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X-Cite® mini+ User Guide
035-00587R rev. 5
5.
Connect speedDIAL to miniCUBE
a.
Insert the mini DIN plug into the “Remote” port on the rear of the miniCUBE. Ensure the
arrow mark on the connector is on top and centered. Note: Never force the connector
– this can damage the pins. If connector does not insert smoothly, stop and check for
bent pins.
b.
Place speedDIAL next to the microscope, or another easily accessible location.
6.
Connect USB (if using)
a.
Insert “B” (square) end into the “USB” port on rear of the miniCUBE.
b.
Insert “A” (flat) end into an available port on the computer.
c.
Note: For best performance, use the supplied USB cable or one of equivalent quality
and length. Using a longer USB cable than the one supplied may result in intermittent
communication errors.
7.
Connect AC Power
a.
Connect female end to AC port on rear of the miniCUBE.
b.
Connect male end to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
c.
For safe operation, use only the power cord supplied or one with an equivalent rating.
4
Operation – Manual Control
4.1
The Basics
1.
Start the unit
a.
Flip the rocker switch on the front of miniCUBE to turn X-Cite® mini+ on.
b.
The system will have a brief initialization period (approximately 10 seconds). The
speedDIAL display will show “X-Cite” during this time.
c.
When the display shows “x%”, it is ready to use.
d.
Note: If speedDIAL will be used for manual control, it must be connected before turning
system on. SpeedDIAL can be damaged if it is plugged into, or unplugged from, the
system while it is powered on.
2.
Illuminate a specimen
a.
Click the dial (shutter button) on speedDIAL to turn on/off the excitation light.
3.
Adjust intensity
a.
Turn the dial to adjust intensity - clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease.
b.
The dial is speed sensitive – turning slowly will allow adjustments in smaller increments,
turning quickly will increase the step sizes.
NOTE: Power cycling of the main unit (off and then on) requires a minimum of 10 seconds of off
time. Failure to wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the unit after powering down may
cause memory and USB communication errors.
