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Summary of Contents for Excelitas Technologies X-Cite 120PC Q Series

  • Page 1 X-Cite 120PC Q User Guide ® Applies to 120PC Q Series Models:  XI120PC-Q  XI120PC-QX...
  • Page 2 ® X-Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035-00328R Rev. 4 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 Every effort has been made to ensure information in this manual is accurate;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................1 Checking the contents of the box ................. 2 2.1 Box Contents: ..................... 2 2.2 Front Panel ......................3 2.3 Rear Panel ......................4 Safety Information ....................5 3.1 Glossary of Symbols................... 5 3.2 Safety Precautions ..................... 5 Installing the Lamp Module ...................
  • Page 4 16.2 Liquid Light Guides ................... 33 16.3 Lamps ......................36 16.4 Air Vents & Filters ..................... 37 17 Routine Care and Maintenance ................39 17.1 General tips to help maximize lamp lifetime: ............. 40 18 Technical Specifications ..................41 18.1 Lamp module....................41 18.2 Light Guide .......................
  • Page 5 Table of Figures Figure 1 Front Panel View ....................3 Figure 2 Rear Panel View....................4 Figure 3 Lamp Access Panel ................... 9 Figure 4 Lamp Housing ....................10 Figure 5 Lamp Orientation ..................... 10 Figure 6 Intelli-Lamp Connection ................... 11 Figure 7 Lamp Power Connection .................

  • Page 6: 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 7: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Checking the contents of the box Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. Store the packing material for future use. 2.1 Box Contents: ® 1. X-Cite 120PC Q Illumination Unit……………………………………………………… 2. Lamp Module, X-Cite 120……………………………………………………………….. 3. Collimating Adapter……………………………………………………………………… 4. Light Guide, X-Cite 120 (3mm x 1.5m or 3mm x 3.0m)…………………………….. 5.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    2.2 Front Panel LED DISPLAY LED STATUS INDICATORS MODE DOWN ADJUST BUTTONS START STOP POWER ON BUTTON SWITCH Figure 1 Front Panel View ® X-Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035-00328R rev. 4...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    2.3 Rear Panel LIGHT AIR VENTS GUIDE PORT AC POWER ANALOG JACK INPUT RECEPTACLE SIGNAL FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION FUSE -232 DRAWER PORT Figure 2 Rear Panel View ® X-Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035-00328R rev. 4...

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    Safety Information 3.1 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. Input/Output Signals Input Signal CAUTION –...
  • Page 11 Caution! To prevent damage/ degradation of the light guide, always allow adequate clearance at the rear of the X-Cite unit to prevent kinking or excessive bending. Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock, always replace the fuses with the same type and rating.
  • Page 12 Warning Disconnecting of main supply source is only possible by unplugging the power cord. Warning This unit is designed for bench top use only! Always ensure that the unit is operated on a hard, stable surface. This will prevent obstruction of the bottom chassis ventilation openings.
  • Page 13 Warning The method in which lamps are disposed of must comply with local rules & regulations for disposal of hazardous materials. Lamps may be returned to Excelitas Technologies providing they are returned in their original packaging. Excelitas Technologies will dispose of them in the appropriate manner.

  • Page 14: Installing The Lamp Module

    Installing the Lamp Module – Safety Precautions before proceeding Note: Refer to Section 4.1.1 Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected from the unit. 4.1.2 Remove the screw from the top of the lamp access panel using the 3mm hex key provided and remove the panel.

  • Page 15: Figure 4 Lamp Housing

    4.1.4 Open the lamp bracket arm by pulling towards you, refer to Figure 4 LAMP POWER CONNECTOR BRACKET LAMP SPRING CLAMP LAMP BRACKET NTELLI LAMP CONNECTOR Figure 4 Lamp Housing 4.1.5 Position the lamp so that the two leading edges of the lamp ceramic mount slide into the groove of the lamp bracket.

