Installation; Demo Software; Protocol - SCHOTT KL 2500 LED User Manual

KL 2500 LED – Operating instructions
3.1 Installation of USB driver
To facilitate communication between the KL 2500 LED and your computer, the corresponding driver
first has to be installed. This can be requested at the below mentioned address.
Connect the light source via the connecting socket (13) to your computer using the USB connecting
cable provided and switch the light source on at the on/off switch (2). When first switching on, your
operating system prompts you to install the new USB appliance. Follow the instructions of your
operating system. Make sure that the driver is saved in a suitable path.

3.2 Demo software

SCHOTT's demo software is designed to show which control functions are possible using the USB
connection. It is not fully developed control software and only serves to demonstrate!
SCHOTT's demo software can be requested at the below mentioned address.

3.3 Protocol

All information such as port settings, formats, control commands, error codes etc. for integrating the
KL 2500 LED into individual control software are described in our separate info sheet.
The "Protocol for Communication with KL 2500 LED" info sheet can be downloaded from our
website at
" http://www.schott.com/lightingimaging/english/lifescience/microscopyproducts/KL/KL2500LED.html".
4. Control via foot switch
Illumination using the KL 2500 LED can be switched on and off via a foot switch (accessory) or key
button (shuttering).
Connect at the corresponding connecting socket (14) on the back of the light source.
If the illumination is switched off (brightness 0.0%) this will be shown in the display (12) via the
indicator "SHUTTER". In addition, the intensity setting knob (1) is locked. This is indicated in the
display (12) "Lock". By using the foot switch again the blockage of the intensity setting knob (1) is
lifted again and the original brightness is set.
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