• If you pass this ultrasound bath on to others, please enclose these instructions for use. • Contact your specialist dealer or BANDELIN if any of your ques- tions are not answered in these instructions for use. Information on service can be found in chapter 6.4 Repair.
Safety 2 Safety Use of the ultrasound bath The following applications are possible with the ultrasound bath: • Ultrasonic cleaning of objects of various shapes, types and sizes, • Homogenising, emulsifying, • Rapid degassing of liquids, • Sonochemical applications, e.g. for radical production or improved material transport, •...
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Pregnancy is not a contraindication for using the ultrasound bath. Serious incidents must be reported to BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. KG and to the competent author- ities. 7/52...
Safety Prevention of cross-contamination and infec- tion If the ultrasound bath is used in the medical field, regularly clean and disinfect the surfaces of the device with a surface disinfectant that has at least bactericidal, yeasticidal and limited virucidal prop- erties, in order to avoid cross-contamination.
Safety • Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer. See chapter 6.4 Repair. • Position the ultrasound bath so that it is easy to unplug the mains connection at any time and without difficulty. Harmful to health due to ultrasound noise The ultrasound noise typical of the process can be perceived as very unpleasant.
Safety Hazards due to high temperature The ultrasound bath, the sonication fluid and the sonication objects can become hot during operation. Contact with these products may cause burns. The temperature can be set at up to 80 °C. Ultrasound energy warms up the sonication fluid even without additional heating.
Safety • Do not touch the sonication fluid during operation. • Never sonicate living beings. Danger due to preparations used Preparations used in the ultrasound bath may be toxic or corrosive. They can irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Vapours and aerosols can also be dangerous.
Safety 2.11 Erosion of the oscillating tank The surface of the oscillating tank is subject to erosion. How quickly this erosion takes place depends on the use of the ultrasound bath. The erosion leads to leakage in the oscillating tank. Bath liquid can thus penetrate into the interior of the ultrasound bath.
Safety 2.13 Disturbance of wireless communication The ultrasound bath may interfere with other wireless communica- tion ultrasound baths in the immediate vicinity, such as: • mobile phones, • WLAN devices, • Bluetooth devices. If interference occurs with the operation of a wireless device, move it further away from the ultrasound bath.
Design and function 3 Design and function Structure Fig. 1 Overview of the device Handles (depending on model) Oscillating tank Control panel Filling level mark Drain with ball valve (depending on model) Housing Device feet 14/52 1686-001 en/2022-05...
Design and function Control panel Fig. 2 Controls for devices with heating Fig. 3 Controls for devices without heating On/off button for switching the device on and off Button for setting the heating temperature with temperature scale Button for setting the sonication time with time scale Start/stop button for ultrasound Function The ultrasound bath uses cavitation triggered by low-frequency...
Design and function operating frequency can deviate significantly from the nominal fre- quency. SweepTec® creates an especially homogeneous ultrasonic field in the bath volume for consistently optimal results. Remote control The devices with the additional designation "RC" are equipped with an infrared interface for remote control from a PC.
Preparation for operation 4 Preparation for operation Installation site requirements The installation location of the ultrasound bath must meet the fol- lowing conditions: • The installation surface must be horizontal, firm and dry. • The load-bearing capacity must be sufficient for the ultrasound bath with the sonication fluid.
Preparation for operation Performing a function test Requirement • The device has adapted to the climatic conditions at the setup location for at least 2 hours. Procedure 1. Insert the mains plug for the device into an earthed mains socket. 2.
The ultrasound agent used must foster cavitation and be biode- gradable, easy to dispose of, material-compatible and long-lasting. BANDELIN recommends ultrasound agents from the TICKOPUR, TICKOMED and STAMMOPUR product ranges from DR. H. STAMM GmbH.
Operation • Telephone advice: +49 30 76880-280 • Internet: www.dr-stamm.de Observe the information on dosing provided by the ultrasound agent manufacturer. Please refer to the dosing table for the required quantities of ultrasound agent and water. See chapter 9 Dosing table. You can calculate the quantities yourself in the same way as the following example: 10 l ready to use solution, 2.5%:...
Operation Pour in sonication fluid CAUTION Risk of scalding – Do not pour hot water into the ultrasonic oscillating tank. – Maximum filling temperature: 50 °C. NOTICE Damage due to condensation in the ultrasonic bath At high humidity, condensation forms inside the device if you fill it with cold water.
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Operation Fig. 4 Fill oscillating tank On/off button for switching the device on and off Filling level mark Drain with ball valve (depending on model) Requirements • The ball valve must be closed in ultrasonic baths with a drain. • The device must be switched off. Procedure 1.
Switching the heating on and off Concerns the following devices: • DT 31 H, DT 52 H, • DT 100 H, DT 102 H, DT 102 H-RC, DT 103 H, • DT 156 BH, •...
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Operation Heated sonication fluid intensifies the effect of the ultrasound. Based on experience, the best results are achieved at working tem- peratures between 50 and 60 °C. This allows the sonication time to be reduced. At higher working temperatures, the effect of the ultra- sound decreases again.
Operation Information – The current temperature is indicated by a flashing yellow LED. Below the set target temperature, the LED flashes quickly and the heating is on. Above the set target temperature, the LED flashes slowly and the heating is off. –...
