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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: Peka” is used as a representative model for all certified and CE marked Peka Prod- ucts.
Because there is no fan, the compact PEKA light engine is com- pletely quiet and vibration free. The PEKA light engine is manually controlled via knobs located on the side panel of the light engine or on the base of Nikon microscope stands. Additionally, the light output can be electronically gated off...
Warning: DO NOT use an unapproved power supply. The Lumencor supplied 9V, 4.45A external power supply is required for use with the Peka light engine. It is imperative that the alternative pow- er supply has output over-current protection, as the power input of the Peka is not fused. 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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Caution: DO NOT open the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside and opening the light engine enclosure will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Attention: NE PAS ouvrir l’appareil. Il ne contient aucune pièce réparable et l’ouverture de son boîti- er a pour effet d’annuler la garantie. PEKA Light Engine Manual 57-10004...
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DISCLAIMER: Lumencor shall not be liable for injury to the user or damage to the product resulting from the PEKA light engine being used in a way for which it was not intended and in complete disre- gard for any posted safety precautions and warnings.
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When setting up the PEKA light engine, be sure that the adapter (Figure 1) is securely attached to the appropriate port of the microscope. Usually this will be the transmitted light illumination port. Be careful to properly support the PEKA light engine until it is mechanically coupled to the instrument.
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Nikon Hub model, connect the port labeled “LAMP CTRL” on the rear of the microscope stand to the lamp control port on the rear panel of the PEKA using a Nikon DIA LAMP control cable, available for purchase from Nikon: •...
Turn the POWER knob on the PEKA to the on position. Light on/off status and intensity can then be controlled by the push button and rotary dial located next to the focus knob on the Nikon micro- scope base (Figure 4). For Nikon Ti and Ti2 microscopes, light on/off status and intensity can also be controlled by NIS-Elements software.
5. Product Specifications The PEKA light engine must be operated and stored within the environmental conditions specified. Specification Detail Temperature Operating 32 to 95° F (0 to 35° C) Non-operating -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70° C) Humidity Operating and non-operating...
RMA number. 8. Warranty The PEKA light engine is backed by a 18 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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