Elma TI-H 10, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...a GmbH Co KG Kolpingstr 1 7 D 78224 Singen Tel 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax 49 0 7731 882 266 info elma germany com Operating Instructions Ultrasonic Cleaning Units Transsonic TI H y english y www elma germany com ...

Page 2: ...he unit with cleaning liquid 15 6 2 Setting of the required cleaning liquid temperature 16 6 3 Degassing of cleaning media multi frequency units only 17 6 4 Placement of cleaning items 18 7 Ultrasonic cleaning process 19 7 1 Setting of ultrasonic cleaning process 20 7 2 Setting of ultrasonic intensity 20 7 3 Setting of ultrasonic frequency only on multi frequency units 20 7 4 Setting ultrasonic mo...

Page 3: ...safety reasons the present unit must be connected to a correctly grounded socket only The technical details indicated on the nameplate must correspond with the available mains connections details in particular those of the mains voltage and current connected value The unit must be placed at a dry workplace the workplace must be sufficiently ventilated to allow the vapours from the cleaning liquid ...

Page 4: ...de due to the variations of pressure caused by the ultrasonic activity Highly energetic liquid jets are created These jets remove dirt particles fom surfaces and even from the smallest grooves and bores Basically the cleaning result is determined by four factors Ultrasonic energy is probably the most efficient mechanic factor in the cleaning process This energy must be transmitted through a liquid...

Page 5: ...ribution in the bath on multi frequency units the sweep function can be switched on and off on single frequency units the sweep function is permanently switched on Degas function for the efficient degassing of the cleaning liquid and for special laboratory applications can be switched on and off only on multi frequency units manual stepless ultrasonic power regulation quick drain duct on the back ...

Page 6: ...n With a view to the radio interference elimination the present unit has been permitted for the use in commercial areas In residential areas the unit may cause radio interference radiations In this case suitable measures for the elimination of the interfering radiation must be taken Please contact your supplier or the manufacturer 4 4 Delivered equipment Ultrasonic cleaning unit Operating Instruct...

Page 7: ...0 255x460x210 35 TI H 80 82 5 67 5 500x300x500 620x850x720 255x460x290 60 TI H 115 115 5 90 600x500x350 840x1000x 570 450x545205 100 TI H 160 160 135 600x500x500 840x1000x 720 440x540x350 140 Mains connections Ultrasonic frequency kHz Power consumption total W Ultrasonic power effective W Ultrasonic peak max W Heating power W TI H 5 500 100 400 400 TI H 10 1000 200 800 800 TI H 15 1200 200 800 100...

Page 8: ...ucer tank Maximum filling level marking indicates the recommended filling level maximum This filling level should not be exceeded even with the cleaning items immersed Plastic carrying handles for the safe transportation of the unit even if the housing is hot Operating panel for the control of the unit functions Description see section 4 10 B A C D A B C D ...

Page 9: ...for bottom scouring drain and supply to the circulating system of the cleaning liquid e g through a pump filter unit for the installation of a cooling device in the cleaning liquid On the standard unit these openings are closed by screwed caps The ultrasonic transducers are fitted under the transducer tank the heating is fitted to the side wall Illustration 4 8 View tank TI H 25 Overflow TI H 25 T...

Page 10: ... 10 BA Transsonic TI H_GB_0306 Elma GmbH Co KG 4 9 Description of unit features back side Illustration 4 9 1 back view unit types TI H 5 TI H 20 Illustration 4 9 2 back view unit types TI H 25 TI H 160 A B H C D E F H G B ...

Page 11: ... threephase current TI H 55 TI H 160 Connection for supply surface skimming TI H 25 TI H 160 Connection drain overflow to a pump filter unit TI H 25 TI H 160 Cover plate maintenance opening for heating and float switch TI H 25 TI H 160 Connection supply for bottom scouring TI H 25 TI H 160 3 way ball valve for drain supply TI H 25 TI H 160 Nameplate A B C D E F G H ...

Page 12: ...gle half wave operation Normal standard operation the transducer system is operated in double half wave mode Pilot lamp heating Indicates operation of the heating system Turing knob temperature for the preselection of the required temperature of the liquid Stepless regulation of the temperature preselection for the heating of the cleaning liquid Turning knob power for the stepless setting of the r...

Page 13: ...Operating panel single frequency unit A D C E G 4 11 Safety devices These units are fitted with heatings safe to run dry These units are fitted with a level switch which switches off ultrasound and heating as soon as the liquid level goes below the switch TI H 5 TI H 20 TI H 25 TI H 160 ...

Page 14: ...Placement Risk of electrocution due to humidity inside the unit Protect the unit from entering humidity The unit inside is splashwater proof Keep workplace and housing dry in order to prevent electrical accidents and damages on the unit CAUTION For safe operation of the unit the following preconditions must be guaranteed Ambient conditions Allowed ambient temperature during operation 5 C to 40 C A...

