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Sutter Lambda DG-4PLUS Operation Manual

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Lambda DG-4PLUS
Lambda DG-5PLUS
Ultra-High-Speed Wavelength
Switching Illumination System
Operation Manual
Rev. 3.05b
One Digital Drive
Novato, CA 94949
Voice: 415-883-0128 Web: www.sutter.com
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  • Page 1 Lambda DG-4PLUS Lambda DG-5PLUS Ultra-High-Speed Wavelength Switching Illumination System Operation Manual Rev. 3.05b (20131009) One Digital Drive Novato, CA 94949 Voice: 415-883-0128 Web: www.sutter.com Fax: 415-883-0572 Email: info@sutter.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013 Sutter Instrument Company. All Rights Reserved. LAMBDA-10 ® and SmartShutter ® are registered trademarks of Sutter Instrument Company. LAMBDA DG-4 & DG-5 OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.05B (20131009)

  • Page 5: Disclaimer

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Electrical Operate the Lambda DG-4PLUS and DG-5PLUS using 100- 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz line voltage. This instrument is designed for connection to a standard laboratory power outlet (Overvoltage Category II), and because it is a microprocessor--controlled device, it should be accorded the same system wiring precautions as any 'computer type' system.

  • Page 6: Operational

    THE SMARTSHUTTER IS NOT A SAFETY SHUTTER: The Lambda DG- Smart 4/DG-5 can be optionally equipped with a Sutter Instrument Shutter. The SmartShutter is not intended to be a ‘safety shutter.’ A safety shutter usually closes automatically in the event of a power failure and is designed with the primary goal of ensuring that it will not allow any unintended exposure.
  • Page 7 (also known as an “ozone eater”) for the evacuation of the ozone produced during info@sutter.com operation. Please contact Sutter Instrument (+1-415-883-0128 or for further information. There are no ventilation requirements for the ozone-free bulb. Avoiding Physical Injury and Equipment Damage while Replacing the Xenon Bulb...
  • Page 8 OPERATING HAZARDS PerkinElmer Optoelectronics 44370 Christy Street CERMAX Lamps ® Fremont CA 94538 Read the following instructions and take all necessary Phone: 510-979-6500 precautions FAX: 510-687-1152 SHORT ARC XENON LAMPS AND SAFETY HAZARDS SYSTEMS The operation of lamps involves one or more of the following hazards.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Introduction............................1 1.1.1 How to Use this Manual......................1 1.1.2 Technical Support ........................1 1.2 General Description..........................1 1.3 Differences between the Standard Lambda DG-4/5 and the DG-4/5PLUS .......2 1.4 Lambda DG-4PLUS and Lambda DG-5PLUS................3 1.4.1 Systems............................3 2. INSTALLATION..........................5 2.1 Unpacking............................5 2.2 Getting Started..........................5 2.3 Light Guide &...
  • Page 10 viii 3.5.7 Line Power ..........................17 3.6 Fuse ..............................17 3.7 Modes of Operation (LOCAL)......................17 3.7.1 General Information ........................17 3.7.2 Selecting an Operational Mode: The MODE Key..............18 3.7.3 Move on Command Mode......................19 3.7.4 Move on Sync Pulse Mode.......................20 3.7.5 Move on Strobe Pulse Mode....................21 3.7.6 Move on Sync, Inhibited by the Strobe Line Mode ..............22 3.7.7 Edit a Filter Definition Mode....................23 3.7.7.1 General Information ......................23...
  • Page 11 APPENDIX B. ACCESSORIES ......................57 B.1. Liquid Light Guides and Other Accessories................57 B.2. Microscope Mounting Adapters....................57 B.3. Xenon Arc Lamp Bulbs.........................57 B.4. 18mm Interference Filter Accessories ..................57 B.5. 25mm Interference Filter Accessories ..................58 B.6. Neutral Density Filter Accessories....................58 B.7. SmartShutter..........................58 APPENDIX C. FUSE REPLACEMENT ....................59 APPENDIX D.
  • Page 12 Figure 5-5. Heat sink alignment and positioning of the retaining clips..........52 Figure 5-6. Position of the bulb/heat sink assembly in the blue housing...........53 Figure 5-7. Returning the light bulb assembly to the system.............53 Figure 5-8. Fuse replacement........................59 TABLE OF TABLES Table 3-1.

