BANDELIN SONOREX DIGITEC-RC, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use 1 Ultrasound since 1955 1606 GB 2016 02 PC Program WINSONIC DT 2 02 for remote control of ultrasonic baths 3 D RC ...

Page 2: ...or liability for damage caused by improper handling or usage contrary to the intended pur pose The documentation has been prepared with great care Liability for indirect or direct damage arising because of incomplete or er roneous information in this documentation as well as its delivery and usage is excluded 2016 1 2 GmbH Co KG Heinrichstrasse 3 4 12207 Berlin Germany Phone 49 30 768 80 0 Fax 49 ...

Page 3: ...sferred elsewhere Before the program is operated these instructions should be read carefully and completely in order for the user to become familiarised with all functions The warnings and safety precautions chapter 1 5 should always be heeded during use The manufacturer will not assume any responsibility for safety or functional ability in the event of improper handling or usage contrary to the i...

Page 4: ...itioning of the infrared adapter 11 3 Operation 12 3 1 Operating elements 12 3 2 Signals 13 4 Use 14 4 1 Start WINSONIC DT and connect 14 4 2 Program functions 15 4 2 1 Heating control 15 4 2 2 Ultrasound control 16 4 2 3 Setting the runtimes 17 4 2 4 Monitoring of the status 17 4 2 5 Fast shut down of the ultrasonic bath 19 4 3 Menu functions 19 4 3 1 User settings 19 4 3 1 1 Saving renaming dele...

Page 5: ...Maintenance and cleaning not applicable 27 6 Service and repair 28 6 1 Service 28 6 2 Malfunction Fault analysis 28 6 3 Repairs and service 29 7 Accessories not applicable 30 7 1 Required accessories 30 7 2 Optional accessories not applicable 30 7 3 Chemical preparations not applicable 30 8 Consumable materials not applicable 30 9 Deinstallation of the program 30 10 Key words not applicable 30 ...

Page 6: ...5 to monitor the ultrasonic bath 1 1 Mode of operation The SONOREX DIGITEC RC bath and the program are connected via an infrared interface through which a reliable potential separation is guaranteed The program does not differentiate between remote control and remote monitoring modes i e it is possible to enter the settings similarly on both the ultrasonic bath and in the program Changes made on t...

Page 7: ...lowing ultrasonic baths can be comfortably controlled and monitored through a graphic user interface DT 102 H RC DT 255 H RC DT 510 H RC DT 514 BH RC The protocol function allows for documentation of the sonication process e g as part of quality assurance 1 3 CE conformity Ultrasonic baths are declared as medical products and satisfy the CE marking criteria for European directives ...

Page 8: ...omponents Hardware Processor with a minimum of 400 MHz 128 MB RAM free RS 232 Standard COM interface COM 1 COM 16 CD ROM drive Mouse and keyboard Monitor with a resolution of 800 600 pixels or higher Infrared adapter IR 1 Note The infrared adapter IR 1 is required for connection between the PC and the SONOREX DIGITEC RC ultrasonic bath The IR 1 adapter does not require its own driver since one is ...

Page 9: ... Installation file for Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Tools ie6 Installation files for Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 1 5 Warning and safety precautions During active connection the ultrasonic bath can be switched off at any time by pressing the On Off button on the ultrasonic bath or the Ultrasonic Bath Off button in WINSONIC DT The ultrasound output can be halted at any time by pressing the Start ...

Page 10: ...f WINSONIC DT by double clicking on the Setup_WINSONIC_ DT_2 02 exe file The installer will guide you with the appropriate instructions through the installation process If any components are missing the respective message will appear After installation of the missing components the installation process should be repeated if necessary Notes Administrator rights are required for installation If this...

Page 11: ...ic baths Notes If a USB adapter that emulates an RS 232 interface is used the manufacturer s USB driver must be installed in advance If one PC is used to control multiple SONOREX DIGITEC RC baths through multiple infrared adapters it is recommended that the IR adapters be manually labelled with the number of the COM interface to which they are connected This will greatly simplify the allocation of...

Page 12: ...erating time ultrasound emission in hours Minutes Seconds 00 00 00 With specification of a runtime Countdown of the remaining time displayed In continuous operation Display of the operating time elapsed Selection of the operating modes Degas or Continuous operation via checkboxes see also section 4 2 2 3 Start or Stop button Starting stopping the ultrasound emission 4 Status area Monitoring of the...

Page 13: ...Setting the target temperature heating control Numerical display of the current temperature in C Graphic display of the current temperature via a colour bar 0 100 C gradient green yellow red Numerical display and option to enter the target temperature in C Option to enter the target temperature through a slider control 0 80 C see also section 4 2 1 6 Time setting area Setting the runtimes ultrasou...

Page 14: ...a depending on status The operating data such as target temperature runtime etc will only be read out and displayed in the program when the bath is in ready to operate switched on status Control is also only possible with this status Note The ultrasonic bath must be switched on by pressing the On Off key If the connection is broken WINSONIC DT attempts automatically to re establish the connection ...