Operation Degassing the sonication fluid – DEGAS Sonication fluid that has been freshly filled or left in the ultrasonic oscillating tank for a long period must be degassed before use. Degassing the sonication fluid increases the effect of the ultra- sound.
Operation only works where the fluid is in contact with the goods to be treated or the inset beaker. • Position the side with greater soiling so it is facing downwards. Insert objects with joints (e.g. scissors or tongs) in open condi- tion so that the whole surface is optimally reached by the soni- cation fluid.
Operation 5.11 Empty the oscillating tank WARNING Danger of electric shock – Disconnect the mains plug before lifting the ultrasound bath. – Do not place the ultrasound bath in a sink for emptying. – Make sure that no liquid can get into the housing. CAUTION Hot sonication fluid and oscillating tank There is a risk of burns when lifting the ultrasound bath to empty it.
Operation 5.12 Enabling and blocking continuous operation The function can be blocked to prevent accidental activation of con- tinuous operation. Requirement • The mains plug is disconnected. Procedure Press and hold down the button for setting the sonication time. At the same time, insert the mains plug into an earthed mains socket.
Operation 5.13 Troubleshooting a malfunction Error Possible causes Troubleshooting Insufficient ultra- • Sonication fluid contains • Degas the sonication fluid. sound effect, loud gases. See chapter 5.8 Degassing noises the sonication fluid – • There are too many sonica- DEGAS. tion objects in the oscillat- •...
Maintenance 6 Maintenance Cleaning and maintaining the ultrasound bath Cleaning the housing • Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, only care products without scouring additives. • If necessary, disinfect the housing with a suitable surface disin- fectant.
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Maintenance Checking indicator lamps Requirement • Device is switched off. Procedure 1. Hold down the start/stop button and press the on/off button. » All LEDs light up briefly one after the other. Then all LEDs light up at the same time. 2.
Maintenance Performing the foil test Before the first use and at regular intervals, e.g. every 3 months, a foil test should be conducted. This serves to ensure the consistent effect of the ultrasound. The frequency with which these tests are carried out is your responsibility.
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To document the test results, you can download a documentation template here: https:/ /bandelin.com/folientest/ Here you will also find an application video. Foils can also be archived if done in a suitable manner (scanning, photos, etc.). This allows foils to be compared at any time.
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9. Rinse the oscillating tank thoroughly to remove any detached foil particles. You can order suitable foil test frames from BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. KG. The foil test frames are configured for a wide range of tank dimensions. Aluminium foil is additionally required to perform the test as it is not included in the delivery.
Fill out the form and attach it to the outside of the packaging so that it is clearly visible. Acceptance will be refused without a completed form. Send the ultrasound bath to the following address: BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. KG Heinrichstr. 3–4 12207 Berlin Germany +49 30 76880-13 service@bandelin.com...
Disposal 7 Disposal WARNING Health risk due to contaminated ultrasonic bath – Decontaminate the ultrasonic bath before disposal if it has come into contact with hazardous substances. – Also decontaminate accessories before disposal. Dispose of the ultrasonic bath properly as elec- tronic waste if it can no longer be used.
Device information Type Internal dimen- Operating Connection Weight sions of oscil- volume for ball valve lating tank (drain) (L × W × H) [mm] [kg] DT 514 H 325 × 300 × 150 G ½ DT 514 BH 325 × 300 × 200 12.5 G ½...
Water + agent 10 % DT 31, 590 ml + 585 ml + 580 ml + 570 ml + 540 ml + DT 31 H 10 ml 15 ml 40 ml 30 ml 60 ml DT 52, 1.1 l + 1.1 l +...
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Dosing table Type Operat- Dosage ing vol- Water + agent 10 % DT 510, 6.5 l + 6.4 l+ 6.4 l + 6.2 l + 5.9 l + DT 510 H, 70 ml 140 ml 200 ml 330 ml 660 ml DT 510 H-RC DT 512 H 8.6 l +...
Accessories 10 Accessories Insert basket K …, made of stainless steel, screen mesh. Protects goods to be treated and avoids damage to the tank bottom. Optimum transfer of the ultrasound. Utensil holder GH …, made of stainless steel, mesh size 12 x 12 mm. For large individual parts.
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Accessories Insert bas- Utensil Lid D ... Inset basket Basket Lid D ... T Insert tub Type holder holder DT 31 /H K 08 – D 08 – – – – DT 52 /H K 1 C GH 1 D 52 –...
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Accessories Inset baskets KD …, PD …, Sieve cloth. Suitable for inset beakers, for cleaning small parts. KD 0: Stainless steel, interior Ø 75 mm; PD 04: Plastic, interior Ø 60 mm. Inset beakers SD … (glass), EB … (stainless steel), KB …, PD … (plastic). For indirect cleaning of small parts, suitable for positioning lid and beaker holder diameter 87 mm.
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Accessories Mounting brackets EK …, made of stainless steel, for laboratory flasks. Prevents flasks floating to the surface. For screwing into insert bas- kets and utensil holders. EK 10 – 10 ml, max. diameter 31 mm EK 25 – 25 ml, max. diameter 42 mm EK 50 –...
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Accessories Mounting brackets for Handle Test tube Tableting Sieve Stud- Fixation laboratory flasks adapter holder punch holder holder ded sili- clamps cone Type DT 31 /H – – – – – – – DT 52 /H EK 10, EK 25, EK 50, GV 3 RG 2 –...
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