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- Page 1 X-Cite Optical Power Measurement ® System User Guide ® X-Cite XR2100 Optical Power Meter ® X-Cite XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor ® X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System User Guide 035-00390R rev. 3...
- Page 2 ® X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System User Guide 035-00390R Rev. 3 Made in Canada Excelitas Canada Inc. 2016 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 ......................1 Safety ........................2 2.1 Glossary of Symbols ......................2 2.2 Safety Precautions ......................3 Getting Started ......................5 3.1 System Components ......................5 3.2 XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor ................6 3.3 XR2100 Optical Power Meter..................... 7 Installation and Basic Operation ................ - Page 4 Environmental Specifications (XR2100 & XP750) ............ 34 13 Regulatory Compliance..................35 14 Warranty ......................... 37 14.1 Returning Equipment to Excelitas Technologies ............38 15 Contact Information ....................39 16 Replacement Parts and Accessories ..............39 Table of Figures: Figure 1: XP750 Top View....................6 Figure 2: XP750 Bottom View ..................
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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 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. Input/Output Signals Input Signal Battery D.C. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
® Should this X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System be used in a manner not specified by Excelitas Technologies, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Warning The XR2100 is supplied with two lithium batteries. Lithium batteries present a potential fire, explosion or severe burn hazard. - Page 8 Caution The detection window operational life can be significantly shortened if it is handled incorrectly. Do not touch the window surface. Skin oils and scratches can cause the window to fail prematurely. Caution ® Any electronic equipment connected to the X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System must be comply with the requirements of EN/IEC 60950.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Qty. 1 - Objective Plane Power Sensor XP750 with attached DIN multi-pin Connector. Qty. 1 - Calibration Certificate If your packaged system is missing any components, call Excelitas Technologies at (905) 821-2600 or TOLL FREE 1-800-668-8752. Any additional optional items purchased to customize the unit will also be present. -
Page 10: Xp750 Objective Plane Power Sensor
3.2 XP750 Objective Plane Power Sensor DETECTION WINDOW OUT FOR STAGE CLIP Figure 1: XP750 Top View CENTER POINT OF DETECTION WINDOW Figure 2: XP750 Bottom View ® X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System User Guide 035-00390R rev. 3... -
Page 11: Xr2100 Optical Power Meter
3.3 XR2100 Optical Power Meter LIGHT GUIDE AND SUPPLIED ADAPTOR INSTALLATION W SCREW OPTICAL INPUT PORT FOR LIGHT GUIDES ® CITE CALIBRATE LCD DISPLAY BUTTON RELATIVE (nm) BUTTON ABSOLUTE BUTTON STORE BUTTON DOWN EXTERNAL BUTTON POWER BUTTON BACKLIGHT Figure 3: XR2100 Keypad ®... - Page 12 Optical Input Port Accepts standard 3mm size light guides (using the supplied 3mm adapter) facilitating accurate light delivery into the XR2100. ® X-Cite CAL Button Initiates calibration sequence for compatible X-Cite ® illumination systems. Refer to section 9. ...
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Page 13: Figure 4 Xr2100 Optical Power Meter Connections
COMPUTER USB PORT DIN MULTI PIN CONNECTION PORT FOR EXTERNAL SENSORS EG XP ® exacte CITE STEREO CONNECTOR PORT Figure 4 XR2100 Optical Power Meter Connections DIN Multi Pin Connection Port For External Sensors For input using the Objective Plane Power Sensor, connect cable to this port. Computer USB Port ... -
Page 14: Installation And Basic Operation
4 Installation and Basic Operation ® The X-Cite Optical Power Measurement System can be configured for use in 4 ways. Refer to the appropriate section for your specific application: Section 4.1 - XR2100 Optical Power Meter with Light Guide Input Section 4.2 - XP750 With Upright Microscopes Section... -
Page 15: Xp750 With Upright Microscopes
