Sonics VCX600 User Manual
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5.
If the function control parameters have been previously stored for a particular
application, use the
RECALL
key to retrieve the control settings for that
application.
6.
To energize the ultrasonics, press the
START
key or the optional footswitch. To
de-energize the ultrasonics, press the
STOP
key or release the footswitch.
7.
Following 10 minutes of continuous operation, check the sample temperature. If
the temperature has increased, retune the power supply in accordance with the
procedure outlined.
8.
The REVIEW function provides a “window” on the process by displaying various
operating parameters without process interruption. Pressing the
ENTER/REVIEW
key repeatedly during processing will consecutively display the following
information.
a)
Selected amplitude:
e.g. Amplitude Control 10%
b)
Set and read temperature:
e.g. Temp Set 35
?
C Probe 27
?
C
c)
Set processing time and elapsed processing time:
e.g. Set 5:30:25 Time 0:57:03
d)
Selected pulsing cycle, and actual pulsing cycle:
e.g. Pulse 2.2 2.2/1.7 2.2
e)
Amount of power in watts delivered to the probe:
e.g. 123 watts
f)
Elapsed time since processing was initiated:
e.g. Elapsed time 1:27:33
NOTE
If the
START
key is pressed and the time limit has not been set, processing will remain
uninterrupted until the
STOP
key is depressed.
If the
START
key is pressed and the time limit has been set, processing will remain uninterrupted
until the set time limit expires, or the
STOP
key is pressed – whichever occurs first.
If a footswitch is use, and the time limit has not been set, processing will remain uninterrupted as
long as the footswitch is depressed.
If a footswitch is used, and the time limit has been set processing will remain uninterrupted until
the time limit expires or the footswitch is released – whichever occurs first.
The
START
key and footswitch are mutually exclusive. If the process is initiated by the
START
key, the footswitch becomes inoperative. If the process is initiated by the fo otswitch, the
STOP
key becomes inoperative.
NOTE
If the processing time has been set, processing can be suspended for tuning purposes by pressing
the
HOLD
key before and after tuning the power supply. In the hold mode, the red indicator on the
HOLD
key will illuminate, signaling that the processing cycle has been interrupted.