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Power Supply:

115 - 240 - V AC 50/60Hz

Fuse Rating:

2 x 5 Amp Anti-surge (T5AH 250V)

Dimensions:

180mm x 480mm x 450mm (W x H x D)

Weight:

17.5 Kg

Gas Input:

8mm Inlet

Min Operating Pressure:                                                                                                      4 bar (60 psi)

Max Operating Pressure:                                          

7 bar (100 psi)

Flow:

30 L/min -100 L/min

Min Operating Temp:

15

C

Max Working Temp:

40

C

Protection:                                                                                                                  

IP 40

Specifications & System Requirements

Optimum Conditions

Pressure:

5.5 bar (80 psi)

Flow:

90 L/min

Gas Supply Information

A suitable clean, dry, regulated gas supply should be connected to the instrument using 8mm
tubing. Use of a filter / separator in addition to supply regulator is strongly recommended. Typical 
gases suitable for use with the Ultravap Levante are Nitrogen and compressed air. 

For samples that are easily oxidised it is strongly recommended that Nitrogen is used. The gas can 
be supplied from cylinders/bottles, via in-house systems, local compressor (air) or from a gas 
generator (Nitrogen).

Summary of Contents for Ultravap levante

Page 1: ...Page 1 V 1 1 April 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l User In stru ction M an u al...

Page 2: ...r errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages with the furnishing performance or use of this material Since Porvair Sciences Limited constantly strives to improve all of its pro...

Page 3: ...g Changing Needle Head Page 20 Operational Procedure Page 22 Starting Up Page 22 User Login Page 23 Main Menu Page 24 System Information Page 25 Eco Mode Page 26 Setup Position Page 27 Running a Metho...

Page 4: ...patible straight or spiral needle heads which offers improved drying efficiency can be used with 96 well plates All evaporator heads are easily interchangeable The device will accommodate either 96 or...

Page 5: ...Ultravap Levante on a flat surface with a fume hood or well ventilated area Connect the Ultravap Levante to gas and electrical supplies see Connecting the Gas Power Supply Fit the Needle Head see Fit...

Page 6: ...may result in damage to the equipment and could cause personal injury In particular the user should study the contents of this guide carefully before handling or operating this equipment All users sh...

Page 7: ...VAC The provided covers MUST be used at ALL times during the operation of the unit At no time should the plates be inserted whilst the unit is in its application state The use of solvents on the unit...

Page 8: ...fications System Requirements Optimum Conditions Pressure 5 5 bar 80 psi Flow 90 L min Gas Supply Information A suitable clean dry regulated gas supply should be connected to the instrument using 8mm...

Page 9: ...your Ultravap Levante please check that all the required contents are in the box See below for a full list of items 1 x UK Power Lead 1 x EU Power Lead 1 x 4mm Allen Key 1 x 3mm Allen Key 1 x Stubby F...

Page 10: ...a n u a l Protective Covers Prior to using your Ultravap Levante ensure protective films and packaging are all removed Remove screen bezel protecting foam pad Peel off screen protector film Remove saf...

Page 11: ...commodating the size of the unit All dimensions are in mm Note The Ultravap Levante features a safety function for the shuttle travelling out It includes a bump action stop in case an obstruction is d...

Page 12: ...April 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Plate Carrier Operating Instructions Safety Splash Guard Fume Extraction Optional Fan Touch Screen Display Touch screen stylus clipped to back of...

Page 13: ...male 8mm internal diameter on the rear of the unit The connecting tube is a one touch connection Gas pressure should not exceed 7 bar 100 PSI Exceeding this pressure may damage the unit Connecting the...

Page 14: ...edle array for correct pitch 96 well pitch distance between pins should be 9 00mm 384 well pitch should be 4 50mm This maybe checked by offering up a standard 96 384 well plate Check visually that no...

Page 15: ...justments Removing the Safety Guard The Ultravap Levante features an optional safety guard to protect users from potential pinch points between the shuttle and the needles However the safety guard can...

Page 16: ...andard Adjustment is carried out by loosening the location screws positioning the plate and re tightening the screws Check that the needles are centrally located above each well If the plate is not lo...

Page 17: ...justments Adjusting the Screen The touch screen featured on the Ultravap Levante can be adjusted by hand for optimum viewing also the screen can be folded down for protection during transportation of...

Page 18: ...instrument is faced against a machine it can be difficult to reach the screen To turn the screen around follow these steps Disconnect any power to the instrument Unplug the black connector from the b...

Page 19: ...Page 19 V 1 1 April 2016 U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Adjustments Adjusting the Screen Adjusting the Screen...

Page 20: ...unit on it s side may make this process easier ensure it is placed on a suitable surface and a cloth is used if necessary for protection Carefully remove the head avoid bending or damaging needles Ins...

Page 21: ...o n M a n u a l Disassembled Needle Head showing 96 spiral needles Fitting Changing Needle Head Manifold gasket Manifold plate Needle carrier Needle Head Comprising of 24 or 96 spiralled or straight n...

Page 22: ...al Procedure Starting Up Once the unit has been powered up the loading screen below will appear whilst this screen is displayed the system will home the shuttle if it is not in the home position alrea...

Page 23: ...vap Levante select Administrator from the drop down menu The keypad will then be prompted Enter the PIN number 5972 Press next to continue Note The Operator is the default login user and does not need...

Page 24: ...nal Procedure Main Menu This is the Ultravap Levante main menu From here a method can be selected to begin running a cycle or the services menu can be accessed Main Menu Services Menu Page 29 Note The...

