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Contents

Introduction and Intended Use .......................................... 4

Safety .............................................................................. 5

System Overview .............................................................. 8

4 Initial Setup .................................................................... 10

Adapters and Liquid Light Guides ..................................... 12

Neutral Density Control ................................................... 13

Monitoring Operation ...................................................... 14

7.1 Normal Mode .................................................................. 14

7.2 Sleep Mode..................................................................... 14

7.3 User Set Mode ................................................................ 15

Warning Messages .......................................................... 16

Maintenance ................................................................... 22

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Troubleshooting .............................................................. 23

9.2 Replacing the Fuses ........................................................ 25

9.3 Disposal of the Lamp ....................................................... 25

9.4 Limited Guarantee / Warranty .......................................... 25

9.5 Technical Specification .................................................... 26

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Page 1: ...l service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE INSPECTION Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with our interactive website at www instraview com LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit us on the web at www artisantg com for more information on ...

Page 2: ...IR 10998 000 000 light sources are designed and tested in accordance with ANSI UL 61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 Number 61010 1 CENELEC EN 61326 1 2006 and FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Prior to use carefully unpack and inspect all components for any signs of damage which may have occurred during shipping If shipping damage is suspected notify 89 North or your authorized 89 North distributor immediately 89...

Page 3: ...ol 13 7 Monitoring Operation 14 7 1 Normal Mode 14 7 2 Sleep Mode 14 7 3 User Set Mode 15 8 Warning Messages 16 9 Maintenance 22 9 1 Troubleshooting 23 9 2 Replacing the Fuses 25 9 3 Disposal of the Lamp 25 9 4 Limited Guarantee Warranty 25 9 5 Technical Specification 26 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 4: ...Device malfunction or property damage could result if these instructions are not followed This symbol cautions that surfaces may be hot and could be a burn hazard This symbol indicates the location of a grounding lug WARNING This term contains critical information by identifying conditions or practices that may result in injury or loss of life if these instructions are not followed Artisan Technol...

Page 5: ...output in their intended transmission bands Using the incorrect liquid light guide will compromise the performance of the light engine and prematurely age the light guide The metal halide lamp used will operate for greater than 1500 hours of use The light source will report the number of hours of use on the display panel Because of its intense brightness the light source includes an electronic mot...

Page 6: ...replacement must be performed by qualified personnel only The lamp contains trace amounts of mercury and other metals If the lamp is damaged or broken proper handling and disposal are required for safety www lamprecycle org Do not operate the unit near any flammable materials including flammable gases or liquids The light source is designed to sustain a bulb burst within the light engine enclosure...

Page 7: ...ok directly at the lamp or at light reflected from the lamp or the output from the liquid light guide WARNING Never operate the lamp with the light guide disconnected from the microscope as ultraviolet and NIR radiation can be harmful to the unprotected eye and skin WARNING LAMP EXPLOSION HAZARD The lamp contains toxic gasses under high pressure In the event of an explosion mercury vapor high temp...

Page 8: ...replaced to ensure suitable performance and safety The light source will alert the user at 1500 hours that the lamp is due for replacement At 1600 hours the light engine will cease operation as the bulb is no longer safe to use WARNING Used lamps should not be discarded in the conventional waste stream The lamps contain metals that must be handled as potentially toxic Artisan Technology Group Qual...

Page 9: ... seconds Shutter Toggle Normal Mode Main Screen Option Select User Set Mode Screen Filter Position Normal Mode Main Screen Option Toggle User Set Mode Screen Light Port Computer Port Power Switch Power Plug Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 10: ...ev D 9 Safety Interlock Internal Compartments ND Filter Bulb Lamp Chamber Interlock Switch Filter Wheel Chamber Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 11: ...t cloth Picking a Location Set the light source on a flat surface in a place that allows for adequate air ventilation on all sides Do not position the unit so that any of the sides including the back or the top are up against a wall or other equipment NOTE Maintain at least 6 of clearance around all sides of the light source for adequate ventilation Light Guide Connection Push the wider end of the...

Page 12: ...nded time Bulb life is shortened by excessive restarts For typical daily use it is best to let it run NOTE This equipment has passed testing for EMI RFI radiation and susceptibility however if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions interference to other devices in the near vicinity may occur If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other devices which can be determi...

Page 13: ...oFluor II and PhotoFluor II NIR each use different LLGs to maximize their specified transmission range Use of the wrong LLG will both comprise the output power of the system and result in premature light guide aging Only use the LLG specified for your version of PhotoFluor II PhotoFluor II PhotoFluor II NIR 3 mm x 2M Liquid light guide 20001 000 000 20023 000 000 5 mm x 2M Liquid light guide 20003...

Page 14: ...ture Position Transmission 1 100 2 75 3 60 4 40 5 20 6 Closed The and arrows on the keypad step the filters in the Main Screen Normal Mode The arrow controls the shutter toggle NOTE Neutral density filters may be replaced with specific high temperature tolerance excitation filters Replacing a neutral density filter with an unapproved glass filter may result in damage to the unit Call 89 North for ...

Page 15: ...r the display is shown below LAMP HOURS 835 TRANSMISSION 100 SHUTTER OPEN 6 2 Sleep Mode Sleep Mode can be activated while the unit is in Normal Mode by holding the green button for 5 seconds until the unit powers off Repeat the sequence to awaken the unit Re initialization will happen as the bulb starts up again so the standard 3 minute warm up will still apply Artisan Technology Group Quality In...

Page 16: ...ntary press The and buttons move the cursor up and down while the and buttons toggle the settings and increase or decrease values The green enter button will save the settings and exit the menu The figure below shows the layout for the User Set display USER SETTINGS MENU AUDIBLE ALARM HI CONTRAST LEVEL 8 BACKLIGHT LEVEL 5 Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE ww...

Page 17: ...e The lamp will be powered down and remain off Cycle the AC power If the problem persists call for technical help Warning Lamp Temperature WARNING LAMP BOX TEMPERATURE HIGH ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION This warning signals a ventilation problem which could be a warm ambient environment obstructed vents or a fan failure Assure proper ventilation clean vents and clearance The warning will clear if the ...

Page 18: ...ignals a ventilation problem which could be a warm ambient environment obstructed vents or a fan failure Assure proper ventilation clean vents and clearance If the message does not clear call for technical help Warning Ballast Temperature Exceeded WARNING BALLAST BOX TEMP EXCEEDED AND LAMP HAS BEEN TURNED OFF This latching warning shuts down the bulb because of a ventilation problem which could be...

Page 19: ...n the cover is not secured The ballast and lamp will be disabled Secure the cover with 4 screws and re power the unit to clear the message Call for technical help if the message persists Warning Thermostat Over Temperature FATAL ERROR THERMOSTAT FAILURE REFER TO USER MANUAL This warning indicates either the unit has overheated or has a sensor failure Assure proper ventilation and clean unrestricte...

Page 20: ...UAL Lamp or ballast did not start or the lamp is not plugged in or the lamp has failed Shut down and restart If the error persists have qualified personnel check the installation of the lamp If the lamp is intact and is properly installed and the error persists call for technical help Warning Ballast Thermistor Outside of Normal Range WARNING BALLAST BOX SENSOR PROBLEM REFER TO USER MANUAL Shut do...

Page 21: ...lamp has exceeded its life 1500 hours Replacement is required The warning can be delayed for a short time by depressing the green enter button Warning Lamp Hours Exceed Safety Limit SAFETY WARNING LAMP LIFE EXCEEDED REPLACE BULB AND RESET HOUR COUNTER At 1600 hours the lamp will shut down to prevent any possible danger of envelope failure Have qualified personnel replace the bulb per the Lamp Repl...

Page 22: ...ER MANUAL Shut down and call for technical assistance Warning Strike Program Failure WARNING STRIKE APP FAILURE REFER TO USERS MANUAL Shut down and call for technical assistance Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 23: ... be removed as electrical hazards and hot surfaces exist Keep the vents and internal heat sinks dust free If the unit should malfunction and the troubleshooting matrix does not correct the problem please contact 89 North or your authorized 89 North distributor Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

Page 24: ...Sleep Mode Contact If problem persists contact 89 North customer service for further instructions Unit Displays Warning Message Note Error message and Warning Messages section of this manual Contact 89 North customer service with errors that may require servicing Be sure to write down the exact error messages seen Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisa...

Page 25: ...erly installed it will not start Only qualified personnel can inspect lamp installation Contact If problem persists contact 89 North customer service for further instructions Temperature High or Exceeded Check Ambient air temp too high improve air circulation Check Air vents blocked or restricted Contact If problem persists contact 89 North customer service for further instructions Artisan Technol...

Page 26: ... the following web address for current information www lamprecycle org 7 4 Limited Guarantee Warranty The PhotoFluor II and PhotoFluor II light engines are under warranty for one year from the date of delivery as long as it is operated as described in this manual The lamps have an expected life span of at least 1500 hours and will be replaced if they fail or provide poor performance during that ti...

Page 27: ...de Motorized operation Contents Attenuation screens can accept heat tolerant excitation filters Motorized shutter Approx 250 ms response time Display and Safety features Clear display of lamp time filter wheel position Automatic system diagnostics Resettable lamp counter with warnings Four line by 20 character display dimmable Safety interlocks output light blocked in absence of light guide Over t...

Page 28: ... Width 14 0 cm 5 5 inches Height 21 6 cm 8 5 inches Depth 36 8 cm 14 5 inches Weight 5 45 kg 12lbs Power supply 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 15 A Fuse T3 15A 250V Keypad Five button control Liquid Light Guide Length 2 M 6 5 feet Core 5 mm or 3 mm diameter Lamp Type 200 W metal halide Filter Wheel Mode Motorized operation Contents Attenuation screens can accept heat tolerant excitation filters Motorized sh...

Page 29: ...t guide Over temperature protection with software warnings and hardware shutdown Serial Connection Full computer control via ASCII or binary command set user controlled filter positions Computer controlled lamp shut off conserves power and lamp hours during long experiments Ambient conditions for operation Temperature 10 to 25 C 50 to 77 F Rel humidity 30 to 75 Artisan Technology Group Quality Ins...

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Page 31: ...D 30 Contact Information 89 North 1 Mill St Burlington VT 05401 U S A 877 417 8313 1 802 881 0302 www 89north com Artisan Technology Group Quality Instrumentation Guaranteed 888 88 SOURCE www artisantg com ...

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Page 33: ...l service in house repair center WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT Sell your excess underutilized and idle used equipment We also offer credit for buy backs and trade ins www artisantg com WeBuyEquipment REMOTE INSPECTION Remotely inspect equipment before purchasing with our interactive website at www instraview com LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit us on the web at www artisantg com for more information on ...

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