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P/N 128097 Rev. 00

Concentration Workstation

TurboVap 96

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User’s Manual

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Page 2: ...ides simultaneous automated concentration of multiple samples unattended operation convenience and speed The TurboVap 96 can simultaneously process one or two 96 well microplates or deepwell plates It...

Page 3: ...Contact Biotage 1 Point Support Biotage 1 Point Support provides expert services including telephone troubleshooting of products repair instructions service dispatching and replacement part informatio...

Page 4: ...y through a comprehensive line of customer support plans Biotage AB offers you Field Service Engineers and In house Specialists who are dedicated to supporting your hardware software and application d...

Page 5: ...imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury DANGER Situation pr sentant un danger imminent qui s il n est pas limin peut entra ner des blessures graves v...

Page 6: ...t surface risk of burns Surface chaude risque de br lures Protective ground symbol Symbole de terre de protection Ground symbol Symbole de terre Fuse Fusible Alternating current Courant alternatif On...

Page 7: ...ttes de l appareil sont cod es couleur Yellow Caution risk of danger Red Stop Blue Mandatory action Green Safe condition or information Jaune Attention danger potentiel Rouge Arr ter Bleu Intervention...

Page 8: ...ont Panel 17 Installation 19 Unpacking the TurboVap 96 19 Parts Supplied 19 Items Required But Not Included 19 Site Preparation 20 Installing the TurboVap 96 22 Connect the Gas Supply 22 Install the V...

Page 9: ...Cycle Readout 32 Pausing the Concentration 33 Restarting the Concentration 33 Completing the Concentration 33 Maintenance 34 Daily Maintenance 34 Routine Maintenance 34 Replacing the Fuses 35 Long Ter...

Page 10: ...96 uses a patented gas vortex shearing action to maintain high evaporation rates under mild thermal conditions When you close the cover 96 gas nozzles in the manifold align with each well of the micr...

Page 11: ...re monitor gas flow rates automatically turn off the gas and heaters and perform operational diagnostics Adjustable The TurboVap 96 enables you to concentrate for a set time concentrate until stopped...

Page 12: ...zles that extend into the wells of the microplates or deepwell plates to supply gas for concentration Using both position 1 and 2 allows up to 192 samples to be processed simultaneously Microplates an...

Page 13: ...n page 17 for details Cover Holds the gas manifold that directs the gas into the wells of each plate to create the gas vortex shearing action Gas Regulator Knobs Set the flow rate for all 96 gas manif...

Page 14: ...Each nozzle supplies gas to concentrate the sample in one microplate well Microplates and deepwell plates Hold the samples for concentration Microplate Adapter Used with microplates so that when the c...

Page 15: ...le Quick disconnect Gas Inlet Connects the gas supply to the workstation The fitting has an internal shutoff that allows you to disconnect the workstation from the gas supply without shutting off the...

Page 16: ...Left Side Figure 6 TurboVap 96 Hardware Left Side View Power Switch Turns the power on and off Microplate Adapter Figure 7 Microplate Adapter Microplate Adapter Used to raise microplates up to the pro...

Page 17: ...re the temperature in degrees Celsius of the airflow under the plate Range is from 20 ambient to 80 C Flow Rate displays the total gas flow for all 96 nozzles in each plate position Range is from 5 to...

Page 18: ...value The Set button only sets the Gas Time and Plate Temperature The Set button has no effect on the other settings Up and Down Arrow Buttons Increase or decrease the value in the display Used to se...

Page 19: ...s damaged or missing contact Biotage see Contact Biotage 1 Point Support on page 3 Parts Supplied The TurboVap 96 includes the following parts Concentration Workstation Power Cord s 220V models includ...

Page 20: ...ly within 12 5 ft 3 8 m of proper ventilation Gas Supply You must use clean dry regulated nitrogen or other suitable gas Use the supplied 3 8 in 9 5 mm ID gas tubing for connection of the gas supply A...

Page 21: ...venting hose supplied The exhaust duct MUST be routed to a suitable ventilation system vented outside the laboratory WARNING Exhaust gases may be hazardous Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS...

Page 22: ...of the 3 8 in 9 5 mm tubing supplied 4 Connect one end of the tubing to the gas supply and tighten the clamp to secure the tubing onto the barbed fittings 5 Connect the other end to the barbed fittin...

Page 23: ...Figure 10 Installing the Venting Hose 2 Route the hose to a suitable outside vented location or hood Ensure that the ventilation system is operating whenever the TurboVap 96 is in use WARNING Gas fume...