  • Page 16: Figure 6 Intelli-Lamp Connection

    4.1.6 Slide the lamp all the way in so that both leading edges of the lamp ceramic mount are in the groove of the lamp bracket. The middle of the lamp will snap into the spring clamp. Close the lamp bracket arm. Reference Figure 5 4.1.7 Locate the 4-pin Intelli-Lamp sensor connector (multi-coloured wiring harness) at the rear of the lamp module and connect it to its mate located on the lamp- housing wall.

  • Page 17: Figure 7 Lamp Power Connection

    4.1.8 Attach the 2-pin lamp power connector to its mate on the lamp-housing wall. Reference Figure 7 Figure 7 Lamp Power Connection Tip: The 2-pin lamp power connector will only attach in the correct orientation. If you are having difficulty attaching the connector, try rotating it by 180º 4.1.9 Ensure the Intelli-Lamp sensor and the lamp power leads are secured into the appropriate alignment grooves of the lamp housing.

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Light Guide

    4.1.10 Replace the lamp access panel and tighten the fastening screw. Reference Figure 3. Note: If the lamp module has been installed incorrectly the message “bulb” will appear on the display and a continuous audible beep will be heard after the 90 second warm-up cycle has been completed.
  • Page 19 Note: The X-Cite 120 PC is designed for use with a 3mm liquid light guide. Excelitas Technologies can not guarantee the performance of the X- Cite 120 PC if using light guides other than those supplied by Excelitas Technologies.

  • Page 20: Tips To Prevent Premature Degradation Of Light Guides

    5.2 Tips to prevent premature degradation of light guides Refer to section 16 for detailed set-up and maintenance tips. ® 5.2.1 Liquid light guides have a typical useful life of 2-3 years in the X-Cite 120PC Q when installed and handled properly. The formation of bubbles is one of the most common reasons for a light guide to degrade prematurely and result in a sudden reduction in illumination intensity.

  • Page 21: Installing The Collimating Adapter

    5.2.6 Never leave an endcap on the output end of the light guide when the other end is connected to the X-Cite unit; if the unit is turned on in this condition, the cap will overheat, melt and/or permanently discolour the quartz end of the light guide. 5.2.7 While the X-Cite unit is on but not in actual use (i.e.

  • Page 22: Figure 10 Collimating Adaptor

    Figure 10 Collimating Adaptor Warning! Turning power on to the X-Cite 120 PC unit without the light guide properly installed in the unit and in the microscope can increase your risk of exposure to UV light. ® X-Cite 120PC Q User Guide 035-00328R rev.

  • Page 23: X-Cite ® 120Pc Q Message Reference

    ® X-Cite 120PC Q Message Reference Symbol Message Description Displays the accumulated hours the lamp has XXXX. Lamp Hours been on Displays the time in seconds the shutter will XXX.X Exposure Time remain open when activated. Displays the iris setting in a percentage of Iris Setting maximum.

  • Page 24: Powering Up And Powering Down

    Lamp Warm-Up: The ARC lamp has 3 distinct phases of operation; 1. Ignition. 2. Warm-up. Excelitas Technologies recommends 20 minutes of proper warm-up and to ensure a stable optical output. 3. Stable Operation. It is recommended that phase 1 and 2 are not interrupted. This can result in shortened lamp life.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Light Output Intensity

    Adjusting the Light Output Intensity ® 9.1.1 Your X-Cite 120PC Q system includes an iris adjustment to control the amount of light output from the unit. Adjustments to the output can only be made when ® the X-Cite 120PC Q unit is in Intensity Mode. Note: When the unit is connected to a PC or the front panel has been manually locked, exposure settings can not be adjusted from the X-Cite 120 PC front panel buttons.

  • Page 26: Timed Exposures

    10 Timed Exposures ® 10.1.1 Your X-Cite 120PC Q system includes a timer to automatically close the shutter after a user selected amount of time. Adjustments to the exposure time can only ® be made when the X-Cite 120PC Q unit is in Timer Mode and the shutter is closed.

