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Sonics & Materials, Inc. 

53 Church Hill Road 

Newtown, CT  06470  USA 

Phone: 203.270.4600  

  [email protected]

 

 

www.sonics.com 

 
 
 

ULTRASONIC ATOMIZER

 

 

Part No. VCX134ATA 

 

OPERATION MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. 11-21

 

 

Summary of Contents for VCX134ATA

Page 1: ...Sonics Materials Inc 53 Church Hill Road Newtown CT 06470 USA Phone 203 270 4600 info sonics com www sonics com ULTRASONIC ATOMIZER Part No VCX134ATA OPERATION MANUAL Rev 11 21 ...

Page 2: ... VCX134ATA REAR PANEL 9 6 3 FUNCTIONS OF KEYS CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 10 6 4 CONVERTER CLAMPING 11 6 5 ATOMIZER PROBES 11 7 PREPARATION FOR USE 12 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 8 1 CAUTION 13 8 2 SETUP 13 8 3 OPERATION 13 9 MAINTENANCE 15 9 1 PROBE MAINTENANCE 15 9 2 ATTACHING AND DETACHING PROBES 16 9 3 SYSTEM CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 17 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 11 RETURN OF EQUIPMENT 18 12 SAFETY CERTIF...

Page 3: ...arranty 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 malfuncti...

Page 4: ...oisture or liquid drip into the converter NEVER grasp an activated probe or touch the tip of a vibrating probe It can cause severe burns and tissue damage NEVER hold or clamp the converter by the front driver or by the probe itself This can cause permanent damage to the system Support the converter by only clamping around the converter housing upper portion Do NOT allow the tip of a vibrating horn...

Page 5: ... Rated Current 2 4 Amps max 1 2 Amps max Fuse Rating 3 Amps Slow Blow 1 6 Amps Slow Blow Weight 10 lbs 4 5 Kg Dimensions 9 75 W x13 L x 4 75 H 248mm x 330mm x 121mm Output Frequency 40 KHz Converter CV249 Weight 0 75 lbs 0 34Kg Dimensions 4 75 L x 1 25 Dia 12 0cm x 3 1cm Cable 5 ft Materials Aluminum Alloy ...

Page 6: ...not 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 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 mate...

Page 7: ... atomized can be as little as 2 µl sec A wide variety of coatings chemicals lubricants and particulate suspensions can readily be atomized However factors such as viscosity miscibility and solid content deserve consideration For optimum atomization the viscosity should be under 500 cps and the solid concentration kept below 30 Because the atomization process depends on setting a liquid film into m...

Page 8: ...pening devices Gravity feed systems could be considered for non critical applications Pressure reducing regulators should be used when working with high pressure delivery systems Optimum atomization can only be obtained by empirically adjusting the amplitude and flow rate Typically the greater the flow rate the greater the amplitude required However consideration should be given not to set the amp...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 19 6 DESCRIPTIONS OF COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS 6 1 VCX134ATA FRONT PANEL 6 2 VCX134ATA REAR PANEL ...

Page 10: ...ip key Used with the AMPL key when the unit is on stand by to set the amplitude of vibration at the probe tip Also used to increase or decrease the amplitude in small increments while the unit is running To accomplish this task depress the ENTER REVIEW key twice to display AMPLITUDE CONTROL then depress the or key as required REAR PANEL 9 pin D sub analog output connector IO Port Connects to exter...

Page 11: ...mping can damage the system and void the warranty Proper Clamping Improper Clamping 6 5 ATOMIZER PROBES Figure 1 630 0667 Narrow Spray Up to 30 ml min Figure 2 630 0668 Wide Spray Up to 50 ml min Probe s are not included and must be ordered separately ...

Page 12: ...re shipment ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Ultrasonic Processor requires a fused single phase 3 terminal grounding type electrical outlet capable of supplying 50 60 Hz at 100 volts 115 volts 220 volts or 240 volts depending on the voltage option selected For power requirements check the label on the back of the unit INSTALLING THE ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR The Ultrasonic Processor should be installed in a...

Page 13: ...is used insert the plug into the jack located on the rear panel 3 Probes must be properly tightened If the converter and probe assembly is not already assembled screw the probe onto the converter and using the wrenches provided and tighten securely Check the tightness of an already assembled probe by using the wrench set Please refer to images in the Maintenance section of this manual for tighteni...

Page 14: ...ey as required Since the amplitude required is application dependent and subject to the volume and composition of the sample it is recommended that the amplitude be selected through experimentation by increasing or decreasing the level of intensity as needed to properly process the sample to achieve desired results 3 Once ultrasonics have been turned on turn on your liquid source or pump REVIEW Th...

Page 15: ...ly or converter assembly closer to one another to accomplish this WARNING Do not use a cable with broken end connections exposed wires or frayed insulation High voltage is present in the cable and will pose a shock hazard Do not touch the converter assembly until the power switch is off and the unit is unplugged 9 1 PROBE MAINTENANCE Ultrasonic processors create high intensity vibration which puts...

Page 16: ...remove any debris on the threading of the connecting stud Allow the alcohol to dry completely 3 Clean threading in converter Use alcohol and a cotton swab to remove any debris on the threading Do not allow liquid to drip into converter Allow the alcohol to dry completely 4 Re attach probe to converter Screw the probe back onto the converter and tighten with the wrench set provided ...

Page 17: ...verter and or probe has been dropped A probe being operated is damaged A fuse s has failed If a fuse s has failed proceed as follows 1 Turn the unit off by depressing the O key and disconnect the line cord from the electrical outlet 2 Open the fuse holder cover using a small screwdriver and pull out the red fuse holder from its housing 3 Replace the fuse s 4 Reconnect the line cord to the electric...

Page 18: ...e against possible damage in shipment The Ultrasonic Processor should be sent to the address below with all transportation charges prepaid and return of shipment indicated RMA Sonics Materials Inc 53 Church Hill Road Newtown CT 06470 USA 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 ...

Page 19: ...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 is not provided or...

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