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X-Cite
®
200DC User Guide
035-00446R rev. 4
9 Care and Maintenance
9.1 General
This section contains installation, maintenance and troubleshooting tips to help optimize
the lifetime and performance of X-Cite
®
200DC units and components. This information
is intended to supplement the detailed installation and operating instructions found in the
X-Cite
®
User Manuals. Topics covered include liquid light guides, lamps, and air vents
–
the components most likely to affect performance over time and require maintenance or
replacement. Note that the lifetime information on components is for typical or average
conditions. Depending on the imaging application, more frequent replacement may be
required
—for example, if a fluorophore’s signal is low to begin with, or is excited by a low
power portion of the X-Cite
®
200DC
lamp’s output spectrum.
9.1.1 Operate the unit in a well ventilated area with at least six inches clearance at the
rear of the unit for proper air flow. Do not place any objects below the unit,
between the feet as this will restrict airflow through the bottom of the front face
plate.
9.1.2 For safe operation, use only a grounded outlet.
9.1.3 Avoid physical shocks or jarring to the unit especially while the unit is operating.
Such sudden movements reduce the lamp module life.
9.1.4 The lamp module must be operated for a minimum of 20 minutes each time it is
turned on to prevent damaging the lamp. Increasing the time between turning
the lamp module on and off will maximize lamp life.
9.1.5 Replace the air filter, found under the front face plate, frequently to ensure
unrestricted air flow. It is recommended as a minimum that the air filter be
replaced every time the lamp module is replaced.
Note: restricted airflow can cause the lamp temperature to increase above
optimum temperature, significantly reducing lamp life.
9.1.6 When necessary, clean the light emitting end of the light guide using an optical
cleaning solution.
9.1.7 Cleaning of unit is not required, however if cleaning is desired, disconnect the AC
power cord from the unit and use only a water and simple detergent solution.
Ensure that cleaning solution does not come in contact with any optical, moving
mechanical or electrical parts.