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Covaris R230 - User Manual

Covaris R230
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R230 Focused-ultrasonicator
Setup & Instrucon Manual
Instrument and Soware Developed for High-performance Sample Preparaon
using Adapve Focused Acouscs
®
(AFA
®
) Energy
For Research Only
Product Name: Revoluon | Model Numbers: R230 | Soware: SonoLab 10
R230 Setup & Instrucon Manual
Covaris
Part Number: 010480 Rev C | August 2020
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Summary

Introduction

Overview of the User Manual

Manual contains operation and maintenance instructions for Covaris R230 ultrasonicators.

R230 Instrument and Covaris Process

Details R230 Focused-ultrasonicators based on AFA technology and the Covaris Process.

Unpacking and Setup

Component Identification

Lists and identifies the components included with the instrument package.

On-Deck Module Installation

Instructions for physically installing the On-Deck module onto a liquid handler.

Getting Started

System Startup Procedures

Steps to power on the R230 system components and prepare for operation.

SonoLab Software Initialization

Procedure for launching and initializing the SonoLab software for the R230.

System Shutdown

Guidance on properly shutting down the R230 system for extended idle periods.

AFA Operation

SonoLab Software

SonoLab Method Screen

Description of the SonoLab Method screen, its status indicators, and controls.

SonoLab Schedule Screen

Configuration of bath Auto Fill and daily Ready/Off states using the Schedule screen.

SonoLab History Screen

Viewing and accessing records of past treatment methods run on the R230 system.

SonoLab Admin Screen

Managing users, permissions, and access to treatment methods within SonoLab.

Creating and Editing Treatment Methods

Create New Treatment Method

Step-by-step guide to creating a new treatment method using the SonoLab Method Editor.

Repeat Function Usage

Applying treatment, delay, or prompt steps multiple times to plate columns.

Scanning Treatment Setup

Performing treatments where the sample tray moves continuously under the transducer.

Drag and Drop Treatment Steps

Rearranging and moving treatment steps within a method using drag-and-drop functionality.

System Specifications

Maintenance

Cooling Air Intake

Ensuring proper airflow by cleaning fans and air vents on the rear panel.

Water Bath Maintenance

Recommendations for daily and monthly maintenance of the R230 water bath.

Component Maintenance

Maintenance procedures for the transducer, WCS 3.0, safety system, and general cleaning.

Troubleshooting

Appendix A: WCS 3.0 Filter Replacement

Covaris R230 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCovaris
ModelR230
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish