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X-Cite

120PC Q User Guide

Applies to 120PC Q Series Models:

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XI120PC-Q

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XI120PC-QX

Summary of Contents for X-Cite 120PC Q Series

Page 1: ...X Cite 120PC Q User Guide Applies to 120PC Q Series Models XI120PC Q XI120PC QX...

Page 2: ...eans without the prior written consent of Excelitas Canada Inc Every effort has been made to ensure information in this manual is accurate however information in this manual is subject to change witho...

Page 3: ...sting the Exposure Time 21 10 3 Running a Timed Exposure 21 11 Additional Functions 22 11 1 Viewing the Accumulated Lamp Hours 22 11 2 Locking Unlocking the Up Down Adjustment Buttons 22 11 3 Using th...

Page 4: ...p maximize lamp lifetime 40 18 Technical Specifications 41 18 1 Lamp module 41 18 2 Light Guide 42 18 3 Power Input 43 18 4 Lamp Power electrical 43 18 5 Environmental Operating Conditions 43 18 6 Tra...

Page 5: ...ew 3 Figure 2 Rear Panel View 4 Figure 3 Lamp Access Panel 9 Figure 4 Lamp Housing 10 Figure 5 Lamp Orientation 10 Figure 6 Intelli Lamp Connection 11 Figure 7 Lamp Power Connection 12 Figure 8 Lamp W...

Page 6: ...120PC Q include the pre aligned Intelli Lamp system an accumulative lamp hour meter and a lamp status indicator The X Cite 120PC Q joins the Excelitas Technologies family of light systems offering the...

Page 7: ...as com Pages Product X Cite 120PC Q aspx 7 Foot Pedal Switch Assembly 8 Cable Assembly 9 Pin RS 232 9 Hex Key 3mm lamp access cover 10 Safety Precautions Booklet If your packaged unit is missing any o...

Page 8: ...3 X Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035 00328R rev 4 2 2 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel View LED STATUS INDICATORS POWER ON OFF SWITCH START STOP BUTTON MODE UP DOWN ADJUST BUTTONS LED DISPLAY...

Page 9: ...X Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035 00328R rev 4 2 3 Rear Panel Figure 2 Rear Panel View LIGHT GUIDE PORT RS 232 PORT AC POWER RECEPTACLE FUSE DRAWER ANALOG JACK INPUT SIGNAL FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION AIR VENT...

Page 10: ...and dangers relate to the operation and maintenance of the X Cite 120PC Q They are also presented throughout this User s Guide where necessary Warning Eye damage may result from directly viewing the...

Page 11: ...To prevent damage degradation of the light guide always allow adequate clearance at the rear of the X Cite unit to prevent kinking or excessive bending Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock alw...

Page 12: ...e unit the lamp power switch must be turned off Monitoring the unit during Automated operation The level of UV energy supplied by the X Cite 120PC Q is sufficient to ignite flammable substances Theref...

Page 13: ...original packaging Excelitas Technologies will dispose of them in the appropriate manner Caution The lamp module s operational life can be significantly shortened if it is handled incorrectly Do not t...

Page 14: ...s Panel 4 1 3 Carefully remove the lamp module from its container holding only the ceramic components Caution The lamp module s operational life can be significantly shortened if handled incorrectly B...

Page 15: ...mic mount slide into the groove of the lamp bracket The middle of the lamp should be in position to fit into the spring clamp Reference Figure 5 Tip Make sure that the This side out label is facing ou...

Page 16: ...mp Close the lamp bracket arm Reference Figure 5 4 1 7 Locate the 4 pin Intelli Lamp sensor connector multi coloured wiring harness at the rear of the lamp module and connect it to its mate located on...

Page 17: ...nnection Tip The 2 pin lamp power connector will only attach in the correct orientation If you are having difficulty attaching the connector try rotating it by 180 4 1 9 Ensure the Intelli Lamp sensor...

Page 18: ...it seats with a second positive click up to the A line printed on the grey ferrule Reference Figure 9 Figure 9 Light Guide Insertion Warning This unit is designed for bench top use only Always ensure...

Page 19: ...strain relief near the light guide retainer and pull out firmly Note If the light guide is not inserted properly it may result in reduced light output and overheating which can cause premature degrada...

Page 20: ...X Cite unit Vents are located at the rear and underside of the unit Note In earlier X Cite models vents were located on the side underneath the lamp access panel c Do not remove the rubber feet on the...

Page 21: ...ing adapter can be mounted Do not discard the existing mounting hardware since it will be used to secure the collimating adapter to the microscope 6 1 3 Remove the collimating adapter from its packagi...

Page 22: ...ide 035 00328R rev 4 Figure 10 Collimating Adaptor Warning Turning power on to the X Cite 120 PC unit without the light guide properly installed in the unit and in the microscope can increase your ris...

Page 23: ...ing Lamp is too hot to strike The lamp will automatically strike when it has reached optimum striking temperature old bulb Alternating Old and then Bulb The lamp has accumulated over 2500 hours Lamp m...

Page 24: ...been completed before using the X Cite 120PC Q to perform an exposure Excelitas Technologies recommends 20 minutes to ensure a stable output 8 1 5 To power down the unit set the mains power switch I...