4.2 XP750 With Upright Microscopes 4.2.1 Plug the XP750 multi-pin connector into the XR2100. Refer to Figure 4 connecting cable locations. 4.2.2 For upright microscopes, place the XP750 onto the stage with the detection window (refer to Figure 1) facing up, and approximately centered beneath the microscope objective lens. -
Page 16: Xp750 With Inverted Microscopes
4.2.7 Engage the appropriate objective, filter cube, intensity and other microscope settings. 4.2.8 Press the ‘(nm)’ button to see the current wavelength setting. 4.2.9 Select the appropriate wavelength by pressing ▲ button repeatedly to cycle through wavelengths in 1nm increments, or ▼ button to decrement the wavelength in 1nm increments. -
Page 17: Measuring In Absolute Mode
4.3.8 Select the appropriate wavelength by pressing ▲ button repeatedly to cycle through wavelengths in 1nm increments, or ▼ button to decrement the wavelength in 1nm increments. XR2100 display will show currently selected wavelength while cycling and for 4 seconds after final selection. 4.3.9 Hold down wavelength select or the ‘(nm)’/▲... -
Page 18: Favorite Wavelengths
7.1.2 When the ‘STORE’ button is pressed the display shows the ‘MEM’ icon and a number (starting at 1), that corresponds to the number of stored readings. The number will increment each time ‘STORE’ is pressed and the measurement will be stored. -
Page 19: External Control
7.2.4 When finished selecting all wavelengths, let the XR2100 idle for 4 seconds until flashing stops, indicating the end of the session. To view the stored favorites press ‘(nm)’ repeatedly to scroll through your 7.2.5 favorites. 7.2.6 To clear ALL favorites press the ‘(nm)’ button to display a favorite, press the ‘X-Cite ®... -
Page 20: Graphical User Interface (Gui)
8.2 Graphical User Interface (GUI) COLLAPSE AND EXPAND WINDOWS XP750 STATUS CONTROL AND OPERATIONAL TABS ® exacte CITE TATUS ONTROL AND PERATIONAL UTTONS COLLAPSE AND EXPAND WINDOWS Figure 5 Graphical User Interface ® A Graphical User Interface (GUI) for use with the X-Cite Optical Power ®... -
Page 21: Status, Control And Operational Tabs
8.3 Status, Control and Operational Tabs OPTICAL DATA STATUS DATA CALIBRATION DATA DATA LOG POWER SNAPSHOT STABILITY DATA Figure 6 XR2100/XP750 Status, Control and Operational Tabs 8.4 Optical Data Power: Shows the power displayed on the XR2100 screen. Relative Reference: ... -
Page 22: Status Data
Favorite Wavelength: If already entered into the XR2100, the favorite wavelengths will self-populate. Type in favorite wavelengths in each box, (will reflect in the power meter display). To clear individual favorites enter ‘0’ into each box, or clear all favorite wavelengths from the ‘Power Meter’... -
Page 23: Calibration Data
Disable Store: Locks the “Store” button on the XR2100. You will not be able to store data to the XR2100 internal memory. Locking the store button does not affect ability to use the down arrow ▼ during wavelength selection. S/N Included in Data: ®... -
Page 24: Data Log
8.7 Data Log Allows access to data collected with XR2100 ‘STORE’ function. Data can be saved into CSV format, readable by MS Excel®. Does not allow saving of microscope settings. Heading Definitions; Data Log RTC: The DataLog RTC (Real Time Clock) column will populate with times and dates of the power readings from the XR2100. -
Page 25: Power Snapshot
To Download Data; 1. Enter and store power readings in the XR2100 (refer to section 4.2.9 for upright microscopes and section 4.3.8 for inverted microscopes). 2. Attach USB cable to the XR2100 and the computer (refer to Figure 4 3. Select ‘Data Log’ pull down menu and click on “Download XR2100 ‘STORE’ Data Log.”... - Page 26 Auto-fill must be used. To determine software version, go to Help/About. For the latest Control Panel version, visit http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite- XR2100-Optical-Power-Meter.aspx or contact Excelitas Technologies (refer section 15). ® With the X-Cite exacte, you can auto capture power readings from External Detector, using a defined wavelength, objective and % intensity increments.
- Page 27 1. Place XP750 on microscope stage (refer to section 2. Connect XP750 to XR2100 and turn on (refer to section 3. Adjust microscope settings as desired. 4. Locate the data cell corresponding to those parameters. 5. When the power reading stabilizes on the XR2100 display, double click the appropriate cell in the data table.
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Page 28: Stability Data
8.9 Stability Data RECORD BUTTON ® ------For use with X-Cite exacte Unit only------ ® Collect, display and record intensity stability data from X-Cite exacte during CLF operation. Automatically log events such as alarm conditions, calibration expiry, and CLF turning off. -
Page 29: X-Cite ® Exacte Control Panel Buttons
® 8.10 X-Cite exacte Control Panel Buttons Note: When icons are ALL grey, the X-Cite® exacte is either disconnected or not communicating properly with the computer. ICONS COLLAPSE AND EXPAND WINDOWS Note: XP750 Control Panel is collapsed in this view. ®... -
Page 30: Figure 8 X-Cite Exacte Control Panel Buttons Descriptions
Indicates an alarm state Alarm Click to silence audible alarm Red = Alarm on Indicates lamp temperature status Temperature Yellow = Lamp running hot Red = Lamp off, excessive heat Indicates calibration status Calibration Green = Calibrated Grey = not Calibrated Indicates hours logged on lamp Lamp Hours green<2500 hours, yellow = >2500 hours, make... -
Page 31: Calibration
9.2 X-Cite XR2100 Calibration 9.2.1 The XR2100 is calibrated at Excelitas Technologies prior to shipping and is ready for use. An Excelitas Technologies generated calibration certificate is provided. 9.2.2 It is recommended the XR2100 be returned to Excelitas Technologies annually for re- calibration. -
Page 32: Calibrating X-Cite Exacte With The Xp750
® Calibrating X-Cite exacte with the XP750 ® 9.4.1 Leave the X-Cite exacte light guide connected to your microscope as you would ® during normal operation. Keep the X-Cite exacte positioned as you would during normal operation. 9.4.2 Place the XP750 onto your microscope as described in section 4, and connect it to an XR2100. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
10 Troubleshooting This section will guide you through some basic troubleshooting steps. Any required service is to be completed by qualified repair personnel only! XR2100 Optical Power Meter Error Codes If the XR2100 monitoring systems identify a problem, an error code will be generated. Definitions and recommended actions are in the following table. -
Page 34: Care And Maintenance
11 Care and Maintenance 11.1 General XP750 can be stored in its original packaging, or in the plastic case with the XR2100 – 11.1.1 there is a special cut-out in the foam insert for this purpose. (see Figure 11.1.2 Do not touch the detection window with fingers, microscope immersion oil, or any abrasive object. -
Page 35: Lithium Batteries
8.6. 11.3.3 Use the batteries supplied by Excelitas Technologies, do not substitute with another brand. The batteries in the XR2100 are not standard AA batteries. The voltage of the standard AA batteries will not supply enough power to operate the XR2100. -
Page 36: Technical Specifications
12 Technical Specifications 12.1 XR2100 Optical Power Meter Wavelength Range: 340-675 nm 50mW –10W* Power Range: Uncertainty**: ± 5% typical *Power Range vs Calibrated Range: The photo sensor at the light guide input portion of the XR2100 is calibrated with an ®... -
Page 37: Electrical Specifications (Xr2100)
19200 ii. Data bits: iii. Parity: None iv. Stop bits: 3. External Detector Port: DIN Connector, only use with Excelitas Technologies external detector such as XP750. 12.4 Electrical (XP750) DIN Multi-Pinned Connection Cable: use only connect to XR2100. 12.5 General XR2100 Dimensions: Without rubber boot - 7.5 x 4.4 x 2... -
Page 38: Environmental Specifications (Xr2100 & Xp750)
12.6 Environmental Specifications (XR2100 & XP750) Operating Environment Conditions Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 Ambient Temperature: 10 to 40 degrees Celsius Relative Humidity: 15% to 80% (non-condensing) Atmospheric Pressure: 700 to 1060 hPa Altitude: 2000 meters (maximum) Transport and Storage Conditions Temperature: -10 to 60 degrees Celsius Relative Humidity:... -
Page 39: Regulatory Compliance
13 Regulatory Compliance Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility The X-Cite XR2100 / XP750 have 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 http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-XR2100-Optical-Power-Meter.aspx. - Page 40 WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) 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.
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Page 41: Warranty
14 Warranty Excelitas Technologies warrants, to 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. In the event of a claim under this warranty, the equipment is to be sent postage and carriage paid, including a description of the fault, to the Excelitas Technologies Service Center. -
Page 42: Returning Equipment To Excelitas Technologies
1. Original packaging should be kept for future use. Please use this packaging when sending equipment to Excelitas Technologies for servicing or calibration to protect the sensitive optical and electronic components. It is safe to ship the XP750 in the plastic... -
Page 43: Contact Information
For a complete list of authorized service centers please visit http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Support/Service-Centers.aspx 16 Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement components can be purchased directly from Excelitas Technologies. For ordering and pricing information contact the Inside Sales Department at: x-cite@excelitas.com http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Contact/Contact-Us.aspx 1-800-668-8752...
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