Excelitas Technologies X-Cite 120LEDBoost Quick Start Manual

SETUP

Unpack

1. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from shipping carton.
2. When removing the LED Head and powerCUBE from the carton, ensure that
both components are supported and there is always some slack in the
cable. Do not use the cable as a "handle".

Install the Microscope Flange

1. Remove protective cap from LED Head.
2. Align the mounting holes and dowel pins on the Microscope Flange and the
LED Head.
3. Attach the Microscope Flange using the Hex Tool and three (3) fasteners
provided.

Install on Microscope

1. Position the equipment. Do not kink or bend cable. Ensure adequate
clearance for ventilation around powerCUBE.
2. Connect LED Head to microscope light train. Verify "arrow" is pointing up,
and vents are on bottom of LED Head.
3. Connect speedDIAL cable to "remote" port on powerCUBE.
4. Connect AC power to properly grounded outlet.

MANUAL OPERATION

1. Flip rocker switch to turn unit on.
2. When display shows "x%", it is ready to use.
3. Click speedDIAL to illuminate a specimen.
4. Turn speedDIAL to adjust intensity.

REGULATORY

(refer to user guide for complete details)
Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
The X-Cite 120LEDBoost 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-120LEDBoost.aspx.
CE Marking
 Council Directive 2014/35/EU
 Council Directive 2014/30/EU
 Council Directive 2012/19/EU
 Council Directive 2011/65/EU
WARNING: Never look at operating LED! The light could severely damage the cornea and retina of the eye if the light is observed directly. Eye shielding
must be used at all times as well as clothing to protect exposed skin
Refer to user guide for more details.
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X-Cite 120LEDBoost: Quick Start Guide
Warning – Refer to Safety Precautions Booklet 035-00636R for all safety precautions prior to use.
User Guide 035-00536R download: http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-120LEDBoost.aspx
Low Voltage Directive
EMC Directive
WEEE Directive
RoHS

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

(refer to user guide for complete details)
Category Symptom
Error 1 (High Temp.)
Error
Error 3 or 5 (Internal)
messages
Error 6 (Low Temp.)
Intensity Low output intensity
Double-click turns off LED
New settings forgotten when
unit is shut down
speedDIAL
Dial does not scroll through
the menu
"Lock" icon on display,
speedDIAL not responding to
manual control
TTL does not trigger unit
TTL
TTL response time is longer
than usual
WEEE Directive China RoHS
SIDE 1
Action
Turn off, let cool; check
clearance around vents
Turn off, restart
Allow unit to warm to room
temperature and restart
Check speedDIAL settings
Check flange type
Check microscope beam path,
filters, apertures, shutters,
objectives
Increase delay in the speed
(Spd) setting
After changing settings, wait at
least five minutes before
shutting unit down
Turn dial in the opposite
direction
Send "unlock" command via
computer OR power down unit
and restart
Enable TTL mode
Verify that timeout settings are
appropriately set
RoHS FCC
Printed in Canada
035-00537R Rev. 4