X-Cite
®
mini+: Quick Start Guide
SIDE 1
Warning
– Refer to Safety Precautions Booklet 035-00636R for all safety precautions prior to use.
User Guide 035-00587R download
Applies to X-Cite mini Series models: XMPS, XMPL, XTMS, XTML, XT120Lm
WARNING: Never look at operating LED! The light could severely damage the cornea and retina of the eye if the light is observed directly. Eye shielding
must be used at all times as well as clothing to protect exposed skin
Printed in Canada
Refer to user guide for more details.
035-00692R Rev. 2
SETUP
Unpack
1.
Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from shipping carton.
2.
When removing the LED Head and miniCUBE from the carton, ensure that
both components are supported and there is always some slack in the
cable. Do not use the cable as a “handle”.
Install the Microscope Flange
1.
Remove protective cap from LED Head.
2.
Align the mounting holes and dowel pins on the Microscope Flange and the
LED Head. Do not touch the lens in the Microscope Flange.
3.
Attach the Microscope Flange using the Hex Tool and three (3) fasteners
provided.
Install on Microscope
1.
Position the equipment. Do not kink or bend cable. Ensure adequate
clearance for ventilation around miniCUBE.
2.
Connect LED Head to microscope light train. Verify that the LED Head is
oriented with the arrow label (rear side of the LED Head) is pointing up.
3.
Connect speedDIAL cable to “remote” port on miniCUBE.
4.
Connect AC power to properly grounded outlet.
MANUAL OPERATION
1.
Flip rocker switch to turn unit on.
2.
When display shows “x%”, it is ready to use.
3.
Click speedDIAL to illuminate a specimen.
4.
Turn speedDIAL to adjust intensity.
REGULATORY
(refer to user guide for complete details)
Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
The X-Cite mini+ has been tested and found to comply with product safety and
electromagnetic compatibility requirements. For a complete list of tests and for
certification details, please contact your X-Cite representative or visit
:
CE Marking
Council Directive 2014/35/EU
Low Voltage Directive
Council Directive 2014/30/EU
EMC Directive
Council Directive 2012/19/EU
WEEE Directive
Council Directive 2011/65/EU
RoHS
as amended by (EU) 2015/863
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
(refer to user guide for complete details)
Category
Symptom
Action
Error
messages
Error 1 (High Temp.)
Turn off, let cool; check
clearance around vents
Error 3 or 5 (Internal)
Turn off, restart
Error 6 (Low Temp.)
Allow unit to warm to room
temperature and restart
Intensity
Low output intensity
Check speedDIAL settings
Check flange type
Check microscope beam path,
filters, apertures, shutters,
objectives
speedDIAL
Double-click turns off LED
Increase delay in the speed
(Spd) setting
New settings forgotten when
unit is shut down
After changing settings, wait at
least five minutes before
shutting unit down
Dial does not scroll through
the menu
Turn dial in the opposite
direction
“Lock” icon on display,
speedDIAL not responding to
manual control
Send “unlock” command via
computer OR power down unit
and restart
TTL
TTL does not trigger unit
Enable TTL mode
TTL response time is longer
than usual
Verify that timeout settings are
appropriately set
UV
Excitation
No DAPI signal is visible, all
other fluorophores are fine
Unit is in “UV Off” mode
Enable “UV On” mode
WEEE Directive
China RoHS RoHS
FCC
