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LV-ECON

E Controller

Instructions

M374 E

07.1.NF.2 (2/3)

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Page 1: ...LV ECON E Controller Instructions M374 E 07 1 NF 2 2 3 ...

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Page 3: ... this system If the products are used in a manner that is not described in this manual the safety of the product may be adversely affected WARNING CAUTION WARNING and CAUTION Symbols Used in This Manual Although this product is designed to provide the utmost safety during use incorrect usage or failure to follow the safety instructions provided may cause personal injury or property damage To ensur...

Page 4: ...hol to come near the lamp house illuminator or their surrounding areas while the lamp is lit or within 30 minutes after the lamp is turned off Do not allow walls curtains or papers to contact the product Keep hands away from the air vent of the C HGFIE precentered fiber illuminator when the lamp is lit Do no block the airflow from the air vent Caution The symbol is indicated on the following place...

Page 5: ... to the voltage and frequency described above Use of a non conforming power line may result in equipment malfunction failure or fire 5 Power cord Make sure to use the specified power cord Using a wrong power cord may result in malfunctions or fire The product is classified as subject to Class I protection against electrical shock Make sure it is connected to an appropriate ground terminal protecti...

Page 6: ...urned off 9 Cooling fan and air vents Do not block the opening for the cooling fan on the back and air vents on the side If the cooling fan or air vents are blocked the temperature of the product will rise And it results in a malfunction damage or fire CAUTION 1 Handle with care Handle this product with care to avoid shock on impact Do not forcefully bend pull or twist the power cord and the cable...

Page 7: ... method for lamps refer to the instruction manual for the epi illuminator LV UEPI LV UEPI2 or LV UEPI2A or the precentered fiber illuminator C HGFIE Carefully read the instruction manuals for the illuminator and then follow the instructions to replace lamps To prevent burn injuries wait at least 30 minutes after the lamp is turned off to give it sufficient time to cool down when replacing lamps To...

Page 8: ...ource for the Diascopic Illumination 21 7 To Connect with the Auto Focus System 22 8 To connect with a PC 24 9 To Connect with the DS L2 25 10 Power Cord Connection 26 11 Tilt Adjustment Legs 26 Operation 27 1 Power On Off 28 2 Setting Up the Microscope System 29 3 Set up Memory Operation 30 4 Selecting the Microscopy Method 32 5 Operation for the Aperture Diaphragm for the Episcopic Illumination ...

Page 9: ...lowing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 4N75 INSPECTION EQUIPMENT 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz NO CAUT ION LED RADI ATIO N WHEN OPEN AVOI F EXPO SURE TO BEAM CLAS S 3b LED Vors icht unsic htba re LED Strah lung wenn Abde ckun g geof fnet Nich t dem Strah l auss ...

Page 10: ...n or turn off the diascopic illumination and to adjust the brightness 5 FOCUS controls They are used to adjust the vertical position of the motorized focus module 6 DIC controls They are used to change the position of the DIC prism Nomarski prism of the motorized DIC nosepiece 7 CUBE controls They are used to change microscopy methods by rotating the filter cube turret in the motorized epi illumin...

Page 11: ...LED is connected here 15 USB connector A PC is connected here for set up works It is complies with USB 1 1 16 LV UPI2A connector The motorized epi illuminator Nikon LV UEPI2A is connected here 17 LV FMA connector The motorized focusing module Nikon LV FMA or LV IMA is connected here 18 LV DICA connector The DIC prism control cable of the motorized DIC nosepiece LV MDIC is connected here 19 NOSEPIE...

Page 12: ...mbly Handle the product carefully and do not subject it to a strong physical shock Make sure cables between devices are routed properly Do not bring the cables into contact with the lamp house or the illuminator When the diascopic illumination is used and a cable comes into contact with the lamp house the cable sheath may melt and it results in an electrical shock or fire CAUTION Software setup wo...

Page 13: ...undesired operation 4N75 INSPECTION EQUIPMENT 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz NO POWER MIN MAX POWER MIN MAX Motorized focusing module LV FMA 2 Eyepiece tube LV TT2 Either device Motorized nosepiece 2 LV NU5A Lamp house for the episcopic illumination LV LH50PC 1 Power supply TE2 PS100W 1 Lamp house for the diascopic illumination LV LH50PC Power supply TE2 PS100W 1 Microscope base LV DIA or LV EPI For LV DIA...

Page 14: ...ON EQUIPMENT 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz NO POWER MIN MAX POWER MIN MAX JAPAN F STOP A STOP BF DF Epi illuminator LV UEPI Microscope base for the diascopic illumination Motorized focusing module LV IMA Motorized nosepiece LV NU5AC Eyepiece tube LV TI3 PC 1 2 Lamp house for the episcopic illumination LV LH50PC Lamp house for the diascopic illumination LV LH50PC Power supply TE2 PS100W 1 Power supply TE2 ...

