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- Page 1 Sonicator ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR Part No. CT2000 Part No. Q2000/Q2000FCE OPERATION MANUAL Qsonica, LLC. 53 Church Hill Rd. Newtown, CT 06470 Phone: 203.426.0101 www.sonicator.com...
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Page 2: Warranty
WARRANTY Your Ultrasonic Processor is warranted for a period of two years from the date of one year shipment against defects in material and workmanship under normal use as described in this instruction manual. During the warranty period, the manufacturer will, at its option, as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace without charge for material and labor, the part(s) which prove to be defective, provided the unit is returned to us properly packed with all transportation charges prepaid. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE EQUIPMENT Your Ultrasonic Processor has been designed with safety in mind. However, no design can completely protect against improper usage, which may result in bodily injury and/or property damage. For your protection and equipment safeguard, observe the following warnings at all times, read the operating instructions carefully before operating the equipment, and retain this instruction manual for future reference. -
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY MODEL NUMBER: Q-2000XXX-220, XXX=ACCESSORY CT2000-220 OPTIONS POWER RATING 2000 WATTS. FREQUENCY: 20 KHz DIMENSIONS: 7 X 15 X 18 (H x W x D) 178 mm x 380 mm x 463.5 mm WEIGHT: 21 lbs. (9.5 kg) - Page 5 POLLUTION DEGREE INSTALLATION CATEGORY ENVIRONMENT INDOOR USE ONLY HUMIDITY MAXIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY 80 % FOR TEMPERATURES UP TO 31°C DECREASING LINEARLY TO 50% RELATIVE HUMIDITY AT 40°C OPERATING LIMITS TEMPERATURE: 41°F – 104°F (5°C - 40°C) ALTITUDE: 6,651 FEET (2000 METERS) SHIPPING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -4°F –...
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Page 6: Section 1 - Installation
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION INSPECTION Prior to installing the Ultrasonic Processor, perform a visual inspection to detect any evidence of damage, which might have occurred during shipment. Before disposing of any packaging material, check it carefully for small items. The equipment was thoroughly inspected and carefully packed before leaving our factory. -
Page 7: Description Of Components
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS CT2000 pictured with #4777 1.5” batch probe del Q2000 i cl de a 1.5 Diameter High Intensity Probe (Part #4777) Compressed Air Hose Converter (#CL-294) Converter Cable Optional (#201-0106) Stand with Clamp (#461) Probe Booster (#4777) (# 4121TI) Power Supply Note: The compressed air hose for cooling the converter is not included. - Page 8 Q2000 REAR PANEL REAR PANEL Converter Cooling Fan Cable Fuses Connector Power Cord Temperature Probe Footswitch Connector Connector Jack Connector...
- Page 9 PROBE SELECTION Q2000 PROBE SELECTION 3 of the 4 available probes are used with a Booster as shown below: #CL294 Converter #4121TI Booster #4776 0.5” Batch Probe Probe #4676 Flocell 39mm Flow Cell Probe Probe with Cover Plate #4777 #4697 1.5”...
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY Q2000 ASSEMBLY 1. Screw the converter to booster by hand. 2. Set the Torque wrench to 64.5 ft.lb. Use the spanner wrench and Torque wrench to tightly attach the converter to the booster.
- Page 11 3. Screw the booster to the horn by hand. 4. Set the Torque wrench to 64.5 ft.lb. Use the spanner wrench and Torque wrench to tightly attach horn to booster.
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Page 12: Flow Cell Assembly
FLOW CELL ASSEMBLY 1- Mount o-rings on horn. 2- Slide flow cell lid over top of horn. 3- Insert horn into flow cell, align lid. 4- Install 4 mounting bolts, fully tighten by hand. - Page 13 Converter Cooling for Q2000 systems Introduction: The nature of sonication causes the probe, converter and sample temperature to increase during operation. Processing samples requires significant amounts of energy and some of this energy manifests as heat in the converter and probe. The converter contains sensitive internal crystals which can crack due to overheating, which would require the converter to be replaced.
