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200DC User Guide

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Page 1: ...X Cite 200DC User Guide...

Page 2: ...ior 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 without notice and does...

Page 3: ...cators 18 6 5 Display Format Reference 19 6 6 Adjusting Light Output 19 6 7 Viewing Accumulated Lamp Hours 20 6 8 Power Measurement Optional 20 6 9 Warnings and Alarms 22 6 10 Clearing Alarms 22 7 Shu...

Page 4: ...ectromagnetic Compatibility 43 11 2 China RoHS 44 12 Warranty 45 13 Contact Information 46 13 1 Replacement Parts and Accessories 46 Table of Figures Figure 1 Front Panel 8 Figure 2 Rear Panel 9 Figur...

Page 5: ...amp will not strike SFI Shutter Failure The shutter has failed to return to home position Unit should be restarted If the error repeats contact Tech Support E1 Lamp temperature is too high Check venti...

Page 6: ...elitas Technologies Corp is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative customized solutions to meet the lighting detection and other high performance technology needs of customers X C...

Page 7: ...ssary of Symbols CAUTION Risk of danger consult accompanying documents WARNING Eye damage may result from directly viewing ultraviolet light protective eye shielding and clothing must be used at all t...

Page 8: ...hing to protect exposed skin Warning Always make sure the light guide is properly inserted into the X Cite 200DC and the microscope prior to turning on power to the unit This will minimize the risk of...

Page 9: ...g or 1 800 668 8752 Danger Exposure to Mercury represents a health hazard to humans When unpacking or installing the lamp always wear protective clothing and a face mask Operate the lamp inside the X...

Page 10: ...these openings could result in a possible over heating condition Do not attempt to remove or tamper with the rubber feet located on the bottom of the unit Caution The lamp module s operational life c...

Page 11: ...r if ordered 4 Liquid Light Guide 3mm x 1 5m or 3mm x 3 0m 5 Power Cord IEC shielded and grounded 6 Quick Start Guide X Cite 200DC User Guide download http www excelitas com Pages Product X Cite 200DC...

Page 12: ...r Guide 035 00446R rev 4 4 2 Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel LED DISPLAY SHUTTER ACTIVATION BUTTON LAMP ON STATUS LED SHUTTER STATUS LED IRIS ADJUSTMENT DIAL LIGHT GUIDE PORT LIGHT GUIDE STATUS LED P...

Page 13: ...9 X Cite 200DC User Guide 035 00446R rev 4 4 3 Rear panel Figure 2 Rear Panel AC RECEPTACLE AND FUSE DRAWER FOOT PEDAL INPUT TTL OUTPUT FOR SHUTTER SYNC TTL INPUT FOR SHUTTER...

Page 14: ...lustrated below position the lamp facing towards the front of the unit with the POWER leads facing towards you The lamp should be aligned so that the leading edge of the reflector lamp rim fits into t...

Page 15: ...sure the middle of the lamp is in position to fit into the spring clamp Slide the lamp until it snaps into the spring clamp The leading edge of the reflector lamp rim should fit snugly into the lamp h...

Page 16: ...orientation If you are having difficulty attaching the connector try rotating it by 180 Note If the Intelli Lamp connector is not installed correctly the lamp will not strike and the bulb message wil...

Page 17: ...nds of the light guide prior to installation 5 2 3 Remove plastic plug if present from the light guide port on the front panel of the X Cite 200DC 5 2 4 Holding the light guide by the grey sleeve and...

Page 18: ...nserted 5 2 5 To remove the light guide firmly grip the strain relief near the light guide retainer and pull out firmly Note The X Cite 200DC is designed for use with a 3mm liquid light guide Excelita...

Page 19: ...light path applications Separate instructions are included with these models 5 3 4 Insert the flange portion of the collimating adapter into the lamp port of the microscope Using the existing hardwar...

Page 20: ...r Guide 035 00446R rev 4 Figure 7 Collimating Adapter Warning Turning power to the on position without the light guide properly installed in the unit and in the microscope can increase your risk of ex...

Page 21: ...green The display will flash during the warm up period for approximately 4 minutes The display will stop flashing when the warm up period has completed Wait until the warm up period has completed befo...

Page 22: ...r is not closed error code SFI will appear on the LED display 6 2 2 To illuminate a specimen press and release the SHUTTER button to open the shutter OPEN LED will turn on 6 2 3 Use Iris Adjustment Di...

Page 23: ...6 6 1 To adjust light intensity use the Iris Adjustment Dial and set to desired level by turning Clockwise to increase light intensity and counter clockwise to decrease light intensity 6 6 2 There are...

Page 24: ...your light guide into the Optical Input Port of the XR2100 2 Ensure the X Cite 200DC shutter is closed and set Iris to the desired intensity level 3 Remove light guide from microscope adapter and inse...

Page 25: ...he XP750 onto the stage with the detection window facing down and approximately centered beneath the microscope objective lens The icon etched inside a circle should be facing up which marks the cente...

