Operating Instructions (Getting Started) - Qsonica Q700 Operation Manual

7. Operating Instructions (Getting Started)

CAUTION

Do not operate the pow er supply unless it is connected to the converter.

Never allow liquid to spill into the converter.

Do not allow a Microtip to vibrate in air.

Do not allow the vibrating Microtip to contact anything but the sample.

Never place a w asher betw een the converter, probe or horn.

Never apply grease t o t he mat ing surfaces or t hreads of t he converter, probe or
Microtip.

Should it become necessary to remove a probe, use the w renches supplied. Never
attempt to remove the probe by tw isting the converter housing or holding it in a
vice, as this may damage the electrical connections w ithin the housing.
LOW SURFACE TENSION LIQUIDS – ORGANIC SOLVENTS
The probes (solid or w ith a replaceable tip) are tuned elements that resonate at a specific frequency.
If the replaceable tip is removed or isolated from the rest of the probe, the element w ill no longer
resonate at that frequency, and the pow er supply w ill fail. Unlike aqueous (w ater based) solutions
w hich rarely cause problems, solvents and low surface tension liquids are problematic. These liquids
probe/replaceable tip interface, and force the particulates into the threaded section isolating the tip
from the probe.
Set-up:
1. Connect t he pow er cord into the receptacle on the rear of the ultrasonic processor.
2. Make sure the unit is sw itched off. Plug the electrical line cord into t he electrical
outlet.
3. If the optional foot sw itch is used, insert t he plug int o the jack located on the rear
panel.
4. For best results it is crit ical to use t he appropriate size and type of accessory to
process your sample. If you are not sure that you have the proper horn for your sample
volume please refer to the Accessories section of this manual or call the manufacturer
for assistance.
5. Horns/Probes must be properly tightened. Depending on the accessories purchased,
often the horn and the flat tip are attached to the converter at the fact ory. Check the
tightness of the horn and flat tip by using the wrench set. Please ref er to images in the
Maintenance section of this manual. A loose horn or tip may cause damage to the
generator circuitry or parts of the converter and horn. A loose horn may also show a
penetrate the
When processing low surface tension liquids, ALWAYS use a solid probe.
CAUTION
15
Rev. 6-12