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title: Assembling Your BSP-1200 Bench-Scale Ultrasonic Processor
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## [Assembling Your BSP-1200 Bench-Scale Ultrasonic Processor](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/guide-to-assembling-bsp-1200-bench-scale-ultrasonic-processor)

 \[fa icon="calendar"\] Dec 30, 2016 3:20:51 PM / by [Iva Gyurgina](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/author/iva-gyurgina)

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The [**BSP-1200**](http://sonomechanics.com/products_services/1200_w_bench-scale_processor/)<http://sonomechanics.com/products_services/3000_w_industrial-scale_processor/>bench-scale ultrasonic liquid processor is a Barbell Horn Ultrasonic Technology ([**BHUT**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAc-glwNAto))-based system, designed for process optimization and medium-scale production. It can be implemented in two processing modes: flow-through and batch. When a large amount of material needs to be processed, the former is preferable because it results in a much higher processing capacity, improved ultrasonic exposure uniformity, and better temperature control.   

When configured in the flow-through mode, the processor is supplied with four main components: a 1,200 W ultrasonic **[Generator](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/four-terms-you-need-to-understand-about-your-ultrasonic-processor)**, a water-cooled piezoelectric **[Transducer](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/four-terms-you-need-to-understand-about-your-ultrasonic-processor)**, a Barbell **[Horn](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/four-terms-you-need-to-understand-about-your-ultrasonic-processor)**, and a [**Reactor Chamber**](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/four-terms-you-need-to-understand-about-your-ultrasonic-processor) (flow cell). Although it is supplied mostly pre-assembled and ready-to-use, knowing how to put it together can be helpful. In this blog post, we provide step-by-step assembly instructions for the BSP-1200 configured in the flow-through mode. 

*Please keep in mind this blog post is relevant to BSP-1200 system units shipped before April, 2021.* 

Please review the BSP-1200 **[User Manual](http://sonomechanics.com/technical_resources/downloads/)** and familiarize yourself with the processor. Fig. 1 identifies all major components of the fully assembled system. 

| ![Recirculating mode schematic bsp-1200.jpg](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/Recirculating%20mode%20schematic%20bsp-1200.jpg?width=543&name=Recirculating%20mode%20schematic%20bsp-1200.jpg "Recirculating mode schematic bsp-1200.jpg") |
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**Figure 1.** BSP-1200 ultrasonic processor assembled in the flow-through mode. 

**ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: **

**![bsp-1200 reactor chamber parts and o-rings and mylar washer](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/bsp-1200%20reactor%20chamber%20parts%20and%20o-rings%20and%20mylar%20washer-ll.jpg?width=328&name=bsp-1200%20reactor%20chamber%20parts%20and%20o-rings%20and%20mylar%20washer-ll.jpg "bsp-1200 reactor chamber parts and o-rings and mylar washer")**

**Figure 2**. Parts involved in steps 1 - 4 of the assembly procedure.

**1.** Place the Top O-ring above the flange of the Barbell Horn.

**2.** Place the Reactor Chamber lid with six bolts (or wing screws) and split-lock washers above the Top O-ring.

**3.** Place the Mylar acoustic washer over the connecting stud.

**4.** Place the Bottom O-ring below the flange of the Barbell Horn.

![bsp-1200 horn and reactor chamber connection.png](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/bsp-1200%20horn%20and%20reactor%20chamber%20connection.png?width=322&name=bsp-1200%20horn%20and%20reactor%20chamber%20connection.png)

**Figure 3. **Step 5 of the assembly procedure. 

**5.** Thread the Barbell Horn all the way into the Transducer by hand.

| ![BSP-1200 Horn - Transducer Attachment with spanner wrenches.jpg](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/BSP-1200%20Horn%20-%20Transducer%20Attachment%20with%20spanner%20wrenches.jpg?width=466&name=BSP-1200%20Horn%20-%20Transducer%20Attachment%20with%20spanner%20wrenches.jpg) |
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**Figure 4. **Step 6 of the assembly procedure.

**6.** Tighten the assembly using the provided Spanner Wrenches:  
          a) Insert the pin of the first Spanner Wrench into a hole in the Transducer’s front mass and set it up to provide **counterclockwise** torque.  
          b) Insert the pin of the second Spanner Wrench into a hole in the Barbell Horn’s input end and set it up to provide **clockwise** torque.  
          c) Tighten by firmly pressing down with your palms on the wrenches, using the weight of your body. Please note, that a *power overload* error during system operation may indicate an insufficiently tightened Transducer-Horn assembly.

![bsp-1200 how to insert horn into the reactor chamber ](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/bsp-1200%20how%20to%20insert%20horn%20into%20the%20reactor%20chamber.png?width=248&name=bsp-1200%20how%20to%20insert%20horn%20into%20the%20reactor%20chamber.png "bsp-1200 how to insert horn into the reactor chamber ")**Figure 5. **Steps 7 - 8 of the assembly procedure.