Page 15: ...ece cable line to the NOSEPIECE connector on the back of this product using the special nosepiece connection cable that is 2 8 m in length To avoid interference between the cable and the motorized devices draw the cable carefully C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI LV ECON LV NU5A or LV NU5AC Nosepiece connection cable An optional n...

Page 16: ...rn off he LV ECON 3 If any device such as a nosepiece or an illuminator is attached to the LV FMA detach all devices 4 Unscrew four fixing screws with a hexagonal wrench size 3 mm to detach the arm of the LV FMA Be careful not to fall the arm The detached screws can be used fir fixing the LV MDIC Same screws come with the LV MDIC 5 Mount the LV MDIC on the LVFMA in place of the arm and fix it with...

Page 17: ... careful that the cable does not interfere with the motorized parts LV DICA NOSEPIECE C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI LV MDIC LV ECON Nosepiece control cable DIC prism control cable An optional 10 m cable is also available for the nosepiece connection LV DICA NOSEPIECE Reference hole Counterbore Ø13 depth 3 Same dimensions for t...

Page 18: ...erence between the cable and the motorized devices draw the cable carefully To use the auto focus system LV AF the motorized focusing module is connected to the LV AF For details refer to p 22 To Connect with the Auto Focus System and the instruction manual of the LV AF C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI Do not touch the height adj...

Page 19: ... the back of this product using the special UEPI2A connection cable that is 2 8 m in length To avoid interference between the cable and the motorized devices draw the cable carefully C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI FL2 FL1 DF BF FL1 FL2 LV ECON LV UEPI2A UEPI2A connection cable An optional UEPI2A connection cable of 10 m in leng...

Page 20: ...connector on the power supply 4 Connect the special control cable which is 2 8 m in length to the EXTERNAL connector on the power supply and to the EPI TE2 PS100W connector on this product Make sure that the control cable is connected to the connector labeled EPI 5 Move the EXTERNAL switch on the back of the power supply to the ON side An optional control cable of 10 m in length is also available ...

Page 21: ... installation method of the optical fiber adapter and connection method of the light guide fiber refer to the instruction manuals for the epi illuminator with fluorescent illumination LV UEPI2 or LV UEPI2A and for the external light source For details about installation assembly and operation for an external light source refer to the instruction manual for the external light source C HGFIE USB LV ...

Page 22: ...e LV EPILED is mounted on the microscope base the motorized focusing module or such correctly 2 Check that the power switches on the LED controller of the LV EPILED and on this product are turned off the side is pushed 3 Connect the special LED cable to the connector on the light source and to the LED connector on the LED controller 4 Connect the special control cable for the LED light source to t...

Page 23: ...and to the OUTPUT connector on the power supply 4 Connect the special control cable which is 2 8 m in length to the EXTERNAL connector on the power supply and to the DIA TE2 PS100W connector on this product Make sure that the control cable is connected to the connector labeled DIA 5 Move the EXTERNAL switch on the back of the power supply to the ON side MADE IN JAPAN MODEL TE2 PS100W ON OFF E X T ...

Page 24: ...the side of the motorized focusing module and the LV FMA connector on the back of the LV AF controller with the special connection cable 5 Connect the cable of the motorized nosepiece with the NOSEPIECE connector on the back of the LV ECON with the special nosepiece connection cable 6 Connect the SERIAL connector on the back of the LV AF controller and the LV AF connector on the back of the LV ECO...

Page 25: ...mp house for the diascopic illumination LV LH50PC Fiber adapter LV HGFA Light guide fiber External light source Power supply TE2 PS100W 1 Epi illuminator LV UEPI2A Eyepiece tube LV TT2 Eyepieces Or Lamp cable Lamp cable C HGFIE 1 Power supply TE2 PS100W 1 LV AF intermediate tube PC 1 LV AF controller 1 III Device Connections System configuration example A configuration example of the motorized mic...

Page 26: ... cable to the PC and to this product And then specify various settings for each device The USB cable can be connected to the PC or to this product even if the PC or this product is energized C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI LV ECON PC USB cable The USB interface circuit on this product complies with the USB 1 1 specification For ...

Page 27: ...camera operation and the image display Connect the DS L2 with the LV ECON by using the USB interface on the back of the LV ECON All motorized devices can be controlled on the DS L2 display C HGFIE USB LV AF TE2 PS100W TE2 PS100W UEPI2A 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz LV FMA LV DICA NOSEPIECE DIA EPI LV ECON DS L2 USB cable For operation methods of the DS L2 refer to the instruction manual for it ...

Page 28: ... cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 4N75 INSPECTIO N EQUIPMEN T 100 240V 1 0A 50 60Hz NO 10 Power Cord Connection WARNING Make sure to use the specified power cord Using a wrong power cord may result in malfunctions or fire The product is classified as subject to Class I protection against ele...