  • Page 13: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The Lambda DG-4PLUS and Lambda DG-5PLUS are two models of an illumination system that is designed for the rapid change of wavelength. The system comprises three subsystems: controller, optical path, and lamp light source with power supply. All three subsystems are conveniently housed in one cabinet.

  • Page 14: Differences Between The Standard Lambda Dg-4/5 And The Dg-4/5Plus

    The dual galvanometer design of the Lambda DG-4/5PLUS allows tuning of the relative intensities at each wavelength. This adjustment is difficult to obtain in variable wavelength devices with a single optical path. Unlike monochromators and other wavelength selective systems, the Lambda DG-4/5PLUS can be used as a source of white light when required. The optical path subsystem in the Lambda DG-4/5PLUS is arranged so that 2 mirrors, each mounted on a fast closed-loop servoed galvanometer, can route the collimated output of the lamp through one of 4 or 5 optical paths (e.g., filter position 1 in the diagram below).

  • Page 15: Lambda Dg-4Plus And Lambda Dg-5Plus

    Throughout this manual, unless otherwise noted, all references and descriptions pertaining to “Lambda DG-4PLUS” (or just “DG-4PLUS”) apply equally to the Lambda DG-5PLUS. The only difference between the Lambda DG-4PLUS and Lambda DG-5PLUS is the set of light interference filter holders, as follows: The Lambda DG-4PLUS filter set consists of four 25mm (1-inch) diameter filter holders.
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  • Page 17: Installation

    2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking The Lambda DG-4 and associated hardware comes packed in a single carton. The following is a list of the components found there. If you believe that any of these components are missing or show obvious signs of damage from shipping, please contact the factory. Parallel Interface Cable Serial Interface Cable Power Cord...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-2. Lambda Dg-4 Left Side

    has been ordered) or directed away from anyone’s eyes and toward a non-reflective surface. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE LIGHT GUIDE! 4. A hose should be connected to the 4” fitting on the back of the Lambda DG-4 cabinet to ventilate the ozone from the xenon lamp to the environment or to an ozone removal device.
  • Page 19 8. Turn on the power to the lamp subsystem using the switch labeled LAMP on the back panel of the Lambda DG-4 cabinet. Due to the current draw during lamp ignition, it is important to power up the LAMP first (before the MAIN switch is turned on) to avoid damage to the circuitry of the other Lambda DG-4 subsystems.

  • Page 20: Light Guide & Optical Holder Installation

    Each of these steps is discussed in the following sections of the manual. 2.3 Light Guide & Optical Holder Installation 2.3.1 Liquid Light Guide The light output of the Lambda 10 DG4 is focused onto one end of a liquid light guide. The output of the liquid light guide can then easily be coupled to your microscope or optical system using correct mechanical adapter for your microscope.

  • Page 21: Loading Filters

    Figure 2-4. Light guide optical holder. 2.4 Loading Filters 2.4.1 Filter Orientation The two sides of a filter are usually not identical due to differences in their surface coatings. Some form of labeling will be present to differentiate the two sides. It is important to refer to the filter manufacturer’s documentation to interpret the labeling and determine the proper orientation relative to the light source.

  • Page 22: Selection Of A Filter Position

    important because if you forcefully push on the filter holder while you are trying to load a filter, you run the risk of scratching the filter. Figure 2-6. Filter holder assembly with blanking disc. Place the desired filter into the filter cup, first. With some 1” filters extra care must be taken to avoid getting the filters jammed at an angle inside the filter cup.