Page 24: ...erature will heat up to the previously set plate temperature if it was set to below 37 C or it will heat up to 37 C if it is set above this value Power Up Diagnostics When the power is turned on both...

Page 25: ...t environment You can use a Plate Temperature above the boiling point of your solvent if the gas flow rate is high enough to create a cooling effect over the solvent The cooling effect of both the gas...

Page 26: ...s during concentration increasing the flow rate will reduce the overall concentration time For proper operation the pressure to the workstation should be at least 30 psi 2 07 bars To avoid damage the...

Page 27: ...set for Position 1 displays 3 Set the desired Gas Time Plate Temperature and Flow Rate for Position 1 and or Position 2 as described below Setting the Gas Time Evaporation Time for Position 1 After i...

Page 28: ...on not the set temperature NOTES The cooling effect of both the gas flow and the evaporation of the solvent will keep the internal temperature below the set plate temperature The temperature of each w...

Page 29: ...sition 1 elapsed time is displayed Setting the Gas Time Evaporation Time for Position 2 Setting the Gas Time for position 2 is similar to setting the gas time for position 1 1 Press the Select button...

Page 30: ...or Position 2 is lit 2 Make sure the source input gas is on 3 With the cover closed press the Position 2 Start Stop button to turn on the gas to position 2 4 Pull the right Gas Regulator Knob out 5 Tu...

Page 31: ...the desired positions Figure 11 Inserting Microplates into the Workstation 3 Close the cover 4 To start the concentration in position 1 press the Position 1 Start Stop button To start the concentratio...

Page 32: ...conditions for each parameter in the following sequence Position 1 Gas Time Position 1 Plate Temp Position 1 Flow Rate Position 1 Elapsed Time Position 2 Gas Time Position 2 Plate Temp Position 2 Flow...

Page 33: ...Start Stop button stops the evaporation and the alarm beeps for 1 second Pressing the Start Stop button again resets the elapsed time to zero and restarts the evaporation process Completing the Concen...

Page 34: ...ases The wrong gas may explode or catch on fire Avoid spilling any solvents on the control panel Avoid spilling any solvents on the heaters Routine Maintenance Panel Avoid contact with solvents and re...

Page 35: ...n the side of the unit 220 240V units have two fuse holders in the power entry port Always replace both fuses at the same time 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the fuse holder s from horizontal...

Page 36: ...ge AB Long Term Storage If the TurboVap will be stored for an extended period of time 1 Turn the unit off and unplug the power cord 2 Remove plates 3 Turn off and disconnect the air gas supply 4 Close...

Page 37: ...centration rate is too slow Low plate temperature Increase the Plate Temperature Gas flow rate is set too low or wrong gas regulator knob is on Increase the Flow Rate for the correct position Concentr...

Page 38: ...ct Biotage see page 3 hi displays in Cycle Readout mode Plate temperature sensor detects a temperature greater than 90 C or the temperature sensor has failed Contact Biotage see page 3 Fan is inoperat...

Page 39: ...t on front panel Faulty LED Contact Biotage see page 3 Value or Units display does not work Faulty display chip Contact Biotage see page 3 Condition Probable Cause Solution Condition Probable Cause So...

Page 40: ...cm Weight 50 lbs 22 7 kg Environmental Power Time Range 1 to 99 minutes with a one second resolution Operating Temperature 59 to 95 F 15 to 35 C Operating Humidity 0 to 85 relative humidity non conde...

Page 41: ...be routed to a suitable ventilation system vented outside the laboratory State of Workstation Cover Plate temp 37 C System runs at Plate temp 37 C System runs at Turned on and initialized Either open...

Page 42: ...Specifications 42 P N 128097 Rev 00 TurboVap 96 User s Manual Biotage AB Noise Level The workstation uses an internal exhaust blower Refer to the Declaration of Conformity for noise level test result...

Page 43: ...32 hi 38 lo 38 test on power up 24 troubleshooting 38 E Elapsed Time display during operation 32 light 17 resetting to zero 33 Environmental specifications 40 Evaporation time infinite 32 setting for...

Page 44: ...tine 34 Microplate adapter 14 16 Microplates 14 features 12 specification 40 Multiple samples 12 display 32 N Noise level 42 O Operation 27 display during operation 32 preparing 27 Over Temp light 18...

Page 45: ...tion 31 Stopping concentration 33 T Temperature setting for position 1 28 setting for position 2 29 Temperature control specifications 41 Time range 40 Troubleshooting 37 concentration 37 front panel...

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