Sonics VC100 100-watt (1992) User Manual

USER’S GUIDE HIGH INTENSITY ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR 100 Watt Model TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Important Safeguards Low

10 USING THE ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR The speed control on an automobile, can, to a certain extent, be compared to an Ultrasonic Processor. The

11 1. Ensure that the power supply is properly tuned. 2. Immerse the probe ½” (1 cm) into the liquid. 3. Set POWER SUPPLY to ON, if

12 SECTION III – SERVICE INFORMATION Your Ultrasonic Processor was designed to provide you with years of safe and dependable service. Neverthe

13 RETURN OF EQUIPMENT It is suggested that an Ultrasonic Processor in need of repair be sent back to the factory. In order to receive prompt ser

14 OPERATING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUES DISRUPTING CELLS The disruption of cells is an important stage in the isolation and preparation of intra

15 Microorganisms differ greatly in their sensitivity to ultrasonic disintegration. For example, the most readily disintegrated are the rod-like for

16 If enzymes cannot be used, the following procedures should be considered: Freezing the sample at -70?C overnight, then thawing it in water immedi

17 zymolase, glucalase and / or lyticase to produce spheroplasts that are readily lysed may also be useful. To disrupt filamentous fungi, scrape th

18 Various methods can be used to measure the efficiency of the disruption. For example, a visual count can be made using a microscope. For greater

19 To inhibit sample loss in test tube due to sticking, siliconize the test tube as follows: Wash and dry the test tube thoroughly, coat with silico

2 WARRANTY Your Ultrasonic Processor is warranted and backed by the manufacturer for a period of three years from the date of shipment agai

3IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE EQUIPMENT Your Ultrasonic Processor has been designed with safety in mind. However, no de

4 CAUTION LOW SURFACE TENSION LIQUIDS – ORGANIC SOLVENTS The probes (solid or with a replaceable tip) are tuned elements that resonate at a specif

5 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The Ultrasonic Processor requires a fused, single phrase 3-terminal grounding type electrical outlet capable of supplyi

6 SECTION II – OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF ULTRASONIC DISRUPTION The ultrasonic power supply converts 50/60 Hz line voltage to high frequency electr

7 FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS POWER SWITCH ON position – energizes the power supply. OFF position – de-energizes the pow

8 PREPARATION FOR USE 1. Ensure that the AMPLITUDE is set to OFF. 2. Plug the electrical line cord into the electrical outlet. 3. If the opt

9TUNING Tune the power supply in accordance with the following procedures each time a new converter or probe is used. 1. Ensure that the probe is