AGENTA WE VITRO MicroRocker User manual

MicroRocker
Instruction Manual
© Magenta LLC. 2021
Using the Vessels
Vessels can be used like a Magenta box or other re-
usable vessel with semi-solid or with liquid
medium.
Always autoclave with the lids on and seal the
edges with 3M Micropore tape or similar sealing
film.
Setting Up the Rocker
There are three steps to prepare your rocker.
1. Cut off the zip-ties from the center block.
2. The toothed belt can become loose in shipping.
To tighten it, use the provided Hex Key to
loosen the screws holding the motor mount.
Pull the motor mount away from the center of
the machine so the rubber belt is pulled
taught. While holding pulling, re-tighten the
screws.
3. Turn the wheel counterclockwise. Ensure the
small switch clicks when the wheel reaches the
end. You should hear an audible click.

Normal Rocking Mode
The MicroRocker has two operation modes. The
first is normal rocking –leave the settings at their
defaults:
Tilt Time
30 seconds
Left Angle
35 degrees
Right Angle
35 degrees
Left Park
0 minutes
Right Park
0 minutes
Fill vessels with 50mL to 100mL of liquid media. No
substrate is needed. Autoclave, then place plants
into the vessel. Place the vessels onto the rocker.
Photoblaster lights and Root Stands are optional.
Temporary Immersion Mode (Half
Rocking Mode)
The MicroRocker can operate as a temporary
immersion system similar to RITA, BIT or Twin-Flask
systems. The setup is different than normal rocking
mode.
Fill the vessels with a ~ 1.5 cm layer of Turface,
Gravel, or Volcanic bonsai stone. Another
autoclavable substrate may be used. This material
will hold the plants in place during rocking.
Add liquid media so there is 1-5mm of liquid media
above the substrate. Autoclave the vessels.
Place plants in the vessels, leaving a gap on one
side.
When the rocker is level, the plants are immersed
in liquid, and when the rocker is tilted to the left,
the liquid media drains away from the plants.
To make the rocker go level on one side, set the
Right Angle to zero.
We will change the timing of the temporary
immersion using the Park settings.

Example settings for Half Rocking are below:
Tilt Time
60 seconds
Left Angle
(immerse)
0 degrees
Right Angle
(drain)
35 degrees
Left Park
(immerse time)
30 minutes
Right Park
(drain time)
400 minutes
This will immerse the plants in liquid for 30
minutes, and then drain for 400 minutes. Adjust
the Park times to change the length of immersion
and drying.
Changing Settings
Use the buttons on the front of the rocker to
change settings. Use back and forward to select
setting, then use increase and decrease to change
the value. Hold button to change faster.
NOTE: After a delay of 5 seconds after pressing any
buttons in the menu, the rocker will save your
settings then calibrate by quickly moving to one
side until it clicks the small switch. It well then
move to the other side, then begin running your set
program.
Fine Tuning
The last setting in the rocker menu is Angle Offset.
You can use this to make sure the rocker is
perfectly flat when it is set to 0 degrees.
Screen Contrast
If the LCD screen is difficult to see, you can adjust
the contrast. Use a small screwdriver to adjust the
small screw in the hole in the top left of the
electronics case.
Attaching Vessels
Slide the middle ridge on the vessels into the posts
sticking out from the main shaft.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing any problems, please use
the contact form at www.wevitro.com