Page 29: ...er with operating this product Before operating this product check the illuminator and its surroundings for your safety CAUTION Software setup work for the microscope system When the microscope is assembled or the configuration of the microscope is changed perform the software setup works for various settings of the microscope via a PC by using the software LVSetup in LV Series Support Tools provi...

Page 30: ...he POWER indicator lights green Initialization of the microscope system When the product is turned on a beep sounds all indicators on the operation panel light up and this product starts communications with each electrical device When the communication is established each electrical device is set to the predetermined conditions and the indicators on the operation panel show the current condition T...

Page 31: ... the designated software for various settings IV Operation CAUTION If you don t perform the setup work the microscope system does not work correctly Be sure to setup the microscope as follows Setting procedure To perform the setup work operate a PC and run the software LVSetup in LV Series Support Tools provided with this product For details about operations and setup works of LVSetup see LV Serie...

Page 32: ... LV UEPI2A is used Episcopic illumination condition on off and brightness adjustment Diascopic illumination condition on off and brightness adjustment Vertical position of the motorized focusing module DIC prism condition when the motorized DIC nosepiece is used Registering conditions to the set up memory To register the user defined conditions to the set up memory run LVSetup with a PC Connect a ...

Page 33: ...ear the user offset condition and return to the registered conditions of the microscope system hold down the EPI button and the DIA button for two seconds or longer When the registered conditions are restored a short beep sounds and the indicators on the operation panel turn on CAUTION Even if the interlock control mode is changed the user offset settings are kept Therefore if the interlock contro...

Page 34: ...t the FL2 block Interlock function for the microscopy method change The interlock control is a function to change the electrically driven devices of the microscope system to the predetermined condition referring to the microscopy method and the objective when the microscopy method or the objective is changed Selecting the microscopy method BF DF FL1 FL2 FL1 FL2 Microscopy method indicators When th...

Page 35: ...stered condition This modification is referred to as User offset hereafter The condition of User offset is registered in the memory of this product therefore the post modified condition is restored when the registered combination of the microscopy and the objective is selected even after another microscopy or objective is selected or the power is turned off To clear User offset To clear the User o...

Page 36: ... To adjust the aperture diaphragm remove one of the eyepieces and then adjust the aperture diaphragm opening to 70 to 80 of the pupil of the objective while observing the pupil of the objective the bright area when the aperture diaphragm is fully opened in the eyepiece tube Interlock function When the interlock function is enabled with LVSetup the aperture diaphragm opening for the episcopic illum...

Page 37: ...t 100 0 0 100 IN OUT Operation for the motorized nosepiece IV Operation Interlock function for objectives When the interlock function is enabled the following devices are changed to the preset condition in conjunction with the objective Aperture diaphragm opening for the episcopic illumination Episcopic illumination on off control and brightness control Diascopic illumination on off control and br...

Page 38: ... FMA and LV IMA is approximately 20 mm And the limit positions for vertical movement can be set with LVSetup Interlock control for the motorized focusing module When the interlock control function is enabled with LVSetup the elevating section can be moved to the predetermined position in accordance with the objective This function can be used the parfocal correction for objectives and the automati...

Page 39: ... microscopy method Position A B selection interlocked with the objective DIC prism fine adjustment position interlocked with the objective If the DIC prism is operated manually after the interlock control the DIC indicator blinks to show that the prism condition is modified from the registered condition Selection between position A B To perform DIC microscopy the DIC prism position must be selecte...

Page 40: ... Illumination controls EPI DIA Interlock function The illumination is turned on off automatically and the brightness is controlled automatically when one of the following operations is performed a set up memory button is pushed the microscopy method is changed with the interlock function enabled or objectives are changed with the interlock function enabled The registration to the set up memory and...

Page 41: ...or the episcopic illumination To adjust the brightness for the illumination operate the buttons The current brightness is displayed on the brightness level indicator in steps of eight 1 to 7 green 8 orange When the brightness becomes the upper or lower limit a beep sounds For the halogen lamp or LED epi illuminator The brightness can be adjusted by pressing the button For the external light source...

Page 42: ...ting It is the adjusted condition in accordance with the set up memory or the interlock function The illumination lights up with the brightness other than the preset condition It is the adjusted condition with the buttons The illumination is not lit Brightness adjustment for the diascopic illumination To adjust the brightness for the illumination operate the buttons The current brightness is displ...

Page 43: ...r the startup procedure of the light source p 28 Connect it properly p 19 Perform the setup work to specify the settings properly Refer to LV Series Support Tools software manual Turn on the power Connect it properly p 20 Perform the setup work to specify the settings properly Refer to LV Series Support Tools software manual Cause The power cord is not plugged in The motorized device is not connec...