Page 26: ...removed while shutter is open or an attempt is made to open the shutter LIGHT GUIDE LED turns red 3 beep audible alarm Critical Safety Shutter shall automatically close and be disabled from opening un...

Page 27: ...til it clicks to open or close the shutter 7 2 Shutter control via TTL 7 2 1 For high speed shutter activation TTL control can also be used The plot below shows typical timing values for the X Cite 20...

Page 28: ...Status TTL Shutter Sync high open low low closed high TTL INPUT BNC SYNC OUT BNC Maximum low level 0 8VDC Maximum low level 0 8VDC Minimum high level 2 0VDC Minimum high level 4 5VDC Maximum high lev...

Page 29: ...p Check Intelli Lamp connection and restart unit If problem persists try another lamp if problem still persist contact Tech Support E6 Lamp self extinguished Let system cool and restart lamp If it goe...

Page 30: ...ailure If the LED display lights and the fan starts but the lamp will not turn on check for the following 1 The LED display indicates the bulb message and the system begins to beep This indicates that...

Page 31: ...r information on purchasing a new lamp or light guide 8 5 Shutter Failure If the shutter does not open check that 1 The light guide is fully inserted the LED above the light guide port will be illumin...

Page 32: ...ween the feet as this will restrict airflow through the bottom of the front face plate 9 1 2 For safe operation use only a grounded outlet 9 1 3 Avoid physical shocks or jarring to the unit especially...

Page 33: ...ite 200DC this ensures contact with a heat sink to conduct heat away from the light guide b Never obstruct the air vents on the X Cite 200DC Vents are located at the rear and underside of the unit c D...

Page 34: ...ht guide to degrade prematurely and result in a sudden reduction in illumination intensity Bubbles can form without warning and if they occur within the first 1500 to 2000 hours of use is it typically...

Page 35: ...the LLG a Bubble free quartz end will appear as a bright solid circle you may also be able to see a thin circular outline at the quartz liquid interface b Bubbles at near the quartz end appear as dark...

Page 36: ...is small When should light guides be replaced 9 2 18 It is usually time to replace a light guide when 1 Illumination is low and replacing the lamp does not improve brightness 2 Dark or uneven areas b...

Page 37: ...33 X Cite 200DC User Guide 035 00446R rev 4 9 3 Lamps Spectrum and lifetime 9 3 1 The lamp output and typical output levels over lifetime are shown below Lamp Output Spectrum X Cite 200DC...

Page 38: ...t several hundred hours of use and then stabilize at a level 70 of the initial output for the remainder of the lamp life If the lower power regions of the output spectra are being used it may be desir...

Page 39: ...eflector If touched carefully clean the envelope with alcohol Skin oils can etch the glass and cause premature bulb failure c Wear cotton gloves or powder free latex nitrile gloves when handling any l...

Page 40: ...ut power spectrum lamp life light guide life and safety Ensuring adequate cooling 9 5 2 Never obstruct the air vents on the X Cite 200DC Vents are located at the rear and underside of the unit 9 5 3 A...

Page 41: ...e g do not place the X Cite 200DC on top of another heat producing instrument 9 5 5 If a heated environmental chamber is being used for live cell imaging make sure that the X Cite 200DC and the light...

Page 42: ...The external air filter is located under the front face plate of the X Cite 200DC 9 6 2 Turn off the main POWER switch and remove the AC POWER cord from the unit 9 6 3 Gently slide and pull out the f...

Page 43: ...tch and remove the AC POWER cord from the unit 9 7 3 Gently pull out the drawer with the aid of a flat head screwdriver 9 7 4 Carefully lever one end of each fuse up from its retaining clip with a sma...

Page 44: ...0 above nominal output Overload protection 110 160 of normal rating Fuse Rating Dual fuse system each fuse rated at F5 0A 250V 5x20mm type located in the AC receptacle 10 2Environmental Operating Cond...

Page 45: ...lli Lamp Connector E Power Connector Lamp Module Excelitas Technologies 200W Arc Lamp Lamp Module Life 2000 hours Warm Up 20 minutes min reference sections 3 1 Glossary of Symbols and 6 1 Powering Up...

Page 46: ...t Guide Dimensions in mm Core End Fitting End Fitting Minimum Bend Radius mm d0 d1 d2 3 5 9 40 Transport and Storage Conditions Temperature 5 C to 35 C Note Refer to section 9 2 for tips on maintainin...

Page 47: ...ce 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 instruction manu...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...n 30 days from the original date of receipt Replacement Bulb Warranty If the X Cite 200DC bulb fails to strike during the warranty period of 2000 hours the bulb will be replaced under warranty or a cr...

Page 50: ...chased directly from Excelitas Technologies For ordering and pricing information contact the inside sales department at x cite excelitas com http www excelitas com Pages Contact Contact Us aspx 1 800...

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