Biotage Turbo Vap II User manual

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Quick Guide to Turbo Vap®II
Endpoint Selections ()
Choose between four concentration modes:
» Time: Concentrate for the time specified by the
Endpoint Time setting on the panel. (3)
» Sensor: Concentrate to an end volume (0.5 or 0.75
mL depending on the style of concentrator tube).
» Sensor and Time: Concentrate past the 0.5 or
0.75 mL setting by the amount of time specified
by the Endpoint Time setting. (3)
» Manual: Manually control the concentration with
the Start/Stop button for individual cells. (4)
See pages 3–4 of the Operator’s Manual for more information.
Bath Temperature ()
Set water bath temperature using the pushwheel. Must be
less than 60° C if sensors are installed. The display blinks if
temperature deviates ±2 °C from 60 °C.
Endpoint Time ()
Use this to set the time for either the Time or Sensor and Time
endpoint selections. (1)
Cell Selections ()
Start or stop the concentrator cell. The lights indicate the status
of the cell.
» On: concentrating
» Off: not concentrating
» Blinking: endpoint reached
Displayed Conditions ()
Action (Selected) Condition Value Description
All Display cycles through pressure, temperature,
and time.
Pressure ## Pi Pressure in psi.
#.# br Pressure in bars (alternates).
Temperature ## °C Temperature in degrees centigrade.
Time Elapsed #= ## Tube position number and time in minutes.
SE Display during sensor portion of Sensor and
Time concentration.
If time exceeds 99 minutes.
If concentration stopped or not started.
Diagnostics Varies, see Section 8 of the Operator’s Manual.
Table 1. Select and view the current status of a particular condition.
Figure 1. TurboVap®II front panel.
TurboVap® II Concentration
Workstation
Display
Start/Stop
Condition Value
Bath
Temperature
Cell One Cell Two Cell Three
Time (minutes)
Sensor
Sensor and Time
Manual
Cell Four Cell Five Cell Six
Endpoint
Time
Select
Displayed
Condition
All
Pressure
Temperature
Time Elapsed
Diagnostics
Endpoint
Select
1
4
2 3 5
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Daily Operation
Follow the steps below to operate the system. For more detailed
instructions, see the Operator’s Manual as referenced.
Prepare the Unit (page 4.1)
1. Connect the gas supply.
2. Confirm that the rack matches the glassware used.
3. Ensure that the water level in the bath is above the sample
level.
4. Close the cover, turn unit on and set Bath Temperature.
5. Select the Temperature display.
6. Let the bath reach the set temperature. The display will stop
blinking when correct temperature is reached.
7. Prepare the glassware with sample.
8. Open the cover and place the glassware in the water bath.
9. Close the cover.
To minimize bath water evaporation, cover any unused positions
with a plastic closure.
Start the Concentration Process (page 4.2)
1. Press Endpoint Select until the desired mode is selected.
2. If applicable, set the Endpoint Time.
3. Press Select Displayed Conditions until Pressure is
selected. Pull out the regulator knob, adjust the gas
pressure, and push the knob back in.
4. Press the Start/Stop button for each cell position used.
Stop the Concentration Process (page 4.3)
» To pause concentration for all glassware, raise
the cover. To continue, lower the cover.
» To stop the concentration for an individual cell (i.e. to
switch operation modes), press the Start/Stop key for the
corresponding cell. Caution: This will reset the Time Elapsed.
When a cell reaches its selected endpoint, the corresponding
light blinks and the beeper sounds briefly every thirty seconds.
Raise the cover to silence the beeper.
Rapid beeping during concentration indicates low gas pressure.
Check your gas supply.
Remove the Sample (page 4.4)
Remove the completed glassware quickly, since:
» Highly volatile compounds can be lost if allowed
to sit for an extended period of time.
» Steam from a water bath of over 50 °C can
condense on the cover and possibly drip into
sample tubes if they are left in place.
Remove the sample from the tube as recommended in the
Operator’s Manual.
Shut Down (page 4.5)
When the unit is no longer in use:
» Replace the plastic closure in each cell position.
» Leave the cover open to keep moisture from
accumulating on the inside cover.
» Clean the glassware.
» Turn the power and gas supply off (optional).