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Nikon LV-ECON Instructions Manual

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M374 E
07.1.NF.2 (2/3)
LV-ECON
E Controller
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  • Page 1 M374 E 07.1.NF.2 (2/3) LV-ECON E Controller Instructions...

  • Page 3: Warning/Caution Symbols Used In This Manual

    This instruction manual is written for the users of the Nikon LV-ECON E controller. To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating the product. • It is prohibited to reproduce or transmit this manual in part or whole without Nikon’s expressed permission.

  • Page 4: Meaning Of The Symbol Used On The Product

    Meaning of the Symbol Used on the Product Symbol Meaning Caution for heat The symbol is indicated on the following places: near the lamp house clamp screw of the LV-UEPI, LV-UEPI2, and LV-UEPI2A illuminator, on the back of the lamp houses, and near the lamp replace cover plate and above the air vent on the back of the C-HGFIE precentered fiber illuminator.

  • Page 5: Warning

    WARNING 1. Intended product use This product is used to control the various motorized devices of Nikon LV series products, the specified power supply for the illuminator, and the external light source. Do not use this product for other purpose.

  • Page 6: Caution

    If water enters a component, immediately suspend use of this product, disconnect the power cord from the outlet, and contact your nearest Nikon representative. 3. Weak electromagnetic waves The product emits weak electromagnetic waves. There is a possibility that some precision electronic devices are affected by the electromagnetic waves.
  • Page 7 CAUTION 4. Installation location If this product is used or stored in an inappropriate environment, malfunctions or poor performance may arise for it. Consider the following factors when selecting an installation location: • Avoid a brightly lit location, such as exposed to direct sunlight or directly under a room light.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Warning/Caution Symbols Used in This Manual ..........1 Meaning of the Symbol Used on the Product ..........2 WARNING ......................3 CAUTION ......................4 Overview of the Product ................7 Names and Functions of Component Parts ..........8 1 Operation Panel ......................... 8 2 Connctor Panel ........................

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Product

    Overview of the Product The Nikon LV-ECON E controller is a device to control the microscopy system totally with various motorized devices for the LV series products, the external power supply for the illuminator, and the external light source. This product can be used with devices described below.

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Component Parts

    Names and Functions of Component Parts Operation Panel POWER indicator (green) It turns on green when the product is energized. SET UP controls They are used to change the microscopy conditions to the user defined conditions specified with ”LVSetup.” Episcopic illumination controls They are used to turn on or turn off the episcopic illumination and to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 11: Connctor Panel

    100-240V 1.0A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE C-HGFIE connector An external light source (Nikon C-HGFIE or EXFO X-Cite 120 PC) is connected here. LV-AF connector The auto focus controller (Nikon LV-AF) is connected here. DIA TE2-PS100W connector The halogen lamp power supply for the diascopic illumination (Nikon TE2-PS100W) is connected here.

  • Page 12: Device Connections

    Device Connections This section describes the procedures to connect this product with motorized devices and light sources. Refer to the instructions below before connecting devices. For detailed information about installing, assembling, and connecting devices, refer to the instruction manuals for such devices. WARNING •...
  • Page 13 Cet appareil numériq E controller LV-ECON : This device needs a power supply for its own. : To use the motorized DIC nosepiece, remove the arm of the LV-FMA and attach the LV-MDIC in place. : A camera control unit such as DS-L2 can be used in place of the PC for control of each unit. (To set up the...
  • Page 14 Cet appareil E controller LV-ECON : This device needs a power supply for its own. : A camera control unit such as DS-L2 can be used in place of the PC for control of each unit. (To set up the...

  • Page 15: To Connect With The Motorized Nosepiece

    LV-FMA LV-DICA 100-240V 1.0A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE LV-ECON LV-NU5A or LV-NU5AC Nosepiece connection cable * An optional nosepiece connection cable of 10 m in length is also available. For details about assembly method of the motorized nosepiece, refer to the instruction...

  • Page 16: To Attach And Connect With The Motorized Dic Module (Nosepiece)

    1 Check that the LV-FMA is attached on the LV-DIA or the LV-EPI correctly. 2 When the LV-FMA and the LV-ECON is connected, press the "0" side of the power switch to turn off he LV-ECON.
  • Page 17 III. Device Connections 6 Connect the NOSEPIECE connectors on the LV-MDIC and the LV-ECON with the special cable (round connectors attached and 2.8 m length). Be careful that the cable does not interfere with the motorized parts. 7 Connect the LV-DICA connectors on the LV-MDIC and the LV-ECON with the special cable (rectangular connectors attached and 2.8 m length).

