BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
Table of contents
Ultrasonic Controller
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Table of contents
1 General............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 About this manual ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 Structure of the manual ................................................................................................................. 5
1.1.2 Additional user information ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1.3 Available languages ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.4 Reference documents ................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.5 Abbreviations................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 About the device ....................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 General.......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Type plate...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 User qualifications .................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Proper use ................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3 Safety warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.1 Warning explanation...................................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Symbols....................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 General safety rules................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4.1 Responsibility of the operator ...................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2 Duty of maintenance and care..................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Spare parts to be used ................................................................................................................ 11
2.4.4 Modifications................................................................................................................................ 11
2.5 Product safety......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 General hazards .......................................................................................................................... 11
3 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 15
3.1 Device dimensions.................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Technical data, general .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Technical data, electrical system............................................................................................................ 15
3.4 Technical data, peristaltic pump (B290) ................................................................................................ 15
4 Description of function................................................................................................................................. 17
4.1 Purpose and design................................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Function .................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Ultrasonic Atomizing Nozzle........................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Drop size distribution .............................................................................................................................. 20
4.4 Broadband Ultrasonic Controller............................................................................................................. 21
4.5 Peristaltic pump (B290) ......................................................................................................................... 22
5 Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Ultrasonic controller with nozzle, installation .......................................................................................... 25
5.3 Damper, installation ................................................................................................................................ 26
5.4 Feed tube, selection ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.5 Liquid feed rate, adjustment ................................................................................................................... 27
5.6 Cooling gas, adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 27
5.7 Accessories, installation ......................................................................................................................... 28
5.7.1 Inert Loop Adapter, installation.................................................................................................... 28
6 Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