**7.** Lower the Reactor Chamber lid until it is in contact with the top O-ring.

**8.** Insert the Barbell Horn into the Reactor Chamber until the Bottom O-ring is in contact with the receiving ring of the Reactor Chamber.

**9.** Align the Transducer's and Reactor Chamber's Support Arm holes.

![BSP-1200 reactor chamber assembled with barbell horn.png](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/BSP-1200%20reactor%20chamber%20assembled%20with%20barbell%20horn.png?width=243&name=BSP-1200%20reactor%20chamber%20assembled%20with%20barbell%20horn.png)

**Figure 6. **Steps 11 - 12 of the assembly procedure.

**10.** Align the lid such that the wing screws match up to the threaded holes in the receiving ring.

**11.** Thread the screws into the receiving ring of the Reactor Chamber. Tighten by hand using a crossing pattern in order to maintain the same tension on all sides.

| ![BSP-1200 on a support stand.jpg](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/BSP-1200%20on%20a%20support%20stand.jpg?width=330&name=BSP-1200%20on%20a%20support%20stand.jpg) |
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**Figure 7.** Steps 12 - 18 of the assembly procedure.

**12.** Thread the Support Arms into the Transducer and Reactor Chamber and tighten the counter-nuts. Make sure that the Support Arms are parallel to each other.

**13.** Secure the top clamp holder on the support stand rod.

**14.** Adjust the position and secure the bottom clamp holder such that both Support Arms can be accommodated.

**15.** Slide both Support Arms into the corresponding clamp holders.

**16.** Secure the Reactor Chamber's Support Arm in the bottom clamp holder.

**17.** Secure the Transducer's support arm in the top clamp holder.

**18.** Loosen and re-tighten the top clamp holder, removing any strain in the assembly.

| ![Flow Through Mode - peripherrals assembly](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/Flow%20Through%20Mode%20-%20peripherrals%20assembly-33.jpg?width=600&name=Flow%20Through%20Mode%20-%20peripherrals%20assembly-33.jpg "Flow Through Mode - peripherrals assembly") |
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**Figure 8. **Steps 19 - 23 of the assembly procedure.

**19.** Assemble all hose/piping connections for the peripheral equipment.

**20.** Hang the Generator on a wall or place it in a rack.

**21.** Assemble the Reactor Chamber's inlet and outlet hose/piping connections.

**22.** During continuous operation, it is important to cool the Transducer with flowing cold water (5 - 10 L/min,  5 - 10 oC ). Attach the Transducer's cooling jacket to a cold water source.

**23.** Attach Reactor Chamber's cooling jacket to a cold water source (optional).

| ![Utrasonic transducer for BSP-1200 processor.jpg](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200%20assembly%20and%20disassembly%20blog/Utrasonic%20transducer%20for%20BSP-1200%20processor.jpg?width=374&name=Utrasonic%20transducer%20for%20BSP-1200%20processor.jpg) |
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**Figure 9. **Step 24 of the assembly procedure.

**24.** Connect one end of the Ultrasound Cable to the Generator and the other end to the Transducer.

**25.** Connect the Remote Button Switch to the Generator.

**26.** Plug the Generator's power cable into a power outlet.

**27.** Make sure you use adequate ear protection while operating the system. For more information, see this **[blog post](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/blog/methods-for-reduction-of-noise-made-by-ultrasonic-processor)**.

**28.** Before putting any liquid through the Reactor Chamber, activate the ultrasonic output and check the power on the Generator's display (see Power Test Instructions, below).

| **POWER TEST INSTRUCTIONS:** - Turn the Generator on. - Press INFO followed by ENTER, use the arrow buttons to set the AMPLITUDE to 75% and press ENTER. - Activate the ultrasonic output using the Remote Button Switch. - The power reading on the display should be below approximately 100 W. If it is higher, you may have: **-** Liquid present in the Reactor Chamber **-** Barbell Horn insufficiently tightened to the Transducer **-** Reactor Chamber lid tightened unevenly **-** Strain in the assembly ![Power reading screen isp-3000 ultrasonic processor 75 percent](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/General_Images/Ultrasonic_systems/Power-reading-screen-isp-3000-ultrasonic-processor-75_percent.jpg?width=266&name=Power-reading-screen-isp-3000-ultrasonic-processor-75_percent.jpg "Power reading screen isp-3000 ultrasonic processor 75 percent") - All good? Deactivate the ultrasonic output, press INFO followed by ENTER, use the arrow buttons to set the AMPLITUDE to the desired level and press ENTER. |
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**The BSP-1200 processor is now assembled and ready for continuous operation!**

![BSP-1200 ultrasonic liquid processor - assembled](https://blog.sonomechanics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_for_Blog_Posts/BSP-1200_Sys._Ass._-_Opac_Yellow_-_For_Blog.jpg?width=444&name=BSP-1200_Sys._Ass._-_Opac_Yellow_-_For_Blog.jpg "BSP-1200 ultrasonic liquid processor - assembled")

For further information, please download the BSP-1200** [User Manual](http://sonomechanics.com/technical_resources/downloads/)**.

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