Sonics VC50 50-watt (1989) Bedienungsanleitung

USER’S GUIDE HIGH INTENSITY ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR 50 Watt Model TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards SECTION 1 –

10 SECTION III – SERVICE INFORMATION Your Ultrasonic Processor was designed to provide you with years of safe and dependable service. Nev

11 RETURN OF EQUIPMENT It is suggested that an Ultrasonic Processor in need of repair be sent back to the factory. In order to receive pro

12 OPERATING SUGGESTIONS AND TECHNIQUES DISRUPTING CELLS The disruption of cells is an important stage in the isolation and preparation of intra

13 Microorganisms differ greatly in their sensitivity to ultrasonic disintegration. For example, the most readily disintegrated are the rod-like for

14 If enzymes cannot be used, the following procedures should be considered: Freezing the sample at -70?C overnight, then thawing it in water immedi

15 zymolase, glucalase and / or lyticase to produce spheroplasts that are readily lysed may also be useful. To disrupt filamentous fungi, scrape th

16 Various methods can be used to measure the efficiency of the disruption. For example, a visual count can be made using a microscope. For greater

17 To inhibit sample loss in test tube due to sticking, siliconize the test tube as follows: Wash and dry the test tube thoroughly, coat with silico

2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE EQUIPMENT Your Ultrasonic Processor has been designed with safety in mind. However, no de

3 SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION INSPECTION Prior to installing the Ultrasonic Processor, perform a visual inspection to detect any evidence of damage,

4 INSTALLING THE ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR The Ultrasonic Processor should be installed in an area that is free from excessive dust, dirt, explosive and

5 FUNCTIONS OF KEYS, CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS POWER SWITCH ON position – energizes the power supply. OFF position – de-energizes th

6PREPARATION FOR USE 1. Ensure that the AMPLITUDE is set to OFF. 2. Plug the electrical line cord into the electrical outlet. 3. If the optiona

7TUNING Tune the power supply in accordance with the following procedures each time a new converter or probe is used. 1. Ensure that the probe is

8 USING THE ULTRASONIC PROCESSOR The speed control on an automobile, can, to a certain extent, be compared to an Ultrasonic Processor. The s

9 1. Ensure that the power supply is properly tuned. 2. Immerse the probe ½” (1 cm) into the liquid. 3. Set POWER SUPPLY to ON, if fo