
How to replace the ultrasonic generator
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How to replace the ultrasonic generator
Replacement generators are available for units made since
1991. Older units can be modified to operate with the new
generators (mechanical and electrical modifications); however,
in most cases this presents an uneconomical effort.
Check if the ultrasound pilot lamp (next to the timer) is lighted
when the timer is switched on.
For further instructions on how to locate the fault please see
section 7
(Trouble shooting), the block diagrams in
sections 6.5.
– 6.7.
and the circuit diagrams.
There is voltage up to the generator print: fault in generator
print and/or possibly in the transducer system.
No voltage from the timer. The fault is caused by an interrupted
current supply cable from the generator.
The breakdown of an ultrasonic generator can be due to
several causes, e.g. humidity inside, extreme differences of
voltage, extreme voltage peaks from the mains, fault in the
transducer system, fault in a component, thermic overload of
the semiconductors, etc.
Certain indicators of a breakdown imply a fault in the transducer
system, such as faulty (visibly deformed) capacitors in the
output circle, dark or scorched coil of the output transformer,
heavy cavitational erosion in the tank. The faulty generator print
is a consequence of the primary fault which must also be
detected and remedied.
Find the cause
Pilot lamp lighted
Pilot lamp dark
Cause of breakdown
Primary fault
How to recognize a
primary fault
•
Check the generator print for traces of liquid.
•
If there are traces of liquid find its origin (unit leaks or liquid
has entered from outside).
•
If there are traces on the tank floor, examine them more
closely.
•
If the silicone sealing has become loose, remove the tank
and renew the sealing.
•
If the tank is leaking replace the complete tank.
•
Check if any scorchings or torn transducer disks are visible
in the transducer system.
The glue must not be brown (overheated). Brown glue
indicates a dry running of the tank: replace the complete
tank.
•
Check if all cables are connected correctly.
•
If the fuse on the generator print is blown there usually is a
short circuit in the semiconductors and/or there is a short
circuit caused by humidity inside.
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