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  • Page 1 X-Cite 200DC User Guide ®...
  • Page 2 ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R Rev. 4 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..

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ® X-Cite 200DC Message Reference ............... 1 Introduction ......................2 Safety ........................3 Glossary of Symbols................... 3 Safety Precautions ..................... 4 Getting Started ....................... 7 System Components ..................7 Front Panel ......................8 Rear panel ......................9 Installation/Set-up ....................
  • Page 4 10.1 Electrical ....................... 40 10.2 Environmental ....................40 10.3 Lamp ......................41 10.4 Light Guide ....................42 10.5 General ......................42 11 Regulatory ......................43 11.1 Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility ........43 11.2 China RoHS ....................44 12 Warranty ....................... 45 13 Contact Information .....................

  • Page 5: X-Cite ® 200Dc Message Reference

    ® X-Cite 200DC Message Reference Display Definition Description Message Displays the “hours of use” accumulated by the XXXX. Lamp Hours lamp Flashing: The lamp is warming up. Warm up time is Warming Up “XXXX” approximately 4 minutes ref section 6.1 Lamp installed incorrectly /Lamp did not strike.

  • 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: Safety

    Safety 3.1 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 CAUTION – Hot Surface ®...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    3.2 Safety Precautions Please observe the following precautions during use. This series of cautions, warnings and dangers relate to the operation and maintenance of the ® 200DC. They are also presented throughout this User’s Guide where X-Cite necessary. Warning Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp used in this product.
  • Page 9 Danger This unit contains HIGH VOLTAGE components. It is recommended that ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL perform any testing or repairs described in this manual. Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit before opening the cover of this unit. All cover screws must be replaced prior to applying power to the unit, or safety of the unit will be impaired.
  • Page 10 The method in which lamps are disposed of must comply with local rules and 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 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started 4.1 System Components Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. Ensure that all components are present. Store the packing material for future use. Box Contents: ® X-Cite 200DC Illumination Unit……………………………………………………………….. ® 2. Lamp Module, X-Cite 200DC (012-66000R).……………………………………………….. 3. Microscope Adapter (if ordered)……………………………………………………………….. 4.

  • Page 12: Front Panel

    4.2 Front Panel “ ” LAMP STATUS LED LED DISPLAY SHUTTER STATUS LED IRIS ADJUSTMENT DIAL LIGHT GUIDE STATUS LED LIGHT GUIDE SHUTTER PORT ACTIVATION BUTTON POWER ON SWITCH Figure 1 Front Panel ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R rev. 4...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    4.3 Rear panel TTL INPUT FOR SHUTTER TTL OUTPUT FOR SHUTTER SYNC FOOT PEDAL INPUT AC RECEPTACLE AND FUSE DRAWER Figure 2 Rear Panel ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R rev. 4...

  • Page 14: Installation/Set-Up

    Installation/Set-up 5.1 Installing Lamp Module Note: Review Section 2 – Safety Precautions before proceeding 5.1.1 Be sure the AC POWER cord is disconnected from the unit. 5.1.2 Remove the screw from the lamp housing side panel using the 3mm hex tool provided and remove the panel from the unit cover.

  • Page 15: Figure 4 Lamp Housing

    LAMP HOLDER LAMP RIM POWER LEADS CERAMIC COMPONENT Figure 4 Lamp Housing 5.1.5 Make sure the middle of the lamp is in position to fit into the spring clamp. Slide the lamp until it snaps into the spring clamp. The leading edge of the reflector (lamp rim) should fit snugly into the lamp holder recess.

  • Page 16: Figure 5 Lamp Connections

    5.1.6 Locate the 4-pin Intelli-Lamp sensor connector at the rear of the lamp module and connect it to its mate located on the top of the lamp-housing wall. Tip: The Intelli-Lamp connector will only attach in the correct orientation. If you are having difficulty attaching the connector, try rotating it by 180º.

  • Page 17: Inserting/Removing Light Guide

    5.1.8 Ensure the lamp anode cooling fin (bar) and lamp power lead, at the front of the lamp, are centered within the lamp holder cut-out. Rotate the lamp as required. 5.1.9 Replace the lamp housing side panel and tighten the fastening screw. Note: If the lamp housing panel is not secured completely the lamp will not strike and the “bulb”...

