The Water Conditioning System (WCS) is an accessory to be used with any Covaris instrument with a water bath. The WCS automatically circulates water through a particulate filter and ultraviolet (UV) lamp system. The system is designed to run continuously, keeping water clean and free of algae growth for up to one year. With the WCS system, any Covaris Adaptive Focused Acoustics™ (AFA) instrument can be used immediately without concern of water quality.

How WCS works

The WCS incorporates an elapsed hour timer and maintenance due indicator for filter and UV lamp replacement after one year of use. Filter and UV lamp replacement may be performed by the user. In case of a blockage in the system's water flow, a "No Flow" indicator warns the user that maintenance or service is required. These indicators and the circulation hose hookups are located on the front panel of the system. The system's power is supplied by a small external converter that operates with any worldwide AC power source (100 to 240 volts AC) and connects to a power jack on the rear panel of the WCS.

The following block diagram depicts bath water circulation through the WCS pump, filter and UV lamp system:

The Particulate Filter is rated for 5 micron, so will catch most particulates and many cell types.

The WCS also includes an optional rack for the AFA system laptop computer, allowing the laptop computer to sit above the WCS and save on bench space.

Part Number Details:

• 500194 - Water Conditioning System for the E-series
• 500195 - Water Conditioning System for the S-series

• 500175 - Replacement Water Filter
• 500176 - Replacement UV lamp
• 500170 - S Series tank with Quick Connect fittings for use with the WCS
• 500171 - E Series tank with Quick Connect fittings for use with the WCS
• 500173 - Replacement circulating hose set for S Series
• 500174 - Replacement circulating hose set for E Series