Operation Manual
_________________________________Tuning Instructions
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7-2
XL2010 & XL2015 TUNING INSTRUCTIONS (PROBES & HORNS)
To assure proper operation, the generator must be tuned in accordance to the following procedure
each time a new probe is changed.
NOTE
I. The probe or microtip should not be immersed in the liquid or come in contact with the
work surface when tuning.
II. When operating with liquids at extreme temperatures, immerse the probe in the liquid for
a few minutes, remove from the liquid and then perform the tuning procedure.
III. See 7-3 for special tuning instructions for MICROTIPS
TM
, EXTENDERS, CUP HORNS and
TRAY HORNS.
1.
Turn Amplitude Control Knob (see 5-4) fully counter-clockwise to zero and turn Pulsar Duty
cycle to off for the Model XL2015.
2.
Press Power Switch to the ON position. The switch should be illuminated.
3.
Press and hold down the TUNE switch.
4.
Turn the Amplitude Control Knob slowly towards setting 3.
4.1.
Pay strong attention to the needle of the analog power meter,
STOP
turning the
Amplitude Control Knob if the bar graph exceeds 70%.
4.2.
Rotate the Tuning Knob (see 5-4) either clockwise or counter-clockwise until the
lowest possible power meter reading
(usually below 20%) is achieved.
5.
Turn the Amplitude Control Knob slowly towards setting 6 and repeat steps 4.1 and 4.2.
6.
Turn the Amplitude Control Knob slowly towards setting 10 and repeat steps 4.1 and 4.2.
7.
Rotate knob toward setting 0 and observe that the bar graph is below 20% in all settings.
8.
Release the TUNE switch.
9.
Now the SONICATOR
®
is ready to use.