  • Page 18: To Connect With The Motorized Focusing Module

    D o n o t t o u c h t h e h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t p a r t w h e n c a r r y i n g t h i s p r o d u c t . LV-ECON C-HGFIE...

  • Page 19: To Connect With The Motorized Epi Illuminator

    100-240V 1.0A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE LV-UEPI2A LV-ECON UEPI2A connection cable * An optional UEPI2A connection cable of 10 m in length is also available. For details about assembly method of the epi illuminator, refer to the instruction manual for the LV-UEPI2A. For details about connection method to the focusing module, refer to the...

  • Page 20: To Connect With The Episcopic Illumination

    TE2-PS100W 100-240V 1.0A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE LV-ECON Control cable * An optional control cable of 10 m in length is also available. For details about installation method of the lamp house and replacement method for lamps, refer to the instruction manual for the epi illuminator (LV-UEPI, LV-UEPI2, or LV-...
  • Page 21 III. Device Connections To connect with an external light source To observe a specimen under the epi-fl illumination, an optional mercury lamp light source (Nikon C-HGFIE or EXFO X-Cite 120 PC) must be used with this product. In this case, perform the following procedure to connect this product with the light source.
  • Page 22 4 Connect the special control cable for the LED light source to the EXT-IN connector on the LED controller and to the EPI TE2-PS100W connector on the LV-ECON. If the control cable is connected to the DIA connector, the LV-EPILED cannot be controlled.

  • Page 23: To Connect With The Light Source For The Diascopic Illumination

    TE2-PS100W 100-240V 1.2A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE LV-ECON Control cable * An optional control cable of 10 m in length is also available. For details about installation method of the lamp house and replacement method of lamps, refer to the instruction manual for the epi illuminator (LV-UEPI, LV-UEPI2, or LV-...

  • Page 24: To Connect With The Auto Focus System

    5 Connect the cable of the motorized nosepiece with the NOSEPIECE connector on the back of the LV-ECON with the special nosepiece connection cable. 6 Connect the SERIAL connector on the back of the LV-AF controller and the LV-AF connector on the back of the LV-ECON with the special RS-232S cable. LV-AF intermediate tube D o n o t t o u c h t h e h e i g h t a d j u s t m e n t p a r t w h e n c a r r y i n g t h i s p r o d u c t .
  • Page 25 Lamp house for the diascopic illumination LV-LH50PC Lamp cable Microscope base LV-DIA or LV-EPI Lamp Power supply Special cable cable TE2-PS100W Special cable POWER MIN. MAX. LV-AF controller RS232C cable LV-ECON USB cable : This device needs a power supply for its own.

  • Page 26: To Connect With A Pc

    UEPI2A LV-FMA LV-DICA 100-240V 1.0A 50/60Hz NOSEPIECE LV-ECON USB cable * The USB interface circuit on this product complies with the USB 1.1 specification. For details about operations and setup works of “LVSetup,” see “LV Series Support Tools software manual.”...

  • Page 27: To Connect With The Ds-L2

    Connect the DS-L2 with the LV-ECON by using the USB interface on the back of the LV-ECON. All motorized devices can be controlled on the DS-L2 display.

  • Page 28: Power Cord Connection

    III. Device Connections Power Cord Connection WARNING Make sure to use the specified power cord. Using a wrong power cord may result in malfunctions or fire. The product is classified as subject to Class I protection against electrical shock. Make sure it is connected to an appropriate ground terminal (protective earth terminal).

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation WARNING • Each motorized device will move when this product is operated. To prevent injury, do not touch the moving device during operation. Before operating this product, check all moving devices for your safety. • If you touch the elevating section or its attached devices during operation of the motorized focusing module, it may cause injury to hands or fingers.

  • Page 30: Power On/Off

    Microscopy method setting at the initial condition When the microscopy method at the initial condition has been set with LVSetup and the LV-ECON is turned on, the microscope system starts with the predetermined microscopy method settings.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The Microscope System

    When you use the microscope system for the first time and when an objective or a device of the microscope system is changed, you must connect a PC to the LV-ECON and perform the setup work with the designated software for various settings.

