Sonics VCX600 - Manual (Page 13)

13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Set ON/OFF power switch to ON. The switch will illuminate and the screen will
display the power rating of the Ultrasonic Processor, cautionary notices, and the
following control parameters.
2. Ensure that the power supply is properly tuned. Tuning optimizes performance
and insures maximum transfer of energy by matching the frequency of the power
supply to that of the converter / probe assembly
3. If a standard probe is used, immerse the probe approximately 2 inches (5 cm) into
the sample. If a microtip is used, immerse the microtip approximately ½” (1 cm)
into the sample.
4.
Using the AMPLITUDE control, increase or decrease the intensity as required.
CAUTION
N ever allow liquid to spill into the converter. Do not use the cup horn without a splash
shield
D o not allow a microtip or extender to vibrate in air for more than 10 seconds. When
working with a microtip never allow the AMPLITUDE control to be set above the
microtip limit 40%. Ignoring these instructions will cause the microtip to fracture.
D o not allow the vibrating microtip to contact anything but the sample.
W hen working with low surface tension liquids, do not use a probe with a replaceable
tip.
N ever energize a threaded probe without the replaceable tip, extender, or microtip
attached.
NOTE
Refer to Section IV, for general operating suggestions and ultrasonic processing
techniques.
TIME __:__:__ TEMP __ __
?
C
PULSE__:__:__ AMPL __ __%
NOTE
The probe should be immersed to a sufficient depth t o preclude air from being injected into the
sample, and inhibit aerosoling and foaming.