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1.1
Mode of operation
The HF generator transforms the absorbed mains energy (mains frequency 50 or 60 Hz) into
high-frequency energy with a frequency of 20 kHz. Thanks to the ultrasonic transducer that is
connected to the HF generator, the high-frequency energy of the HF generator is converted into
ultrasound and thus into mechanical energy. This takes place with an ef
fi
cient and robust PZT
ultrasonic oscillating system. Thus, mechanical de
fl
ections with a similar frequency of 20 kHZ,
which are transferred into the sonication medium as ultrasound waves with a high power intensity,
are generated on the tip of the probe. The amplitude is held constant by the ultrasonic transducer
(AMPLICHRON
®
system), independently from the applied load, using a signal feedback as long as
the maximum power allowed is not exceeded. Thanks to these measures, the reproducibility of the
process parameters is guaranteed and validation of the process is supported.
Standard horns with probes (micro tips, tapered tips or titanium plates) are mounted on the
ultrasonic transducer. These work as mechanical transformers and enable a multiple mechanical
ampli
fi
cation of the ultrasound amplitude at the tip.
1.2
Purpose
SONOPULS ultrasonic homogenisers generate high-performance ultrasound with high intensities
and ultrasonic amplitudes, which are transferred into liquid media using working tools called
probes. They are used in laboratories, clinics, and in industrial research, and they perform diverse
tasks during sample preparation in Quality Assurance, scienti
fi
c experiments, analyses, and in
pilot or short-series manufacture.
Application examples:
• Cell disruption for paternity tests
• Cell disruption (extraction of microorganisms, tissue cells)
• Homogenising of liquids
• Emulsifying hard-to-mix liquids
• Dispersion of agglomerates
• Acceleration of chemical reactions
• Degassing of
fl
uids
•
Sample preparation in environmental analytics (wastewater tests, soil samples)
• Sonochemistry
1.3
CE conformity
SONOPULS ultrasonic homogenisers are declared as IVD products and satisfy the CE marking
criteria for the European Directives:
- IVD directive
- Low-voltage directive
- Electromagnetic compatibility directive
in their currently valid versions.
A declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer by providing the serial
number.
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