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Vante 3120 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: 200 Watt RF Generator

Summary of 3120

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    Doc. No. 31200801-00 rev a instruction manual model 3120 200 watt rf generator.

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  • Page 3: Vante

    5/10 vante ™ iii vante ™ engineering & research associates, inc. 100 n. Tucson blvd. Tucson, az 85716 usa telephone (520) 881-6555 fax (520) 323-9055 toll free (877) 565-5557 part no. 31200801-00 rev. A.

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  • Page 5: Preliminary Information

    V preliminary information document scope this manual is intended as a guide for the setup, adjustment and operation of the model 3120 rf generator (hereinafter referred to as “the rf generator”. The information contained herein is based upon technical data that have been verified by vante™ and is be...

  • Page 7: Table of Contents

    Vii table of contents preliminary information.......................................................................................................V document scope ......................................................................................................V intended audience ................

  • Page 8: Table of Figures

    Viii table of figures table 1.1 control port pin out ...............................................................................3 figure 1.1 model 3120 rf generator front view ..................................................4 figure 1.2 model 3120 rf generator rear view ..........................

  • Page 9: 1.  Description

    Vante ™ model 3120 1 1. Description 1.1 the rf forming/welding system 1.1.1 the model 3120 rf generator is the foundation of a system used to perform sealing, forming and/or welding operations of rf reactive thermoplastic materials. It must be interfaced to various other components in order to creat...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 2 removed and the tubing is allowed to cool under compression, a permanent seal is produced. 1.2.3 the rf generator produces variable rf power at a minimum of 150 watts, the frequency of which is controlled by a solid-state oscillator/amplifier operating at 40.68 mhz. The rf power...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 3 1.4.2 the following chart lists the control port pinouts. Pin connection 1-6 no connection 7 rf energized signal (+12 vdc when rf power is on) 8 rf command (grounding causes rf to turn on) 9 ground 10 no connection 11 constant +24 vdc supply 12 ground 13-15 no connection table 1...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 4 1.6 component identification figure 1.1 model 3120 rf generator front view figure 1.2 model 3120 rf generator rear view 1.6.1 figure 1.3 depicts the serial plate which specifies the power input requirements for the model. Each unit’s serial plate indicates the model number and s...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 5 figure 1.3 serial plate figure 1.4 fuse label.

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  • Page 15: 2.  System Setup

    Vante ™ model 3120 7 2. System setup 2.1 installation 2.1.1 remove the rf generator and all other vante™ components from their respective shipping cartons and visually inspect them for obvious damage. Contact vante™ if any damage is found. 2.1.2 check to see that the power cord plug matches the powe...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 8 caution: excessive rf dwell time may cause permanent damage to the generator. Warning: sealing is not recommended for tubing filled with flammable or other hazardous materials. 2.2.4 be sure that the materials to be sealed, formed or welded are clean and dry. Perform the operati...

  • Page 17: 3.  Maintenance and Repair

    Vante ™ model 3120 9 3. Maintenance and repair 3.1 system maintenance 3.1.1 the only maintenance required for the model 3120 rf generator is keeping the fan intake filter and air exhaust ports free of accumulated dust to ensure proper airflow. Warning: turn off the generator and disconnect the seale...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 11 4. Radio frequency system safety considerations 4.1 introduction 4.1.1 vante™ manufactures a variety of instruments which incorporate the use of radio frequency (rf) for sealing, welding, or forming thermoplastics. Typical uses include biopharmaceutical tube sealing, thermoplas...

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    Vante ™ model 3120 12 4.6 rf effects in potentially explosive atmospheres 4.6.1 do not operate vante™ rf instruments in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is possible for the rf electrodes to arc, initiating an explosion or fire. Note: vante™ recommends strict adherence to the proc...