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INSTRUCTIONS HALOGEN LAMP POWER SUPPLY UNIT Optical Microscope Accessory To ensure the safety and obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recommended that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
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This product is applied with the requirements of standard IEC/EN61326-1 concerning electromagnetic compatibility. - Immunity Applied to industrial and basic environment requirements. In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local our distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT -- Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. -- 1 NOMENCLATURE 2 COMPATIBLE HALOGEN LAMP HOUSING 3 ASSEMBLY 4 OPERATION 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 CONTROL VIA THE REMOTE CONNECTOR 9-12 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ................. 14-17 8 LAMP HOUSING INSPECTION SHEET 18, 19...
IMPORTANT This power supply unit is only for use with our halogen lamp housings. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. A power supply is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to sudden or severe impact. 2. Do not use the power supply where it is subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, dust or vibrations.
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Safety Symbols The following symbols are found on the microscope. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment in the safest possible manner. Symbol Meaning Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury to the user and/or damage to the equipment.
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Intended use This instrument has been designed to be used to observe magnified images of specimens in routine and research applications. Do not use this instrument for any purpose other than its intended use.
NOMENCLATURE Power Supply Unit TH4 Hand Switch TH4-HS (Optional) Brightness control knob POWER LED Main switch REMOTE LED : ON : OFF Brightness control knob Lamp ON-OFF switch Extension Cord U-RMT (Optional) Extension cord (U-RMT) Compatible halogen lamp housing Power supply unit (TH4)
COMPATIBLE HALOGEN LAMP HOUSING Halogen Lamp Housing · U-LH100-3 Power Supply Unit · U-LH100L-3 · IX-ILL100LH For halogen lamp housing Any lamp housings other than described above cannot be used with TH4.
ASSEMBLY Connecting the Cables and Cords (Fig. 1 & 2) ! The cables and cords are vulnerable when bent or twisted. Never subject them to excessive force. ! Make sure that the main switch is set to “ ” (OFF) before connecting cables and power cord.
OPERATION Voltage Indication (Fig. 3 & 4) 1. Ensure that the brightness control knob @ is set to MIN (lowest voltage) then set the main switch ² to “ I ” (ON). (The POWER LED ³ lights up.) 2. Turn the control knob @ toward MAX (highest voltage) to increase the voltage intensity and brighten the illumination.
· Installation (overvoltage) category: II (in accordance with IEC60664-1) · Transient overvoltage: 2500 V · Temporary overvoltage: TH4-100: 1320 V (up to 5 sec); 370 V (longer than 5 sec.) TH4-200: 1440 V (up to 5 sec); 490 V (longer than 5 sec.)
CONTROL VIA THE REMOTE CONNECTOR Recommended DIN 8-pin plug · Connector type:TCP0500 Series (mfd. by Hosiden Electronics Co., Ltd.) Pin No. Name DIN 8-pin connector Analog input for light intensity control specifications ² Remote ON/OFF - H ³ Vcc (13.5 V) input # Be sure not to make a mistake with the connections.
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Controlling the Amount of Light According to (Fig. 5) External Analog Voltage } The amount of light can be varied between MIN and MAX by applying Inside the a DC voltage input from 0 to 5 V. power supply unit 1.
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Remote ON/OFF Operation (Fig. 6) Inside the power } The lamp can be turned off by shorting pins 4 and 2 of the DIN 8-pin supply unit connector. # The external wiring should have a wire gauge of AWG28 (0.1 mm Vcc (13.5 V) or more.
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Detection of Failed Lamp (Fig. 8) } Detects failed lamp and gives output alarm signal. Inside the power supply unit When lamp is normal: Open collector output is “ON” (i.e. there is a short Detection of failed lamp circuit between pins 4 and 7). When lamp fails: Open collector output is “OFF”...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Under certain conditions, performance of the unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact us for assistance.
PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the equipment by referring to “Speci- fications” and “Certified Cord” below: CAUTION: In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for our products, we can no longer warrant the electrical safety of the equipment.
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Certification Certification Country Agency Country Agency Mark Mark Argentina IRAM Italy JET, JQA, TÜV, Australia Japan UL-APEX / MITI Austria ÖVE Netherlands KEMA Belgium CEBEC Norway NEMKO Canada Spain Denmark DEMKO Sweden SEMKO Finland Switzerland United ASTA France Kingdom Germany U.S.A.
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Table 2 HAR Flexible Cord APPROVAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CORDAGE HARMONIZATION MARKING METHODS Alternative Marking Utilizing Printed or Embossed Harmonization Black-Red-Yellow Thread Approval Organization Marking (May be located on jacket (Length of color section in mm) or insulation of internal wiring) Black Yellow Comite Electrotechnique Belge...
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Österreichischer Verband für <ÖVE> <HAR> Elektrotechnik (ÖVE) Danmarks Elektriske Materialkontroll <DEMKO> <HAR> (DEMKO) National Standards Authority of <NSAI> <HAR> Ireland (NSAI) Norges Elektriske Materiellkontroll NEMKO <HAR> (NEMKO) Asociacion Electrotecnica Y <UNED> <HAR> Electronica Espanola (AEE) Hellenic Organization for ELOT <HAR> Standardization (ELOT) Instituto Portages da Qualidade (IPQ) <HAR>...
LAMP HOUSING INSPECTION SHEET { Study the instruction manual for the lamp housing before inspection. { For safe use of the lamp housing, we recommend performing the following inspection periodically (every time you replace the lamp bulb and at least every 6 months). { The table below identifies the check items to be observed.
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Check results (Date) Check items 1. More than 8 years have passed since original purchase or the total power ON time has exceeded 20,000 hours. 2 Lamp does not light sometimes even though the main switch is set to on. 3.
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This product is manufactured by EVIDENT CORPORATION effective as of Apr. 1, 2022. Please contact our "Service Center" through the following website for any inquiries or issues related to this product. EVIDENT CORPORATION 6666 Inatomi, Tatsuno-machi, Kamiina-gun, Nagano 399-0495, Japan...
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