Sonics VCX1500 - Manual (Page 6)

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Displays prompts and the following control parameters:
• Amplitude selected
• Output power delivered to the probe in watts, and as percentage of the total
power
• Selected duration of processing
• Actual processing time
• Elapsed time
• Set and read temperature
• Pulse duration
• Accumulated amount of energy in Joules delivered to the probe.
Input digits.
Clears preceding entry.
Enters data into the program, and selects various parameters, for display on the
LCD screen.
Used with the numeric keys to set the duration of ultrasonic application – from 1
second to 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.
Used with the numeric keys to set the high temperature limit – from 1°C to 99°C.
Red indicator lights when the temperature limit has been reached.
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
pulser is in the OFF portion of the cycle.
Used to set the ENERGY SETPOINT
Starts or stops the ultrasonics. In the STOP mode the red indicator goes off.
Suspends operation. Red indicator lights when the processing cycle is interrupted.
Used with the numeric keys to assign a number to a program and store that
program in memory. Up to 9 programs (1-9) can be stored. Also used to recall any
of 9 stored programs.
Controls the amplitude of vibration at the probe tip.
Switches the main power on.
Switches the main power off.
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 AMPL
key to display the percentage of amplitude previously selected, then depress the
▲
or ▼ key as required.
▲ ▼
key
ENTER/REVIEW
key
0 – 9 key
SAVE/RECALL
key
START/STOP key
PULSER
key
AMPL key
O key
I key
PAUSE key
TIMER
key
TEMP
key
ENERGY key
CLEAR key
FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS
FRONT PANEL
Screen