Healthmark SonoCheck User manual

3/25/2010 Page 1
LOG SHEET
ULTRASONIC CLEANER TEST
Machine Number: ________________ Normal Cycle Time:___________ Facility Name:____________________ Date Started:__________
Quick Steps for testing Sonic Cavita-
tion using the SonoCheck
TM
1. Prepare a fresh tank of the cleaning
solution.
2. Turn the unit on and de-gas accord-
ing to the manufactures instructions
3. When de-gassing is done, place the
SonoCheck
TM
in the center of an empty
tray / basket and place in the sonic
cleaner.
4. Turn the unit on and set to normal
cycle time.
5. Start cycle
6. Observe the SonoCheck
TM
for a
color change from blue to yellow (color
change could happen as quickly as 20
seconds).
7. Record the time it takes for the
SonoCheck
TM
to change color from blue
to yellow on the log sheet
In the case of no color change in the
normal cycle time refer to trouble shoot-
ing guide.
Interpretation FAIL
Color remains blue
PASS
Color changed to yellow
Date of Test
Ex.1/1/06
Detergent Used in
Solution
(Product Name)
Degassing of
Solution
Y or N
Time required to
have a color
change to yellow
Comments
Person Performing
the Test Name
If the SonoCheck
TM
does not change color or if the time required to generate the color change takes longer than normal, please check the trouble shooting
guide:

3/25/2010 Page 2
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If the SonoCheck
TM
does not change color or if the time required to generate the color change takes longer than normal,
please check the following guide:
Problem Reason Corrective action
De-gassing Dissolved gasses will absorb ultrasonic energy De-gas solution according to equipment man-
ual
Water level Ultrasonic energy may reflect off of the surface of the
solution and change energy distribution
Check equipment manual for correct water
level
Operating cycle time Time varies with the amount of ultrasonic energy
available
Longer operating cycles generally provide bet-
ter results
Instrument load Heavy instrument loading and certain materials can
absorb ultrasonic energy
Look for weak points using the periodic func-
tional test and check for ultrasonic absorbent
material like silicone or plastics
Transducer failure Transducer efficiency may decrease with age. Indi-
vidual transducers may fail while others in the equip-
ment continue to function
Perform periodic functional test, placing Sono-
check monitors in each transducer location
(see equipment manual)
Low energy Transducer inefficiency or the ultrasonic basket may
absorb too much energy
Check performance without basket in place.
Compare performance against another ultra-
sonic cleaner if available. Call for service