Qsonica Q55 Operation Manual page 13

Operation:
Continuous mode:
1. Ensure that the amplitude control knob is set to 0.
2. Set the convertor and probe assembly in a stand or hold the convertor in your hand.
3. Turn the unit on.
4. Immerse the microtip half way into the sample. If the probe is immersed to an insufficient depth,
air will be injected into the sample, causing the sample to foam. Also ensure that the probe tip is
not touching the wall of the sample vessel as it may be damaged and it will not vibrate properly.
5. Turn the amplitude setting dial to the intensity that you wish to run the unit at.
6. Sonicate sample for the desired amount of time and then turn the amplitude setting dial back to 0.
Remote (ThumbSwitch or Footswitch) mode:
1. Ensure that the amplitude control knob is set to 0.
2. Set the switch on the front panel to ThumbSwitch.
3. If needed, connect the foot switch cable to the designated jack on the back of the power supply.
Place the footswitch in a convenient location on the floor in front of the unit.
4. Hold the convertor in your hand or set the convertor and probe assembly in a stand.
5. Turn the unit on.
6. Turn the amplitude setting dial to the intensity that you wish to run the unit at.
7. Place the probe tip into the liquid sample being sonicated. Ensure that the probe tip is not
touching the wall of the sample vessel and that it is properly submerged in the sample liquid to
prevent aerosols/foaming.
8. Depress the thumbswitch or footswitch to start sonication of the sample.
9. Sonicate for the desired amount of time and then release the thumbswitch or footswitch to stop
sonication.
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