Covaris LE220 Quick start guide

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Service Note: LE220 Transducer (and Match Network) Replacement
Purpose:
This service note provides instruction for replacement of the Transducer and Match
Network in an LE220 system.
Parts:
500322, LE220 Transducer and Match Network Repair Kit
Tools / Equipment Required
•9/16” Open End Wrench
•3mm Hex Wrench or Driver
•Philips Head Screwdriver (#1)
•Wire Cutters or Scissors
1. Remove Existing Transducer and Match Network
1.1. Open Front Door to LE220. Then turn OFF LE220 Instrument and disconnect
AC Power Cord from instrument.
1.2. Remove top cover by unscrewing 8 flathead screws on top of the instrument,
and 2 pan head screws at the upper rear. Set cover aside.
NOTE:
The Transducer and Match Network are both serialized and must be paired together.
Upon replacement, new values must be programmed onto the RF Power Board via SonoLab.

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1.3. Inside the instrument, locate the transducer and manifold assembly (to the
left). Find 2 tie wraps used to secure the transducer cable in place. Cut the tie
wraps to free the cable.
1.4. If necessary, manually lower the Z’ Stage to allow easier access to the
transducer bracket.
1.5. Remove BNC Transducer Cable from mating connector at inner connector
panel location (see image).
Rotate knob for manual
adjustment of transducer
height
Transducer
BNC Cable

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1.6. Carefully begin to remove 4 screws securing transducer bracket to the
manifold (3mm hex). Hold onto the transducer with your free hand as the
final screw is being removed to prevent it from dropping.
1.7. Carefully remove transducer from instrument and set aside.
1.8. Use a 9/16 Open End Wrench to loosen and remove the nut (and lock washer)
securing the match network BNC adapter to the inner connector panel.

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1.9. At top electronics panel, twist off BNC Cable off of Match Network PCBA.
Then remove Match Network PCBA by unscrewing two screws shown.
2. Install Replacement Transducer and Match Network Pair
2.1.1. Install Match Network on the top electronics plate with 2 screws. Re-
connect the BNC Cable at designator J1.
2.1.2. Inside the instrument, slide lock washer onto the Match Network BNC
hardware and then hand screw the nut. Tighten the nut onto the BNC
connector using the 9/16” wrench.
2.1.3. Obtain the Transducer (with brackets) and check the Serial Number
denoted on the outside of the BNC Cable. Verify that this matches the
Serial Number of the Match Network.
2.1.4. While carefully holding transducer (and brackets) in place, install 4 hex
screws into manifold. Do not tighten all screws until they are all in
place.

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2.1.5. Connect the Transducer BNC Cable to the BNC adapter on the inner
connector panel.
2.1.6. Secure Transducer cable in place by re-applying tie wraps (locations
shown in Section 1.3). Trim excess length as needed.
2.1.7. Replace the top cover on the LE220 using the 10 screws indicated
before.
3. Re-Configure LE220
3.1. Re-connect AC line cord to the instrument. Turn ON the LE220.
3.2. Start SonoLab 7 software and verify instrument is connected.
3.3. Click on the ‘Setup’ Tab and select the User Authentication sub-menu. Click on
the box next to Enable Authentication if not already checked.
3.4. Click the Log In button in the upper right of the SonoLab screen.
3.5. In the dialog box provided enter the following:
Username: service
Password: Fld1Svc
3.6. Click ‘OK’. You should now see ‘service’ indicated in the upper right hand
corner of the SonoLab screen.
3.7. In the SonoLab, click the ‘Maintenance’ tab and select Transducer sub-menu.

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3.8. Enter the Transducer Serial Number, Center Frequency, and Transducer
Impedance of the new Transducer that has been installed. This information is
found on the outer sleeve of the Transducer BNC cable (see example below).
3.8.1. Depending on the version of SonoLab, ‘Acoustic Efficiency’ may also be
an available parameter. Unless otherwise specified, set this value to 1.00.
3.9. Click on Save Configuration. Click OK when prompted.
3.10. Click the Log Out button to log out as ‘service’.
3.11. If desired, un-check the Enable Authentication box. Verify transducer settings
have been changed by reviewing content in About SonoLab tab.