second password doesn’t correspond. The password setting will be
disabled, retry to enable.
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
LANGUAGE
CONTRAST
DATE/TIME
PASSWORD
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
LANGUAGE
CONTRAST
DATE/TIME
PASSWORD
DATE/TIME
MODIFY
07/12/2015
13:08:47
DATE/TIME
MODIFY
07/12/2015
13:08:47
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
LANGUAGE
CONTRAST
DATE/TIME
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
Enter the new
password
[- - - - -]
CONFIRMATION!
Enter the new
password
[- - - - -]

5
Detection
Choose DETECTION to alter the actions when a low current or a power failure is detected.
Low Current
When a very low current is detected as soon as the Voltage limit has been reached, the power will shut down
the procedure. An audible error message will be given.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to select LOW CURRENT and press SET:
Decide whether or not the output Voltage should shut down at a too low output current and
press SET.
Power fail
When the detection of a power failure is enabled, the power supply will continue to proceed the procedure if
the timer was still running at the moment that the power failure occurred. After powering it again, the power
supply will automatically proceed with the experiment for the remaining time.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to select POWER FAIL and press SET.
Decide whether or not the instrument should proceed with the experiment for the remaining time
after a power failure and press SET.
Data
Starting from version 1.5 is this DATA menu available. Check our support website (www.consort.be/wiki) for
firmware updates of the instrument.
The instrument logs all experiments into its internal memory and will hold the last 250 experiments or less if
the memory size would be exceeded. Older data will be lost. The available data can be read using the DIS3
(USB-version) software which is freely distributed on our website.
Info
The menu in the instrument allows to show information about the memory status of the logged data.
When in SETUP, follow these steps to see the status of the data log memory:
When the info appears, press SET to return.
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
DETECTION
LOW CURRENT
POWER FAIL
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
DETECTION
LOW CURRENT
POWER FAIL
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
DATA
INFO
ERASE

6
Erase
The menu in the instrument allows to erase the data log memory.
When in SETUP, follow these steps when required to erase the data log memory:
A question to erase the data will appear on the display. Choose YES and press SET to confirm that
the data should be erased.
Info
Choose INFO to find specific information about the device, the parameter limits, the firmware version and
more:
When in SETUP, follow these steps when required to erase the data log memory:
The information is shown over several lines. Use the  - keys to scroll. Use SET or RUN/STOP to
return to the previous menu.
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO
DATA
INFO
ERASE
SYSTEM
DETECTION
DATA
INFO

7
Method programming
Method programming permits to store up to 9 different methods, each with 9 steps, of frequently used
parameters in the non-volatile memory for future recall. Each step is able to recall a next one, providing a
flexible multiple step function for special techniques. The method mode also permits to program a linear
voltage gradient for any step provided the limiting current or power is not attained. Parameters can be
changed temporarily without interrupting the run.
Verify if the instrument is switched off.
Connect the electrophoresis tank to the instrument.
Switch the instrument on. If the timer is still running after switching on, the power supply will
automatically proceed with a procedure for the remaining time. A temporary menu is shown: Choose
YES within 15 sec. to stop the procedure. Choose NO or wait 15 sec. to continue the procedure for
the remaining timer value.
Select METHOD and press SET:
Select the desired method and press SET:

When previously multiple steps have
been programmed, select the desired
step and press SET:
Decide whether or not a linear voltage
gradient has to be performed
and press SET:
Enter the desired Voltage limit
and press SET :
When performing a Voltage gradient,
enter the desired end Voltage. The
start Voltage is the end point of the
previous step. This is 0 V when
programming the first step as
gradient step.
Enter the desired current limit
and press SET :
This limit is automatically set to its
maximum and cannot be changed in
case of a Voltage gradient step.
METHOD 1|1
STEP
1
METHOD 1|1
GRADIENT
NO
METHOD 1|1
VOLTAGE
300 V
METHOD 1|1
CURRENT
500 mA
PROCEDURE?
MANUAL
METHOD
SETUP
CHOOSE
METHOD
1