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Lumencor utilizes regulatory model names for all certified and CE marked products. The regulatory model names are traceable to all regulatory documentation, third party reports and certifications. “Regulatory Model: Retra III L” is used as a representative model for all certified and CE marked RETRA (L) laser products. Emissions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of EMC directive 2014/30/EU and FCC part 15 (CISPR 11:+A1:2016).
The RETRA (L) Light Engine can either be controlled by a Lumencor GUI, by third party microscopy data acquisition software or by a LAN connection to an onboard computer with an embedded command library. Alternatively, the light sources may be turned on and off by TTL inputs from a trigger device such as a camera.
Warning: ONLY use the power supply provided by Lumencor. The Lumencor-supplied 24 VDC, 9.2 A external power supply is required for use with the RETRA (L) Light Engine. The light engine is required to be supplied by an approved/certified DC power source meeting the minimum electrical ratings of the product. The DC power supply must have the AC power cord connected to a receptacle with a protective safety (earth) ground terminal.
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Avertissement: UV émis par ce produit . Évitez les yeux et la peau exposition au produit non blindé. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than this specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. RETRA (L) Light Engine Manual 57-10025 lumencor.com...
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être connecté et couplé dans un chemin optique inclus avant l'opération. Chaque commande opérationnelle et l'ouverture laser qui peuvent être séparées de 2 m ou plus à partir d'un dispositif d'avertissement de rayonnement doivent être munies d'un dispositif d'avertissement de RETRA (L) Light Engine Manual 57-10025 lumencor.com...
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Attention: NE PAS laisser tomber la source lumineuse. Elle contient des composants optiques en verre susceptibles d’être endommagés ou désalignés par le choc résultant d’une chute sur une surface dure. DISCLAIMER: Lumencor shall not be liable for injury to the user or damage to the product resulting from the RETRA (L) Light Engine being used in a way for which it was not intended and in complete ®...
3. Installation and Operating Instructions 3.1 Contents The RETRA (L) Light Engine ships with the following list of standard components: 1. The RETRA (L) Light Engine engine, configured with 1 to 2 output channels (colors) and an ® output adapter for connection to an SMA-terminated optical fiber or a liquid light guide (LLG) as documented on the certificate of conformance (Figure 1).
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When setting the RETRA (L) Light Engine up for use, place the unit on a hard surface and avoid blocking or restricting airflow at the air inlet (front panel; Figure 3) or exhaust ports (rear panel) on the enclosure.
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a voltage or voltage source be applied to the Remote Interlock circuit. APPLYING A VOLTAGE OF EITHER POLARITY MAY RESULT IN ANOMALOUS OPERATION AND/OR DAMAGE THE PRODUCT, AND COULD IMPACT SAFETY. RETRA (L) Light Engine Manual 57-10025 lumencor.com...
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Customers planning to connect multiple Light Engine remote interlocks together will need to contact Lumencor prior to integration. INTERCONNECTING LIGHT ENGINES OR USING THE REMOTE INTERLOCK INCORRECTLY CAN RESULT IN ANOMALOUS BEHAVIOR AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCTS. AVERTISSEMENT : Le verrouillage à distance repose sur un circuit de continuité passif pour un fonctionnement correct.
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SMA-terminated optical fiber, connect the fiber to the output adapter using the integral threaded sleeve. 2 To enable light output of the RETRA (L) Light Engine the external gate jumper, control key, remote interlock jumper, and Liquid light guide must be inserted.
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Figure 5. RETRA (L) GUI, Control Tab (Left) and Settings Tab (Right). The GUI is accessed by typing the light engine IP address (198.168.201.200 in this example) into a web browser. 1) Lumencor light engine model number and software version, 2) ON/OFF control of source channel, 3) Intensity slider, 4) Live power read out in mW, 5) power regulation controls:...
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3.3.4 Control via Serial ports RETRA (L) Light Engines have two serial ports, labeled USB and RS-232 (Figure 3), which can be set to receive either LEGACY or STANDARD mode commands. Connection to the computer requires a USB-A-to-USB B cable (29-10058) or USB-to-RS-232 cable TTL Connector Pin Definitions...
LEGACY mode and USB 5V is set to ENABLED. 4. The pod must be set in the “RETRA III” Light Engine control mode. The light engine control mode setting is shown in green letters at the bottom of the pod display screen. If the pod is not in the RETRA (L) Light Engine control mode, change the setting by holding down the MODE button on the pod until the light engine selection menu appears.
FWHM = full width at half-maximum transmission, both measure in nanometers (nm). Bandpass filters are not user-exchangeable and changes require return of the light engine to Lumencor’s factory for service (see Section 7). Since changing bandpass filters will result in source output power changes, a new certificate of conformance will be provided as part of this service.
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503-213-4269 or through e-, mail at techsupport@lumencor.com. Please be prepared to provide the 4- or 5-digit serial number of the light engine. Any light engine returned to Lumencor for repairs or upgrades requires a pre-issued return material authorization (RMA) number. To request an RMA number, fill out and submit the online request form.
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8. Warranty RETRA (L) light engines ® are backed by a 24 month warranty to end users. Warranty coverage starts on the original date of shipment from Lumencor. Light Engines qualifying for warranty service must be verifiably delivering performance that is substantially at variance with the levels documented in the certificate of conformance.
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