Page 25: ...cedure System Information This screen displays the Ultravap Levante s unique system information including serial number which can also be found on the back of the unit This screen also displays the st...

Page 26: ...u c t i o n M a n u a l Toggle ECO Mode Eco Mode When set to on this option will turn the system s extraction fan off after 10 minutes of operation after a cycle has completed Otherwise the fan will r...

Page 27: ...tting up Select a Method Once the evaporation positions is set the instrument will default to this position for running methods until changed or the Factory Reset has been selected To manually move th...

Page 28: ...e Setup Position Shuttle Travel Limits The maximum travel for the z axis up down is 58mm the default distance is set at 55mm Please note that spiral needles are longer than straight needles so this mu...

Page 29: ...powering down Press on the chosen method followed by Select to customise the cycle Method Selection Method Confirmation Once a method has been selected it can then be edited The start and end positio...

Page 30: ...and flow if the temperature is set lower than the previous stage it will need to cool to the desired temperature before continuing the method The Ultravap Levante does this by continuing to blow gas w...

Page 31: ...thod To edit the options for the start end positions click on the text then the up down arrows to change the values followed by the save button Note the Ultravap Levante will move the shuttle to the s...

Page 32: ...cle notice when initially running a cycle the instrument will need to reach the required temperature This screen shows the set temperature at 40 C Note the instrument may take a few minutes to reach r...

Page 33: ...ier is moving mm over the time min The yellow bar represents the current position Current position Method Running Once the instrument has finished running a method the screen will indicate the evapora...

Page 34: ...configured RS232 cable Serial Port Set up Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity none Stop Bits 1 Handshaking none Cable PC Ultravap Levante DB9 Female DB9 Female Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 5 Messag...

Page 35: ...ommenced or err cr if it unable to start the operation The Ultravap Levante will not start the evaporation if the following conditions exist bit 0 busy bit 1 error Error Message PC sends E cr Ultravap...

Page 36: ...m 1 to 220 09 Distance 4 0 25mm 1 to 220 10 Distance 5 0 25mm 1 to 220 11 Distance 6 0 25mm 1 to 220 12 Time 1 Minutes 1 to 60 13 Time 2 Minutes 1 to 60 14 Time 3 Minutes 1 to 60 15 Time 4 Minutes 1 t...

Page 37: ...cr if the temperature setting is 50 C Extended Commands PC sends Z cr Run is cancelled and platform returns to home position F cr Ultravap replies with set temperature C cr Ultravap replies with curre...

Page 38: ...U s e r I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Other Useful Functions stageXstartpos is in mm stageXendpos is in mm stageXtime is in minutes stageXtemperature is in degrees C stageXflow is in L min Remote...

Page 39: ...2temperature stage2flow stage3startp os stage3endpos stage3time stage3temperature stage3flow stage4startpos stage4en dpos stage4time stage4temperature stage4flow stage5startpos stage5endpos stage5t im...

Page 40: ...hat recommended by the manufacturer users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the unit Always remove the power and pneumatic supplies before cleaning the unit N...

Page 41: ...immediately with a clean tissue or lint free cloth Switch off and disconnect from mains power supply before cleaning the instrument The instrument is to be cleaned only by wiping with Virkon or simil...

Page 42: ...um Manifold plate Ensure that the cleaning solution only comes into contact with the needles 3 After a suitable period of time possibly overnight remove the Needle Head from the solvent and examine If...

Page 43: ...e or replace the extraction fan follow these steps Remove the four screws holding the fume extractor Disconnect the Molex two way connector male from mating half mounted in top cover female by pinchin...

Page 44: ...from mains power supply Pinch tabs together can use small flat bladed screwdriver to open fuse cover on IEC mains power inlet Replace defective fuse ensure replacement fuse is of the correct rating re...

Page 45: ...Ultravap Levante is fitted with interrupt safety stops on the z axis up down The plate carrier is spring loaded on switches so that if there is any conflicting objects or collisions the springs will...

Page 46: ...ny time any obstructions occur the corresponding error message will appear Error Clearing As soon as an obstruction occurs and a error message appears the instrument will stop all movement Once the us...

Page 47: ...Flow During Run a Method if there is low gas supply for a prolonged amount of time or the supply is restricted a low flow error message will be displayed The method running will be cancelled until th...

Page 48: ...n u a l Factory Reset How to Reset Ultravap Levante The Ultravap Levante can be reset to it s factory settings the methods and positions stored will have to be re programmed This feature can help to e...

Page 49: ...o the unit Check the condition of the fuses o Check that the inlet gas pressure is greater than 4 Bar 60 psi Turn the unit off and on again to reset heater o Check that the gas inlet supply is suffici...

Page 50: ...14 example shown Identifying Your Ultravap Levante For all warranty and service requests the serial number and year of manufacture of the Ultravap Levante are required These are located on the back pa...

Page 51: ...1 65 EU Equipment description Ultravap Levante Sample Evaporator Product Model 250 10049 Compliance of the equipment has been demonstrated by assessment with reference to the following harmonised Euro...

Page 52: ...acement needle head with spiral needles for Ultravap 96 229072 Replacement needle head with straight needles for Ultravap 96 229036 Replacement needle head with straight needles for Ultravap 384 22907...

Page 53: ...ithout prior authority of Porvair Sciences Limited or the manufacturer since this will invalidate the warranty There are no user serviceable parts within the casing of the instrument NOTICE Do not att...

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