Page 15: ...ill light up red Note When heating without the ultrasound switched on and at a target temperature above 60 C the ultrasound is automatically switched on for 3 seconds every minute to agitate the sonication liquid prevention of retardation of boiling Please refer also to the SONOREX DIGITEC and SONOREX DIGITEC RC user instructions under section 3 1 2 Turning off the heating When the target temperat...

Page 16: ...d in the Status area through the message Ultrasound OFF Degas OFF Selecting the operating mode The operating modes Degas and Continuous operation can also be set in the Ultrasound area via the checkboxes of the same name To select the operating mode click on the desired checkbox The choice is displayed with a checkmark in the checkbox Note If no button is pressed on the ultrasonic bath the ultraso...

Page 17: ...e ultrasonic bath as 10 min The runtime for the ultrasonic bath matches that of the program however 4 2 4 Monitoring of the status Current operating statuses notes and error messages are issued displayed in the Status area This makes monitoring of the ultrasonic bath possible There are three types of status messages Operating statuses green Example Ultrasound ON Notes blue or black Example Connect...

Page 18: ...lish is loaded Searching for connection WINSONIC DT is attempting to establish a connection to the ultrasonic bath Connection established at COM WINSONIC DT has established a connection to the ultrasonic bath Connection severed Connection was manually broken through the Sever connection menu option Ultrasonic bath switched off standby Ultrasonic bath not ready for operation Ultrasonic bath ready f...

Page 19: ...ic bath off button ultrasound and heating Turning on the ultrasonic bath from the program is not possible for safety reasons In order to continue operating the ultrasonic bath must be turned on by pressing the On Off key on the ultrasonic bath 4 3 Menu functions 4 3 1 User settings Through the menu item File User settings there is an option to save the current settings on the user interface in the...

Page 20: ...the New button The cursor automatically jumps to the input field Name and the OK button becomes visible The input field Name can now be edited Enter a name for the new data set Click the OK button The new data set appears in the data set selection field and becomes immediately available in the Load user settings function or Select an existing data set from the selection field by left clicking on i...

Page 21: ... set Select a data set Click the Rename button The cursor jumps automatically to the Name input field The OK button becomes visible Enter a new name for the data set Click the OK button The data set appears with a new name in the data set selection field Deleting a data set Select a data set Click the Delete button When the confirmation prompt appears confirm the deletion with yes Note Deleted dat...

Page 22: ...a set Click the Import button The data is imported into the main program If the Cancel button is pressed the window will close without importing the data The loading of a user data set will be logged in the Status area with the message Settings loaded If the language or COM port were also modified during this process this will also be specified in the Status area Data set Selection field for the s...

Page 23: ...menu option Connection Select COM port the respective window opens With the Connect button the program will attempt to establish a communication connection to the ultrasonic bath through the COM port specified in the selection field The function Automatic in the selection field conducts an automatic search through the PC s first 16 COM ports The status display provides information regarding the cu...

Page 24: ...programs The protocol contents are automatically imported from the main window In addition a header with the current date is automatically added When using multiple ultrasonic baths it is recommended that the product number serial number Pro No SN No of the ultrasonic bath be included in the header see type plate of the respective ultrasonic bath for clear allocation of the protocol Input field Op...

Page 25: ... Name fields Edit the protocol contents Save your changes with the Save or Save as button By clicking on the Close button load the protocol out of the storage area protecting it in this manner from further changes Further processing protocols Before the start of ultrasonic cleaning load the protocol file with the Open button Leave the protocol window by clicking on the End button and work as usual...

Page 26: ...ograms in a space saving manner on the desktop e g in cases of multiple use the Status area can be hidden by clicking on the Hide menu option The menu option Show makes the status window visible once again It is recommended that the Status area only be hidden when absolutely necessary since the most important information regarding the ultrasonic bath is most rapidly available here ...

Page 27: ...n and English are currently available as options A change in the program s language will be logged in the Status area with the message Language loaded 4 3 4 Program information and contact Information on the WINSONIC DT program its version and its license conditions can be called up through the menu option The manufacturer s contact address can also be found here By clicking on www bandelin com yo...

Page 28: ...or clean adapter IR adapter not compatible Connect compatible IR adapter e g BANDELIN IR 1 IR adapter defective Contact the manufacturer s Service department COM port not available Ensure that ports are not already being used by other programs Verify access rights Ultrasonic bath is not connected to the mains Connect the ultrasonic bath to the mains Manufacturer s driver for the IR 1 adapter was i...

Page 29: ...button Continuous operation cannot be set Ultrasonic bath is programmed to without continuous operation Use the maximum runtime of 11 59 59 hours User interface appears distorted Large fonts have been set Set small fonts via the control panel in the Display category 6 3 Repairs and service In case of errors or defects please contact the supplier or the manufacturer BANDELIN electronic GmbH Co KG H...

Page 30: ...of the program The deinstallation of WINSONIC DT is conducted via the control panel under the Software or Programs and functions categories names dependent on the operating system Click on the Windows Start button Settings Control panel Software Select the software entry WINSONIC DT and press the button Remove to start the deinstallation Folders and files created by the WINSONIC DT program are not...

Page 31: ...Note The user instructions in this and other languages as well as further information can be found on the enclosed CD ...