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  • Page 2: Important Information

    The Sonitron GTS is a sonoporation device designed to provide a convenient way to introduce materials such as foreign DNA into sample’s cells. This manual provides instructions for proper setup and...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions  Safety Terms and Symbols Danger Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to serious injury or death. Warning Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to serious injury or property damage. Caution Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions  Power source, grounding and wiring cautions Warning 1) To avoid the risk of fire, or electrical shock, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult this manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product. 2) This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Information ..................... i Safety Precautions ....................ii Table of Contents ....................iv Checking the Package ................1-1 Related Products ..................2-1 Part Names....................3-1 Installation and Connecting ................ 4-1 Installation ......................4-1 Connecting ......................4-1 Operating Instructions ................

  • Page 6: Checking The Package

    1 Checking the Package Checking the Package  ST-GTS Sonitron GTS Basestation x 1  Accessories  Foot switch x 1  Power cord x 1  Instruction Manual (this manual) x 1...

  • Page 8: Related Products

    ◼ Plane Wave Transducer Modules The Plane Wave Transducer Module can be connected to the ST-GTS Sonitron GTS Basestation. It has electronic parts to calibrate the output from the Basestation. The folloinwg transducer sizes are available. (The photo above shows the ST-TM1-12.)
  • Page 9 2 Related Products ◼ FUS Transducer Modules The FUS* Transducer Module can be connected to the ST-GTS Sonitron GTS Basestation. It has electronic parts to calibrate the output from the Basestation. *FUS: Focused Ultrasound The following transducers are available. Cat #...

  • Page 10: Part Names

    3 Part Names Part Names  Front Control Panel  Rear Power Switch Power Inlet Connector for Foot switch...
  • Page 11 3 Part Names  Control Panel 1. Time Button Display the current set ultrasound treatment time. Time can be changed by pressing the Time button. 2. Intensity Button Display the current set ultrasound intensity. Intensity can be changed by pressing the Intensity button. 3.

  • Page 12: Installation And Connecting

     Precautions for installation  Installation site The Sonitron GTS must be installed on a flat-level area.  Spacing for the cooling fan Caution Be sure to leave a clearing of at least 20 cm behind the instrument for proper ventilation.
  • Page 13 4 Installation and Connecting  Connecting Transducer Module Put the transducer module at the left of the basestation. Make connections in the red circles on the images below using your fingers. Screw up the three points in the red circles on the image below using a screw driver. Turn on the Power Switch.
  • Page 14 4 Installation and Connecting Confirm the transducer information on the display.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    5 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Setting Ultrasound Parameters 5.1.1 Set Parameters of Ultrasound ◼ Time The ultrasound treatment time can be set from 5 seconds to 20 minutes ◼ Intensity The ultrasound intensity can be set as follows. Plane Wave Transducer •...

  • Page 17: Setting A Time Unit Of Duty Cycle (On Time And Off Time)

    5 Operating Instructions 5.1.3 Setting a time unit of duty cycle (On time and Off time) Press the System Button at the home screen. Press the Sec or mSec Button to select the time unit of duty cycle. Press the Home Button to go back to the home screen. 5.1.4 Setting Power Mode of ultrasound intensity Press the System Button at the home screen.

  • Page 18: Setting A Parameter Of Ultrasound Treatment Time

    5 Operating Instructions Press the Norm or Low Button to select the Power Mode of intensity. Plane Wave Transducer - [Normal Power Mode: 0.1-5.0 W/cm2] [Low Power Mode: 0.01-0.50 W/cm2] FUS Transducer - [Normal Power Mode: 100-2000 W/cm2] [Low Power Mode: 10-200 W/cm2] Press the Home Button to go back to the home screen.

  • Page 19: Setting A Parameter Of Ultrasound Intensity

    5 Operating Instructions By pressing the Unit-change Button in the red circle below, the set-time unit can be selected, 5 sec or 1 min. Press the Check Button in the red box below to accept the set treatment time. 5.1.6 Setting a parameter of ultrasound intensity Press the Intensity Button at the home screen.

  • Page 20: Setting A Parameter Of Duty Cycle

    5 Operating Instructions Press the Check Button to accept the set intensity. 5.1.7 Setting a parameter of duty cycle Press the Duty Button at the home screen. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to set the On time. Press the Check Button in the red box below to accept the On time.

  • Page 21: Saving/Recalling The Program

    5 Operating Instructions Press ▲ or ▼ button to set the Off time. Press the Check Button in the red box below to accept the Off time. Saving/Recalling the Program ◼ Saving the program After setting a new parameter and pressing the Check Button, you will find the Save New Button. Then the current program will be saved as a preset.

  • Page 22: Executing Program (Emitting Ultrasound)

    5 Operating Instructions If you do not want to save the current program, just press the Start button to emit ultrasound. ◼ Recalling the program Press the Preset Button. Select the program from P1-18. Executing Program (Emitting Ultrasound) NOTE: As preconditioning, run at 5 W/cm2 for 3-4 minutes before starting an experiment when a Plane Wave Transducer is used.
  • Page 23 5 Operating Instructions After pressing the Start Button, the remaining time is displayed. When the remaining time becomes “00:00”, the ultrasound treatment will be completed. If you press the Pause Button during the treatment, the ultrasound emission will be stopped. To restart the program, press the Play Button.

  • Page 24: Additional Information

    6 Additional Information Additional Information Specifications Ultrasound Intensity Range Plane Wave Transducer Module: •Normal Power Mode: 0.1-5.0 W/cm2 •Low Power Mode: 0.01-0.50 W/cm2 FUS Transducer Module: •Normal Power Mode: 100-2000 W/cm2 •Low Power Mode: 10-200 W/cm2 Treatment Time 1 second to 20 minutes Frequency Automatically set depending on the transducer module Duty Cycle...

  • Page 25: Proper Selection Of The Power Supply Cord

    6 Additional Information Proper Selection of The Power Supply Cord If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the Sonitron GTS by referring to “Specifications” and “Certified Cord” below: Warning In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Nepa Gene products, Nepa Gene can no loger warrant the electrical safety of the device.
  • Page 26 6 Additional Information  Table 2 HAR Flexible Cord Approval Organizations and Cordage Harmonization Marking Methods...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    6 Additional Information Warranty  Limited warranty for products Nepa Gene Co.,Ltd., warrants that its products, as delivered, shall conform to its specification and be free of defects in materials and workmanship when used in accordance with their intended use. This warranty is limited to twelve (12) months from the product’s original date of shipment from Nepa Gene Co., Ltd..
  • Page 28 +65-6515-0110 fax: +65-6515-0220 Taiwan Bio-East Technology Co., Ltd. 9F., No.21 Fu-Kor Rd. Shi-Lin, Taipei, 111, Taiwan phone: +886-2-2831-3061 fax: +886-2-2831-6374 Nepa Gene Co., Ltd. 3-1-6 Shioyaki, Ichikawa, Chiba, 272-0114, Japan Phone: +81-(0)47-306-7222 Fax: +81-(0)47-306-7333 Email: info@nepagene.jp Sonitron GTS Instruction Manual 20220316...

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