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Summary of Contents for Excelitas Technologies X-Cite XYLIS XT700 Series
- Page 1 X-Cite XYLIS User Guide ® Applies to XT700 Series Models: XT720S XT720L...
- Page 2 X-Cite® XYLIS User Guide 035-00683R rev.1 Made in Canada Excelitas Canada Inc. 2018 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the prior written consent of Excelitas Canada Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........................5 Safety ............................6 Glossary of Symbols ........................6 Safety Precautions ........................6 Getting Started ...........................8 System Components ........................8 Installation/Set-up ........................9 Operation – Manual Control ..................... 12 The Basics ............................ 12 SpeedDIAL Home Screen......................13 SpeedDIAL Menu and Settings .................... - Page 4 Technical Specifications ......................28 General ............................28 Electrical ............................28 Environmental – Operating Conditions ..................29 Environmental – Transport and Storage Conditions ..............29 Input/Output (I/O) Connections ....................29 Output Stability ........................... 29 Regulatory Compliance ......................30 Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............30 CE Marking ..........................
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Page 5: Introduction
X-Cite, formerly of Lumen Dynamics (which was acquired by Excelitas Technologies Corp. in November 2013) offers the Life Science and Analytical Instrumentation market a broad range of innovative lamp and LED fluorescence illumination and measurement solutions. -
Page 6: Safety
2 Safety 2.1 Glossary of Symbols Symbol Meaning CAUTION - Risk of danger: consult accompanying documents WARNING – Eye damage may result from directly viewing ultraviolet light. Protective eye shielding and clothing must be used at all times. WARNING – UV light hazard. WARNING –... - Page 7 3. Always make sure the light guide and microscope adapter (if applicable) are securely attached to the microscope prior to turning on power to the unit. This will minimize the risk of exposure to the UV light. 4. Always use this product with power cord provided. Ensure the power cord is connected to a grounded 3-pin outlet only.
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Page 8: Getting Started
3 Getting Started 3.1 System Components This X-Cite system contains the following components: 1. X-Cite XYLIS unit 2. SpeedDIAL Manual Controller 3. Power Cord 4. Microscope Adaptor (if ordered) 5. Foot Pedal (if ordered) 6. Accessories Box, containing: a. Quick Start Instruction Sheet (user guide, software and driver downloads are available on the Excelitas website: www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-Xylis.aspx) b. -
Page 9: Installation/Set-Up
Figure 2 Front and Rear Panel Connections Rotating Dial Display Screen (LCD) Figure 3 SpeedDIAL 3.2 Installation/Set-up 1. Unpack a. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping carton. X-Cite® XYLIS User Guide 035-00683R Rev1... - Page 10 b. When unpacking the light guide (liquid or quartz fibre), take care not to bend sharply or kink. 2. Install the Microscope Adaptor (if applicable) a. Remove the protective wrap from the Microscope Adaptor, being careful not to touch the lens surface. b.
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Page 11: Figure 4 Correct Position For Fully Inserted X-Cite Llg With A And B Insertion Lines
Figure 4 Correct position for fully inserted X-Cite LLG with A and B insertion lines 4. Check Position of the Equipment a. The X-Cite unit should be positioned to avoid sharp bends and strain on the light guide. Ideally, the unit should be positioned so that: i. -
Page 12: Operation - Manual Control
6. Connect USB (if using) a. Insert “B” (square) end into the “USB” port on rear of the main unit. 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. -
Page 13: Speeddial Home Screen
4. Status Indicator a. The tri-color light on the front of the unit indicates power, light guide and LED status: Color Power to Unit LLG Status LED status Light off No LLG installed GREEN LLG installed ORANGE LLG installed 5. Foot Pedal / Foot Switch a. -
Page 14: Speeddial Menu Structure
4.3.1 SpeedDIAL Menu Structure Dim Brig Color Exit Favo Int Enbl Spd Exit Enbl Time Exit Hand Srvc Hour SN Tmp1 Tmp2 S/W1 S/W2 ... -
Page 15: Favo - Favorite Intensity Setting
i. Select “Color” and scroll up /down through the options until desired color is on LCD. ii. Click dial to return to “LCD” menu. e. Select “Exit” to go back to the main menu, or press and hold dial to return to the home screen. -
Page 16: Uv - Uv Mode Control
iii. Click dial to return to “TTL” menu. To define the TTL timeout setting: i. Select the “Time” menu item. ii. Scroll through the time out options, which are: Never and 4 to 24 hours in half hour increments. “Never” will turn off the timeout feature (i.e. the cooling system and driver will always be active when TTL mode is enabled). -
Page 17: Operation - External Control
increments (e.g. 1142 hours will display as “1.1k hours”). The precise hour-by- hour data will continue to be available via X-Cite Control Panel. iii. Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu. c. To obtain the unit serial number: i. Select the “SN” menu option. ii. -
Page 18: Driver Installation (Via Zip File)
