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1. OMNI SONIC 400 ULTRASONIC HOMOGENIZER USER MANUAL The Homogenizer Company Warranty YY Y Y Y YR Y RC 3 Section Important Safeguards 4 Section 2 Unpacking The Sonic Ruptor 400 2 1 Unpacking The Sonic Ruptor 400 5 2A ys VIVE M 5 2 T T 6 2 4 Additional ACCESSOIIES 0 ccc cece cece e IY cence FY YY YY enne 6 Section 3 Sonic Ruptor 400 Set Up 3 1 Preparing the Sonic Ruptor 400 For 5 8 Section 4 Sonic Ruptor 400 Operation dies Bim Tt _ 10 4 2 Start Up of the Equipment ccc cece eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen 10 4 T OO 10 Z4 Timer 3 CLINGS Y _ e4 n FYW REF OT n 46 Start 4 v M n Section 5 Operation Ei IM amp le in FT 12 Section 6 Maintenancee ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccececces 14 Section 7 Transport Storage amp Service 15 7 2 Decontamination 15 Section 8 Troubleshooting BT UNS CAN ACO Mises cscs RNA RAN FE FY EN PAT NC AN NF HR 16 16 Section 9 Specifications Y Y2. 18 3 WARRANTY INFORMATION This manual is a guide for the use of the Sonic Ruptor 400 Ultrasonic Homogenizing System and accessories Data herein has been verified and validated It is believed adequate for the intended use of the instrument If the instrument or procedures are used for purposes over and above the capabilities specified herein confirmation of the validity and suitability should be obtained otherwise Omni International does not guarantee results and assumes no obligation or liability This publication is not a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe upon any process patents Notes cautions and warnings within the text of this manual are used to emphasize important and critical instructions This Omni International product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of delivery Omni International will repair or replace and return free of charge any part which is returned to its factory within said period transportation prepaid by user and which is found upon inspection to have been defective in materials or workmanship For the first 90 days both parts and service are without charge For the balance of the period parts will be provided but service will be charged at established labor rates This warranty does not include normal wear from use it does not apply to any instrument or parts which have been altered by anyone other than an employee
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4. Five Interface Washers Always operate Tips in liquid low surface tension or aqueous solution DESCRIPTION INTENSITY TIP SIZE VOLUME RANGE 5 32 Stepped Diameter Micro n 5 32 3 8mm 250uL I0mL OR T 156 50 Processing Tip Length 10 1 25 6cm QE sth rwm Length 5 38 13 65 on mm ecu EM M OR T 156 OR T 375 OR T 500 OR T 750 OR T 1000 250mL Cup Tip The 250mL cup tip consists of a solid titanium rod of 2 diameter with a 250mL cavity machined into one end The cup tip acts as a small batch closed system High intensity processing The Microtube Tray is required for use with the cup tip Hold up to 8 micro tubes PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDER 250mL Cup Tip OR C 250 Microtube Tray for OR C 250 OR C 250 T Continuous Flow Chamber The Continuous Flow Chamber is designed for continuous processing of liquids for emulsifying and homogenizing applications The water flow through jacket maintains sample temperature at a desired level Requires OR T 750 tip PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDER Continuous Flow Chamber OR F 0 SECTION 3 SONIC RUPTOR 400 SET UP 3 1 PREPARING THE SONIC RUPTOR 400 FOR USE Please read and follow these instructions carefully before operating the Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 Place the control unit on a flat surface using the same care as with any electronic device Avoid placing the control unit near flammable vapors and water At
5. of Omni International nor to any instrument which has been damaged through accident negligence failure to follow operating instructions the use of electric currents or circuits other than those specified on the plate affixed to the instrument misuse or abuse Omni International reserves the right to change alter modify or improve any of its instruments without any obligation whatever to make corresponding changes to any instrument previously sold or shipped THE FORGOING OBLIGATION IS IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OTHERWISE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW AND STATE OUR ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND BUYERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS OR PARTS THEIR DESIGN SUITABILITY FOR USE INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OMNI INTERNATIONAL WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER AND THEIR LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY IS CLAIMED SECTION I IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING SAVE THIS USER MANUAL The Sonic Ruptor 400 has been engineered for maximum functionality as well as safety however basic safety precautions and common sense must always be demonstrated when using any electrical product Do not attempt to modify any part of the Sonic Ruptor 400 If you experience