  • Page 32: Set-Up Memory Operation

    Set-up Memory Operation This product has a memory area names as “set-up memory.” You can register three user-defined settings of the microscope system into the set-up memory by using the special set-up software, “LVSetup.” The registered data can be restored anytime you want. So, it is useful to register the microscopy conditions you wish.
  • Page 33 IV. Operation Modification from the registered condition (User offset) When the illumination or the aperture diaphragm for the episcopic illumination is modified from the condition registered in the set-up memory, the indicators on the operation panel blink indicating that it is not in the registered condition any more. This modification is referred to as “User offset” hereafter.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Microscopy Method

    Selecting the Microscopy Method When the LV-UEPI2A epi illuminator is connected with this product, one of the CUBE indicators lights up to show the address of the filter cube turret in the optical path. When you wish to change the microscopy method, push the desired button from the BF / DF / FL1 / FL2 buttons in the CUBE area to rotate the filter cube turret.
  • Page 35 IV. Operation Interlock control The light quantity and the aperture diaphragm opening changes differently depending on the interlock control setting, Default mode or Optional mode, as described below: • Default mode The light quantity is set to the predetermined value. The aperture diaphragm for the epi- illumination is automatically adjusted to 75% of the numerical aperture of the objective.

  • Page 36: Operation For The Aperture Diaphragm For The Episcopic Illumination

    Operation for the Aperture Diaphragm for the Episcopic Illumination When the LV-UEPI2A epi illuminator is connected with this product, the A.S. indicator lights up. The aperture diaphragm in the LV-UEPI2A can be adjusted by operating the A.S. control buttons. Since the aperture diaphragm is used for adjusting the numerical aperture of the illumination system, this diaphragm is related to the resolution, contrast, and depth of focus of the optical image.

  • Page 37: Changing Objectives

    IV. Operation Changing Objectives Objectives can be changed by operating the + / – buttons in the OBJ. area to rotate the motorized nosepiece. When the motorized nosepiece (LV-NU5A or LV-NU5AC) or the motorized DIC nosepiece (LV-MDIC) is connected with this product, one of the 1 to 5 indicator in the OBJ. area lights up to notify the current nosepiece address set in the optical path.

  • Page 38: Operation For The Motorized Focusing Module

    Operation with the auto focus system When the auto focus system (LV-AF) is used with the LV-ECON, the FOCUS indicator on the LV- ECON turns off and the operation for the motorized focusing module with the LV-ECON is disabled.

  • Page 39: Operation For The Dic Prism

    IV. Operation Operation for the DIC Prism When the motorized DIC nosepiece (LV-MDIC) is installed, the DIC indicator lights up. In this setting, the DIC prism (Nomarski prism) position in the motorized DIC nosepiece can be adjusted by operating the +/- buttons in the DIC area. Operation for the DIC prism The DIC prism moves as described below by operating the Operation for the motorized DIC prism...

  • Page 40: Operation For The Illumination

    Operation for the Illumination To light up/down the illumination and to adjust the Illumination controls (EPI / DIA) brightness, operate the episcopic illumination controls (EPI) or the diascopic illumination controls (DIA). To light up/down the illumination To light up/down the illumination To light up/down the illumination, operate the EPI button or the DIA button.
  • Page 41 IV. Operation To operate the episcopic illumination To light up/down the episcopic illumination and to adjust its brightness, operate the episcopic illumination controls. This product can control one of the following devices: the power supply for the halogen lamp (TE2-PS100W), the external light source (C-HGFIE or EXFO X-Cite 120 PC), or the LED epi illuminator (LV-EPILED).
  • Page 42 IV. Operation Diascopic illumination To light up/down the diascopic illumination and to adjust its brightness, operate the diascopic illumination controls. This product can control the power supply for the halogen lamp (TE2- PS100W). • To light up/down the diascopic illumination To light up the illumination, push the DIA button.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Improper use of the microscope may adversely affect performance, even if the microscope is not damaged. If any of the problems listed in the table below arise, take the countermeasures indicated. Problem Cause Countermeasure There is no power The power cord is not plugged in. Connect it properly.
  • Page 44 V. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Countermeasure No analyzer or no polarizer is placed in Place the component into the optical No interference color is seen in the DIC the optical path. path. (p.37) microscopy. No DIC prism is placed in the optical Place the component into the optical path.