  • Page 23: Figure 2-7. Lambda Dg-4 Left Side

    appropriate FILTER HOLDER into the slot. The bottom of the neutral density FILTER HOLDER is flat while the bottoms of the interference FILTER HOLDERS are grooved. For this reason, these two types of FILTER HOLDERS are not interchangeable. Make certain that the end nearest the filter cup goes in first.
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  • Page 25: Operations

    3. OPERATIONS Although the Lambda DG-4 is simple to use, proper operation depends on the user understanding the design and characteristics of this instrument. This section provides the detailed information needed to begin operation and to control the unit from its keypad. 3.1 Control Electronics The control electronics for the filter changer are activated by the “MAIN”...

  • Page 26: Top Panel Controls

    LAMP before turning on the MAIN switch. The following message will be briefly displayed on the front panel when the MAIN switch is turned on: SUTTER FAST FILTER CONTROLLER PROGRAM COPYRIGHT SUTTER INSTRUMENT CORP. 2006 After a few seconds the MAIN MENU will be displayed:...

  • Page 27: Electrical Connections

    F1, F2 These key are presently used to manually increase or decrease the Output Galvanometer Value (see EDIT A FILTER VALUE DEFINITION). LOCAL Pressing this key puts the unit under LOCAL control. This is the only key that has an effect when the Lambda DG-4 is ON LINE (i.e., under the remote control of an interfaced external source, such as a computer.

  • Page 28: Parallel Port

    Figure 3-2. Electrical connections (rear panel). 3.5.1 Parallel Port This 25-pin DSUB connector is used for establishing a parallel interface between the Lambda DG-4 and a remote device (computer) using the cable provided. This cable should not be used simultaneously with the serial port cable. 3.5.2 Serial Port This 9-pin DSUB connector is used for establishing a serial interface between the Lambda DG-4 and a remote device (computer) using the cable provided.

  • Page 29: Sync

    Figure 3-3. Filter value out connector. 3.5.4 Sync This BNC connector is the video synchronization input. NOTE: THIS INPUT IS NOT INTERNALLY GROUNDED. If the ground in the camera being used is floating, the camera’s synchronization signal to the Lambda DG-4 SYNC input will cause the galvanometers to oscillate at a high, irregular rate.

  • Page 30: Selecting An Operational Mode: The Mode Key

    when it starts up, and at any time after a “triggered” mode has been inactivated. The active operational mode (of these four) will be indicated on the right side of the bottom line in the MAIN MENU. In addition to the above operational modes that control the timing of the filter changes, there are four others available which alter the Lambda DG-4’s function: EDIT A FILTER DEFINITION SETUP THE RING BUFFER...

  • Page 31: Move On Command Mode

    0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. 4= MOVE ON SYNC. PULSE, 5 FOR MOVE ON STROBE PULSE 0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. PRESS 6 FOR MOVE ON SYNC, INHIBITED BY THE STROBE LINE 0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. 7 = EDIT A FILTER DEFINITION, 8 = SETUP THE RING BUFFER Pressing 1 again at this point will not produce further screens.

  • Page 32: Move On Sync Pulse Mode

    80 = FILTER NUMBER, TURBO-BLANKING- OFF INPUT = MANUAL MOVE ON COMMAND When the ENTER key is then pressed, FILTER NUMBER 8 is then displayed correctly. 8 = FILTER NUMBER, TURBO-BLANKING- OFF INPUT = MANUAL MOVE ON COMMAND Method 2: The main menu will look like this if the initial FILTER NUMBER = 10 10 = FILTER NUMBER, TURBO-BLANKING- OFF INPUT = MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Move On Strobe Pulse Mode

    0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE, 2 = TURBO BLANKING 3 = DISPLAY THE FIRST 4 FILTER VALUES Press 1 for the NEXT PAGE to see the desired option or press the 0 key to abort the routine and return to the MAIN MENU. 0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE.

  • Page 34: Move On Sync, Inhibited By The Strobe Line Mode

    0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. 4= MOVE ON SYNC. PULSE, 5 FOR MOVE ON STROBE PULSE Press 5 to view the MOVE ON STROBE PULSE menu. ADVANCE TO NEXT FILTER ON STROBE IS OFF PRESS 1 TO TURN ON, 0 TO KEEP IT OFF Press 1 to activate MOVE ON STROBE and return to the MAIN MENU or press 0 to abort the mode selection routine and retain the current mode setting.

