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 Optical Power Measurement System User Guide 

035-00390R rev. 3 

 

 

14.1 Returning Equipment to Excelitas Technologies 

 

1.  Original packaging should be kept for future use.  Please use this packaging when 
sending equipment to Excelitas Technologies for servicing or calibration to protect the 
sensitive optical and electronic components.  It is safe to ship the XP750 in the plastic 
carrying case with the XR2100 provided it is placed in its foam cut-out, (refer to 

Figure 

10

 ) If shipping only the XP750, use its original shipping carton with foam inserts. 

 
2.  Please make a note of the problem encountered, the steps followed to isolate the 
problem and the result of any trouble shooting steps taken.  

 

3.  Contact the nearest 

Excelitas Technologies Service Center

 to obtain a Return 

Authorization Number. For your convenience, RA numbers can also be requested on-
line at: 

http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Support/Service-Request-Form.aspx 

 

4.  Follow shipping instructions provided by the service technician.  The unit should be 
returned in its original packaging if possible.  
 
 

 

 

Figure 10 Plastic Case with XP750 & XR2100 

Summary of Contents for X-Cite XR2100

Page 1: ...i X Cite Optical Power Measurement System User Guide 035 00390R rev 3 X Cite Optical Power Measurement System User Guide X Cite XR2100 Optical Power Meter X Cite XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor...

Page 2: ...form by any means 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 t...

Page 3: ...7 2 Favorite Wavelengths 14 8 External Control 15 8 1 Driver GUI Graphical User Interface Installation 15 8 2 Graphical User Interface GUI 16 8 3 Status Control and Operational Tabs 17 8 4 Optical Da...

Page 4: ...ontact Information 39 16 Replacement Parts and Accessories 39 Table of Figures Figure 1 XP750 Top View 6 Figure 2 XP750 Bottom View 6 Figure 3 XR2100 Keypad 7 Figure 4 XR2100 Optical Power Meter Conne...

Page 5: ...quality products manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001 CE marked and certified to UL and CSA standards Excelitas Technologies Corp is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative cus...

Page 6: ...Glossary 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 a...

Page 7: ...ipment may be impaired Warning The XR2100 is supplied with two lithium batteries Lithium batteries present a potential fire explosion or severe burn hazard DO NOT attempt to re charge disassemble inci...

Page 8: ...surface Skin oils and scratches can cause the window to fail prematurely Caution Any electronic equipment connected to the X Cite Optical Power Measurement System must be comply with the requirements...

Page 9: ...3mm Light Guide Adaptor Qty 1 User Guide User Guide Software and Driver downloads http www excelitas com Pages Product X Cite XR2100 Optical Power Meter aspx Qty 1 Plastic Storage Box Qty 1 Calibratio...

Page 10: ...Power Measurement System User Guide 035 00390R rev 3 3 2 XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor Figure 1 XP750 Top View Figure 2 XP750 Bottom View CENTER POINT OF DETECTION WINDOW DETECTION WINDOW CUT OU...

Page 11: ...XR2100 Optical Power Meter Figure 3 XR2100 Keypad OPTICAL INPUT PORT FOR LIGHT GUIDES X CITE CALIBRATE BUTTON nm BUTTON UP STORE BUTTON DOWN POWER BUTTON BACKLIGHT EXTERNAL BUTTON RELATIVE ABSOLUTE BU...

Page 12: ...dings obtained via the light guide or the XP750 refer to section 7 In wavelength select mode scrolls through the wavelength setting by 1nm decrements Refer to section 7 2 Power Button and Backlight Pr...

Page 13: ...Power Sensor connect cable to this port Computer USB Port For PC communication connect USB cable from XR2100 to the computer USB port X Cite exacte Stereo Connection Port If using or calibrating the X...

Page 14: ...out stand located in the back for an upright angular view 4 1 3 Set light source to the desired intensity level Close shutter 4 1 4 Remove light guide from microscope adapter and insert the light gui...

Page 15: ...stage clip cut out to prevent slipping Refer to Figure 1 4 2 4 Turn on the epi fluorescence light source and open the microscope shutter ensure that the filter cube in the beam path is directing visi...

Page 16: ...ection window facing down and approximately centered above the microscope objective lens The icon etched inside a circle should be facing up refer to Figure 2 which marks the center of the detection w...

Page 17: ...solute Mode the XR2100 displays the reading as power in W watts mW milliwatts or W microwatts Press Relative Absolute button to toggle between Absolute mode and Relative mode 6 Measuring in Relative M...

