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Introduction
NOVA
WAVE
is a new, fully automated, sample digestion tunnel with microwave cavities to simultaneously process samples in Quartz or
Fluoropolymer vessels.
NOVA
WAVE
delivers a dramatic improvement in sample throughput and speed of digestion plus a major reduction in
labor and human intervention compared to any other digestion system. Speed and flexibility are built-in with the capability of running a rack of
samples with individual sample temperature programs.
Sample vessels are placed in racks and capped, then the pressure safety system closes over the top of the 12 samples. The rack enters the
tunnel and 12 dynamic microwave mini cavities are formed, delivering energy to each mini cavity according to the digestion method selected.
In the
NOVA
WAVE
FA model, when the rack exits the tunnel, the rack proceeds to the Cooling Station and a second rack enters the tunnel
to begin its digestion sequence. Once the digestions in the second rack are completed, the rack moves to the Cooling Station with the first
rack moving to the Auto-Venting Station. Here, vessels are safely vented automatically when they reach a pre-assigned temperature pre-set in
the method.
Unpacking
The system weighs approximately 150 lbs / 75 kg. The
NOVA
WAVE
is attached to the packaging with 4.5 inch bolts. Remove them prior
to lifting the system out of the box. It is OK to lay the system on its back and install the 4 feet provided. It will take a minimum of two people,
lifting from the bottom to place the system on the horizontal surface where it will be used. Be sure that the surface can accommodate 75 kg.
Save the packing material for further use. Ensure all parts have been delivered; some parts may be in other boxes.
Inspection
Ensure all of the parts are included in the packaging. There may be some accessories that have been packaged in the same box as the
NOVA
WAVE
. If damage is observed, contact the service department (see page 3 for contact information).
Instrument Description
This manual covers the use and operation of both models of the
NOVA
WAVE
:
Model SA
A Stand Alone
NOVA
WAVE
Microwave Tunnel Digestion System with all available software and operational parameters including the
flexibility of unique, individual method assignments for each sample in a 12 sample rack.
Model FA
A Fully Automated
NOVA
WAVE
Microwave Tunnel Digestion System with all the software and operational parameters employed in the Model
SA; plus the Transporter, Auto-Cooling and Auto-Venting Stations to complete the automation. The Model FA provides unattended, automatic
processing of up to 14 racks totaling 168 samples.
Model SA can be upgraded at any time to a full Model FA through the acquisition of the Transporter and additional racks, vessels and
Fluoropolymer caps.
Speed and flexibility are built-in with the capability of running racks of samples with individual sample temperature programs. Simultaneously,
water and soil samples in the same rack can be digested with an optimized digestion program employed for each sample! Racks can be left
on the Transporter after processing, as in an after-hours run, or removed immediately for sample analysis once the rack leaves the Auto-
Venting Station.