  • Page 35: Edit A Filter Definition Mode

    0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. 4= MOVE ON SYNC. PULSE, 5 FOR MOVE ON STROBE PULSE 0=EXIT, 1=NEXT PAGE. PRESS 6 FOR MOVE ON SYNC, INHIBITED BY THE STROBE LINE Press 6 to view the MOVE ON SYNC, INHIBITED BY THE STROBE LINE menu. NEXT FILTER ON SYNC, INHIBITED BY STROBE, IS OFF.

  • Page 36: Filter Numbers

    Figure 3-4. Optical pathway based on filter position. The position of the Output Galvanometer must be coordinated with that of the Input Galvanometer to complete the optical pathway to the Light Guide Port (shown above). The Output Galvanometer angle is also expressed in an arbitrary unit whose value ranges from 0 to 4095.

  • Page 37: Attenuation

    Figure 3-5. DG-4 output attenuation. 3.7.7.3 Attenuation If the Output Galvanometer value is either slightly increased or decreased from the value that produces the peak output, the light coupled into the light guide will decrease as schematically depicted in the figure on the following page. The nominal relationship between galvanometer value and output is shown in the plot below.

  • Page 38: Programming A Filter Number ("Logical Filter")

    3.7.7.4 Programming a Filter Number (“Logical Filter”)\ The Galvanometer Values that define the maximal light output through FILTER POSITIONS 1,2,3 and 4 have been assigned FILTER NUMBERS 1,2,3 and 4, respectively, at the factory. It is recommended that these assignments be retained but there is no overwrite protection.

  • Page 39: Manual Adjustment Of Attenuation

    FILTER NO. = 4 , OLD INPUT VALUE = ENTER NEW INPUT GALVO. VALUE At this prompt, enter the desired Input Galvanometer Value. The Lambda DG-4/5 will expect to have four digits entered. If fewer are entered you must complete the entry by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 40: Setup Ring Buffer Mode

    Press 7 to view the EDIT A FILTER DEFINITION menu. WHICH FILTER DO YOU WISH TO EDIT OR CREATE At this point, enter the number 99 instead of a valid FILTER NUMBER. The following prompt will appear: WHICH FILTERS OUTPUT DO YOU WANT TO ADJ. Enter the desired FILTER NUMBER (0-15) as described in the MOVE ON COMMAND section;...

  • Page 41: Storing The Filter Number Sequence

    NOTES: 1. The RING BUFFER will not run autonomously (i.e., in the MOVE ON COMMAND mode). It must be triggered by a SYNC or STROBE PULSE. 2. The RING BUFFER cannot be appended. When you “record” the sequence it is “all or nothing”, over-writing any previously recorded FILTER NUMBERS.

  • Page 42: Viewing An Existing Filter Number Sequence

    The screen will now be blank. Enter each FILTER NUMBER by pressing the appropriate numeric key followed by the ENTER key. Your numeric keystrokes will be echoed on the display and the ENTER key will place a comma in the string to delimit each FILTER NUMBER value.

  • Page 43: Running The Ring Buffer Sequence

    1,2,3,4, The first page will contain the first 26 values separated by commas. There are three pages available for displaying the RING BUFFER values. To move between the pages press the numeric key (1,2 or 3) corresponding to the desired page. Press ENTER to return to the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 44: Turbo-Blanking Mode

    Press the 1 key to start RUN the RING BUFFER. If you have failed to set a triggered operational mode, you will see the following error message and the RING BUFFER will not RUN. ERROR! A CONTROL MODE MUST BE SELECTED BEFORE YOU RUN THE RING BUFFER If a “triggered”...

  • Page 45: Display The First Four Filter Values Mode

    TURBO-BLANKING IS TURNED OFF, PRESS 1 TO ENABLE OR 0 TO KEEP IT OFF Press 1 to activate the option and return to the MAIN MENU or 0 to abort the routine and return to the MAIN MENU. The status of the TURBO-BLANKING mode will be indicated on the first line of the MAIN MENU.
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  • Page 47: External Control Operations

    4’s rapid filter changing capability. Remote control of the Lambda DG-4 is similar to that of the Sutter Lambda 10 filter wheel but functional differences in these units require the elimination of some commands and the addition of others. All of the commands are byte (8- bit) values.

  • Page 48: Input Lines

    4.1.2 Input Lines The 8 input lines of the parallel input (data input lines 2-9) are read by the controller as an 8 bit value with input line 9 corresponding to the most significant bit. When the control unit is in the ON-LINE (remote) mode, the 8 input lines are examined at 50 microsecond intervals.

  • Page 49: Table 4-3. Dg-4-Only Filter Position Movement Commands

    Table 4-3. DG-4-Only filter position movement commands. Notes Move to Value Move on Atte- Physical Nominal Filter … nuation (Decimal; Filter Position hexadecimal; binary) Position Light is blocked (“Shutter Closed”) 0, 00, 00000000 Command filter (25mm) at full 1; 01; 00000001 Command 100% filter (25mm) at full 2;...

  • Page 50: Table 4-4. Dg-5-Only Filter Position Movement Commands

    Table 4-4. DG-5-Only filter position movement commands. Notes Move to Value Move on Atte- Physical Nominal Filter … nuation (Decimal; Filter Position hexadecimal; binary) Position Light is blocked (“Shutter Closed”) 0, 00, 00000000 Command filter (18mm) at full 1; 01; 00000001 Command 100% filter (18mm) at full 2;...

  • Page 51: Table 4-5. Special Commands

    Twenty-two of the remaining 224 binary values are used to send commands to the Lambda DG-4. These commands are listed in the table on the following page with their corresponding Input Values and descriptions of their functions. Table 4-5. Special commands. Command Description Value...

  • Page 52: Busy Line

    Command Description Value (Decimal; hexadecimal; binary) Start Loading Ring Places the controller in a mode that allows a series of filter Buffer values to be loaded in the ring buffer 11011111 Start Change of Neutral Places the controller in the N.D. adjust mode. In this mode, Density Setting the output galvo position for the selected filter value can be 11101010...

  • Page 53: Interface Modes

    The example programs have been run successfully on computers from several manufacturers without encountering any difficulties. However, given the wide range of hardware and software in use, it is impossible to anticipate all possible problems. Sutter Instrument Company thus cannot be responsible for any damages that might result from use of the example programs.

  • Page 54: Figure 4-2. Db25 Parallel Connector

    The parallel (printer) port is actually composed of three I/O ports at three consecutive addresses. The first address corresponds to an 8 bit output port, the second to a 4 bit input port, and the third to a 5 bit input/output port. The first two ports are used in our example. The address of the first (output) port, which is the base address, should be one of three possible values, depending on the individual system.

  • Page 55: Reading The Status Of The Lambda Dg-4

    REMOTE PC PARALLEL PORT LAMBDA DG-4 CONTROLLER Pin # Pin Description Pin # Pin Description GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND Commands may be sent through the printer adapter by using an OUT command from basic, or an equivalent command from another language. In Microsoft QuickBasic the form of the command is: OUT port, data Where the decimal value of port would be 956, 888, or 632 depending on your system, and...
  • Page 56 With the Lambda DG-4 BUSY line connected to PIN 11 of the computer’s parallel printer port the input port can be read to obtain the status of the Lambda DG-4. Using Microsoft QuickBasic, this would be done as follows: Listing 4-1. A routine for obtaining the status of the DG-4. BUSY: OUT BASEPORT+2, 16 ‘...

  • Page 57: Shutter Control

    should not be a significant problem in routine operation of a system, but it can provide considerable frustration when developing and testing the control program. Test the WAIT function with simple programs before you use it. Make sure that you will not lose important data if you are forced to reboot.

