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Covaris
E220 & LE220 (-plus, R-plus, Rsc) Setup & Instruction Manual
Part Number: 010521 Rev B | May 2021
If SonoLab does not connect to the instrument, the following screen appears allowing SonoLab to be run in emulation mode without
an instrument.
Click “Use Emulation Mode”, and the normal SonoLab ‘Method’ screen will appear, allowing the user to operate SonoLab as if an
instrument is present. This is useful for training purposes or for creating methods off-line.
3.3 Preparing your System for Use
To run an acoustic treatment, a number of conditions must be met, including:
a. The motion system must be initialized.
b. There must be an acoustic method selected in the Method box.
c. Water temperature must be within acceptable Min and Max limits.
d. The bath water must be degassed.
e. Water should be approximately at level 15.
f. The safety enclosure door must be closed.
The “Run” button will remain gray and inactive until a method is selected, and all necessary conditions, except the temperature and
degassing states are met. Your system automatically sets the temperature when a method is selected. After a specific user’s initial log
in, SonoLab will automatically select the last method run by this user the next time they log in. The bath water temperature will then
be set according to this method. Once the method is started, SonoLab will pause if water must be added to the bath and until the bath
is sufficiently degassed.
To achieve an acceptable status on the other conditions:
a. Your system’s motion system normally initializes when SonoLab starts unless the
user purposely skips this step. In this case, the motion system can be homed from
the Motion Control pane. Click on the Motion Control button to display the
Motion Control pane.
Click on “Home” to initialize the motion system. See additional information for the
Motion Control pane in ‘The Method Screen’,
Section 5.1
, of this manual.
NOTE
: The proper plate and consumables must be in place on your system’s sample tray.
