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Table of Contents 

Preliminary Information.......................................................................................................v

 

Document Scope ......................................................................................................v

 

Intended Audience ...................................................................................................v

 

Application ...............................................................................................................v

 

User Alerts ...............................................................................................................v

 

Safety Symbols ...................................................................................................... vi

 

Exclusions and Limits of Liability ......................................................................... vi

 

Proprietary Information ......................................................................................... vi

 

References ..............................................................................................................  vi

 

CE Mark Information ............................................................................................. vi

 

Table of Contents .................................................................................................. vii

 

Table of Figures ................................................................................................... viii

 

1.

 

Description ...............................................................................................................1

 

1.1

 

The RF Forming/Welding System ...............................................................1

 

1.2

 

Theory of Operation .....................................................................................1

 

1.3

 

User Safety ...................................................................................................2

 

1.4

 

Controller Interface ......................................................................................2

 

1.5

 

Specifications ...............................................................................................3

 

1.6

 

Component  Identification ...........................................................................4

 

2.

 

System Setup ............................................................................................................7

 

2.1

 

Installation ...................................................................................................7

 

2.2

 

Adjustment and Operation ...........................................................................7

 

3.

 

Maintenance and Repair ..........................................................................................9

 

3.1

 

System Maintenance ....................................................................................9

 

3.2

 

Repair ...........................................................................................................9

 

4.

 

Radio Frequency  System  Safety  Considerations ................................................11

 

4.1

 

Introduction ................................................................................................11

 

4.2

 

RF Effects On Human Tissue ....................................................................11

 

4.3

 

RF Effects On Pacemakers ........................................................................11

 

4.4

 

Electrical Safety .........................................................................................11

 

4.5

 

RF Effects On Electronic Equipment ........................................................11

 

4.6

 

RF Effects In Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ....................................12

 

 

Summary of Contents for 3120

Page 1: ...Doc No 31200801 00 Rev A INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 3120 200 Watt RF Generator...

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Page 3: ...5 10 Vante iii Vante Engineering Research Associates Inc 100 N Tucson Blvd Tucson AZ 85716 USA Telephone 520 881 6555 Fax 520 323 9055 Toll Free 877 565 5557 Part No 31200801 00 Rev A...

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Page 5: ...ed by a sealing head such as the Model 3806 mid size Tube Sealer for making seals on tubing made of RF reactive thermoplastic materials such as polyurethane polyvinylchloride PVC Ethylene vinyl acetat...

Page 6: ...e assumes no liability or obligation nor guarantees product performance Proprietary Information All rights are reserved Copying of the protected designs associated with the Model 3120 is strictly proh...

Page 7: ...ystem 1 1 2 Theory of Operation 1 1 3 User Safety 2 1 4 Controller Interface 2 1 5 Specifications 3 1 6 Component Identification 4 2 System Setup 7 2 1 Installation 7 2 2 Adjustment and Operation 7 3...

Page 8: ...viii Table of Figures Table 1 1 Control Port Pin Out 3 Figure 1 1 Model 3120 RF Generator Front View 4 Figure 1 2 Model 3120 RF Generator Rear View 4 Figure 1 3 Serial Plate 5 Figure 1 4 Fuse Labels 5...

Page 9: ...may be integrated into the forming or welding head 1 1 4 The head itself may be designed and manufactured by Vante or the customer may design and manufacture his own in close association with Vante s...

Page 10: ...2 Vante RF Sealers meet or exceed appropriate electrical safety standards and pose no electrical shock hazard when used with properly fused and grounded outlets Reference Radio Frequency System Safet...

Page 11: ...5 Specifications 1 5 1 Mechanical Size H x L x W 4 in x 17 in x 12 in 10 cm x 43 cm x 30 5 cm Operating Weight 27 lbs 12 3 kg Shipping Weight 30 5 lbs 13 8 kg 1 5 2 Electrical Power Input 100 230 VAC...

Page 12: ...s for the model Each unit s serial plate indicates the model number and serial number of the unit 1 6 2 Refer to the serial number when contacting Vante or one of its authorized service centers BNC Co...

Page 13: ...Vante Model 3120 5 Figure 1 3 Serial Plate Figure 1 4 Fuse Label...

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Page 15: ...en the generator RF power is on Severe burns or damage to the electrodes can occur 2 2 1 Verify the AC power switch is in the off position and connect the AC power cord to any nominal ac voltage in th...

Page 16: ...e recommended setting should be required 2 2 6 Once the desired result is obtained continue to perform the sealing forming or welding operation as needed NOTE The RF Generator is equipped with a therm...

Page 17: ...luminated when the rocker switch is in the on position then one of the fuses may need replacement 3 2 2 To access the fuse compartment the AC cord must be unplugged Release the fuse holder slide latch...

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Page 19: ...rgy However misuse or direct contact between tissue and RF electrode s can result in severe RF burns 4 3 RF Effects On Pacemakers 4 3 1 There is no evidence that Vante RF instruments interfere with th...

Page 20: ...n any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere It is possible for the RF electrodes to arc initiating an explosion or fire NOTE Vante recommends strict adherence to the procedures specified in the...

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