Sonics VC602 User Manual
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6.
Set AMPLITUDE control to “20” when working with a microtip, and to “50”
when working with any other probe or accessory.
7.
With a dual output 600 watt Ultrasonic Processor, if two converters are going to
be used simultaneously, connect the second converter cable to the top connector.
NOTE
1. The probe is tuned to vibrate at a specific frequency – 20 kHz +/- 50 Hz. If the resonant
frequency of the probe has changed, due to cavitation erosion or fracturing, minimum reading
will not be obtained. If minimum reading cannot be obtained, check the instrument without the
probe to determine which component might be defective. If proper tuning is obtained using the
converter without the probe, the probe is defective and should be changed.
2. A loose probe will usually generate a loud piercing sound.
3. Since the amplitude required is application dependent, and subject to the volume and
composition of the sample, it is recommended that the amplitude be first set at mid-range, then
empirically determined and optimized while the sample is being processed.