Velp Scientifica –Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual Preface: Thank you for having chosen this vibrating Vortex Mixer. Vortex Mixer is suitable for the spinning and mixing of solutions in tubes (e.g. vials, Eppendorf, microtiter, etc.) or in small flasks. Safety instructions: Before using the unit please carefully read the operating manual supplied with the apparatus.
Velp Scientifica –Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Parts included Description of the unit Buttons and functions Information regarding construction materials ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Connecting to the power supply Start up FUNCTION CONTROLS Wizard Model Classic Model END OF WORK SESSION...
Mixing by spinning can be carried out quickly and safely by placing the tube containing the sample on the special plastic cup head. The Vortex Mixer units offer the possibility of either automatic or continual mode start up: mixing speed for both work modes can be selected with knob (1).
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 1.1 Parts included Check the unit is complete after unpacking. The table below shows the parts included in the packing: Parts included Vortex Mixer complete with cup head * Power cable...
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 1.3 Buttons and Functions Wizard Model Pushing the Continuous-Sensor button activates the CONTINUOUS-SENSOR respective modes: Continuous (indicator light off) allows continuous operation mode even with different accessories; Sensor (indicator light on) allows automatic operation mode even with different accessories.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual Assembly and installation 2.1 Connecting to the power supply After unpacking the unit, position it correctly on the laboratory bench. Before connecting to the power supply, check that the on-off switch is turned to “0”...
Fig. 3 WIZARD MODEL NOTE Vortex Mixer Wizard enables you to mix tubes without exerting pressure on the cup head, thus reducing effort by the operator. Remember however to hold the tube tightly during mixing...
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 3.2 Classic Model Mixing starts as the tube is pressed onto the cup head. By selecting the automatic “Touch” mode with the button on the front panel (indicator light on) mixing starts up when the tube is lightly pressed down on the cup head (Fig.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 5. Maintenance No ordinary or special maintenance is necessary apart from periodic cleaning of the unit as described in this manual (chap.5.1). In compliance with the product guarantee law, repairs to our units must be carried out in our factory, unless previously agreed otherwise with local distributors.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 6. Accessories available on request The following accessories can be ordered separately and are to be attached to the apposite push-fit sede once the standard cup head supplied with the unit has been removed.
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 7. Spare parts Description: Code Mixing cup head 10002021 Knob 10002097 Foot 10002030 8. Technical characteristics GENERAL Power supply V/Hz 90÷260 / 50-60 Power Size mm (wxhxd) 180x70x220 Inch (wxhxd) 7x2.75x8.6...
Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual 9. Wiring diagram WIZARD Model CLASSIC Model Panel plug with fuses On-off switch Electronic panel Electric motor Potentiometer for speed regulation IR card (Microswitch for Classic version) Front control panel with button and indictor light...
The unit is guaranteed against production defects for 25 months from the date on the delivery note and the serial number on the unit. In accordance with this guarantee VELP SCIENTIFICA undertakes to repair any units resulting as faulty due to the quality of the materials used or poor workmanship.
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Velp Scientifica – Vortex Mixer Wizard & Classic Manual Thank you for having chosen a VELP product ! Since 1983 Velp offers to the professional in the field a range of sophisticated and reliable equipment which make available high levels of know-how and operative capacity at competitive price.
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