  • Page 45: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Nikon recommends daily care and maintenance for maintaining the performance as long as possible. Do not let dust, fingerprint, etc. get on the lenses. Dirt on the lenses, filters, and the like will adversely affect the optical performance of the microscope.

  • Page 46: Cleaning Lenses And Filters

    • Before putting on the dust-proof cover, turn off the power switch of the microscope system (flip it to the “ ” position) and wait until the lamp house gets cool sufficiently. Regular Inspections Periodical inspections of this product are recommended in order to maintain peak performance. Contact your nearest Nikon representative for details.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications LV-ECON E controller Model name LV-ECON E controller Motorized nosepiece: LV-NU5A motorized universal quintuple nosepiece ESD, Controllable devices LV-NU5AC motorized universal quintuple centerable nosepiece Motorized DIC nosepiece: LV-MDIC motorized DIC module Motorized epi illuminator: LV-UEPI2A motorized universal epi illuminator 2A...
  • Page 48 Safety standards • This is UL-listed product (UL61010A-1). compliance • This product meets FCC Part 15B Class A requirements: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 49 VII. Specifications LV-FMA LV-FMA FM module A (motorized drive) Model name Motorized drive type (controlled from optional LV-ECON) Focusing mechanism Stroke: 20 mm (19 mm up and 1 mm down from the reference position) Resolution of movement: 0.05 µm Speed: 2.5 mm/sec maximum...
  • Page 50 LV-IMA Model name LV-IMA IM module A (motorized drive) Motorized drive type (controlled from optional LV-ECON) Focusing mechanism Stroke: 20 mm (19 mm up and 1 mm down from the reference position) Resolution of movement: 0.05 µm Speed: 2.5 mm/sec maximum...
  • Page 51 Analyzer slot: right side Polarizer slot: two slots on right side, lambda plate attachable Excitation light balancer slot: left side Interface Special interface (for LV100DA or LV-ECON) Operating condition Temperature: 0°C to +40°C Humidity: 85% relative humidity maximum (no condensation)
  • Page 52 , 3 m long maximum, rated at 125 VAC minimum) External connection LED connector External control connector (special interface, for LV-ECON) 12 VDC input connector (for connecting to the AC adapter) Operating conditions Temperature: 0 °C to + 40 °C...
  • Page 53 VII. Specifications • This is UL-listed product (UL61010A-1). Safety standards compliance • This product meets FCC Part 15B Class A requirements: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 54 LV-NU5A, LV-NU5AC Model name LV-NU5A motorized universal quintuple nosepiece LV-NU5AC motorized universal quintuple centerable nosepiece Mountable objective number Objective switching Rotating the motorized nosepiece Nosepiece drive device: center motor method Switching time: approximately 0.5 seconds Overall height: 88.8 mm Dimensions Revolver outer diameter: 127 mm Knurling angle: 15°...
  • Page 55 Position A/B changeover time: Approximately 1.5 seconds or less 12-pin circular connector: For nosepiece control (LV-ECON) Interface 16-pin rectangular connector: For DIC prism control (LV-ECON) External dimensions External dimensions: 185 mm (width) x 114 mm (height) x 385 mm (depth)
  • Page 56 (Tested with the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A LV-ECON) digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 57 VII. Specifications TE2-PS100W TE2-PS100W power supply Model name 100 to 240VAC, 2.4A, 50/60 Hz Input ratings When the supply voltage is 100 V to 120 V: Power cord UL Listed detachable cord set, 3 conductor grounding Type (3 conductor grounding Type SVT, NO.18 AWG, 3m long maximum, rated at 125 VAC minimum) When the supply voltage is 220 V to 240 V: Approved according to EU/EN standards, 3 conductor grounding...
  • Page 58 (lighting cycle: repetition of 3.5 hours on, and then 0.5 hour off). Available Model name: Nikon HG fiber 15 C-HGFIF15 (cable length 1.5 m) light guide fiber Nikon HG fiber 30 C-HGFIF30 (cable length 3.0 m) Core diameter: 3 mm 100 to 240 VAC (±10%), 50/60 Hz, 2.0 A...
  • Page 59 VII. Specifications Communication type: RS-232C compliance serial interface Communication Connector: D-sub 9 pin function Connector: 3.5 mm diameter type stereo mini jack Shutter control signal Temperature: 0 to +35°C Operating environment Relative humidity: 85% relative humidity maximum (no condensation) Altitude: 2000 m maximum Pollution degree: Degree 2...

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