  • Page 58: Controlling The Lambda Dg-4 From A Computer's Serial Port

    Figure 4-3. Serial control connections (viewed from rear of cabinet). Communication for the serial port requires the following settings: Data Rate: 9600 bps (bits per second) or “baud” Data Bits: Parity: None Stop Bits: Flow Control: None No hardware control lines are connected. The communication mode must be set so that either these lines are ignored, or connections to these lines are made that satisfy the communications mode desired.

  • Page 59: Serial Port Command Echo

    you have used a BASIC language open statement to establish serial communications, the subsequent 8 bit command values may be sent using a BASIC PRINT # command such as: PRINT #1, CHR$(DATANUM); … where #1 is the file number used in the open statement, and DATANUM is the value of the command to be sent.

  • Page 60: Listing 4-4. Reading The Lambda Dg-4'S Status

    Listing 4-4. Reading the Lambda DG-4's status. SENDITS: GOSUB SERCLEAR ‘clears receive buffer IF DATANUM < 255 THEN PRINT #1, CHR$(DATANUM); ‘sends ‘command GOSUB SERIN DTIME = 10 RETURN SERIN: D = 0 ‘Check the SERIAL PORT If characters are waiting SERIN1: SerialInput$ = “”...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    5. MAINTENANCE 5.1 Changing the Xenon Arc Bulb 5.1.1 Bulb Assembly The bulb assembly has the following components: Figure 5-1. Lamp bulb assembly components. 1. Blue lamp housing 2. Notch indicating the front (light output) side 3. Front terminal (smaller threads) 4.

  • Page 62: Removing The Lamp Assembly From The System

    5.1.2 Removing the Lamp Assembly from the System WARNING: Before removing the the lamp assembly from the system, turn off the LAMP and POWER switches, disconnect the power cord from the source, and wait for a couple of minutes for the power supply electronics to discharge. Allow the bulb to cool for at least half an hour before proceeding further.

  • Page 63: Bulb Replacement

    5.1.3 Bulb Replacement 5.1.3.1 Removing the Existing Bulb 1. Remove both terminals (see Figure 5-1) from the blue housing. 2. Slide the bulb/heat sink assembly out from the blue housing. 3. Pry one of the retaining clips off one of the heat sinks and remove the heat sink. If the heat sink does not come off the bulb, insert a flat screw drive in the side slit of the heat sink and widen the gap (Figure 5-3) to remove the bulb.

  • Page 64: Figure 5-4. Bulb Surfaces Requiring They Be Covered With Thermal Compound

    shell on the surface shown in Figure 5-4. Slide on the front heat sink, align it with the rear heat sink (Figure 5-5) and press on the retaining clip positioning it flush with the inside edge of the heat sink. Figure 5-4.

  • Page 65: Reinstalling The Lamp/Housing Assembly To The System

    Figure 5-6. Position of the bulb/heat sink assembly in the blue housing. 5.1.4 Reinstalling the Lamp/Housing Assembly to the System 1. Grasp the top and bottom handles of the blue plastic housing assembly and carefully reinsert the assembly into the cabinet (Figure 5-7) with the bulb window facing away from the lamp fan.
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  • Page 67: Appendix A. Limited Warranty

    Warranty work will be performed only at the factory. The cost of shipment both ways is paid for by Sutter Instrument during the first three months this warranty is in effect, after which the cost is the responsibility of the customer.
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  • Page 69: Appendix B. Accessories

    IR. B.2. Microscope Mounting Adapters Mounting adapters for Nikon, Zeiss, Leica and Olympus microscopes are available. Please refer to the Microsocope Adapters section of Sutter Instrument’s web site (http://www.sutter.com) for further information. B.3. Xenon Arc Lamp Bulbs The bulbs listed in the following do not include the outer blue housing.

  • Page 70: 25Mm Interference Filter Accessories

    NOTE: For a full list of available accessories for the Lambda DG-4 and DG-5, refer to the Products section of Sutter Instrument’s web site ( http://www.sutter.com LAMBDA DG-4 PLUS & DG-5 PLUS OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.05B (20131009)

  • Page 71: Appendix C. Fuse Replacement

    If the lamp fails to power up with the new fuse installed, call Sutter Instrument technical support personnel for assistance. The value of the fuse required is a function of both the line voltage and wattage of the bulb in the Lambda DG-4.

