Vante 4600 Bedienungsanleitung

Doc. No. 46000810-01 Rev. D

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

MODEL 4600

RF Tube Sealer Power Source

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Vante®

3480 E. Britannia Dr., Suite 120

Tucson, AZ 85706 USA

Telephone (520) 881-6555

Fax (520) 323-9055

Toll Free (877) 565-5557

Part No. 46000810-01 Rev. D

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Preliminary Information

Document Scope

This manual is intended as a guide for the operation, care and maintenance of the Vante

Model 4600 RF Tube Sealer Power Source (hereinafter referred to as “the Power

Source”). The information contained herein is based upon technical data that has been

validated by Vante and is believed to be appropriate for the intended use of the product.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel having technical skills and a thorough

understanding of the procedures for using radio frequency (RF) power to seal, form

and/or weld RF reactive thermoplastic materials who understand that this product is to be

used at their own discretion and risk.

Application

The Model 4600 RF Power Source is a part of a system and cannot be used

independently. When used in conjunction with Model 4605 & 4105 sealings heads it is

the Power Source used to make seals on tubing made of RF-reactive thermoplastic

materials typically used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Tubing utilized in the

manufacture of biopharmaceuticals is typically made from thermoplastic vinyl, namely

polyvinylchloride (PVC) and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), this device has been tested and it

is intended to be used with PVC tubing only.

Exclusions and Limits of Liability

Vante makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection

with any use of this information. If the Power Source or its related procedures are used

for purposes other than those stipulated herein, validation of the specific application

should be obtained, otherwise Vante assumes no liability or obligation nor guarantees

product performance. Personnel using the Power Source do so at their own discretion and

risk.

Vante shall have no liability for consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages of any

description in connection with the products.

Proprietary Information

All rights are reserved. Copying of the protected designs associated with the Model 4600

Power Source is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of Vante.

User Alerts

Throughout this document WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are employed to

notify the user of important and/or critical information.

WARNING: A Warning indicates a condition or procedure that could result in improper

tube sealing or possible injury to the user. A Warning is enclosed with a

bold-line box.

CAUTION: A Caution indicates a condition or procedure that could result in damage

to the unit. A Caution is enclosed with a single-line box.

NOTE: A Note indicates important and/or useful information.

Safety Symbols

Caution, risk of electric shock

Caution

Protective Earth (P.E.)

Caution, Hot Surface

Fuse

| On

OOff

WEEE –Indicates electronic equipment requiring proper recycling (EU only)

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Regulatory Compliance Information

The Model 4600 RF Tube Sealer meets following directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive –89/336/EEC

Low Voltage Directive –73/23/EEC (as amended by 93/66/EEC)

Conformity Assessment Body: TUV SUD America.

For inquires related to the CE marking of this product, please contact Vante at 3480 E.

Britannia Dr., Suite 120 Tucson, Arizona 85706 U.S.A. +1-520-881-6555, +1-520-323-

9055 (fax).

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Table of Contents

Preliminary Information..................................................................................v

Document Scope.............................................................................................v

Intended Audience..........................................................................................v

Application......................................................................................................v

Exclusions and Limits of Liability..................................................................v

Proprietary Information ................................................................................ vi

User Alerts.................................................................................................... vi

Safety Symbols ............................................................................................. vi

Regulatory Compliance Information ........................................................... vii

Table of Contents.......................................................................................... ix

Table of Figures..............................................................................................x

Table of Tables ............................................................................................. xi

1. Power Source Description..................................................................................1

1.1 Product Overview ..................................................................................1

1.2 Theory of Operation...............................................................................1

1.3 Component Identification ......................................................................2

1.4 Operating Environment..........................................................................5

1.5 Tubing Specifications ............................................................................5

1.6 Seal Cycle ..............................................................................................6

1.7 Specifications.........................................................................................6

2. Power Source Operation....................................................................................7

2.1 Setup ......................................................................................................7

2.2 Sealing Procedure with Model 4105 Hand Held Sealing Head.............8

2.3 Sealing Procedure with Model 4605 Bench Top Sealing Head...........11

2.4 Seal Spacing.........................................................................................14

3. Maintenance.....................................................................................................15

3.1 Cleaning Power Source Case...............................................................15

3.2 Troubleshooting...................................................................................16

4. Failure Isolation...............................................................................................17

4.1 Failure Isolation...................................................................................17

4.2 Fuse Replacement................................................................................17

4.3 Repair...................................................................................................18

5. Radio Frequency System Safety Considerations.............................................21

5.1 General Information.............................................................................21

5.2 RF Effects On Human Tissue..............................................................21

5.3 RF Effects On Pacemakers ..................................................................21

5.4 Electrical Safety...................................................................................21

5.5 RF Effects On Electronic Equipment ..................................................21

5.6 RF Effects in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres...............................21

Table of Figures

Figure 1.1 RF Tube Sealer with Hand Held and Bench Top Sealing Heads..........1

Figure 1.2 Model 4600 RF Tube Sealer Components ............................................2

Figure 1.3 RF Power Source Power Interface Panel...............................................4

Figure 1.4 Serial Plate and Fuse/Rating Labels for Power Source.........................4

Figure 2.1 RF Power Cable Attachment (For Use with a Model 4105).................7

Figure 2.2 Model 4605 Bench Top Sealing Head Cable Attachment.....................8

Figure 2.3 Correct Technique for Holding the Sealing Head.................................8

Figure 2.4 Incorrect Technique for Holding the Sealing Head...............................9

Figure 2.5 Maintaining Compression During the Entire Sealing Process ..............9

Figure 2.6 Releasing the Sealing Head Lever at Seal Completion.......................10

Figure 2.7 Correct Sealing Method.......................................................................11

Figure 2.8 Incorrect Sealing Method ....................................................................12

Figure 2.9 Repeating the Seal Process..................................................................13

Figure 2.10 Multiple Seal Spacing........................................................................14

Figure 4.1 Releasing Fuse Holder Latch...............................................................18

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