6. pit dramatically reducing the life of the tip SECTION 4 SONIC RUPTOR 400 OPERATION 4 4 TIMER SETTINGS The Timer is adjustable from to 15 minutes The timer is turned off when the knob is in the fully counter clockwise position When the Timer control knob is set to a desired number of minutes the Timer LED will light to indicate that the Timer is on 4 5 PULSER SETTINGS The Pulser knob allows for two different power output modes e Constant mode e Pulse mode The pulse mode applies ultrasonic energy to the tip at a rate of one pulse per second The pulse duration can be adjusted from 10 to 90 enabling a solution to be processed at full power range while limiting temperature The pulse mode is especially valuable for processing heat sensitive samples Example Time 5 minutes Pulse 10 The unit will pulse every 0 5 seconds for 5 minutes The constant mode is operative when the knob is in the fully counter clockwise position 4 6 START amp RESET Start Button Pressing Start begins the ultrasonic processing at the preset power lever puls er and time Reset Button Pressing Reset interrupts the processing When the instrument is turned on but is not engaged in processing it is in the idle state 12 SECTION 5 OPERATION 5 1 OPERATION An understanding of the operation of each component of the Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 is important before applying the instrument to an applicati
7. problems with or have questions about your Sonic Ruptor 400 contact your authorized dealer or call Omni at 1 800 776 443 770 421 0058 WARNING DO NOT allow the machine to be submerged in any liquid DO NOT use in any setting other than an indoor laboratory DO NOT plug power cord into an incorrect outlet Keep this product away from heated surfaces To reduce the risk of burns electrocution fire or injury Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this booklet Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer DO NOT operate the product if the control unit cord or plug are damaged in any way An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Although this equipment is fully insulated and grounded it is important for all users to be aware of the potential hazard of using liquids close to a power supply any liquids are spilled immediately disconnect the instrument from the main power supply remove the power cord from the AC power input on the rear panel and clean the equipment and the surrounding area DO NOT reconnect the equipment until it has been fully inspected This is not a dual voltage unit Please make sure the voltage showing on the rear panel corresponds to your location SECTION 2 UNPACKING THE SONIC 400 l UNPACKING THE SONIC RUPTOR 400 N Place the shipping box on a level surface Remove th
8. to the high temperature developed inside the unit Important Information e Extreme caution must be exercised when employing toxic materials such as carbon tetrachloride that can decompose to harmful gases e Ultrasonic Homogenizers use sound waves to agitate mixtures This can cause rapid heating and localized points of increased pressure They should NOT be used with sealed flasks or with flammable liquids especially low boiling solvents such as ether e The tip is fabricated from titanium After extended use the tip will erode due to intense cavitation A slightly frosted appearance will occur on the face of the tip as erosion proceeds Eventually advanced erosion will cause undue scattering of ultrasonic energy e When a liquid is subjected to ultrasonic energy at or above the threshold of cavitation audible sounds are emitted from the vessel containing the liquid These sounds can be irritating to the operator and care should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure e For optimum atomization the viscosity should be under 50 cps The higher the viscosity the lower the flow rate the longer the lysing process e Viscosity Temperature and Liquid characteristics will affect the atomization e Viscosity as the viscosity increases the ability to transmit vibration decreases Maximum viscosity is 5 000 CPS e Temperature Maximum temperature is 100 C e Liquid Always operate the Tip in liquid WARNING Use of Ear Pro
9. e foam from around the control unit and accessories Place the Sonic Ruptor on a clean horizontal and stable surface B UO Do not block the cooling fan PLEASE NOTE Do not discard the box amp packaging foam This packaging must be used in the event the Sonic Ruptor 400 needs to be returned to Omni for any reason SHIPPING THE SONIC RUPTOR IN ANY OTHER PACKAGING WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES 2 2 UNIT OVERVIEW Stand e Sold Separately My gt L BNC Transducer Power 4 Power Control Output Timer Knob Processing Ti Meter Control Knob l Sold Separately Pulser Power V Control LED Knob Rear Panel Timer EE Start Reset Pulser Button Button LED Cooling Fan BNC Transducer Power Entry On Off Connector Module Switch SECTION 2 UNPACKING THE SONIC 400 2 3 COMPONENTS Prior to operation please remove all parts from the shipping container and inspect for damaged or missing parts If any parts are found to be damaged or missing please contact Omni International at 1 800 776 443 1 Description Quantity P N Control Unit 18 001 BNC Transducer OR TRANS Power Cable LT710 2 Pin Wrench 2 XXXX Instruction Manual 03 254 Sold Separately Transducer Stand Assembly 18 205 Transducer Stand Clamp 18 206 2 4 ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES Sold Separately Solid Titanium Tips All Solid Tips are of a single piece design Each includes a package of
