Table of contents About these operating instructions ....................6 Safety ..............................7 Using the device ...........................7 Keep out of reach of children ......................7 Risk of electric shock ..........................7 Damage to health due to ultrasonic noise ..................8 Danger due to ultrasound ........................8 Danger due to refrigerant .........................8 Danger due to the agents used .......................9 Disposing of sonication liquid ......................9...
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Ultrasonic operation ........................17 Contact or sonication liquid ......................17 Pouring in sonication liquid ......................18 Switching the device on and off ....................19 Setting parameters .......................... 19 5.5.1 Operating modes ..........................19 5.5.2 Temperature setting ........................20 5.5.3 Time setting ............................20 5.5.4 Power setting .............................
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Disposal ..............................37 Information about the device ......................38 Technical specifications ........................38 Ambient conditions .......................... 39 CE conformity ............................. 39 Approved accessories ........................40 5 / 42 51806-005 en2024-10...
• Should these operating instructions leave any questions unanswered, please contact your specialist dealer or BANDELIN. Notes on service can be found in Section 6.4 Repairs. In the event that the translation cannot be understood, the German original version of BANDELIN must be followed.
Safety Safety Using the device The device is intended for use in laboratories and facilities for industrial and scientific research. With the device, it is possible to use the catalytic effect of ultrasound in processes that require simultaneous cooling. The cooling function protects heat-sensitive samples, and process sequences can be designed faster and more effectively than with conventional methods.
Safety Damage to health due to ultrasonic noise The typical ultrasonic noise produced during a procedure can be perceived as very unpleasant. Remaining within a radius of 2 m for a long period of time may cause you to suffer damage to your health. •...
Safety Danger due to the agents used The agents used in the device can be toxic or corrosive. They can irritate eyes, skin and mucous membranes. The vapours and aerosols can also be dangerous. • Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling hazardous agents. •...
Safety Erosion of the oscillating tank The surface of the oscillating tank is subject to erosion. How quickly this erosion takes place depends on how the device is used. The erosion leads to leakage points in the oscillating tray. This allows bath liquid to enter the interior of the device. Moisture on electrical components can cause an electric shock or fire.
Safety 2.11 Interference with wireless communication The device may interfere with other wireless communication devices in close proximity, such • mobile phones; • Wi-Fi devices • Bluetooth devices If a wireless device malfunctions, increase its distance from the device. The device complies with the requirements for Class B devices according to EN 55011. 2.12 Safety stickers on the device •...
Construction and function Construction and function Construction 1 Handles 2 Housing 3 Control panel 4 Receptacle for glass lid 5 Cover cap (before drain nozzle) 6 Device feet 7 Stopcock (closed position labelled) 1 Mains switch 2 IEC power connector with fuse holder 3 Fan 12 / 42 51806-005 en2024-10...
Construction and function 1 Inlet in the tank 2 Filling level mark 3 Electronic level sensor 4 Drain in the tank Control panel 1 LC display 2 Arrow keys (up, down, left and right) 3 SET key 4 START/STOP key 5 Status LED - GREEN: the device works correctly.
Construction and function 1 Runtime: current (remaining) runtime for the ultrasonic operation. If [START/STOP] has not yet been pressed, the time corresponds to the target runtime. 2 Target runtime: default value for the duration of the ultrasonic operation, in the format hh:mm:ss 3 Actual temperature: current temperature in the oscillating tank 4 Target temperature: default value for the temperature in the oscillating tank in °C 5 Power specification: default value for the ultrasonic power during sonication in %...
Preparation for operation Preparation for operation Scope of delivery Set for pathology (Code no.: 3500031), comprising: Device with integrated cooling unit (Code no.: 350003) Sample holder PH 255-11 Lid D 255 G Inset beaker SD 01.2 Drain hose ¼" Mains cable TICKOPUR TR 3 (250 ml) Operating instructions Other accessories depending on the order –...
Preparation for operation • A water connection for filling the device should be located nearby. A basin for draining or pouring out the sonication liquid must be on hand. • Install the supplied maintenance sticker in the visible area. Mark the next maintenance date, which corresponds to the delivery date plus 2 years. Performing a functional test Requirement •...
The ultrasonic agent used must be cavitation conducive, biodegradable, easy to dispose of, gentle on materials, and long-lasting. BANDELIN recommends ultrasonic agents in the TICKOPUR product series from DR. H. STAMM GmbH.
Operation Pouring in sonication liquid NOTICE Damage due to condensate in the device At high humidity, condensate forms inside the device when cold water is poured in. - Do not fill the oscillating tank with cold water at high humidity. 1 Inlet in the tank 2 Filling level mark 3 Electronic level sensor...
Operation Switching the device on and off Switching the device on Before switching the device on, leave it at its place of operation for 2 hours so that it can adapt to the climatic conditions. Switch on the device using the toggle switch on the back. »...
Operation Active mode – ultrasound is activated The remaining runtime is shown without inversion and runs as a countdown every second. The actual temperature is displayed below. All valid target values are shown in the bottom line. Pause mode – interruption of active mode The remaining time is shown inversely (dark font on a light background).
Operation 5.5.4 Power setting The power can be changed at any time in edit mode. Setting values: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% 5.5.5 Activating/deactivating ultrasound Press the START/STOP key to switch on the ultrasound. The display shows a countdown of the remaining time.