ii. Click on option to Change Settings to Automatically search Windows for drivers. Confirm Yes, do this automatically, and save changes. A second dialogue box will confirm successful installation and provide a COM port number. Note the COM port number for use in other software applications. 5.1.2 Driver Installation (via ZIP file) For these instructions, download the driver ZIP file from the Excelitas website: http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Technology/Software.aspx... -
Page 19: X-Cite Control Panel / Gui Installation (Via Zip File)
Figure 6 Device Manager, COM Port Listing 5.1.4 X-Cite Control Panel / GUI installation (via ZIP file) For these instructions: ZIP file is available as a software download from the Excelitas website. a. Uninstall any previous versions of X-Cite Control Panel/GUI. (Previous versions released under the EXFO name will not be automatically replaced by versions 1.1.0 or later, and may cause confusion.) b. -
Page 20: Figure 7 X-Cite Control Panel
b. Note that X-Cite Control Panel is designed to function with multiple X-Cite devices, and not all icons and features can be used with all devices. See the icon table below to determine which icons are relevant to control of this X-Cite unit. c. -
Page 21: Commercial Software Support
Shutter Click to turn LED on/off Left mouse click = increase by 1% increment. Intensity Right mouse click = decrease by 1% increment. Left double click = opens dialog box, type in value Closed-Loop Not applicable for this X-Cite unit Feedback Lock/unlock speedDIAL control Lock/unlock... -
Page 22: Ttl Mode Timeout
ON/OFF status of the system will be updated on speedDIAL when it is controlled via TTL. However, due to the communication lag time between the main unit and speedDIAL, if LED “on time” is less than 30ms, the change may not be displayed. 5.2.2 TTL Mode Timeout There is a potential disadvantage of TTL mode - in this “always active”... -
Page 23: Ttl Signal And Led Status
5.2.3 TTL Signal and LED Status LED Status High 5.2.4 TTL Input Specifications a. Connector type: BNC (female port) b. Maximum low level : +0.8V c. Minimum high level : +2.2V d. Maximum high level: + 5.5V e. Typical input current: 100µA X-Cite®... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting Organized by symptom, this section provides basic troubleshooting information for installation and set- up parameters. X-Cite XYLIS may be serviced by authorized technical personnel only. 6.1 Error Messages If X-Cite XYLIS detects a problem, an error message with one of the following codes will appear on the speedDIAL display. -
Page 25: Figure 9 Location And Removal Of Fuse Tray In Ac Receptacle
Figure 9 Location and Removal of Fuse Tray in AC Receptacle b. If either or both of the fuses are open, replace with the same type (5A, 250V). c. Note: To determine if a fuse is intact (i.e. OK) or open (i.e. blown), remove the fuse from the tray and check with a multi-meter set to resistance (Ω). -
Page 26: Low Illumination Intensity
6.3 Low Illumination Intensity 1. SpeedDIAL Setting Check: a. Verify that the LED intensity is set to a sufficient level. b. Verify that the LEDs are turning on. 2. Light Guide Check: a. Verify that the ends of the light guide are free of debris. b. -
Page 27: Routine Care And Maintenance
7 Routine Care and Maintenance 7.1 General X-Cite XYLIS is a very low maintenance system with only one consumable component – the liquid light guide. By maintaining the following conditions, performance will be maximized and risk of future problems will be reduced. 1. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
d. Repeat the previous step with a fresh portion of lens tissue (or new cotton swab) – this will help avoid recontamination of the optical surface and minimize the amount of cleaning required. e. Let solvent evaporate and verify that the optical surface is clean. Repeat cleaning steps as necessary. -
Page 29: Environmental - Operating Conditions
8.3 Environmental – Operating Conditions Ambient Temperature 15° to 30° C Altitude 2000m max Atmospheric Pressure 700 to 1060 hPa Relative Humidity 15 to 90% RH (non-condensing) 8.4 Environmental – Transport and Storage Conditions Temperature -35° to 60° C Relative Humidity 10 to 95% RH (non-condensing) Atmospheric Pressure 500 to 1060 hPa... -
Page 30: Regulatory Compliance
9 Regulatory Compliance 9.1 Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility The X-Cite XYLIS has been tested and found to comply with product safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. For a complete list of tests and for certification details, please contact your X-Cite representative or visit www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-Xylis.aspx. The X-Cite XYLIS (model XT720S or XT720L) is classified as Class 1 laser product and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. -
Page 31: China Rohs
The symbol above indicates that this product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste, that the product should be collected separately, and that a separate collection system exists for all products that contain this symbol within member states of the European Union. ... -
Page 32: Warranty & Repairs
10 Warranty & Repairs 10.1 Warranty Terms Excelitas warrants the original purchaser for a period of one (1) full year, calculated from the date of purchase, that the equipment sold is free from defects in material and workmanship. All repairs are warranted for 90 days. -
Page 33: Returning Equipment To Excelitas
10.2 Returning equipment to Excelitas 1. Please make a note of the problem encountered, the steps followed to isolate the problem and the result of any trouble shooting steps taken. 2. Contact the nearest Excelitas Service Center to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
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