Sonics VC602 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Ensure that the power supply is properly tuned. Tuning optimizes performance
and insures maximum transfer of energy by matching the frequency of the power
supply to that of the converter / probe assembly
2. If a standard probe is used, immerse the probe approximately 2 inches (5 cm) into
the sample. If a microtip is used, immerse the microtip approximately ½” (1 cm)
into the sample.
3.
Set TIMER as required. If the footswitch is used, set TIMER to 999 hours.
Depressing the footswitch will not energize the power supply, unless the TIMER
is activated.
4.
Set PULSER as required. If the pulsing mode is not required, set PULSER to
OFF.
5. Set POWER SWITCH to ON. The switch will illuminate.
6. Activate the timer by depressing the START button.
7. If the footswitch is used, depress footswitch.
8. Using the AMPLITUDE control increase or decrease the intensity as required
CAUTION
N ever allow liquid to spill into the converter. Do not use the cup horn without a splash shield
D o not allow a mic rotip or extender to vibrate in air for more than 10 seconds. When working with a
microtip never allow the AMPLITUDE control to be set above the MICROTIP LIMIT “40”. Ignoring
these instructions will cause the microtip to fracture.
D o not allow the vibrating microtip to contact anything but the sample.
W hen working with low surface tension liquids, do not use a probe with a replaceable tip.
N ever energize a threaded probe without the replaceable tip, extender, or microtip attached.
NOTE
The probe should be immersed to a sufficient depth to preclude air from being injected into the
sample, and inhibit aerosoling and foaming.