4. Mixing cup head
3. Infra-red sensor
2. Continuous-Sensor
mode button
– press to select
1. Speed control knob
2. Assembling and installing
Upon receipt and after having removed the packaging, please check the integrity of the instrument. The
box should contain:
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Vortex IR complete with cup head
•
Plug adapter for power supply
•
Switching 100 – 240 V / 12 V plug
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Instruction manual
2.1 Electrical connection
After unpacking place the unit on the laboratory bench. Before connecting the instrument to the power
supply, make sure that the values on the rating plate correspond to those of the power supply. Connect the
unit to the power supply using the transformer supplied. Ensure that the socket and the relative cut-off
device conform to current safety norms and are within easy reach.
2.2 Start-up
Check that the mixing cup head for holding the tube is correctly inserted in place. Also check that the
speed control knob (1) is turned to 0 rpm. Use the ON-OFF switch (6) on the side of the unit to turn the
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Fig. 1
Vortex IR
6. ON/OFF
Switch
5. Sensor mode indicator light
– light ON indicates the unit is
in sensor mode