Omni SONIC RUPTOR 400 User Manual page 13

The Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED AT ITS MAXIMUM POWER
LEVEL FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN (15) MINUTES. Long periods of operation will shorten
the life of the electronic components due to the high temperature developed inside the unit.
Important Information
Extreme caution must be exercised when employing toxic materials such as carbon
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tetrachloride, that can decompose to harmful gases.
Ultrasonic Homogenizers use sound waves to agitate mixtures. This can cause rapid
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heating and localized points of increased pressure. They should NOT be used with sealed
flasks or with flammable liquids, especially low-boiling solvents (such as ether).
The tip is fabricated from titanium. After extended use, the tip will erode due to intense
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cavitation. A slightly frosted appearance will occur on the face of the tip as erosion
proceeds. Eventually, advanced erosion will cause undue scattering of ultrasonic energy.
When a liquid is subjected to ultrasonic energy at or above the threshold of cavitation,
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audible sounds are emitted from the vessel containing the liquid. These sounds can be
irritating to the operator and care should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure.
For optimum atomization, the viscosity should be under 50 cps. (The higher the viscosity,
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the lower the flow rate, the longer the lysing process).
Viscosity, Temperature and Liquid characteristics will affect the atomization.
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Viscosity - as the viscosity increases, the ability to transmit vibration decreases.
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Maximum viscosity is 5,000 CPS.
Temperature - Maximum temperature is 100ºC
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Liquid - Always operate the Tip in liquid.
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WARNING: Use of Ear Protection is strongly recommend when operating the Omni Sonic
Ruptor 400.
SECTION 5. OPERATION
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