SCP SCIENCE NOVAWAVE User manual

NOVAWAVE
A new category of Automated Microwave Digestion
User Manual

Spacer Rack
Required to complete a system
with 14 racks (FA model).
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-017
Transfer Rack Stand
12 position polycarbonate
support stand for vessels and
Transfer Rack.
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-040
Transporter
Required to upgrade a
NOVAWAVE SA to FA model.
With Forced Air Cooling and
Auto-Venting stations.
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-003
Venting Tool
Required to manually release the safety
pressure cap after digesting samples.
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-080
Fluoropolymer Cap Liners
Required to protect safety caps from sample
contamination.
(pk/6)
Cat. # 010-600-032
Barcode Reader
Barcode reader and probe
to enter Sample ID’s.
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-034
Options

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Installation 7
3 Cautions, Notes and Symbols 9
4 Racks and Vessels 10
5 Software Operation 12
Programming a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sample Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering Sample ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Digestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Digestion Method Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Method Creation methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
IR Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Updating the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Diagnostic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6 Cleaning of System 38
Cleaning of Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning of Fluoropolymer Caps and Safety Caps . . . . 38
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cleaning the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7 Warranty & Safety Information 39
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety Messages from the Power Management Board. . 40
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements. . . . . . 42
8 Specications 42
Environmental 42
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fuses - Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9 Troubleshooting 44
List of Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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1 Introduction
NOVAWAVE is a new, fully automated, sample digestion tunnel with microwave cavities to simultaneously process samples in Quartz or
Fluoropolymer vessels. NOVAWAVE delivers a dramatic improvement in sample throughput and speed of digestion plus a major reduction in
labor and human intervention compared to any other digestion system. Speed and flexibility are built-in with the capability of running a rack of
samples with individual sample temperature programs.
Sample vessels are placed in racks and capped, then the pressure safety system closes over the top of the 12 samples. The rack enters the
tunnel and 12 dynamic microwave mini cavities are formed, delivering energy to each mini cavity according to the digestion method selected.
In the NOVAWAVE FA model, when the rack exits the tunnel, the rack proceeds to the Cooling Station and a second rack enters the tunnel
to begin its digestion sequence. Once the digestions in the second rack are completed, the rack moves to the Cooling Station with the first
rack moving to the Auto-Venting Station. Here, vessels are safely vented automatically when they reach a pre-assigned temperature pre-set in
the method.
Unpacking
The system weighs approximately 150 lbs / 75 kg. The NOVAWAVE is attached to the packaging with 4.5 inch bolts. Remove them prior
to lifting the system out of the box. It is OK to lay the system on its back and install the 4 feet provided. It will take a minimum of two people,
lifting from the bottom to place the system on the horizontal surface where it will be used. Be sure that the surface can accommodate 75 kg.
Save the packing material for further use. Ensure all parts have been delivered; some parts may be in other boxes.
Inspection
Ensure all of the parts are included in the packaging. There may be some accessories that have been packaged in the same box as the
NOVAWAVE. If damage is observed, contact the service department (see page 3 for contact information).
Instrument Description
This manual covers the use and operation of both models of the NOVAWAVE:
Model SA
A Stand Alone NOVAWAVE Microwave Tunnel Digestion System with all available software and operational parameters including the
flexibility of unique, individual method assignments for each sample in a 12 sample rack.
Model FA
A Fully Automated NOVAWAVE Microwave Tunnel Digestion System with all the software and operational parameters employed in the Model
SA; plus the Transporter, Auto-Cooling and Auto-Venting Stations to complete the automation. The Model FA provides unattended, automatic
processing of up to 14 racks totaling 168 samples.
Model SA can be upgraded at any time to a full Model FA through the acquisition of the Transporter and additional racks, vessels and
Fluoropolymer caps.
Speed and flexibility are built-in with the capability of running racks of samples with individual sample temperature programs. Simultaneously,
water and soil samples in the same rack can be digested with an optimized digestion program employed for each sample! Racks can be left
on the Transporter after processing, as in an after-hours run, or removed immediately for sample analysis once the rack leaves the Auto-
Venting Station.