Page 15: ...revents the unit from running dry which might cause damage to the material Use aqueous cleaning liquids only ensure that the chosen cleaning chemical is suitable for treatment in an ultrasonic bath and observe the instructions on dosage and the compatibility of the material All flammable cleaning media with a flash point lower than indicated on page 1 of these Operating Instructions see flash poin...

Page 16: ...nd kind of contamination and in order to assist the cleaning effect it might be required to heat up the cleaning liquid For a quick heating up process and in order to prevent unnecessary energy losses we recommend to put a cover on the tank The heating up process can be further accelerated by switching on the ultrasound The ultrasonic energy is physically transformed into heat Low set temperature ...

Page 17: ...ead to deviations of the actual temperature from the set temperature of the cleaning bath 6 3 Degassing of cleaning media multi frequency units only Fresh mixed cleaning media are saturated with air depending on the used chemical This impedes the cleaning effect of the ultrasound By operating the degas function over a period of several minutes before starting the cleaning process these tiny inclus...

Page 18: ...the cleaning items directly onto the bottom of the transducer tank as this might lead to damages on the unit Place the cleaning items in a stainless steel cleaning basket accessory For the use of aqueous cleaning chemicals which might destroy or damage the stainless steel tank use a separate container For the special acid resistant plastic tank please contact your supplier The transducer tank is f...

Page 19: ...ersonal ear protection devices when working close to an ultrasonic unit which is operated without cover NOTE Ultrasonic energy is physically transformed into heat The unit and the cleaning liquid in the tank heat up during ultrasonic operation even with the heating switched off During permanent operation with cover temperatures exceeding 60 C can be reached For the cleaning of temperature sensitiv...

Page 20: ...heating of the cleaning medium in particular with low set temperatures switch on the ultrasound only during the cleaning stage other than for degassing and for revolution of the bath during heating up Timer operation mode Permanent operation mode 7 2 Setting of ultrasonic intensity For the treatment of sensitive surfaces the ultrasonic intensity can be reduced If in doubt we recommend to carry out...

Page 21: ... oscillation device Operation in standard mode is selected at the turning knob function Illustration 4 10 1 B This ultrasonic mode ensures a continuous shifting of the sound pressure maxima and so guarantees a more homogeneous sound field distribution in the bath Use this mode if the cleaning basket containing the cleaning items is not connected to a manual or automatic oscillation device Operatio...

Page 22: ...items with ultrasound Drain the liquid as soon as it is dirty or if the unit has not been operated over a prolonged period of time certain residues and contaminations can damage the stainless steel tank Use the quick drain duct to empty the tank The bottom of the transducer tank is inclined towards the drain to accelerate the draining process For instructions on the cleaning of the transducer tank...

Page 23: ...fire and explosion Observe the safety warnings in section 6 1 Ultrasound increases the volume of vapourization of liquids and creates a very fine mist that can catch fire on any ignition source at any time Do not fill potentially explosive substances and flammable solvents marked in compliance with the EEC directives by symbols and safety warnings R 1 to R 9 or E F F O or R 10 R 11 or R 12 for fla...

Page 24: ...olutions removal of fluoride chloride or tetrafluoroborate containing fluxing agents from soldered metal items or electronic components decalcifying of medical systems which are contaminated with physiological salt solution in solution containing citric acid ultrasound assisted rinsing of items which have been etched with hydrofluoric acid or ammonium bifluoride The above limitations for the use o...

Page 25: ...pplier or the manufacturer of the unit about the leak and the cleaning liquid used The unit must be returned for inspection and if required for repair Check the transducer tank regularly for residues in particular on the bottom Remove any residues found Lime deposits in the stainless steel tank can be gently removed e g with aqueous cleaning media such as elma clean 40 or elma clean 115C operate t...

Page 26: ...ntact your supplier or the manufacturer If the unit is kept on operating in case of a malfunction it must be under permanent observation 9 3 Service life of the transducer tank The transducer tank and particularly the sound giving surfaces are wear parts The changes on the surfaces that occur after a certain operating period are visible first as gray areas and later on as material abrasions the so...

Page 27: ...t your supplier or the manufacturer 10 Putting out of action and waste disposal The unit can be taken to metal and electronics recycling stations or returned to the manufacturer 11 Manufacturer s contact address Elma Hans Schmidbauer GmbH Co KG Kolpingstr 1 7 D 78224 Singen Phone 49 0 7731 882 0 Fax 49 0 7731 882 266 e mail info elma germany com Please visit our homepage Your will find helpful inf...

Page 28: ...Notes 28 BA Transsonic TI H_GB_0306 Elma GmbH Co KG Notes ...