  • Page 72: Tablec-1. Mains Fuse Requirements According To Lamp Power Ratings And Line Voltage

    TableC-1. Mains fuse requirements according to lamp power ratings and line voltage. Xenon Line Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC Lamp Fuse Manufacturer Examples Power Rating RoHS Compliant (Lead Free)? Rating T6.3A, Bussmann: S506-6.3-R Bussmann: GDC-6.3A 300 Watts 250V Littelfuse: 218 06.3 Littelfuse: 218 06.3P LAMBDA DG-4 PLUS &...

  • Page 73: Appendix D. Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX D. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Lamp: Output Range 330 to 650 nm (ozone-free bulb) or 300 to 650 nm (full-spectrum bulb) Type 300-Watt ozone-free or full-spectrum pre-aligned xenon arc bulb Life 1,000 hours, expected lifetime Warranty 500 hours, prorated Light Interference Filters: DG-4PLUS Four 25mm (1”) diameter filters DG-5PLUS...

  • Page 74: Table D-1. Cable Specifications

    Table D-1. Cable specifications. Type Max. Length Ferrite at Cabling Controller End Parallel DB-25 6 ft Fair-Rite Dielectric separation of circuits. Foil (1.829 m) #0443164-251 shielding (See Note 1) Serial DB-9 10 ft Fair-Rite Connected to metal faceplates of (RS-232) (3.048 m) #0443167-251 connectors on both ends.

  • Page 75: Appendix E. External-Control Command Reference

    APPENDIX E. EXTERNAL-CONTROL COMMAND REFERENCE This appendix provides a complete list of remote control commands and return values. Table E-1. Filter-selection command reference. Byte Value Keyboard Entry Positioning Light Beam Dec. Hex. Binary Alt-keypad Ctrl- ASCII Nomi- DG-4 DG-5 Interference Movement entry char.

  • Page 76: Table E-2. Filter Selection Command Structure

    Table E-2. Filter selection command structure. Functional Bit Groups Byte Bit # Move on Shutter Unused Group Command Closed/Nominal Filter (see note) or Trigger Position Group Bit # Decimal Group Values 0 - 1 0 - 15 Hexadecimal Group Values 0 - 1 00 –...
  • Page 77 Byte Value Keyboard Entry Dec. Hex. Binary Alt-keypad Ctrl- ASCII Description entry char. def./- char. 11010000 Alt-0208 11011001 Alt-0217 Freeze display 11011010 Alt-0218 Turn display on 11011011 Alt-0219 11001100 Alt-0220 11001110 Alt-0222 Start loading ring buffer 11011111 Alt-0223 11100000 Alt-0224 11101001 Alt-0233 Start the remote adjustment of neutral density setting for current...
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  • Page 79: Index

    INDEX selection of............. 10 retaining ring ............9 accessories ............. 57 selecting position ..........10 bulbs..............57 filter holder liquid light guides ..........57 access door............. 6, 11 microscope mounting adapters ....... 57 filter number other..............57 definition ............24 attenuation............25 programming ............
  • Page 80 installation ............8 switches ..............7 light guide port ............5 power entry module ..........59 light output power-up sequence ..........13 attenuation............25 precautions............. iii loading filters ............9 electrical.............. iii MAIN MENU ............14 remote interface............ 35 mains RESET..............15 fuses ..............iii Ring Buffer Maintenance............
  • Page 81 technical support .............1 top panel controls ..........14 vent hose trigger connection ............6 connection ............17 video synchronization ........20, 22 TURBO-BLANKING........10, 32 connection ............17 unpacking..............5 warranty..............55 weight ..............61 NOTES LAMBDA DG-4 PLUS & DG-5 PLUS OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.05B (20131009)
  • Page 82 NOTES LAMBDA DG-4 PLUS & DG-5 PLUS OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 3.05B (20131009)

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