Life Technologies Invitrogen Power Ease 500

This listing is for the Life Technologies Invitrogen Power Ease 500 Electrophoresis Power supply

The unit is in full working condition and is ready for immediate release

he Invitrogen PowerEase 500 is a high-performance, programmable electrophoresis power supply, specially designed for use with mini gel electrophoresis systems. It offers robust features tailored for precision, convenience, and safety in protein and nucleic acid gel electrophoresis applications.

External Dimensions (W × D × H): 16.5 × 27 × 20 cm

Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs)

Features & Functionality

Designed for Mini Gels:

Optimized for use with mini gel electrophoresis setups.

LCD Display:

240 × 128 pixel interface displaying real-time run data.

Parallel Port Connectivity:

Can be connected to most printers with a parallel port for printing detailed run logs.

Run Data Logging:

Displays number of gels, current, voltage, power, and temperature during operation.

Pre-Programmed Modes:

8 pre-set methods specifically for Novex™ gels

4 user-defined custom methods

Multiple Gel Support:

Up to 10 Tris-Glycine gels (5 mini-cells)

Up to 2 NuPAGE™ gels (1 mini-cell)

Up to 6 NuPAGE™ Tris-Acetate gels (3 mini-cells)

Control Modes:

Constant voltage, constant current, and constant power modes.

Safety Protections:

Open/short circuit, thermal overload, overvoltage, and overcurrent safeguards.

Programmability:

Stores up to 16 custom user protocols.

Linear Voltage Ramp:

Instantaneous voltage ramping capability.

Optional Temperature Probe:

Supports thermal shutoff with probe.

Usage & Maintenance Tips

Cold Room Usage: LCD may fade at low temperatures but returns to normal once warmed.

Regular Cleaning: Prevent salt deposits by occasional cleaning.

Safety: Avoid connecting/disconnecting leads while the high-voltage indicator is active.