ULTRASONIC PERFORMANCE METER User manual
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1. manufacturer via the premises of the distributor or authorised sales agent IMPORTANT To obtain service under warranty this form must be completed at the date of purchase and retained Please retain purchase invoice or receipt for verification if required by the manufacturer Purchased from eeeeemH e Date of Purchase a aaae a a n EAA E eaaa Model SONIC 200 SONIC 250 10 Soniclean UPM User manual WARRANTY Return to manufacturer Your Soniclean Ultrasonic Performance Meter UPM is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase We undertake to repair FREE OF CHARGE or exchange at our discretion any part found to be damaged due to a manufacturing fault This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage caused by misuse neglect failure to observe operating instructions failure to keep the UPM clean accident use of incorrect power supply or attempts to repair by unauthorised personnel The UPM Probe is not covered against chemical and or cavitation ultrasonic erosion The purchaser agrees to undertake the cost and responsibility of packing and dispatch for safe and timely transportation of the UPM to the manufacturer via the premises of the distributor or authorised sales agent IMPORTANT To obtain service under warranty this form must be completed at the date of purchase and returned to the manufacturer Please retain purchase invoice or receipt for verification if required by the manufa2. 2 The meter rnlt er terere nds weg dees up tea ee 3 2 3 POWGI SOUTCOS iei penis idein sub Duet uote oe Pe eae pe le Raga nA Ea aed 4 3 Operation eee i aa ditor repe so aa e a Pese E Died Eds 5 4 Maintenance and servicing ssssssseemmm 6 4 1 Calibration ga enin te bie ru cen R EU Rx OR OE Re dug 6 Appendix A Specifications esssssssessseseeeem enne 7 Appendix B Product Warranty ssssssssseem mme 8 Appendix C Contacting Soniclean sssesen 9 Appendix D Warranty forms sssssssseeeem mme 10 Soniclean UPM User manual 1 Introduction The Ultrasonic Performance Meter models Sonic 200 and Sonic 250 UPM provides an indication of the performance of an ultrasonic cleaner It measures the signal produced when cavitation bubbles implode on the probe s surface and therefore indicates how effective the ultrasonic cleaning action is It is designed to replace the widely used foil test with a quick clean testing procedure Soniclean s Ultrasonic Performance Meter is easy to use The probe is lowered into the machine s tank and the pushbutton is held to take a reading The performance is indicated on a LED bargraph on a scale of 1 to 10 which is updated continuously for as long as the pushbutton is held The simplicity of the meter allows it to be easily adapted to a number of different machine characterisation regimes For example 1 The performance level ca
3. SO EASY SO FAST SO CLEAN S SONICLEAN e ULTRASONIC PERFORMANCE METER Models SONIC 200 SONIC 250 User manual Version 1 3 1 38 Anderson St THEBARTON SA 5031 AUSTRALIA Telephone 618 8234 8398 Fax 618 8234 8391 sales soniclean com au www soniclean com au SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTRUMENT CASE The instrument case is not waterproof and should not be immersed in water If water enters the case the battery and or any external power source should be removed immediately The unit should then be returned to Soniclean for repair There are no user serviceable parts inside the case If maintenance or repair is required please send the complete instrument to an authorised Soniclean service centre CONNECTORS The ultrasonic probe should be connected to the RCA socket located on top of the meter above the LED bar display An external DC supply if used should only be plugged into the DC power socket located on the top of the unit Do not force plugs into sockets BEFORE FIRST USE Please read and familiarise yourself with this manual prior to first use ULTRASOUND PRESSURE Ultrasonic equipment under test generates high amplitude ultrasonic sound which can be harmful to ears Ensure adequate ear protection is worn while this unit is in use Table of Contents T trod cto Mes ceo eer oco Asante De D etes a cade ete SE aa 1 2 DOSEN PU OM aren aa C ME 2 2 T Sensing Probe 4 ccu sede epp es Be te 2 2
4. UPM consumes between 5 mA and 70 mA while operating The UPM is operating normally whenever the Power LED is lit Normally this will occur whenever the pushbutton is pressed If the Power LED does not come on when the button is pressed it indicates that the battery is flat and needs to be replaced Energy Amplitude Meter SONIC 200 SONICLEAN Figure 2 Left The UPM meter unit s front panel Right the upper side panel of the UPM meter showing the probe plug in the centre and the DC power connector to the right The front of the UPM also accommodates the 10 segment LED bargraph used to indicate the ultrasonic performance The figure shows the front and upper side 3 Soniclean UPM User manual face of the electronic case On the upper side panel is a 1 6mm DC power socket for connection to an external 9 12V supply 2 3 Power sources The UPM is powered by a standard 9V battery housed within the meter unit Rechargeable batteries Ni MH or similar can be used in the UPM Alternatively one can use an external 9 12V DC power supply to power the unit When such a supply is used the front panel pushbutton is disabled and the UPM will run continuously Note that the external DC supply will not charge any battery fitted at the time even if it is a rechargeable type Soniclean UPM User manual 3 Operation The UPM is simple to use The probe is lowered into the ultrasonic cleaner s tank an
5. arranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement at our option during the warranty period of any part which proves defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service provided the product is returned to Soniclean or to an au thorised Soniclean service centres Transportation charges should be prepaid This one 1 year warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties obligations or li abilities Soniclean UPM User manual Appendix C Contacting Soniclean Soniclean Pty Ltd 38 Anderson St THEBARTON SA 5031 AUSTRALIA Telephone 618 8234 8398 Fax 618 8234 8391 sales soniclean com au www soniclean com au Soniclean UPM User manual Appendix D Warranty forms WARRANTY Keep for Own Records Your Soniclean Ultrasonic Performance Meter UPM is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase We undertake to repair FREE OF CHARGE or exchange at our discretion any part found to be damaged due to a manufacturing fault This warranty is not transferable and does not cover damage caused by misuse neglect failure to observe operating instructions failure to keep the UPM clean accident use of incorrect power supply or attempts to repair by unauthorised personnel The UPM Probe is not covered against chemical and or cavitation ultrasonic erosion The purchaser agrees to undertake the cost and responsibility of packing and dispatch for safe and timely transportation of the UPM to the
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7. d the ultrasonics are activated The probe s head should be completely submerged Pressing the central pushbutton on the meter unit will turn the UPM on Performance measurements will be made on a continous basis until the button is released at which point the unit will turn off If the optional DC power adapter is being used the UPM will remain on until the DC power supply is turned off or disconnected Satisfactory cavitation is indicated when the bar graph displays any green segments corresponding to a performance measurement between 7 and 10 It is important to note that disturbed water inhibits cavitation For this reason the probe should remain stationary in the tank and the liquid allowed to settle before a reading is taken Furthermore to facilitate the comparison of measurements readings should be taken with the probe submerged to a consistent depth Soniclean UPM User manual 4 Maintenance and servicing The internal 9V battery can be accessed from the rear of the meter unit by sliding the battery cover The UPM is supplied with a single non rechargeable battery replacement of the battery when exhausted is the user s responsibility Apart from the battery there are no user serviceable parts inside the probe or the meter Attempting to open either the meter case or the probe will void the warranty and may cause irrepairable damage If servicing of either the meter of the probe is required please contact Soniclean y
8. n be measured over a period of time to ensure the ultrasonic cleaning action persists as expected 2 Measurements of the ultrasonic performance can be made at different locations in the tank and at different depths to confirm an even distribution of ultrasonic activity 3 Performance of an ultrasonic cleaner can be monitored over its lifetime allowing degradation to be identified well before it becomes a problem Soniclean UPM User manual 2 Description The UPM comprises a sensing probe and the meter itself 2 1 Sensing Probe The probe comprises a 400 mm long tube made from 316 stainless steel with a sensor housing the probe head at one end made from 304 stainless steel making it resistant to most chemicals A 560 mm cable connects the probe to the meter unit The ultrasonic sensor at the end of the probe is isolated from the rest of the probe to increase accuracy and operator comfort Figure 1 The UPM probe Cavitation signals are detected by the probe and sent to the meter unit via the cable for processing and display A single RCA style connector makes the connection of the probe to the meter quick and easy Soniclean UPM User manual 2 2 The meter unit The UPM meter unit is housed in a small plastic box 68 mm wide 130 mm tall 25 mm thick It contains the processing and display circuitry Power can be supplied by an internal user replaceable 9V battery or an user supplied DC adapter The
9. our distributor or a Soniclean service centre To clean the meter use only a water damped cloth no solvents or abrasives should be used particularly on the meter or damage to the box s surface may result The jacket of the cable between the probe and the meter unit jacket is PVC and can be cleaned with a water damped cloth 4 1 Calibration Regular calibration of the UPM is recommended every 12 months Please contact Soniclean for pricing of this ser vice Soniclean UPM User manual Appendix A Specifications Machine Operating Frequency Display Electrical supply Warranty Meter Dimensions Weight Case material Probe type Probe calibration temperature Probe material and length Probe cable length 30kHz 50kHz Ten segment three colour LED bar graph Internal 9V battery Optional 8 12V DC external supply 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects 75W x 105D x 25H mm 136g ABS UL 94 V 0 std 40 C 75 C Hand held 15 C 25 C Stainless steel 316 304 probe with plastic handle 400mm standard length 560mm Soniclean UPM User manual Appendix B Product Warranty The cavitation meter is covered by a limited warranty The unit is waranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal installation use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment The obligation of Soniclean under this w
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