VELP F202A0175 WIZARD Vortex Mixer Instruction Manual

: June 8, 2024
: VELP

Table of Contents

General Information
Introduction
Assembly And Installation
Operating Controls
Maintenance
- Cleaning
Technical data
Accessories / Spare Parts
Wiring Diagram
Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity
Customer Support
References
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VELP F202A0175 WIZARD Vortex Mixer

General Information

Before using the unit, please read the following instruction manual carefully.

Do not dispose of this equipment as urban waste, in accordance with EEC directive 2002/96/CE.

This unit must be used for laboratory applications only.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any use of the unit that does not comply with these instructions. If the product is used in a not specified way by the manufacturer or with non specified accessories, product’s safety may be compromised.

This unit has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards:
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and for laboratory use

Electrical equipment for laboratory use UL 61010-1

General requirement – Canadian electrical code CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1

VELP reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products with the aim to constantly improving their quality.

Safety Regulations

Connect the instrument using only the supplied external power supply. The plug disconnects the instrument. Therefore, place the instrument where it can be quickly disconnected.
Position the instrument on a flat surface, with a distance from the wall of 30 cm (at least).
Before placing the tube on the stirring cup, make sure that its cap is tightly closed to prevent sample leakage.
The solution may release toxic, dangerous or poisonous gases. Adequate safety measures must be taken, in accordance with the safety regulations in force, including the presence of hood and personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, goggles, etc.).
Do not use with explosive and dangerous materials for which the equipment is not designed. The stirrer must not be used in explosive atmospheres.

Keep hand/arm vibration to a minimum (Directive 2002/44/EC) when operated manually:

Keep the sample container as vertical as possible.
Only exert the minimum pressure necessary for the mixing process.
Use attachments for multiple samples when there is a large number of samples.

Introduction

Mixing by spinning can be carried out quickly and safely by placing the tube containing the sample on the special plastic mixing cup head. Wizard Vortex Mixer offers the possibility of either automatic or continuous mode: the mixing speed can be adjusted using the knob.

The instrument automatically starts mixing when the tube crosses the infrared sensor field
For continuous mode press the key
near the mixing cup head
stirring is continuous at the selected speed, no pressure is required on the cup head. The automatic mode indicator light
indicates that the instrument is running in automatic mode. Push fit attachment means that the mixing cup head can be easily replaced by any of the different accessories available for mixing tubes of different sizes.

Assembly And Installation

Check the integrity of the unit after unpacking. The box includes:

WIZARD Vortex Mixer complete with cup head
EU adapter plug
Power supply 100-240V/12V no plug
Instruction manual

Electrical connections

After having unpacked the instrument, 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 easy to reach.

Start-up

Check that the mixing cup head is correctly positioned. Also check that the speed regulation knob is turned to “0 rpm”. Use the on-off switch on the right side of the unit to turn the unit on (position “I”). The start-up and the control of the speed are effected with the knob. When switched on the unit starts up in “Sensor” mode with the indicator lights on.

Information about construction materials

Housing
Zinc alloy/Polymer
Paint / Frontal control panel
PET
Cup head
SEBS
Feet PVC
Platform PP
Foamed part for platforms PE

Operating Controls

Connect the unit to mains and turn it on using the on-off switch. Select the operating mode using the mode select button on the front of the unit.

When the Touch mode is selected, mixing starts automatically when the test- tube
crosses the sensor field (infrared optical system) shown in Fig.2.
In Continuous mode the mixing cup head runs continuously at the set speed without pressure on the mixing cup head. However, it is important to grip the tube firmly during mixing.
In both operating modes there is no need for any pressure on the mixing cup head.
The sensor field is purpose-designed to detect the presence of any kind of test-tube.
NOTE: in case of black-out, the device will not automatically restart after the break and reconnect the power supply.

CONTINUOUS-SENSOR

Pushing the mode select button, the respective modes are activated:

Sensor (indicator light on) allows automatic operation mode even with different accessories.
Continuous (indicator light off). The instrument runs in continuous mode with various accessories.

SPEED REGULATION KNOB The knob on the front of the unit can be used for quick precision regulation of mixing speed from 0 to 3000 rpm.

ON-OFF SWITCH The on-off switch turns the unit on and off. If the switch is in the “OFF” position the unit is off; if the switch is in the “ON” position the unit is on. Always turn the unit off after use.

Maintenance

No routine or extraordinary maintenance is necessary apart from periodically cleaning the unit as described in this manual.
In compliance with the product guarantee law, repairs to our units must be carried out in our factory, unless previously agreed otherwise with local distributors.
To replace the cup head, pull it upwards and off. The other push-fit accessories can then be inserted.
The instrument must be transported in its original packaging and any indications present on the original packaging must be followed (e.g. palletized). It is the responsibility of the user, to properly decontaminate the unit in case of hazardous substances remaining on the surface or interior of the device. If in doubt about the compatibility of a cleaning or decontamination product, contact the manufacturer or distributor.

Cleaning

Disconnect the unit from the power supply and use a cloth dampened with an non-inflammable non-aggressive detergent.

Technical data

Voltage	AC 100÷240V (±10%); 50-60 Hz
Power input	12 VDC – 9.8W
Current consumption	0.82A
Construction material	zinc alloy die cast and technopolymer
Dimensions (WxHxD)	180x70x220 mm (7.1×2.8×8.7 in)
Weight	2.2 Kg (4.9 lb)
Speed range	0÷3000 rpm
Spin diameter	4.5 mm (0.177 in)
Max. weight on the cup head / Accessories	0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
Permitted operation	Continuous
Operation mode	Sensor (IR) or continuous
Level of electrical protection IEC/EN60529+A1	IP 42
Noise level	<< 80 dBa
Admitted temperature	Storage: -10…+60 °C (+14…+140 F°) Working: 5°…+40 °C

(+41…+104 °F)
Admitted humidity| Max. 80%
Overvoltage category| II
Pollution degree IEC/EN61010-1| 2
Max. altitude| 2000 m

Accessories / Spare Parts

A00000012 Foam stand for 19 microvials 1.5 ml – Eppendorf®
A00000013 Customizable soft foam top
A00000014 Foam stand 5 test tubes Ø16mm
A00000015 Foam stand for microtiter
A00000016 Small rubber supporting plate Ø 50mm
A00000019 Foam stand 4 test tubes Ø29mm
Do not exceed 800 rpm when using one of the above accessories. High speeds may cause the sample to spill.
10002021 Mixing cup head
10002097 Knob
10005880 Foot
40001099 Switching VELP 100-240V/12V without plug

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A00000012| A00000013| A00000014
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A00000015| A00000016| A00000019

Wiring Diagram

External power supply
Socket of the instrument
ON-OFF switch
Electronic board
Electric motor
Potentiometer for speed regulation
IR Electronic board
Front control panel with button and indicator light

Declaration of conformity

We, the manufacturer VELP Scientific, under our responsibility declare that the product is manufactured in conformity with the following standards:

EN 61010-1
EN61010-2-051
EN 61326-1

and satisfies the essential requirements of the following directives:

Declaration of conformity

We, the manufacturer VELP Scientific, under our responsibility declare that the product is manufactured in conformity with the following regulations:

S.I. 2016/1101 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
S.I. 2016/1091 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

according to the relevant designated standards:

EN 61010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use Part 1: General requirements
EN 61010-2-051 Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for mixing and stirring
EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements –
Part 1: General requirements and satisfies the essential requirements of regulations:

S.I. 2008/1597 Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
S.I. 2012/3032 Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012
S.I. 2013/3113 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 plus modifications.

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