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KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions Operating instructions KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H* Status: July 2018 *different name KL1500H possible. In this operating instructions for the sake of simplicity, only the KL 1500 HAL is mentioned in the text.
KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions Contents Important information ................Operation ....................Light guide connection ................Power connection …………………………………………………………... Start up procedure .................. Light intensity setting ................. LCD display indication and settings …………………..……………….…. Supplementary optics ……………………………………………………….…… 9 Filter slide ....................
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KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions The instrument at a glance On/off switch Light guide socket with automatic shut off Locking screw Electronic light intensity setting LCD display Pivot lever for supplementary optics Filter slide Carrying handle...
High intensity visible light is guided to the object using flexible or self supporting, movable light guides. According to the EN 62471:2008 standard the KL 1500 HAL is a product of Risk Class 1. The KL 1500 HAL fibre optic light source conforms to the provisions of the following European...
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Please make sure that your KL 1500 HAL cold light source is operated at the voltage stated on the model plate (13); all air vents (11, 12) are kept clear at all times. In the event of insufficient cooling, an integrated thermo switch will cut off the instrument temporarily (see Point 5 "Troubleshooting")
The instrument needs to be connected to the mains supply (100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz). Please ensure that you operate your KL 1500 HAL cold light source only within the specified voltage range. 2.3 Start up procedure...
Position O: The instrument is switched off. Please disconnect the power by pulling out the power plug! To protect the halogen lamp the KL 1500 HAL is fitted with a gentle start up device that reduces the high switch on current that would otherwise occur.
Attention: Please note that when the brightness control is set to 0%, the instrument is not switched off. You switch off the KL 1500 HAL by pressing the on/off switch (1) (see Point 2.3 "Start up procedure"). Please ensure safe power disconnection by pulling out the power plug! If necessary, you can have the total operating time of the lamp (varying with the set intensity) displayed on the LCD display (see Point 2.5 "LCD display indication and settings").
KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions checkmark will appear in the menu field). Select "Menu" followed by "Exit". The lamp will switch back on. The operating hours are indicated at the top left of the LCD display (5).
2.7 Filter slide The KL 1500 HAL has a filter slide (7) which can be fitted with an insert filter (available as accessory). When operating the light source, the filter slide must always be engaged in one of the end positions or in the rest position.
KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions 3. Lamp change Safety information: ATTENTION! Please ensure that the lamp and lamp socket have cooled down before replacing the lamp. A warning sign has been attached to remind you of this necessity.
5. Troubleshooting Should you be unable to correct the fault you are experiencing applying the measures listed below, turn to your authorised dealer or the next SCHOTT dealership. More extensive repairs have to be performed by authorised service technicians. Errors and faults are commonly displayed on the LCD display (5) (see Point 2.5): Overheating: Insufficient cooling;...
6. Accessories for KL 1500 HAL A wide range of accessories is available for your KL 1500 HAL. A separate brochure gives you comprehensive information (turn to page 15 for the order address) Only SCHOTT light guides and accessories guarantee perfect operation, safety and optimum light yield.
KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions 6.4 Spare parts Halogen lamp 15 V / 150 W (catalogue no. 153000) Philips, type 6423 Philips, type 6423 XHP Osram, type HLX 64634 Lamp socket (catalogue no. 150710) Only the use of the spare parts listed above will ensure maximum performance, light yield and safety.
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KL 1500 HAL / KL 1500 H - Operating instructions Lighting information Maximum effective light guide bundle diameter Total light flux at light guide exit (SCHOTT light guide Ø 9 mm, typ. values) Level 50% approx. 250 approx. 450 Level 80% approx.
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SCHOTT North America, Inc. 122 Charlton Street Southbridge, MA 01550 Phone + 1 (508)765-9744 Fax + 1 (508)764-6273 lightingimaging@us.schott.com www.us.schott.com/microscopy...