  • Page 27: Additional Functions

    11 Additional Functions 11.1 Viewing the Accumulated Lamp Hours ® 11.1.1 Your X-Cite 120PC Q system automatically accumulates the number of hours that the lamp is on and shows this information on the LED display. The lamp hours are shown when the unit is in Lamp Hour mode. ®...

  • Page 28: Using The Foot Pedal/ Remote Device

    11.2.4 Once the system is unlocked, all of the front panel buttons will perform as per their normal function. 11.3 Using the Foot Pedal/ Remote Device 11.3.1 To use a foot pedal or other remote control device to control the shutter on your ®...

  • Page 29: Software Developer's Kit (Sdk)

    The command list for X-Cite 120PC Q is available by request. To obtain the latest update, please contact Excelitas Technologies. 12.4 Graphical User Interface 12.4.1 When the X-Cite® 120PC Q is connected to a PC, the unit front panel will be automatically locked.

  • Page 30: Graphical User Interface For X-Cite 120Pc Q Control Panel

    ® 13 Graphical User Interface for X-Cite 120PC Q Control Panel ® The purpose of the GUI (Graphical User Interface) is to provide control of the X-Cite 120PC Q functions via a remote PC. ® 13.1 X-Cite 120PC Q Software Minimum PC Configuration Requirements ®...

  • Page 31: X-Cite 120Pc Q Connection

    ® 13.3 X-Cite 120PC Q Connection ® 13.3.1 Connect the rear panel RS-232 port on the X-Cite 120PC Q unit to an available COM port on your PC using the 9 pin cable assembly supplied. ® 13.3.2 Ensure that your X-Cite 120PC Q unit is plugged in a functional AC outlet.
  • Page 32 13.4.3 Exposure Settings: Intensity Level Intensity level can be selected by the following 2 different methods: Method 1: Click on the “Up/ Down” buttons located right of “Intensity Level (%)” to select the desired level (0, 12, 25, 50 or 100). Method 2: Click on the arrow of the “Intensity Level (%)”...
  • Page 33 13.4.5 Exposure Settings: Disabling Exposure Timer To disable the exposure timer, de-select the checkbox next to “Exposure timer active”. This will allow the shutter to remain in the open or closed position as per the shutter control, without any set timing function. 13.4.6 Shutter Control To activate the shutter control once the appropriate intensity and exposure settings have been entered, click on the “Open”...

  • Page 34: Messages / Indicators

    13.4.8 Accumulated Lamp Hours 120PC Q’s accumulated lamp hours are indicated in the “Misc. ® The X-Cite Functions” section of the GUI. When the COM link for the unit has been established, the GUI will automatically update the unit’s accumulated lamp hours. To update the accumulated lamp hours during remote operation, click on the “Get”...
  • Page 35 6. " end / bulb" The “end” and then “bulb” message appear in alternating sequence when power is first turned on to the unit if the accumulated lamp hours have exceeded 4000 hours. This indicates that the lamp has reached the end of safe life. If the lamp hours reach 4000 hours, safety measures will prevent the lamp from striking.

  • Page 36: Clearing An Audible Alarm

    15 Clearing an Audible Alarm ® 15.1.1 The X-Cite 120PC Q provides an audible alarm to alert the user of various error conditions. The following conditions will cause the unit to indicate an alarm condition: Lamp fail to strike Lamp access door not correctly installed iii) Intelli-lamp sensor/ connection failure Shutter position failure...
  • Page 37 If the LED display lights and the fan starts, but the lamp won't turn on, check if: 1. The LED display indicates the “bulb” message and the system begins to beep. This indicates that no lamp has been detected. Check if the lamp has been –...