  • Page 18: Figure 6 Light Guide Position

    LIGHT GUIDE LIGHT GUIDE INSERTION LINE INSERTION LINE GREEN LIGHT GUIDE RED LIGHT GUIDE STATUS LED STATUS LED Figure 6 Light Guide Position Tip: When the light guide is fully inserted, the line on the light guide insertion label will be right up against the light guide port. Also, the LED above the light guide port will illuminate green when POWER is on to the unit.

  • Page 19: Installing The Collimating Adapter

    5.3 Installing the Collimating Adapter ® 5.3.1 Ensure that the power is off on the X-Cite 200DC unit. 5.3.2 The existing lamp housing must be removed from the microscope before the collimating adapter can be mounted. Do not discard the existing mounting hardware, since it will be used to secure the collimating adapter to the microscope.

  • Page 20: Figure 7 Collimating Adapter

    Figure 7 Collimating Adapter Warning! Turning power to the on position without the light guide properly installed in the unit and in the microscope can increase your risk of exposure to UV light. ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R rev. 4...

  • Page 21: Operation

    4 minutes. The display will stop flashing when the warm up period has completed. Wait until the warm up period has completed before using the unit to illuminate a specimen. Excelitas Technologies recommends 20 minutes to ensure a stable output Note: Unit should not be turned off unless the lamp has been on for a minimum of 20 minutes.

  • Page 22: Illuminating A Specimen

    6.1.6 To power down the unit after use, set the main power switch located on the front panel to “0”. Note: If the lamp is turned off, and an attempt is made to turn it back on before it has fully cooled, the “Cool” message will appear on the display and the lamp indicator will be un-lit.

  • Page 23: Display Format Reference

    6.5 Display Format Reference 6.5.1 The formatting used on the display board is used to identify the unit of measurement or phase of operation. Display Definition Description Format Displays the “hours of use” accumulated by the XXXX. Lamp Hours lamp Flashing: The lamp is warming up.

  • Page 24: Viewing Accumulated Lamp Hours

    6.7 Viewing Accumulated Lamp Hours ® 6.7.1 The X-Cite 200DC system automatically accumulates the number of hours for which the lamp has been on by saving it to the Intelli-Chip on the lamp, and shows this information on the LED display. The lamp hours are shown when the unit is powered on and after lamp has warmed up.
  • Page 25 5. To align the detection window with the visible light from the microscope objective, use the microscope stage x-y controls, ensuring the light is centered within the window. 6. Engage the appropriate objective, filter cube, intensity and other microscope settings and press the ‘(nm)’ button on the XR2100 to see the current wavelength setting.

  • Page 26: Warnings And Alarms

    6.9 Warnings and Alarms ® 6.9.1 The X-Cite 200DC is designed to detect certain conditions that may affect safe or proper functioning. These conditions are categorized as one of two “alarm types” according to the danger they pose to the operator, system or experiment: 1.

  • Page 27: Shutter Control

    Shutter Control 7.1 Shutter Control via Foot pedal ® 7.1.1 For hands-free operation, the X-Cite 200DC is equipped with a foot pedal. The foot pedal is an alternative to the SHUTTER button and can only be used to open and close the internal shutter. To use the foot pedal: 1.
  • Page 28 TTL Signal and Shutter Status Shutter Sync high open closed high TTL INPUT (BNC) SYNC OUT (BNC) Maximum low-level +0.8VDC Maximum low-level +0.8VDC Minimum high-level +2.0VDC Minimum high-level +4.5VDC Maximum high-level +5.5VDC Maximum output current: 500uA Typical input current: 800uA ®...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Service to be completed by qualified repair personnel only! 8.1 Error Codes ® If the X-Cite 200DC internal monitoring systems identify a problem, an error code will be generated. Definitions and recommended actions are in the following table. Code Error Description Recommended Action Check ventilation filters and outlets to ensure...

  • Page 30: Power Up Failure

    8.2 Power Up Failure If the unit fails to POWER up or function properly, use the following checklist to eliminate the most common causes of problems. Check that: 1. The AC POWER cord is securely plugged into a functional AC wall plug. 2.

  • Page 31: Low Light Intensity

    1. If the fan is functional, POWER down the unit, wait approximately 20 seconds then POWER it up again. 2. If the problem persists, contact your local Excelitas Technologies Service Center. 8.7 Cooling Fan Failure If one or more fans do not work: 1.