Page 44: ...software manual Use an objective that has the LU Plan or LU Plan Apo mark Change the objective or the DIC prism to a correct component Perform the setup work to specify the settings properly Refer to LV Series Support Tools software manual Cause No analyzer or no polarizer is placed in the optical path No DIC prism is placed in the optical path The setup work has not performed Or the setting is wr...

Page 45: ... eyepieces and glass plate according to the procedure described in 1 Cleaning Lenses and Filters without removing them from the microscope Nikon recommends cleaning them frequently Clean the objectives filters and the like to maintain the optical performance When cleaning the objectives remove them from the microscope Clean them whenever they are contaminated Microscopes and stages are contaminate...

Page 46: ...ed Parts Plastic Parts and Printed Parts Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol ether or paint thinner on painted components plastic components or printed components Doing so could result in discoloration or in peeling of the printed characters For persistent dirt dampen a piece of gauze with neutral detergent and wipe gently 3 Storage Store this product in a dry place where mold is not likel...

Page 47: ...e LED epi illuminator Special interface Interface connector for a PC USB 1 1 interface Interface connector for the motorized epi illuminator Special interface Interface connector for the motorized focusing module Special interface Interface connector for the motorized DIC Special interface Interface connector for the motorized nosepiece Special interface 100 240 VAC 1 0A 50 60Hz When the supply vo...

Page 48: ... frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appreil num...

Page 49: ...tric shock protection class Class III Indoor use only Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 90 relative humidity maximum no condensation W 123 8 mm x H 225 224 to 244 mm x D 308 mm Approx 6 0 kg This is UL listed product UL61010A 1 This product meets FCC Part 15B Class A requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of ...

Page 50: ...ategory II Electric shock protection class Class III Indoor use only Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 90 relative humidity maximum no condensation 114 W x 138 8 H x 217 D mm excluding protrusions Approx 3 7 kg This is UL listed product UL61010A 1 This product meets FCC Part 15B Class A requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pur...

Page 51: ...ght field microscopy Projected magnification 3 0x on the eyepiece image plane Full open diameter for dark field microscopy 9 8 mm Centering range 2 4 mm in diameter Adjustment motorized Variable range 1 2 to 8 0 mm in diameter bright field microscopy Projected magnification 1 55x on the objective pupil plane Full open diameter for dark field microscopy 8 5 mm Centering range 2 4 mm in diameter Bui...

Page 52: ... UL listed GS approved and CE marking approved When the supply voltage is 100 V to 120 V UL Listed detachable cord set 3 conductor grounding type 3 conductor grounding Type SVT NO 18 AWG 3 m long maximum rated at 125 VAC minimum When the supply voltage is 220 V to 240 V Cord set approved according to EU EN standards 3 conductor grounding type 3 conductor grounding Type H05VV F 3 m long maximum rat...

Page 53: ...ordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appreil numérique de classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du ...

Page 54: ...nurling angle 15 Dimension of objective thread M32 x 0 75 mm Distance between the attachment position of the objective barrel and the attachment reference position of the nosepiece 48 mm Sliding dove tail reference dimension 50 mm 16 5 mm x 24 mm One fixed objective and four centerable objectives Centering screws two M3 set screws two screws for each objective Centering range ø0 3mm Connector of 1...

Page 55: ... the arm mounting surface and the eyepiece tube mounting surface 28 mm Distance between the objective body mounting position and the eyepiece tube mounting surface 73 mm Insertion removal travel distance 32 mm Insertion removal time Approximately 4 seconds or less Contrast adjustable range 7 8 mm Contrast conversion range 1 2 λ to 3 2 λ Vertical travel distance position A B selection 5 4 mm interl...

Page 56: ... can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 0...

Page 57: ...rds 3 conductor grounding Type 3 conductor grounding Type H05VV F 3m long maximum rated at 250 VAC minimum When used in Japan Cord set satisfying the Electrical Appliance And Material Safety Law PSE mark attached 3 conductor grounding VCTF 3x0 75mm2 3m long maximum rated at 125 VAC minimum 12VDC 100W 8 4A 250V T4A Temperature 0 C to 40 C Humidity 85 relative humidity maximum no condensation Altitu...

Page 58: ...cycle repetition of 3 5 hours on and then 0 5 hour off Model name Nikon HG fiber 15 C HGFIF15 cable length 1 5 m Nikon HG fiber 30 C HGFIF30 cable length 3 0 m Core diameter 3 mm 100 to 240 VAC 10 50 60 Hz 2 0 A When the supply voltage is 100 V to 120 V UL Listed detachable cord set 3 conductor grounding Type 3 conductor grounding Type SVT No 18 AWG 3 m long maximum rated at 125 VAC minimum When t...

Page 59: ...art 15B Class A requirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed a...

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