  • Page 38: Liquid Light Guides

    If the LED display indicates “SFI”: 1. This indicates there is a shutter failure. 2. Power down the unit wait 1 minute and turn the power back on. 3. If the unit once again displays the shutter failure message, contact your local X-Cite Service Center.
  • Page 39 3. Always allow adequate clearance at the rear of the X-Cite unit and microscope to prevent excessive bending and/or crushing of the light guide against walls. Minimum bend radius to prevent immediate damage to the LLG is 40mm, however, a bend radius of at least 75mm is recommended for a light guide while “in use”.
  • Page 40 3. Look at the quartz at the other end of the LLG a. Bubble-free: quartz end will appear as a bright, solid circle; you may also be able to see a thin circular outline at the quartz/liquid interface. b. Bubbles at/near the quartz end: appear as dark spots, as small as 0.5mm in diameter or even as larger more defined spheres.

  • Page 41: Lamps

    16.3 Lamps Performance and lifetime 1. The lamp output spectra and typical output levels over lifetime are shown below. 2. It is normal for the output to decline over the first several hundred hours of use and then stabilize at a level ~70% of the initial output for the remainder of the lamp life.

  • Page 42: Air Vents & Filters

    16.4 Air Vents & Filters X-Cite units have several air vents that are an integral part of the cooling system and overall lamp performance. Proper cooling ensures that lamps operate at optimal temperature and pressure for output power, spectrum, lamp life, light guide life and safety.
  • Page 43 3. Ensure that the air being used to ventilate the X-Cite unit is approximately “room temperature” (e.g. do not place the X-Cite unit on top of another heat-producing instrument). 4. If a heated environmental chamber is being used for live cell imaging, make sure that the X-Cite unit and the light guide are located outside of the chamber.

  • Page 44: Routine Care And Maintenance

    17 Routine Care and Maintenance 1. Operate the unit in a well ventilated area with at least six inches clearance at the rear of the unit for proper air flow. Do not place any objects below the unit or between the feet as this will restrict airflow through the bottom of the front face plate.

  • Page 45: General Tips To Help Maximize Lamp Lifetime

    17.1 General tips to help maximize lamp lifetime: 1. Each time the lamp is ignited, the stress on the lamp effectively decreases lamp life by 5 hours, therefore it is recommended to avoid shutting down the unit during lunch or short breaks or between users, if being used in a multi-user lab. 2.

  • Page 46: Technical Specifications

    18 Technical Specifications 18.1 Lamp module A, D: Ceramic Components. B: Reflector. C: Bulb. E: Intelli-Lamp Connector. F: Lamp Power Connector Lamp Module High Pressure 120 watt mercury vapor short arc Lamp Module Life 2000 hours (typical) Warm Up 90 seconds (typical) ®...

  • Page 47: Light Guide

    18.2 Light Guide Light Delivery Flexible liquid filled light guide 1.5m or 3m in length with a core diameter of 3mm. Custom light guides are also available. Liquid Light Guide End Fitting Liquid Light Guide Dimensions in mm Core End Fitting End Fitting Minimum Bend Radius...

  • Page 48: Power Input

    18.3 Power Input Power Supply: High efficiency, switch mode, constant power output Input Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60Hz 2.4 – 1.0A (100-240V) Current: Input Surge: 50A max. (cold start) Protection: Short circuit auto-recovery Over voltage (up to 135%, +/- 5% of nominal) EMI filtering integrated into the PFC module Lamp driver circuit has integrated thermal cut-off...

  • Page 49: Regulatory Compliance

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Excelitas Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)

  • Page 50: China Rohs

     In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    19 Warranty Excelitas Technologies 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. In the event of a claim under this guarantee, the equipment is to be sent postage and carriage paid, including a description of the fault, to the Excelitas Technologies Service Center.

  • Page 52: Contact Information

    Contact Information Excelitas Canada Inc, Tel: (905) 821-2600 Fax: (905) 821-2055 1-800-668-8752 (USA and Canada) x-cite@excelitas.com http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite.aspx 20.1 Service Centers For a complete list of authorized service centers please visit: http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Support/Service-Centers.aspx 20.2 Replacement Parts Replacement lamps and light guides can be purchased directly from Excelitas Technologies.

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