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50 ml Quartz Vessels
Calibrated at 50 ml
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-051
75 ml Quartz Vessels
Calibrated at 45
and 50 ml
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-071
50 ml Fluoropolymer
Vessels
Uncalibrated vessels
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-053
+
Support Sleeves
For 50 ml
Fluoropolymer
Vessels
(Qty: One Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-054
75 ml Fluoropolymer
Vessels
Uncalibrated vessels
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-073
+
Support Sleeves
For 75 ml
Fluoropolymer
Vessels
(Qty: One Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-074
Rack for 50 ml Vessels
(Qty: One w/o Tubes)
Cat. # 010-600-056
Rack for 75 ml Vessels
(Qty: One w/o Tubes)
Cat. # 010-600-076
Complete Rack 75 ml
Fluoropolymer Vessels
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-077
Complete Rack 50 ml
Cal. Quartz Vessels
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-055
Complete Rack 75 ml
Cal. Quartz Vessels
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-075
Complete Rack 50 ml
Fluoropolymer Vessels
(Qty: One)
Cat. # 010-600-057
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Accessories
for Quartz
Vessels
Accessories
for Fluoropolymer
Vessels
Fluoropolymer Caps
For quartz vessels
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-030
Fluoropolymer Caps
For Fluoropolymer vessels
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-031
Fluoropolymer Liners
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-032
Fluoropolymer Liners
(Qty: Pack of 6)
Cat. # 010-600-032

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2 Installation
NOVAWAVE should be installed on a stable lab counter top which provides easy access considering the height of the lab’s operators. The
exhaust vent of the NOVAWAVE must be connected to a fume hood to prevent noxious fumes from entering the lab in the event of the
venting of a digestion vessel.
Installation Location
To install NOVAWAVE select a location that:
1. Is in close proximity to lab exhaust (a proper laboratory fume hood).
2. Provides a minimum clearance of 3 in. (7.5 cm) space on all sides.
3. Provides adequate bench space for IN and OUT staging tables or NOVAWAVE FA.
4. Provides a mounting surface of inflammable material capable of supporting 75 kg.
5. Is free from vibration of large equipment.
6. Provides close access to a properly grounded electrical outlet (30A, 230V, single phase)(receptacle provided).
7. NOVAWAVE should be operated on a stabilized constant voltage AC power supply, and the voltage must
be within +/-5% of the specified level.
8. Should be lifted from bottom by 2 or 3 people.
9. Do not lift by the side panels or door openings.
NOVAWAVE SA
Install the IN and OUT staging tables by ensuring the tongue of the staging table connectors are installed and fixed to the bottom of the
NOVAWAVE frame. Level the tops by placing a straight edge inside the tunnel. Turn the adjustable feet up or down to the point that the
bottom edge of the straight edge is touching the top of the staging tables. Adjust the front feet until the side panels are level with the table top.
Connect the exhaust tubing to the exhaust port of the NOVAWAVE. The system is now ready to be plugged in.

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NOVAWAVE FA
Place the NOVAWAVE SA in the position where you plan to use the system allowing at least 28 inches (72 cm) on each side for the
Transporter.
Use a straight edge to ensure the top of the Transporter is level with the bottom of the tunnel. This is accomplished by placing the straight
edge in the tunnel parallel to the back wall of the tunnel. Using the leveling feet, adjust the system to the correct height by turning the feet.
Clockwise lowers the table top and counter clockwise lifts the Transporter top. Adjust the back feet first to the point where the straight edge
touches the top of the Transporter top along the entire length of the straight edge. Do this on both the right and left hand sides. Position the
right and left hand sides into place by ensuring the tongues of the Transporter tops are centered within the door openings. Use the straight
edge along the back wall of the tunnel and the back rail of the left hand Transporter module to ensure that the Transporter it is aligned along
the length of travel.
Connect the bridge between the left and right side Transporter modules and ensure that the alignment pins are pushed together snuggly. Raise
or lower the feet on the front of the Transporter to level the right and left Transporter modules.
Install the cooling and venting module on the right hand side of the NOVAWAVE. Install the cooling duct by screwing it in the threaded hole
on the right side of the SA. Connect the flexible duct to a fume hood.
NOTE
It is important to ensure that the exhaust hose is vented into a fume hood or to the outside.
Install the left hand cover unit using the hole and guide pins for alignment.
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
(a) Do not attempt to operate this instrument with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the instrument front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the instrument if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the tunnel door close properly and that there is no damage
to the:
(1 ) Door (bent), (2 ) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d ) The instrument should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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Symbol Description Symbol Description
VVoltage lMains on
~Alternating current 0Mains off
ACurrent Attention, consult accompanying documents
Hz Frequency Caution, hot surfaces
FFast-acting fuse Protective conductor terminal
3 Cautions, Notes and Symbols
Cautions, warnings and notes are included throughout this manual.
CAUTION
A caution is used to emphasize information pertaining to procedures that, if not strictly followed, may result in damage or
destruction to the instrument or improper instrument operation.
WARNING
A warning is used to emphasize information about dangerous or hazardous conditions relating to the operation, cleaning or
maintenance of the instrument that may result in personal injury.
NOTE
A note is used to emphasize procedures or conditions that may be misinterpreted or overlooked, and to clarify potentially
confusing situations.
NOTE

