Biotage Turbo Vap II User Manual

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TurboVap
®
II Quick Guide | Page 
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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Biotage Turbo Vap II Specifications

General

Brand	Biotage
Model	Turbo Vap II
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Endpoint Selections

Time

Concentrate for the time specified by the Endpoint Time setting on the panel.

Sensor

Concentrate to an end volume of 0.5 or 0.75 mL depending on concentrator tube style.

Sensor and Time

Concentrate past 0.5 or 0.75 mL by the time specified by the Endpoint Time setting.

Manual

Manually control concentration with the Start/Stop button for individual cells.

Bath Temperature

Endpoint Time

Cell Selections

On

Indicates the cell is concentrating.

Off

Indicates the cell is not concentrating.

Blinking

Indicates the cell endpoint has been reached.

Displayed Conditions

Daily Operation

Prepare the Unit

Steps to prepare the system for operation, including gas supply, water level, and bath temperature.

Start the Concentration Process

Instructions for selecting endpoint modes, time, displayed conditions, and starting concentration.

Stop the Concentration Process

Procedures for pausing or stopping concentration for all glassware or individual cells.

Remove the Sample

Guidance on quickly removing completed glassware to prevent compound loss or contamination.

Shut Down

Steps for shutting down the unit when it is no longer in use, including cleaning and power off.