Operation
Assembly
1. Insert the support post into the support base. Secure the set screw
through the back of the support base into the groove in the support
post, using 1/8 in. Allen (P/N 60241) provided.
2. Place the clamping knob assembly in the motor
support housing with the two flat surfaces on the
clamping mechanism facing the support post
hole. The clamping knob assembly may be used
either on the left or the right side of the Omni
Mixer or Omni Macro.
3. Slide the motor support housing onto the
support post and clamp it into place
with the clamping knob assembly.
The motor support housing should
be positioned over the two longer
legs of the support base.
The speed of the Omni Mixer or Omni Macro may be regulated to achieve optimum results when
working with different materials. A speed selection knob is located at the side of the unit, as is a
separate “OFF” or “ON” switch. When in the “ON” position the motor speed can be varied from 0 rpm to
maximum speed. Select the optimal speed for each different combination of sample and accessory for
best processing results.
Generator probes can be used in open containers or in sealed chamber assemblies. Sample process-
ing efficiency is effected by:
•
Amount of material processed vs. size and speed of the generator probe.
•
Container geometry and size (round vessels encourage swirling, while fluted or cornered vessels
disrupt flow patterns for more effective mixing/processing.
•
Processing speed vs. optimal speed.
•
Size and type of material and flow characteristics (material particles must be small enough to be
carried into the generator head for optimal processing).
To operate the generator probe simply remove the blue protective cap from the end of the generator
probe. Keep the blue protective cap on the tip of the generator probe when the generator probe is
not being used.
NOTE: When using PTFE lower bearings, immerse the bottom of the generator probe in liquid or in the
sample to avoid premature failure of the lower bearing.
NOTE: Liquid circulates through the two holes in the generator probe. DO NOT block the upper hole,
although the lower hole may be completely submerged during processing.
NOTE: For optimal sample recovery during processing, completely remove the generator probe from
the sample prior to turning off the motor drive unit.
To assemble the Omni Mixer or Omni Macro Homogenizer, refer to figure below: