Miris SONICATOR Manuel utilisateur

Miris SONICATOR™

USER MANUAL

Miris SONICATOR™User Manual

READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT

PREFACE

Thank you for choosing the Miris SONICATOR™. Please read this manual carefully before starting to use the

instrument.

Miris SONICATOR™is used to prepare milk samples for macronutrient analysis using a Miris mid-infrared liquid

analyser (Miris HMA™ - Human Milk Analyzer, Miris DMA™ - Dairy Milk Analyzer). By the application of high-

frequency ultrasonic waves, the milk sample will be homogenised in a simple and convenient manner.

prohibited without the explicit and written consent of MIRIS AB. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of the respective

owners. Pictures by Elin Hedström and Agnes Abrahamson.

Manufacturer contact information

address

web

e-mail

telephone

MIRIS AB

Kungsgatan 115

753 18 Uppsala

Sweden

www.miris.se

[email protected]

+46 18 14 69 07

Document information

name

revision

issue date

article number

Miris SONICATOR™User Manual

M&S003-15a

1.0

16 May 2017

36-06-101

Product information

name

article number

software version

standard

Miris SONICATOR™

08-04-101

08-04-102

1.3

European Commission

Directive

EMC 2014/30/EU

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TABLE OF CONTENT 
PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................................. 2 
TABLE OF CONTENT................................................................................................................................................. 3 
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 4 
INTENDED USE OF THE MIRIS SONICATOR™....................................................................................................... 4 
WARRANTIES AND DUTIES .................................................................................................................................. 4 
SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................ 4 
MIRIS SONICATOR™ USER GUIDE............................................................................................................................ 5 
Chapter 1 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 5 
Chapter 2 SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 7 
Chapter 3 OPERATING THE MIRIS SONICATOR™ ................................................................................................ 9 
Chapter 4 CLEANING ROUTINES........................................................................................................................ 11 
Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING................................................................................. 13 
ABOUT MIRIS SONICATOR™.................................................................................................................................. 14 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 14 
WORKING PRINCIPLE OF THE INSTRUMENT ..................................................................................................... 14 
 

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

INTENDED USE OF THE MIRIS SONICATOR™

Miris SONICATOR™reduces the particle size distribution in milk, making the milk sample more homogenous. This

device is intended for use in laboratories by laboratory personnel.

WARRANTIES AND DUTIES

By operating this Miris SONICATOR™, the USER and MIRIS agree to the following responsibilities, which constitute

contractual warranties and conditions between MIRIS and USER for the maximum benefit and usefulness of the

Miris SONICATOR™.

MIRIS AB WARRANTS THAT IT:

•Knows of no defects in the construction of the Miris SONICATOR™ or its materials used

•Will replace or repair the Miris SONICATOR™according to the guarantee in the product warranty

USER WARRANTS THAT:

•The Miris SONICATOR™will be used according to the instructions given in the user manual

•The Miris SONICATOR™will not be altered without written approval of MIRIS AB

•MIRIS will be notified immediately if any injury occurs in any association with the Miris SONICATOR™,

and will be allowed prompt and thorough examination of the Miris SONICATOR™in question

•MIRIS will not be held responsible in cases of injury arising from use of the Miris SONICATOR™:

a. When the Miris SONICATOR™is not used according to the instructions in this manual

b. When MIRIS is not notified within 5 days of said injury

SAFETY INFORMATION

To avoid damaging the Miris SONICATOR™, please read this information before installing or using the instrument.

Always keep the protective cover of the Input voltage selector in place

Never open the unit by removing the screws of the main body

Keep the probe securely tightened in place

Never leave milk residues on the probe

Plastic sample containers are recommended, glassware may be pierced

Only use Miris SONICATOR™for processing milk, no other liquids

Never allow the probe to vibrate in air

Never allow the vibrating probe tip to contact anything but the milk sample

Always use input voltage 110/240 V @ 50/60 Hz, according to the settings of the voltage selector

MIRIS AB can only guarantee the function and performance of the Miris SONICATOR™when it is properly used

and maintained as described in this manual.

