1. Introduction
Lumencor’s LIDA light engine is a solid state light source for transmitted light microscopy. The light engine
produces white light that is a composite of the outputs of individually controllable red, green and blue (RGB)
solid state light sources. The LIDA light engine is intended for electronic control and operation via serial and
TTL interfaces. Some control functions are also accessible from manual knobs on the light engine side
panel. TTL triggering of the LIDA light engine can be done with three signal trains enabling the red, green
and blue sources in parallel or with one signal train enabling the red, green and blue sources sequentially.
Serial commands allow incremental attenuation of individual source output intensities. Each LIDA light
engine incorporates a mounting adapter for direct coupling to the transillumination port of the microscope.
Because there is no fan, the compact LIDA light engine is completely quiet and vibration free.
2. Precautions and Warnings {Précautions et mises en garde}
A few simple practices will ensure trouble-free operation for the life of the light engine.
Les quelques règles simples suivantes permettront d’assurer un fonctionnement fiable pendant toute la
durée de service de la source lumineuse.
Safety Instructions:
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided
BEFORE
using your new LIDA light engine. Failure to
comply with the safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or
impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.
Instructions de sécurité
:
Veiller à lire et à respecter toutes les instructions de sécurité fournies
AVANT
d’utiliser le nouveau LIDA afin
d’écarter les risques d’incendie, de décharge électrique, de blessure corporelle et de possibles dommages
ou défaillance de la protection offerte par l’appareil. Conserver toutes les instructions de sécurité.
Safety Definitions
{Définitions relatives à la sécurité}
:
Warning:
Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury.
Avertissement
:
déclarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’entraîner des blessures corporelles
.
Caution:
Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your
equipment.
Attention
:
déclarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles d’endommager le
matériel.
Safety Items
{Mesures de sécurité}
:
Warning: DO NOT use an unapproved power supply.
The Lumencor supplied 9V, 4.45A external power
supply is required for use with the Lida light engine. It is imperative that the alternative power supply has
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