Operation Introducing objects to be sonicated To achieve a good result, observe the following instructions when introducing objects to be sonicated: • Before each sonication process, check whether the contact liquid is contaminated. If there is visible soiling/contamination, replace it. •...
Operation 5.9.1 Renewing/replacing the contact liquid NOTICE Damage to the internal cooling unit At high pressure, the hose connections and the internal piping in the cooling unit may be damaged. - Compressed air must not be blown through the hose lines. To replace the contact liquid, empty the device as described below and then refill it.
Operation 5.10 Troubleshooting Overview of error messages issued on the display: Error Troubleshooting number "Contact liquid" temperature sensor defective. The device interrupts all activ- ities, and ultrasound can no longer be started. The status LED lights up red. Contact the manufacturer. "Coolant"...
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Operation Overview of other error messages: Error Possible causes Troubleshooting Device cannot Device connected Connect the device to the power supply. be switched on to the mains? (display remains Mains switch actu- Check that the mains switch is in position "I". dark) ated correctly? Fuses defective?
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Operation Error Possible causes Troubleshooting Does the Degassing not car- Always carry out degassing during preparation. ultrasound bath ried out? oscillate weakly Uneven sounds? No error. Slightly change the filling level; if neces- or unevenly, or sary, take some samples. is the noise too loud? Slight erosion...
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and caring for the device Cleaning the housing • Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Wipe it dry with a soft cloth. • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents; only use care products free from abrasive additives. •...
Maintenance Testing NOTICE Damage to the device - Only carry out the tests listed in the following section on the filled device. If one of the tests does not lead to the desired result, contact the service team. See section 6.4 Repairs.
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Maintenance Performing a rinse Procedure Drain the contact liquid. Fill a bucket with 4.75 litres of lukewarm water and 250 ml of TICKOPUR TR 13. Close the stopcock and pour in the prepared rinsing liquid. - The oscillating tank can be filled above the filling level mark, but the rinsing liquid may not fit completely into the tank due to the remaining contact liquid.
Maintenance Checking the cooling Procedure Plug a commercially available wattmeter between the mains plug of the device and the socket. Fill the device with liquid. Power on the device while leaving the ultrasound switched off. Switch on the cooling. - The setting for the target temperature must be at least 1 Kelvin below the actual temperature.
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Maintenance Maintenance kit/scope of delivery Maintenance kit (Code no. 350003100): T hose connector L hose connector cooling water pipe Insulating hose 12/9 mm, 2 m long (must be cut to length by you yourself) Hose clamps Insulating hose 22/9 mm, 0.3 m long Cable ties TICKOPUR TR 13, 2 litres TICKOMED 1, 1 litre...
Maintenance Focus areas of disinfection • Oscillating tank • Pump • Cooling unit • Outlet • Hoses inside If you replace any components during servicing, please note that individual parts and assemblies that have already been used in the device, e.g. hoses, seals, pump parts, are potentially contaminated and must therefore be disposed of after completion of the servicing work.
Maintenance 6.3.4 Pre-cleaning • Clean the device with TICKOPUR TR 13 (10% = 4.5 l water + 500 ml TR 13). • Turn the device on. • Operate the device for 1 h without cooling (set the target temperature to 40 °C; cooling cannot be switched off otherwise).
Maintenance • Rinse the device with TICKOMED 1 (3% = 4.85 l water + 150 ml TICKOMED 1). • Turn the device on. • Operate the device for 1 h without cooling (set the target temperature to 40 °C so that the cooling is not activated).
Maintenance 6.3.7 Determining the software version and report data The system data is used exclusively for service purposes. If necessary, it must be sent to the authorised qualified personnel or the manufacturer. Procedure In standby mode, press and hold the up arrow key. A submenu will appear with different, current temperature values of the device (service menu).
Fill out the form and attach it so as to be clearly visible on the outside of the packaging. Acceptance will be refused without a completed form. Send the device to the following address: BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. kg Heinrichstr. 3–4 12207 Berlin...
Disposal Disposal WARNING Health hazard due to contaminated device - Decontaminate the device before disposal if it has come into contact with hazardous substances. - Also decontaminate accessories before disposal. Dispose of the device properly as electrical waste if it can no longer be used. Do not dispose of the device in the household waste.
Information about the device Information about the device Technical specifications Electrical specifications, general Type: SC 255.2 Oscillating tank, inside: 280 × 150 × 150 mm (L × W × D) External dimensions: 360 × 605 × 385 mm (L × W × H) Housing: Aluminium, lacquered Oscillating tank:...
Information about the device Ambient conditions Overvoltage category: Degree of contamination: Permissible ambient temperature: 5… 35 °C Permissible relative humidity to 31 °C: 80% (non-condensing) Permissible relative humidity up to 40 °C: 50% (non-condensing) Altitude < 2000 m above sea level For indoor operation only CE conformity The device meets the CE marking criteria of the European Union:...
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Approved accessories Insert basket K 5 SC – order number 302701 Made from stainless steel Spring clamps EK..., Made of stainless steel, for laboratory flasks. Prevents floating. For screwing into insert baskets. EK 10 – 10 ml, max. Ø 31 mm EK 25 –...
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