Page 25: ...h time the up or down button is pressed 9 1 5 Press the start stop button to manually close the shutter The open indicator LED will turn off once the shutter has closed Warning UV light and high level...

Page 26: ...med Exposure 10 3 1 Ensure that your X Cite 120PC Q unit is set to timer mode or lamp hour mode as per section 11 1 10 3 2 Press the START STOP button The shutter will automatically open and the expos...

Page 27: ...uttons located on the front display panel When the system lock has been engaged no adjustments to the exposure time or iris opening can be made This can help to ensure constant exposures when the X Ci...

Page 28: ...3 3 The foot pedal connector a 3 5mm audio style jack has the following pin out connections Connection Point Signal Name Outer rim Common GND Center pin Positive input active low 12 RS 232 Specificat...

Page 29: ...ontact Excelitas Technologies 12 4 Graphical User Interface 12 4 1 When the X Cite 120PC Q is connected to a PC the unit front panel will be automatically locked The unit status will be sampled at twi...

Page 30: ...l the X Cite 120PC Q software 1 Turn on the PC to be used with the X Cite 120PC Q system 2 Shut down any other Windows programs currently in use 3 Download the X Cite 120PC Q Control Panel software fr...

Page 31: ...controls and rear panel analog jack controls become disabled The display will indicate elapsed lamp hours only The Unit Status indicator on the GUI will indicate Lock On 13 4 2 Lamp On Off Control 1...

Page 32: ...methods Method 1 Select exposure time by clicking on the Up Down buttons located right of the Exposure Timer The exposure time will change in increments of 1 second If a value outside of acceptable l...

Page 33: ...p fail to strike ii Lamp access door not correctly installed iii Intelli lamp sensor connection failure iv Shutter position failure The alarm condition is indicated by a repeating audible beep from th...

Page 34: ...e display indicate unit is in Intensity Mode The three digit number shown will indicate the percent iris opening See Section 10 Adjusting the Light Output 4 bulb The bulb message advises the user that...

Page 35: ...are initially locked It also appears if the up or down button is pressed while they are locked advising the user that these functions are locked out See Section 11 2 Locking and Unlocking the UP DOWN...

Page 36: ...lified repair personnel only If the unit fails to power up use the following checklist to eliminate the most common causes of problems Check that 1 The AC power cord is securely plugged into a functio...

Page 37: ...message This indicates the lamp is too hot to strike The lamp will automatically strike when it has cooled 4 The LED display indicates alternately end then bulb This indicates that the lamp has accumu...

Page 38: ...ntact your local X Cite Service Center 16 2 Liquid Light Guides Proper handling and installation of liquid light guides 1 Liquid light guides have a typical useful life of 4000 hours of operation when...

Page 39: ...cap on the output end of the light guide when the other end is connected to the X Cite unit if the unit is turned on in this condition the cap will overheat melt and or permanently discolour the quart...

Page 40: ...light guides with bubbles relative to an LLG without bubbles 100 Can a bubbled light guide recover 1 Yes light guides with small bubbles can sometimes recover Disconnect the light guide from the X Cit...

Page 41: ...fetime are shown below 2 It is normal for the output to decline over the first several hundred hours of use and then stabilize at a level 70 of the initial output for the remainder of the lamp life If...

Page 42: ...ing adequate cooling 1 Never obstruct the air vents on the X Cite unit Vents are located at the rear and underside of the unit Note Arrows indicate direction location of air flow In earlier X Cite mod...

Page 43: ...om X Cite unit and turn unit upside down Visually inspect the metal gratings for lint dust and other debris 2 Debris can be removed from the gratings using a small vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool o...

Page 44: ...nd off will maximize lamp life 5 Replace the air filters frequently to ensure unrestricted air flow It is recommended as a minimum that the air filter be removed and washed with a mild detergent and w...

Page 45: ...the X Cites Intelli Lamp will prevent this 4 Avoid unnecessary movement and jarring of the lamp especially when it is in operation or hot 5 When changing a lamp a Handle the lamp only by the ceramic...

Page 46: ...l Specifications 18 1 Lamp module A D Ceramic Components B Reflector C Bulb E Intelli Lamp Connector F Lamp Power Connector Lamp Module High Pressure 120 watt mercury vapor short arc Lamp Module Life...

Page 47: ...Delivery Flexible liquid filled light guide 1 5m or 3m in length with a core diameter of 3mm Custom light guides are also available Liquid Light Guide End Fitting Liquid Light Guide Dimensions in mm C...

Page 48: ...e rated at F4A 250V Fast acting type 18 4 Lamp Power electrical Lamp Voltage 85V RMS square wave 50 duty cycle 1 4A typical Output Power Lamp nominal 120W Max Lamp Voltage 115V RMS Lamp Drive Frequenc...

Page 49: ...armful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the...

Page 50: ...ems Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicated above invites you to use those systems If you need...

Page 51: ...bulb fails to strike during the warranty period of 2000 hours the bulb will be replaced under warranty or a credit will be applied to the purchaser s account In the event of a claim under this guarant...

Page 52: ...arts Replacement lamps and light guides can be purchased directly from Excelitas Technologies For ordering and pricing information contact the inside sales department at x cite excelitas com http www...

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