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Sonicator

ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR

Part No. Q500

OPERATION MANUAL

Qsonica, LLC.

53 Church Hill Rd.

Newtown, CT 06470 USA

Phone: 203.426.0101

Fax: 203.426.7026

[email protected]

Rev. 8-20

www.sonicator.com

Summary of Contents for Sonicator Q500

Page 1: ...Sonicator ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR Part No Q500 OPERATION MANUAL Qsonica LLC 53 Church Hill Rd Newtown CT 06470 USA Phone 203 426 0101 Fax 203 426 7026 info sonicator com Rev 8 20 www sonicator com ...

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Page 3: ... AND CONNECTORS 12 6 PREPARATION FOR USE 14 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 7 1 CAUTION 15 7 2 SETUP 16 7 3 OPERATION 17 8 TECHNIQUES FOR OPTIMIZING RESULTS 20 9 MAINTENANCE 22 9 1 MICROTIP PROBE MAINTENANCE 22 9 2 ATTACHING DETACHING A PROBE 23 9 3 SYSTEM CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 24 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 10 1 OVERLOAD CONDITION 25 11 RETURN OF EQUIPMENT 26 11 1 SAFETY CERTIFICATION FORM 27 12 ADDENDUM 2...

Page 4: ...warranty of either merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose No person or company is authorized to change modify or amend the terms of this warranty in any manner or fashion whatsoever Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be liable to the purchaser or any other person for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of goodwill production or profit resulting from any malfunct...

Page 5: ...essor NEVER immerse the converter in liquids of any kind or let condensed moisture or liquid drip into the converter NEVER grasp an activated horn or probe It can cause severe burns and tissue damage NEVER allow a probe to vibrate in air NEVER hold or clamp the converter by the front driver or by the horn itself This can cause permanent damage to the system Support the converter by only clamping a...

Page 6: ...ps Slow Blow 6 3 Amps Slow Blow Weight 16 lbs 6 8 Kg Dimensions 8 W x 15 25 L x 8 5 H 203 mm x 387 mm x 216 mm Output Voltage 1000 VRMS max Output Frequency 20 KHz Converter Weight 2 lbs 900 g Dimensions 7 25 L x 2 5 Dia 183 mm x 63 5 mm Materials Aluminum Alloy Standard Horn Weight 0 75 lbs 340 g Dimensions 5 375 L x 5 Dia 136 mm x 13 mm Materials Titanium Alloy ...

Page 7: ...t configured to match the wall receptacle a properly grounded universal AC socket adapter must be added Important Universal adapters do not convert voltage or frequency The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by the use of an improper power cord or adapter Transformers are not recommended WEEE Statement This product contains electrical or electronic materials The presence of these ma...

Page 8: ...r more information on this subject Please consult with a product specialist for assistance with selecting a probe for your application Amplitude and Wattage Sonication power is measured in watts Amplitude is a measurement of the excursion of the tip of the probe probe is also known as a horn Some ultrasonic processors have a wattage display During operation the wattage displayed is the energy requ...

Page 9: ...servation the amount of power required cannot be predetermined A sensing network continuously monitors the output requirements and automatically adjusts the power to maintain the amplitude at the preselected level The greater the resistance to the movement of the probe due to higher viscosity deeper immersion of the probe into the sample larger probe diameter or higher pressure the greater the amo...

Page 10: ...ESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS 5 1 Q500 FRONT PANEL 5 2 Q500 REAR PANEL Power Supply Converter Probe with Replaceable tip 4220 Converter Cable Power Cord Connector Converter Cable Connector Foot Switch Jack Cooling Fan Fuses 9 Pin Connector ...

Page 11: ... 11 of 30 5 3 CONVERTER CLAMPING Improper clamping can damage the system and void the warranty Using a sound enclosure part 432B2 or stand part 459 will ensure a proper fit Proper Clamping Improper Clamping ...

Page 12: ...EVIEW key Enters data into the program and selects various parameters for display on the LCD display TIMER key Used with the numeric keys to set the duration of ultrasonic application from 1second to 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds PULSER key Used with the numeric keys to set the pulse mode The ON cycle and OFF cycle can be set independently from 1 second to 59 seconds Red indicator lights when puls...

Page 13: ... CONTROL then depress the or key as required REAR PANEL 9 pin D sub connector IO Port Connects to external actuation device and enable power and frequency monitoring Footswitch Connector Connects to the footswitch cable Power Supply Connector Connects to the electrical line cord and encases the fuse s 9 PIN D SUB CONNECTOR Pin No Description 1 Not connected 2 Not connected 3 Not connected 4 Enable...

Page 14: ...ate damaged equipment Retain all packing materials for future shipment Electrical Requirements The ultrasonic processor requires a fused single phase 3 terminal grounding type electrical outlet For power requirements check the label on the back of the unit Installing the Ultrasonic Processor The ultrasonic processor should be installed in an area that is free from excessive dust dirt explosive and...

Page 15: ...sing or holding it in a vice as this may damage the electrical connections within the housing Overheating will damage the converter If continuous operation for more than 15 minutes is required see addendum for converter cooling instructions The converter should remain near room temperature at all times The sample liquid temperature should not exceed 60o C 140o F If either of these temperature limi...