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Page 14: Section Ii - Operation
SECTION II – OPERATION PRINCIPLES OF ULTRASONIC DISRUPTION The ultrasonic electronic generator transforms AC line power to a 20 KHz signal that drives a piezoelectric converter/transducer. This electrical signal is converted by the transducer to a mechanical vibration due to the characteristics of the internal piezoelectric crystals. - Page 15 probe tip remains constant. The displayed wattage readings will vary as the load changes, however the amplitude will remain the same. The resistance to the movement of the probe determines how much power will be delivered to maintain amplitude. For example, a 1/2 probe at 100% amplitude will require approximately 5 watts to operate in air.
- Page 16 Proper setup is important to optimizing the sonication amplitude settings and processing times. The probe should be securely held using the Qsonica stand and clamp. This clamp can be secured to either the booster ring or bottom of the converter.
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Page 17: Front Panel
FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS FRONT PANEL Displays prompts and the following control parameters: Amplitude selected Output power delivered to the probe in watts and as percentage of the total power Selected duration of processing SCREEN Actual processing time Elapsed time Set and read temperature Pulse duration... - Page 18 Set the switch to External on the Backplane Interface PCB. Re-install the cover and fasten all 6 screws. Re-connect the power cord to the wall socket. Please contact Qsonica for specific applications assistance related to remote control and monitoring.
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Page 19: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE CAUTION Do not operate an Ultrasonic Processor that has been in a very cold or hot environment for a prolonged period of time. Allow the system to reach room temperature before use. 1. Plug the electrical line cord into the electrical outlet. If the unit is already on, switch the unit off by depressing the key. -
Page 20: Using The Ultrasonic Processor
USING THE ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR CAUTION Do not operate the power supply unless it is connected to the converter. Press the key on the front panel. The screen will display the power rating and the frequency of the Ultrasonic Processor, and the following control parameters. TIME __:__:__ TEMP__ __°C PULSE _ _ _ _... - Page 21 NOTE If the START key is pressed and the time limit has not been set, processing will remain uninterrupted until the STOP key is depressed. If the START key is pressed and the time limit has been set, processing will remain uninterrupted until the set time limit expires, or the STOP key is pressed –...
- Page 22 Using the numeric keys, set the processing time as required. For example, to enter a value of 15 minutes total sonication time, first depress the key, the key, the key, key and then the key. Time Setting Hrs: 0 Min: 15 Sec: 00 Press the ENTER/REVIEW key.
- Page 23 Using the numeric keys set the OFF portion of the cycle, then press the ENTER/REVIEW key. For example, to enter a value of 15 seconds OFF, first depress the key, then the and then depress the ENTER/REVIEW key. The screen will display: TIME 0:15:00 TEMP __ __ C PULSE 30 : 15...
- Page 24 REVIEW: The REVIEW function provides a window on the process by displaying various operating parameters without process interruption. Pressing ENTER/REVIEW key repeatedly during processing will consecutively display the following information. Selected amplitude: e.g. Amplitude 40% Set processing time and elapsed processing time: e.g.
- Page 25 ENERGY SETPOINT: The energy setpoint continuously monitors the amount of energy in Joules (watts-seconds), that is being delivered to the probe, and terminates the ultrasonics when the energy level reaches a predetermined setpoint. To set the energy setpoint, press the ENERGY key.
- Page 26 SAVE/RECALL SAVE: The save function retains in memory up to 9 (1-9) control parameters under a storage identification (ID) number. To store the parameters under an ID number, press SAVE/RECALL key. The screen will display: *RECALL JOB SAVE JOB Press the key one more time. The screen will display: RECALL JOB *SAVE JOB...
- Page 27 RECALL: The recall function can retrieve from memory any of 9 stored control parameters for verification or usage. To retrieve any parameters press the SAVE/RECALL key. The screen will display: *RECALL JOB SAVE JOB Press the ENTER/REVIEW key. The screen will display: R# T__:__:__ T__ __ °C P _ _ _ _ E _, _ _ _, _ _ _ A_ _ _%...
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Page 28: Section Iii - Service Information
SECTION III – SERVICE INFORMATION Troubleshooting Equipment Issue Resolution Ultrasonics is not turning on. Check that the AC power cord is connected to the wall outlet and to the power supply. Check that the converter cable from the power supply to the enclosure is connected. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Maintenance It is recommended to periodically inspect the unit, both visually and physically, to insure optimum and safe performance. This inspection should be scheduled as a routine maintenance procedure, done with the unit power OFF and with the unit unplugged from the AC power source. - Page 30 Wiring Diagram...
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