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5.4 Working with the Lumen 200Pro
The Lumen200Pro can be controlled manually with the use of the PS3J100 interactive control
centre and a Proscan III controller. Alternatively it can be controlled via software with either a
Proscan or Optiscan controller.
5.4.1 Using a Lumen200Pro as a standalone light source
It is not possible to use the Lumen200Pro as a standalone light source without a Prior controller.
5.4.3 Using a Lumen200Pro with PC and OptiScan/ProScan Controllers
The Lumen200Pro can be controlled via the OptiScan / Proscan controllers using a standard Prior
filter wheel and shutter cables. See section 5.2.2 Connecting your Lumen200Pro to an Optiscan or
Proscan system.
On ProscanIII system the filterwheel and light attenuation (shuttering) can be controlled manually
via the PS3J100 interactive control center, or with software commands.
On ProscanII and Optiscan II system the light attenuation (shuttering) can only be controlled via
software commands.
If you use the Lamp ON/OFF connector to turn off the bulb after experiments the Lumen200Pro
can only be turned back on by turning the mains switch OFF and ON again.
5.5
Shutting down the Lumen200Pro
The following warnings apply as damage to the bulb may result if instructions not followed.
Warning
: Do not shut the unit down within 10 minutes of powering up the unit.
Warning:
After shutting down the unit, allow 10 minutes before re-powering up or changing the
bulb. Failure to do so is likely to result in damage to the bulb.
