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4.3 Starting Up the Lumen 200S
Warning:
Do not
power up the lumen without the light guide attached to both the Lumen200S and
Microscope.
Only power up the Lumen200S when it is installed on a level surface.
1
Ensure the light guide is attached to both the Lumen200S and Microscope.
2
Connect the power cable to the Lumen200S.
3
Switch the Lumen power switch on.
4
Allow approximately 5 minutes for light to reach operational temperature.
5
Do not
power down the unit within 10 mins of power up. This may reduce the effective
lifetime of the bulb.
4.4
Working with the Lumen200S
The Lumen200S can use used either as a standalone unit, controlled directly though a PC or
controlled by a PC via a Proscan III controller with a shutter connector. The condition of the
shutter is indicated on the display panel on the front of the device (see Fig 23), along with the
bulb on time in hours.
O = Shutter open.
S = Shutter closed.
Shutter Status Indicator
Fig 23 – Lumen200S Display Panel