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The round bottom quartz digestion vessel allows the analyst to place the vessel directly onto the balance for weighing samples with the tube
support supplied. Once weighed, the digestion media may be added. The 75 ml vessel is calibrated at 45 ml for quick addition of the sample
and 50 ml for acid addition as per EPA 3015. The 50 ml vessel is calibrated at 50 ml for normalization after the digestion. The calibrations are
to Class A specifications +/- 0.25 ml.
Never use a quartz digestion vessel
which appears cracked or damaged.
After weighing the sample in a quartz vessel and adding acid, place the PTFE Fluoropo-
lymer cap on top of the vessel. The Fluoropolymer cap seals on the intersection of the
quartz vessel and tapered edges of the PTFE cap. The PTFE cap is held into place when
the Safety Pressure Cap is screwed into place.
Place the vessels in the ‘Transfer Rack’ (010-600-038).
Place a Fluoropolymer liner in each vessel cap prior to placing the
Safety Pressure Plate on top of the rack.
Push the locking mechanism as shown in the picture below. If the
locking mechanism does not pop into place, unscrew each of the Safety Pres-
sure Caps a ½ turn and try to re-lock the safety pressure plate.
4 Racks & Vessels
NOTE
The Transfer Rack only fits one way. The positions (1 through
12) are marked on the rack. Insert the Transer Rack into the
appropriate size instrument rack, i.e., 50 ml vessels in a 50
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Once the Safety Pressure Plate is in the correct position, tighten each of the Safety Pressure Caps until they do not turn.
The rack is now ready to be inserted in the NOVAWAVE . Place the loaded rack onto the ‘IN Staging Table’. The locking mechanism should
be oriented furthest from the door.
Once prompted by the program, firmly push the rack into the tunnel until the rack is engaged on the ‘IN GEAR’. The NOVAWAVE software
will complete the remaining digestion processes as programmed (See software operation for programming).
To unlock the Safety Pressure Plate, release the ‘Safety Pressure Caps’ using the hand-venting tool in a fume hood. The rack should be cooled
to room temperature prior to releasing the Safety Pressure Caps. Once all of the Safety Pressure Caps have been vented, loosen the safety
pressure caps about 1½ turns. Push on the locking mechanism to release the Locking Mechanism Plate while holding the other end steady
with your other hand. The Safety Pressure Cap Plate may be removed by lifting the entire plate.
Always allow the vessels to cool prior to venting and wear appropriate eye protection and gloves prior to performing
this operation. This should only be done in a fume hood.
Remove and rinse the Fluoropolymer liners and caps. The vessels may be removed from the rack using the Transfer Rack. Using the vessel
volume calibration lines, samples can be normalized directly in the vessel.
Using the Transporter Rack the vessels can be moved to an Auto Sampler for processing.
Correct Wrong
Orientation for Placement in Tunnel

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5 Software Operation
NOVAWAVE software has been designed with 3 levels of password protected operations allowing accessibility to various parts of the
software by different individuals. This feature protects the laboratory from inadvertently changing or erasing important settings and / or data.

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USER LEVEL
Tab Button Administrator Operator Service
Program Add Cycle Y Y Y
Add Rack Y Y Y
Delete Y N Y
Manual Y Y Y
Start Y Y Y
Show Keyboard Y Y Y
Hide Keyboard Y Y Y
Save Y Y Y
Load Y Y Y
Method Select Y Y Y
Vessel Type Select Y Y Y
Start Digestion Y Y Y
Sample List Y Y Y
Digestion Operational after the ‘Start Digestion’ button is pressed
Stop Y Y Y
Methods Delete Y N Y
New Y N Y
Edit Y N Y
View Copy Y N Y
Reagent Add Y Y Y
Delete Y Y Y
Edit Y Y Y
Reports Delete y N Y
Print Y Y Y
Send Y Y Y
Utilities Status - Initialize Y Y Y
Calibration Y N Y
-Vessel Type Y N Y
-Read New Data Y N Y
-Send to MicroB Y N Y
-Save Y N Y
-Save to USB Y N Y
User Y N Y
-User Group Y N Y
-Change Password Y N Y
-Add new user Y N Y
-Delete selected user Y N Y
Network - Apply Y N Y
Report - day change Y N Y
Diagnostic Log Y Y Y
Operation Y N Y
Logout exit Y Y Y
Reboot Y Y Y
Shutdown Y Y Y
User admin user root
Passwords zxc asd secret
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“Program” Run
Cycle
This is the tab where a digestion run is created. It starts by creating a ‘cycle’, where ‘racks’ are then added to the cycle.
A cycle is used when programming several racks with the same method for all of the tubes per rack. It may also be used when a second
digestion is required after the addition of a second reagent.
Press the button ‘Add cycle’.
Stored runs can be loaded by pressing
the ‘Load’ button and selecting a
previously stored run.
‘Delete’ is to remove selected racks or
cycles.
‘Manual’ is to operate the doors and
applicators manual, etc.
‘Start Digestion’ is to start digestion.

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Highlight the rack number in which the
samples will be digested or extracted.
The racks with a check mark will be
saved to the list. To delete a rack, click
on the rack number to delete. Press OK
to input the selected racks in the cycle
list.
Select ‘Add rack’ up to 32 racks per cycle.

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It is possible to add several ‘cycles’ with
different rack ID’s for each cycle. It is also
possible to use the same rack ID for each
‘cycle’ selected.
By selecting Cycle 2, and selecting a
method from the Method pull down tab,
the NOVAWAVE will assign the same
selected method for all of the racks in
the cycle selected. Select one of the pre-
programmed methods or user created
methods. (See Methods to Create New
Methods.)

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To program a digestion by rack
position, a cycle with racks must
be created first. Highlight the rack
number with the different samples to
digest. Select the Sample List button.
On this page, to select a position
to program, select all of same type
of samples by clicking on the rack
position (Pos) button. Select a method
from the Method pull down tab; select
a vessel type from the Vessel Type
pull down. Click on the Enter Value
tab to populate table. If a second
method is required select the position
to program in the same manner as
above. Method and vessel type may
vary by position. If the vessel position
is not populated the NOVAWAVE
will consider that there is no vessel in
that position.
After a method is selected, a vessel
type needs to be selected for the
system to operate correctly. Select
one of the pre-programmed vessel
types from the Vessel Type pull down
tab. If the Cycle is highlighted, the
vessel type will be assigned to all of
the racks for this cycle.
Quartz vessels are either 50 ml or
75 ml vessels.
Fluoropolymer vessels are either 50
ml or 75 ml vessels.
Other is reserved for future use.
Notube is selected if the position in
the rack is intentionally left blank.
Vessel selection is used to set the IR
temperature sensor parameters.
Sample Position

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Highlight the rack position by pressing
on the Pos 1...12 for each position of
the positions that are being digested
using the same method.
Select the Method from the pull down
tab.
All of the rack positions that are using
the same method may be highlighted
at the same time.
Pos is the vessel position in the rack.
Method is selected from the pull
down methods tab.
Type is vessel type select quartz or
Teflon®from the pull down tap.
ID is an independent sample
identification.
M/V is the mass or the volume of the
sample.
Remarks is for other comments
required on the samples.
Sample List

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Select the Vessel Type from the pull down
tab.
Quartz is for either 50 ml and 75 ml Quartz
Vessels.
Teflon is for either 50 ml and 75 ml
fluoropolimer vessel in quartz sleeves.
Other is released for future use.
Notube is for selecting empty vessel or no
digestion to take place.
Press Enter Values.
More information may be inputted from this
screen. Sample ID, M/V mass or volume of
sample. An extra column has been provided
for remarks.
The Sample List page shows which
Method and vessel Type has been se-
lected for this particular cycle and rack.
Input Sample ID as an alpha numeric
value. The M/V mass or volume used
may be inputted with units of measure.
Press OK to return to the Program tab.

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Entering Sample ID
Individual sample IDs can be entered by assigning them individually from the Sample IDs tab by clicking the Sample List button, or may be
entered using the remote bar code reader from this page by selecting Rack #. The barcode reader plugs into the USB connection at the front
panel. The rack to be programmed must be selected first. The bar code reader will populate a sample ID position and then move to the next
sample. The bar code reader will run through the sequence from the sample ID selected to the next numeric sample. To skip a spot, touch the
position that the particular sample will reside for the digestion.
Other information may be entered in
the Remarks column from the touch
screen keyboard from the Sample List
page.
Press Start Digestion button this will
take the system to the digestion tab.