Page 18: ...again and again they can be stored as favorites Up to 5 favorites can be selected all favorites must be selected during one wavelength selection session The session is over when the LCD screen default...

Page 19: ...ilable USB ports 1 port for the XR2100 1 port for the X Cite exacte if using USB 1 1 or 2 0 format 8 1 1 Driver and Graphical User Interface GUI for use with the X Cite XR2100 are available on Excelit...

Page 20: ...se with the X Cite Optical Power Measurement System the X Cite XR2100 Optical Power Meter and the X Cite exacte is available as a software download http www excelitas com Pages Product X Cite XR2100 O...

Page 21: ...2100 screen Relative Reference If the XR2100 is operating in Relative Mode this reference is equal to 100 as defined when the unit entered Relative Mode refer to section 6 for additional information W...

Page 22: ...engths from the Power Meter pull down menu Wavelength range 320nm to 750nm 8 5 Status Data This window will self populate once the XR2100 is connected Note S N the XR2100 serial number Items That Can...

Page 23: ...row during wavelength selection S N Included in Data If checked will record S N of X Cite exacte when using store S N will be displayed in the Data Log if the XR2100 X Cite exacte are connected with t...

Page 24: ...Real Time Clock column will populate with times and dates of the power readings from the XR2100 S N The S N Serial Number column will populate with the serial number of the X Cite exacte unit if conn...

Page 25: ...lear XR2100 Store Data Log to clear all fields from XR2100 To Export Logged Data to MS Excel Compatible Format 1 Click on the File pull down menu 2 From the drop down menu choose Save Data Log As 3 Gi...

Page 26: ...ty Increments to define an intensity increment in Increment must be between 1 and 100 Levels will appear in the table during data capture 0 level will always appear in the first line Note If using a v...

Page 27: ...ta table with appropriate wavelength magnification and auto fill intensity increments see Data Table Set up Only these predefined options will be available for selection in Auto Capture mode 2 To star...

Page 28: ...a 1 Engage CLF on X Cite exacte refer to X Cite user guide Excelitas Technologies document 035 00283 for full instructions 2 Click RECORD button 3 Click STOP or PAUSE button as required To log an even...

Page 29: ...e Control Panel Buttons Figure 7 X Cite exacte Status Control and Operational Buttons Note XP750 Control Panel is collapsed in this view Note When icons are ALL grey the X Cite exacte is either discon...

Page 30: ...lose shutter note lock front panel to use see note 2 below Intensity Left mouse click increase by 1 increment Right mouse click decrease by 1 increment Left double click mouse dialog box enabling data...

Page 31: ...be used only the XP750 component requires calibration However the XR2100 will still indicate a CAL message on start up as a reminder when the calibration on the light guide input sensor expires 9 3 X...

Page 32: ...data from only one wavelength setting It is important to select the wavelength most applicable to your application prior to calibrating the X Cite exacte using the system The ideal wavelength setting...

Page 33: ...equired to ensure accuracy Contact tech support return for calibration Err Function was not completed Attempt desired function again If error persists contact tech support SET Err SET function not com...

Page 34: ...le contamination or finger prints appear in the optical window the contaminants may cause inaccurate measurement If required gently clean the detector window and the aluminum housing with reagent grad...

Page 35: ...hnologies do not substitute with another brand The batteries in the XR2100 are not standard AA batteries The voltage of the standard AA batteries will not supply enough power to operate the XR2100 11...

Page 36: ...curve XR2100 Uncertainty The XR2100 uncertainty is claimed to be 5 This means there is a 95 probability the reported power measurement from the light guide input falls within 5 of the NRC National Res...

Page 37: ...tion i Baud rate 19200 ii Data bits 8 iii Parity None iv Stop bits 1 3 External Detector Port DIN Connector only use with Excelitas Technologies external detector such as XP750 12 4 Electrical XP750 D...

Page 38: ...s Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Ambient Temperature 10 to 40 degrees Celsius Relative Humidity 15 to 80 non condensing Atmospheric Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa Altitude 2000 meters maximum T...

Page 39: ...s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency...

Page 40: ...ironment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems Thos...

Page 41: ...e Center within 30 days from the original date of receipt Excelitas Technologies will repair or replace these reported defects free of charge for a period of up to 2 years from the original date of re...

Page 42: ...ut out refer to Figure 10 If shipping only the XP750 use its original shipping carton with foam inserts 2 Please make a note of the problem encountered the steps followed to isolate the problem and th...

Page 43: ...ment Parts and Accessories Replacement components can be purchased directly from Excelitas Technologies For ordering and pricing information contact the Inside Sales Department at x cite excelitas com...

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