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X-Cite
®
120PC Q User Guide
035-00328R rev. 4
8
Powering Up and Powering Down
8.1.1 Ensure that the lamp and light guide have been properly installed and that the
lamp access cover is securely fastened.
8.1.2 Plug the X-Cite
®
120PC Q unit into a properly grounded AC outlet.
8.1.3 Set the main power switch (I / O), located on the front panel
to the “I” ON position
and check the fan for airflow.
8.1.4 The lamp will automatically turn on within 20 seconds and the lamp indicator LED
on the front panel will illuminate. The display will flash for the warm-up period of
90 seconds. The display will stop flashing when the warm-up cycle has been
completed. Wait until the warm up cycle has been completed before using the
X-Cite
®
120PC Q to perform an exposure. Excelitas Technologies recommends
20 minutes to ensure a stable output.
8.1.5 To power down the unit, set the mains power switch
(I / O), to the “O” OFF
position.
Lamp Warm-Up:
The ARC lamp has 3 distinct phases of operation;
1. Ignition.
2.
Warm-up. Excelitas
Technologies recommends 20 minutes of proper
warm-up and to ensure a stable optical output.
3. Stable Operation.
It is recommended that phase 1 and 2 are not interrupted. This can result in
shortened lamp life.
The lamp must be allowed to warm-up uninterrupted.
Note:
Unit should not be turned off unless the lamp has been on for a
minimum of twenty minutes.
Note:
If the lamp is turned off, and an attempt is made to turn it back on
before it has fully cooled, the “
cool
” message will appear on the
display. The lamp will automatically re-strike when the lamp has
cooled.
