Sonics VC602 User Manual
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FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATIONS, AND CONNECTORS
FRONT PANEL
TIMER
Sets the duration of ultrasonic application from .1 second to 999 hours.
The right hand push button selects the timing option as follows:
.S=tenth of seconds, S=seconds, .M=tenth of minutes, M= minutes
.H=tenth of hours, H=hours.
The other three push buttons select the timing increments
START BUTTON
When depressed, energizes the ultrasonic.
RESET BUTTON
When depressed, de-energizes the ultrasonic and resets the timer.
POWER MONITOR
(METER)
Indicates the percentage of maximum available ultrasonic power
delivered to the probe.
500 watt unit: 100% = 500 watts, 50% = 250 watts.
600 watt unit*: 100% = 600 watts, 50% = 300 watts.
* When using two probes with the dual output unit, the power delivered
to each probe is half that displayed on the power monitor.
PULSER
Applies the ultrasonic energy on a pulsed mode.
Pulse duration can be varied from 1 second OFF / .5 second ON, to 1
second OFF / 6 seconds ON.
OFF cycle is always 1 second.
ON cycle is variable from .5 seconds to 6 seconds.
In the OFF position the u ltrasonic is continuous.
In the ON position the ultrasonics is intermittent.
Intermittent operation inhibits heat build-up in the sample and provides
more efficient processing by allowing the material to settle back under
the probe tip after each burst.
AMPLITUDE control
Controls the amplitude of vibration at the probe tip.
CAUTION
When using a microtip, never allow the AMPLITUDE control setting to
exceed MICROTIP LIMIT.
ON / OFF power switch
(located below the control panel)
Switches the main power on or off.
TUNER
Optimizes performance by matching the frequency of the power supply
to that of the converter / probe assembly.
TUNE SWITCH
When depressed, activates the ultrasonics for tuning purposes. Tuning
must be performed in air with probe out of the sample. The power
supply should be tuned every time a new converter or probe is used,
and following 10 minutes of continuous operation.
REAR PANEL
CONVERTER Connector(s)
Connects to the converter cable(s).
Jack
Connects to footswitch cable.
Power Connector
Connects the power supply to the electrical outlet.