10. f 3 knobs and a RUN and STOP button The user can adjust three different homogenization settings with this interface Power Time amp Pulse Turning the control knobs to the right increases the START RESET levels of these settings OMNI INTERNATIONAL 4 2 START UP OF THE EQUIPMENT Turn the Sonic Ruptor 400 on by N VERTRETER pressing the ON OFF switch located ES OMNI on the rear panel near the AC power 400 input Power LED on the front of P TN the panel will glow to indicate the POWER UEBER instrument is on TIMER 4 3 POWER OUTPUT The Power Output LED Meter indicates the percent of ultrasonic power being generated by the Processing Tip The power output is adjusted by turning the Power knob to the right or left The ten segment LED Power Output Meter reflects the level of the power being delivered to the Processing Tip CAUTION When using the Micro Processing Tip catalog number OR T 156 the ultrasonic power should not exceed 5075 Operating the Intermediate Processing Tip above 5076 can render the tip inoperable and or cause the radiating surface of the tip to pit dramatically reducing the life of the tip CAUTION When using the Intermediate Processing Tip catalog number OR T 375 the ultrasonic power should not exceed 80 Operating the Intermediate Processing Tip above 8076 can render the tip inoperable and or cause the radiating surface of the tip to
11. fully corrected using this guide please contact your authorized dealer or call Omni International at 1 800 776 4431 8 1 INSTALLATION Make sure the unit is plugged in properly Control Unit is not plugged into 2 Check that the voltage of the unit match a functional electrical outlet es that being delivered by the main power Unit will not SUPPE power on The transducer is not properly l Check connection and secure properly connected to the control unit Fuse needs to be replace Check and replace fuses if blown 8 2 OPERATION Check main voltage Check that the voltage of the unit matches that being delivered by the main power supply Make sure the unit is plugged in properly No Power or incorrect voltage Turn off the unit Power output is Use the wrenches to loosen the less than 20 processing tip from the transducer Be sure to twist the tip not the transducer Replace washer Worn washer Turn off the unit Use the wrenches to tighten the processing tip on the transducer The probe is not properly secured Turn off the control unit Wait at least 30 minutes before turning the unit back on 3 Contact Technical Support if the problem Burning smell from transducer persists Replace the washer The transducer is overheating Glass sample vessel The processing tip is touching cracked or the side or bottom of the shattered container The processing tip is not Loud piercing im
12. mersed in enough fluid sound or inconsistent sound The processing tip is fractured coming from the tip or damaged causing it to resonate at an incorrect frequency Do not allow the processing tip to touch the sample vessel Turn off the unit Check the depth of the tip in the sample liquid Adjust the probe if necessary Turn off the unit Remove the damaged processing tip Attached a new washer and tip 18 SECTION 9 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES Power Output Output Frequency Automatic Tuning Duty Cycle Timer Display Type DIMENSIONS Control Unit Length Width Height Weight Transducer Width Height Weight Noise Level Electrical Requirements OPERATING RANGE Temperature Humidity Power Consumption Variable 0 to 400 watts 20 kHz Yes Variable 0 to 90 Variable to 15 minutes LED Power Output Meter 9 5 8 24 45cm 1 8 28 26cm 6 15 24cm 6 165 3 7 62 5 5 8 14 29 2 5 Ibs lt 100db 115 volts 60Hz or 220 volts 50Hz 0 to 40 C 28 to 80 400 watts Register your Sonic Ruptor amp tell us about your research Please visit the web address below to register your new Sonic Ruptor You will also be asked to provide us with information about your research In return we ll send you a Starbucks gift card Register today Www omni inc com warranty NOTES 20 OMNI International 935 C