Page 16: ... with the unit 6 If you will be using a Microtip or extender remove the flat tip on the end of the replaceable tip probe then attach the Microtip or extender in its place 7 Microtips must be used in pulse mode to prevent overheating which could potentially crack the tip See page 16 for Microtip Limits and contact us with questions 8 Horns and probe tips wear after normal usage Using a severely wor...

Page 17: ...nd the numeric keys for a 40 reading on the screen and then press the ENTER REVIEW key Pressing the AMPL key and the or key for a reading of 40 and then pressing the ENTER REVIEW key will also achieve the same result Note The minimum amplitude setting is 20 The screen will display WARNING 1 Immerse the probe approximately halfway into the sample If the probe is immersed to an insufficient depth ai...

Page 18: ...erent from the elapsed time because the processing time function monitors and controls only the ON portion of the duty cycle For example for 30 minute processing time the elapsed time will be 1 hour if the ON and OFF pulse cycle is set for 10 seconds on and 10 seconds off 1 To set the processing time press the TIMER key The screen will display 2 Using the numeric keys set the processing time as re...

Page 19: ...laying various operating parameters without process interruption Pressing the ENTER REVIEW key repeatedly during processing will consecutively display the following information a Selected amplitude e g Amplitude 40 b Selected processing time and elapsed processing time e g Set 0 30 00 Time 0 15 00 c Selected pulsing cycle and actual pulsing cycle e g Pulse 10 10 actual time d Amount of power in wa...

Page 20: ...used in pulse mode to reduce heat buildup Larger volumes require a larger probe for effective processing For example a 1 probe will process 1 liter much faster than a probe Using the proper size probe will not only reduce the processing time but increase the lifespan of the probe The addition of a stir bar can greatly aid processing of large samples A probe should not be used to process a volume l...

Page 21: ...processing actual samples it is recommended to test the probe in a vessel filled with water to observe the ultrasonic energy and the flow pattern of the liquid During this test you can adjust the probe s depth until you see adequate mixing and movement of the water Viscosity Limitations Viscous solutions and highly concentrated liquids can be difficult to sonicate If the liquid is so thick that it...

Page 22: ...PROBE MAINTENANCE Ultrasonic processors create high intensity vibration which puts stress on the converter and horn assembly The sides and end of the probe must never be allowed to come in contact with anything but the solution while in operation When using a Microtip the stress resulting at the point of contact with the vessel could cause the Microtip to fracture Proper care of the probe is essen...

Page 23: ...erter Allow the alcohol to dry completely 4 Reattach probe to converter Screw the probe back onto the converter and tighten with the wrench set provided 5 The tips on replaceable tip probes can be removed for cleaning and or replacement When replacing horns or horn tips always clean the threaded mating surfaces of the converter and horn Use alcohol and a cotton swab to remove any debris on the thr...

Page 24: ...deos section of the Qsonica website https www sonicator com pages videos 9 3 SYSTEM CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS The power supply and converter may be cleaned using an acid free cleaning solution i e glass cleaner Probes should be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol Probes are made from titanium and can be autoclaved the converter is an electrical part and cannot be sterilized in this manner Before each proc...

Page 25: ...rated is damaged or worn past its useful life A fuse s has failed 10 1 OVERLOAD CONDITION If the Ultrasonic Processor stops working and an OVERLOAD indication is displayed on the screen check for possible causes as outlined in the above paragraph Then press the OFF key to switch the unit off and the ON key to switch the unit back on to restart the equipment Most faults can be solved by cleaning al...

Page 26: ...re should be exercised to provide adequate packing to insure against possible damage in shipment The Ultrasonic Processor should be sent to the Service Department with all transportation charges prepaid and return of shipment indicated Important The user must certify that the ultrasonic processor and or the accessories returned for repair are free of any biohazardous or radioactive material and ar...

Page 27: ...on with or exposed to radiological biological or chemical agents and has been decontaminated rendering it safer for handling use or disposal Authorization By accepting authorization to return the equipment listed above the undersigned assumes all responsibility and liability for radiological biological and chemical decontamination Delivery of the equipment can be refused if necessary documentation...

Page 28: ...es of continuous processing at high amplitude there is potential for the probe converter assembly to increase in temperature The general rule is that if the converter is warm to the touch it should be cooled In addition to cooling the sample you must cool the converter with compressed air Each converter has 2 threaded ports for air cooling 10psi of dry clean 5 micron filtered air is required One p...

Page 29: ... hose barbs Note The compressed air should be dry oil free and filtered with a 5 micron filter 4 A 2nd hose must be attached to the 2nd fitting This hose will exhaust the air from the converter outside of the sound enclosure 5 The exhaust hose needs to exit the top of the enclosure and extend out approximately 8 inches ...

Page 30: ...ed air until the gauge indicates 10 1 PSIG approximately 4 CFM The compressed air will flow into the converter and out through the outlet barb Verify the compressed air is flowing out from the exhaust tube upon each use Example of the air cooling hoses set up properly with the enclosure ...

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