Sonics VC50T 50-watt (1997) - Manual (Page 5)

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FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS
POWER SWITCH ON position – energizes the power supply.
OFF position – de-energizes the power supply.
Illuminates when the power supply is energized.
AMPLITUDE CONTROL Controls the amplitude of vibrations at the probe tip.
POWER MONITOR (METER)
Indicates in watts the amount of ultrasonic power delivered t o the
probe.
TUNE CONTROL Optimizes power supply performance by tuning the power supply to
the converter / probe assembly.
20-50 SCALE SELECT SWITCH
Increases or decreases the POWER
MONITOR sensitivity
In the 25 position the POWER MONITOR indicates the p ercentage of
ultrasonic power delivered to the probe up to 25 watts. (100%
deflection = 25 watts, 50% deflection = 12.5 watts.)
In the 50 position the POWER MONITOR indicates the percentage of
the ultrasonic power delivered to the probe up to 50 watts. (100%
deflection = 50 watts, 50% deflection = 25 watts.)
FOOTSWITCH CONNECTOR
Connects to footswitch cable.
OUTPUT CONNECTOR
Connects to converter cable.
POWER CORD
Connects to power supply to electrical outlet.
FUSE(S)
Protects against electrical overload.
FUNCTION OF TIMER CONTROL AND INDICATORS*
ON/OFF SWITCH In the ON position places the timer on standby.
In the OFF position inhibits the timer.
TIMER Sets the duration of ultrasonic application from 0 minute to 20
minutes.
START BUTTON When depressed, activates the ultrasonic for the duration set on the
timer.
INDICATOR LIGHT Illuminates when the timer is energized.
* Applies only to Ultrasonic Processors equipped with a timer.