SonoCheck trouble-shooting guide

If the SonoCheck ultrasonic cavitation monitor does not change color or if the time required to generate the color change takes longer than normal, please check the following guide:

Problem	Reason	Corrective action
De-gassing	Dissolved gasses will absorb ultrasonic energy	De-gas solution according to equipment manual
Water level	Ultrasonic energy may reflect off of the surface of the solution and change energy distribution	Check equipment manual for correct water level
Operating cycle time	Time varies with the amount of ultrasonic energy available	Longer operating cycles generally provide better results
Instrument load	Heavy instrument loading and certain materials can absorb ultrasonic energy	Look for weak points using the periodic functional test and check for ultrasonic absorbent material like silicone or plastics
Transducer failure	Transducer efficiency may decrease with age. Individual transducers may fail while others in the equipment continue to function	Perform periodic functional test, placing Sonocheck monitors in each transducer location (see equipment manual)
Low energy	Transducer inefficiency or the ultrasonic basket may absorb too much energy	Check performance without basket in place. Compare performance against another ultrasonic cleaner if available. Call for service

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