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MIRIS SONICATOR™ USER GUIDE

Chapter 1 INSTALLATION

THE MIRIS SONICATOR™

Figure 1. Front of the Miris SONICATOR™

Figure 2. Back of the Miris SONICATOR™

1. Door

2. Display

3. Height adjustment screw

4. Probe

5. Tray

6. Input voltage selector 110 V/240 V

7. On/off button

8. Power connector

Figure 3. The Miris SONICATOR™display

9. LCD display

10. Cancel button

Cancellation

11. Navigation buttons

Left

Right

Down

12. OK button

Confirmation

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Miris SONICATOR™requires 50/60 Hz at 110 V or 240 V, depending on the settings of the Input voltage selector

(see Figure 2).

Note! Ensure the proper setting of the Input voltage selector before connecting Miris SONICATOR™to a power

source. See Chapter 2, Electrical settings.

INSTRUMENT PLACEMENT

Miris SONICATOR™should be placed in an area that is free from dust, dirt, explosives, corrosive fumes, and

extremes of temperature and humidity.

Place the instrument on a stable work bench or similar.

Avoid draft and vibrations.

Never place the instrument in direct sunlight.

THE START-UP PROCEDURE

Plug the power cable into the power connector at the back of the Miris SONICATOR™and connect it to a power

source.

Turn on the instrument by pressing the on/off button at the back.

After an automatic initialising sequence of a few seconds, the Miris SONICATOR™is now ready to use.

Optional: Change language settings, see instructions in Chapter 2.

To operate the Miris SONICATOR™, follow the instructions in Chapter 3.

PROBE PROCESSING CAPACITY

Two probe sizes are available with Miris SONICATOR™. For efficient homogenisation, it is important to not exceed

the processing capacity of the probe.

The 3 mm diameter tip can process milk volumes between 3 and 10 ml. Recommended for human milk.

The 6 mm diameter tip can process milk volumes between 10 and 50 ml.

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Chapter 2 SETTINGS

THE SETTINGS MENU

Figure 4 shows a schematic view of the settings menu. Navigate the menu by pressing the left and right

navigation buttons (see Figure 3). Use the up and down navigation buttons to change the settings within

each menu. Press the green OK button to confirm a setting.

Figure 4. A schematic view of the Miris SONICATOR™ menu system. From the main menu on the right, use the right navigation button to

move through the menu. Press the down navigation button to change the settings within each menu option. To set values for e.g. quantity,

the underscore indicates which digit is active.

Set quantity

For each milk sample to be processed, set quantity in ml corresponding to the sample volume. This setting must

be correct for each sample in order to get the correct processing time.

Opening the menu option Quantity, the current quantity (ml) setting is presented. To set a new quantity, change

each digit at a time by pressing the up/down navigation button to increase/decrease the number. Move on to

the next digit by pressing the right-hand navigation button. The underscore indicates which digit is active. Press

the OK button when done to confirm the new setting.

Time/Quantity

Time/quantity is set at manufacture, depending on the application of the Miris SONICATOR™:

Miris SONICATOR™for dairy milk is set to 1.0 s/ml

Miris SONICATOR™for human milk is set to 1.5 s/ml

To adjust, open the menu option Time/quantity where the current time/quantity (s/ml) is presented. To set a

new time/quantity, change each digit at a time by pressing the up/down navigation button to increase/decrease

the number. Move on to the next digit by pressing the right navigation button. The underscore indicates which

digit is active. Press the OK button when done to confirm the new setting.

MAIN MENU

Current

quantity

Start √

Menu >

Set quantity

Quantity

050 ml

Time/

Quantity

1.5 s/ml

Set language

English

Swedish

German

French

Spanish

Autostart

Off

Tip diameter

3 mm

6 mm

Set backlight

Backlight 100 %

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Set language

Set the desired language. Choose from English, Swedish, German, French and Spanish.