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance 9.1 General This section contains installation, maintenance and troubleshooting tips to help optimize ® the lifetime and performance of X-Cite 200DC units and components. This information is intended to supplement the detailed installation and operating instructions found in the ®...

  • Page 33: Liquid Light Guides

    9.2 Liquid Light Guides Tips to Prevent Premature Degradation of Light Guides 9.2.1 Liquid light guides have a typical useful life of 2-3 years/4000 operational hours ® in the X-Cite 200DC 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 34 9.2.6 Never leave an endcap on the output end of the light guide when the other end is ® connected to the X-Cite 200DC; 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. ®...
  • Page 35 What does a bubble look like? 9.2.13 Depending on the size and location in the light guide, a bubble may or may not be obvious. To check for bubbles: ® 9.2.14 Disconnect the LLG from the X-Cite 200DC and microscope adapter. 9.2.15 Hold one end towards a bright window or overhead room light - DO NOT use an ®...
  • Page 36 Can a bubbled light guide recover? 9.2.17 Yes, light guides with small bubbles can sometimes recover. Disconnect the light ® guide from the X-Cite 200DC, and leave the light guide undisturbed on a shelf for 1-2 weeks. For this to be effective, it is important to catch the bubble when it is small.

  • Page 37: Lamps

    9.3 Lamps Spectrum and lifetime 9.3.1 The lamp output and typical output levels over lifetime are shown below. ® Lamp Output Spectrum X-Cite 200DC ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R rev. 4...
  • Page 38 9.3.2 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. If the lower power regions of the output spectra are being used, it may be desirable to replace lamps more frequently to maximize signal levels.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Lamp Module

    9.4.1 The X-Cite 200DC is designed to operate only with the X-Cite 200DC lamp module supplied by an authorized Excelitas Technologies distributor. When the lamp requires replacing, use only: Excelitas Technologies Part # Description ® 012-66000R X-Cite 200DC/exacte replacement lamp module Refer to section 5.1...

  • Page 40: Air Vents & Filters

    9.5 Air Vents & Filters ® 9.5.1 X-Cite 200DC has 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 41 ® 9.5.4 Ensure that the air being used to ventilate the X-Cite 200DC is approximately “room temperature” (e.g. do not place the X-Cite ® 200DC on top of another heat- producing instrument). 9.5.5 If a heated environmental chamber is being used for live cell imaging, make sure ®...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Air Filter

    How to Check/Clean Metal Vents ® 9.5.7 When unit is OFF and lamp is COOL, unplug power from X-Cite 200DC and turn unit upside down. Visually inspect the metal gratings for lint, dust and other debris. 9.5.8 Debris can be removed from the gratings using a small vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool, or blown out with a can of compressed air.

  • Page 43: Replacing The External Fuses

    9.7 Replacing the External Fuses 9.7.1 The external (main) fuses are located in the fuse drawer which is located in the AC inlet module on the rear panel. 9.7.2 Turn off the main POWER switch and remove the AC POWER cord from the unit. 9.7.3 Gently pull out the drawer with the aid of a flat-head screwdriver.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications 10.1 Electrical Power Supply: Power Factor Corrected, Universal Input Input Voltage: 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz Current: 3.5A max at 120VAC 2.0A max at 240VAC Input Surge: 50A max. (cold start) Protection: Power supply: Short circuit protection Overvoltage protection: 30-50% above nominal output Overload protection: 110-160% of normal rating Fuse Rating: Dual fuse system: each fuse rated at F5.0A 250V,...

  • Page 45: Lamp

    Lamp Module Life 2000 hours Warm Up 20 minutes (min), reference sections Glossary of Symbols and Powering Up/Powering Down. CAUTION: ® Use only Excelitas Technologies lamp part number 012-66000R in the X-Cite 200DC unit. ® X-Cite 200DC User Guide 035-00446R rev. 4...

  • Page 46: Light Guide

    10.4 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 47: Regulatory

    Regulatory 11.1 Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility: The X-Cite 200DC 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 http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-200DC.aspx.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Warranty

    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 50: Contact Information

    3. Follow shipping instructions provided by the service technician. The unit should be returned in its original packaging if possible. Please do not ship the unit with the lamp installed. Contact Information Excelitas Canada Inc, Tel: (905) 821-2600 Fax: (905) 821-2055 1-800-668-8752 (USA and Canada) x-cite@excelitas.com www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite.aspx...

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