13. o so can result in serious damage to the unit and will void all warranties 7 STORAGE The unit can be used in a cold room but it must be stored in a dry area at a temperature ranging from 0 C 32 F to 50 C 122 F 7 2 DECONTAMINATION REQUIREMENT Should an instrument or component that has been used with radioactive or pathogenic material require factory or field service comply with the following procedure to ensure the safety of service personnel Clean the parts to be serviced of all encrusted material and decontaminate them There must be no radioactivity detectable by survey equipment Obtain a Decontamination Certificate from Omni International Complete the certificate and attach to the instrument or parts being returned If no Decontamination Certificate is attached and a potential radioactive or biological hazard is detected or suspected by Omni International the equipment will not be serviced until prop er decontamination and certification is complete The sender will be contacted for instructions as to the disposition of the equipment Disposition costs will be borne by the sender WARNING It is a violation of federal law to transport biologically hazardous or radioactive materials without proper packaging labeling and appropriate warnings 16 SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING DO NOT attempt to service the Sonic Ruptor 400 in a manner other than those discussed in this manual For any issue that is unsuccess
14. on Transducer The Transducer assembly may be hand held or mounted to a support stand sold separately To test the Transducer fill a small beaker half full of water Turn the device on The LED on the front panel will light up Immerse the Tip in the water approximately a centimeter Turn the Power Control Knob to a high range Push the Start button Intense cavitation will occur in the water No warm up is required CAUTION If using a stand clamp tighten the clamp to the white portion of the Transducer NOT to the Processing Tip WARNING DO NOT touch the titanium Processing Tip while power is being delivered to the tip WARNING The Transducer and Tip will become hot after long periods of operation Ready To Use e After the initial testing of the instrument push the Reset button e Set the desired Power Level Pulser and Timer e Immerse the Tip in the appropriate solution Tip depth should be approximately equal to 1 5 times the diameter of the tip Push the Start button to deliver the ultrasonic power to the convertor e lf the Timer is used the processing will automatically stop when the Timer is through e Push the Reset button to terminate the processing at any time SECTION 5 OPERATION The Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED AT ITS MAXIMUM POWER LEVEL FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN 15 MINUTES Long periods of operation will shorten the life of the electronic components due
15. taching the Processing Tip Sold Separatel Remove the protective plastic caps from the Processing Tip and the Transducer exposing the Mating Surfaces Ensure the Mating Surfaces of the Tip and Transducer are free of dirt and or oils Place one 1 5 diameter plastic Interface Washer P N 18 420 001 included between the Tip and the Transducer assembly CAUTION Always place a washer between the Tip and the BNC Transducer CAUTION Never apply grease or oil to the threads of the Transducer or the Tip SECTION 3 SONIC RUPTOR 400 SET UP Using the pair of 1 5 diameter Pin Wrenches tighten the Tip to the Transducer assembly CAUTION Use the wrenches to twist the Tip not the Transducer Use the wrenches to check the tightness of the probe periodically after processing Locate the BNC transducer outlet on the rear panel of the control unit Insert the transducer assembly s BNC connector into this BNC outlet The Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 will not operate unless the plug is in place Connect the power cord to the power entry module located on the rear panel of the control unit Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet of 115 volts 60 cycles or 230 volts 50 cycles AC Check the Serial Plate and power entry module on the rear panel for voltage requirements 10 SECTION 4 SONIC RUPTOR 400 OPERATION 4 1 CONTROL PANEL The control panel of the Sonic Ruptor 400 see picture below consists o
16. tection is strongly recommend when operating the Omni Sonic Ruptor 400 14 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 CLEANING THE SONIC RUPTOR 400 The housing of the unit can be cleaned with a sponge or a damp cloth moistened with water alcohol or an acid free cleaning solution Titanium Processing Tips can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol or sterilized in an autoclave WARNING For safety purposes and to prevent any damage of the unit the recommendations listed below should be strictly followed DO NOT spray water or alcohol directly on the unit especially on the front control pan el in the air vents and the fan ALWAYS disconnect the power cord before cleaning DO NOT use any type of scrapers DO NOT use caustic solvents or acetone Harsh solvents can damage the finish of the housing Example of Decontamination Procedure In case of a spill decontaminate parts that may have been contaminated with an appropriate disinfectant The decontamination procedure is the sole responsibility of the user Parts that may have been contaminated can be cleaned with a sponge or a damp cloth moistened with a non abrasive cleanser In case another decontamination procedure is to be applied please first contact technical support to ensure the compatibility of the new procedure with the instrument SECTION 7 TRANSPORT STORAGE amp SERVICE PLEASE NOTE The Sonic Ruptor 400 MUST be shipped in its original packaging Failure to d
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