To set language, open the menu option Language and navigate through the menu using the left or right

navigation button until the desired language is presented. Press the OK button to confirm.

Autostart

When autostart is activated (On), Miris SONICATOR™will start automatically when the door is closed. When

autostart is deactivated (Off), Miris SONICATOR™will need to be started manually by pressing the OK button.

Autostart is deactivated as default. To activate autostart, open the menu option Autostart and select On. Press

the OK button to confirm.

Tip diameter

Correct tip diameter setting is set at manufacture.

If probe size is altered, set the probe tip diameter according to the size of the mounted probe. Press the OK

button (√) to confirm.

Set backlight

Set the backlight level of the display. Open the menu option Backlight, the current backlight (%) is presented.

To set a different backlight, change one digit at a time by pressing the up/down navigation button to

increase/decrease the number. Move on to the next digit by pressing the right-hand navigation button. The

underscore indicates which digit is active. Press the OK button when done to confirm the new setting.

ELECTRICAL SETTINGS

Set the correct voltage on the Input voltage selector at the back of the Miris SONICATOR™(see Figure 2).

Before changing the electrical settings, turn off the Miris SONICATOR™and detach the power plug. Remove the

screw holding the protective cover and carefully turn the switch. When finished, put the protective cover back.

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Chapter 3 OPERATING THE MIRIS SONICATOR™

Turn on the Miris SONICATOR™. See Chapter 1 for start-up procedure and Chapter 2 for settings.

MILK PREPARATION

1. Warm the milk to 35-40°C (98-104oF) using a water bath. Use a

thermometer to check sample temperature. If milk fat is stuck on the

inside of the container, gently swirl the sample to incorporate the fat.

2. Transfer the milk to a test tube suitable for the sample volume, leaving

some extra space for sample movement. Use a test tube which will

give a depth of at least 2 cm milk in the tube, see Figure 9. If using the

conical tubes supplied in the start kit, the tube holder is necessary to

keep the tube upright and stable, see Figure 5. If using other conical

tubes, please ensure the stability. If using a flat bottom or skirted tube,

a tube holder or tube rack may not be necessary.

SAMPLE PLACEMENT

3. Place the test tube with the milk sample in the Miris SONICATOR™by moving the probe towards you

and immerse the probe into the milk sample, see Figure 6.

4. Adjust the probe height from the bottom of the tube by unfastening the height adjustment screw to

move the probe up and down, see Figure 7. Fasten the height adjustment screw when done.

Note! If the probe is lowered to an insufficient depth the sample will foam and/or splash, which

should be avoided.

5. Centre the probe in the tube, see Figure 8.

Figure 6. Place the test tube and

immerse the probe into the

sample.

Figure 7. Adjust the height of the

probe.

Figure 8. Centre the probe in the

sample.

Figure 9. A schematic view of the

probe placement in the milk

sample. Allow at least 2 cm sample

height and place the probe 1 cm

from the bottom of the tube.

Figure 5. Test tube and tube

holder supplied in the start kit.

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MILK HOMOGENISATION

6. Set the sample quantity (volume in ml) in the menu. Correct quantity settings are important to ensure

proper homogenisation.

7. If autostart is on, close the door to start the processing.

8. If autostart is off, close the door and press the OK button to start the processing.

9. The remaining processing time will be counted down on the display. The processing can be stopped at

any time by pressing the Cancel button . Opening the door at any time will also stop the processing.

10. When the processing is finished, open the door and remove the sample from the Miris SONICATOR™.

11. Wipe the probe with a tissue.

12. Polish the probe tip using emery cloth.

The milk sample is now homogenised and ready for macronutrient analysis by a Miris HMA™ or Miris DMA™.

When finished using the Miris SONICATOR™ for the day, follow the cleaning instructions in Chapter 4.

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