Blot the cathode wick with a paper towel to remove excess fluid. The interelectrode distance should be approximately 8.5 cm. The amount applied is dependent on the A, AT level or on prior results. This is the sample application phase. Note the final voltage and mAmps.
Return electrodes to wicks making sure the alignment remains intact.
Turn power supply on and adjust the power to 10.2 watts. The voltage will quickly increase to the maximum setting of 1502 volts and the mAmps will slowly decease. Monitor the decrease mAmps and stop the run if they begin to increase. Stopping the run when the mAmp decrease begins to level off generally results in the best resolution of the MZ 7 and 8 bands. Note the final mAmps.