Sutter Instrument Lambda DG-4, Operation Manual

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LAMBDA DG-4 & DG-5 OPERATION MANUAL – REV.
3.05C
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20150414
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking
The Lambda DG-4/5 and associated hardware comes packed in a single carton. The following
is a list of the components found there. If you believe that any of these components are
missing or show obvious signs of damage from shipping, please contact the factory.
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Parallel Interface Cable
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Serial Interface Cable
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Power Cord
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4 Individual Filter holders with retaining rings, spacer rings and blanking discs
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Neutral Density holder retaining ring, spacer ring and blanking disc
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Spanner Wrench
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Liquid Light Guide
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Manual
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Microscope adapters (if ordered)
2.2 Getting Started
1. Connect the power cord to the socket on the back panel of the Lambda DG-4/5. Make
certain that the voltage selector next to the power cord socket has been properly preset to
the appropriate voltage (110 or 220). Do not turn on the power, yet.
2. Insert either end of the light guide into the port on the top panel of the Lambda DG-4/5
cabinet (see below) and tighten the thumbscrew to hold it in place. The top of the light
guide end sleeve should be flush with the top surface of the port fitting (see below). This
should result in maximal or near-maximal light output from the light guide. Minor
adjustments up from this position may improve output, and can be easily made once the
system is fully installed.
Figure 2-1. Light guide installation.
3. The other end of the light guide should be installed in the microscope using the
appropriate adapters (see the installation sheet provided with the specific adapter that