Nikon D-LEDI Instructions Manual
Nikon D-LEDI Instructions Manual

Nikon D-LEDI Instructions Manual

Fluorescence led illumination system
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M751E
20.11.NF.2 (1/2)
*M751EN02*
D-LEDI
Fluorescence LED Illumination System
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  • Page 1 M751E 20.11.NF.2 (1/2) *M751EN02* D-LEDI Fluorescence LED Illumination System Instructions...
  • Page 3 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Nikon product. This instruction manual is intended for users of the Nikon D-LEDI Fluorescence LED Illumination System. To ensure correct usage, read this manual carefully before operating this product. • No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Nikon.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.1.1 Turning the Main Power On or Off ..................5 2.1.2 Turning the D-LEDI Main Body On or Off ................. 5 Turning the LEDs On or Off and Controlling Illumination ............... 6 2.2.1 Operation in SYNC Mode (Simultaneous Illumination Control Mode) ......7 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 5.4.3 Connecting an External Trigger Generation Device (TRIGGER Connector)....25 System Configuration Diagram ....................26 5.5.1 Ni-E + NI-CTLA System Configuration ................26 5.5.2 Ni-U + NI-CTLB System Configuration ................26 5.5.3 Ti2-E System Configuration .................... 27 5.5.4 Other Microscopes ......................28 Chapter 6 Specifications ..........................
  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Although this product is designed and manufactured to be completely safe during use, incorrect usage or failure to follow the safety instructions provided may cause personal injury or property damage. To ensure correct usage, carefully read this manual and the instruction manuals of products used together before using the product.
  • Page 7 Never attempt to disassemble any part of this product unless you are instructed to do so in this manual. If there is a problem with this product, contact your Nikon representative. Use the AC adapter supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 Then, wipe the moisture off the product by using a dry cloth, etc. In the event of ingress of water or foreign matter, stop using this product and contact your nearest Nikon representative. Do not place objects on the product. Do not place any objects on the product.
  • Page 9: Handling Of This Product

    This product is a precision optical instrument. Do not subject it to impact or strong vibration. Electromagnetic environment Nikon recommends evaluating the electromagnetic environment of the installation site before using this product. Do not use this product close to strong electromagnetic radiation sources (example: unshielded intentional RF sources).
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Names Of Parts

    Product name plate TRIGGER connector Mount fixing screws (for connecting to (left and right) external trigger signals) Note 1: The D-LEDI main body does not have a cooling fan. D-LEDI-C Remote control pad Display Product name plate (on the back) DISP switch...
  • Page 12: Operation Screen Of The Remote-Control Pad

    Chapter 1 Names of Parts Operation Screen of the Remote-Control Pad The illumination control dial on the remote control pad is used to turn the illumination on or off and to adjust the brightness. The remote control pad has a large organic EL display (OLED), which shows the on/off status and brightness of each LED at a glance.
  • Page 13: Recommended Fluorescence Filter Cubes

    Chapter 1 Names of Parts Recommended Fluorescence Filter Cubes A fluorescence filter cube is attached to the epi fluorescence attachment included with this product. Barrier filter • C-LED385 Fluorescence filter cube • C-LED470 Fluorescence filter cube C -F L U V - 2 A E X 3 3 0 -3 8 0 D M 4 0...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Names of Parts Filtering characteristics of the fluorescence filter cubes   C-LED385 C-LED470 EX400/40 DM425 BA478/85 EX470/40 DM495 BA525/50   C-LED525 C-LED625 EX531/40 DM562 BA593/40 EX620/60 DM660 BA700/75...
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 How To Use The Parts

    2.1.2 Turning the D-LEDI Main Body On or Off To turn the D-LEDI on or off, check that the main power switch is on, and then press the standby button on the remote control pad. ...
  • Page 16: Turning The Leds On Or Off And Controlling Illumination

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Turning the LEDs On or Off and Controlling Illumination This product has built-in high-power LEDs with four industry-standard wavelengths: 385 nm, 475 nm, 550 nm, and 621 nm. The light beams from each of the LEDs are synthesized by a dichroic mirror inside the device to be output from the light-emitting hole on the mounting section.
  • Page 17: Operation In Sync Mode (Simultaneous Illumination Control Mode)

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts 2.2.1 Operation in SYNC Mode (Simultaneous Illumination Control Mode) In the SYNC mode, you can turn the four LEDs on or off and control their brightness simultaneously. Turning on or off Press the illumination control dial to turn all the LEDs on or off simultaneously.
  • Page 18: Operation In Async Mode (Individual Illumination Control Mode)

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts 2.2.2 Operation in ASYNC Mode (Individual Illumination Control Mode) In the ASYNC mode, you can turn the four LEDs on or off and control their brightness individually. When you control the brightness of multiple LEDs, you can adjust their brightness while the luminance balance is maintained.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Controlling the brightness Select the desired LED on the display, and then turn Brightness value and bar graph the illumination control dial. The brightness of the selected LED can be adjusted.  Controlling the brightness of a selected LED Illumination Selected LED Turn the illumination...
  • Page 20: Using Function (Fn) Buttons

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Using Function (Fn) Buttons You can assign one of the following four functions to the Fn button on the remote control pad: • Saving and restoring the illumination status • Turning LEDs on or off Fn button •...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Turning all the LEDs on or off (maintaining on status) In the MENU screen, when “FN” is set to  Turning all the LEDs on or off “TURN_ON_AND_OFF_ALL_LEDS”, you can press Fn button Illumination status the Fn button to switch all the LEDs on and off while Switches all the LEDs on/off...
  • Page 22: Using The Menu Screen

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Using the MENU Screen In the MENU screen, you can specify the following settings: • Illumination control mode (See 2.4.1) • External trigger (See 2.4.2) • When the display is turned off (See 2.4.3) •...
  • Page 23: Enabling External Trigger

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts 2.4.2 Enabling External Trigger Select whether to use external trigger signals to be input to the TRIGGER connector on the back side of this product. Press the MENU button to view the MENU screen.
  • Page 24: Enabling Or Disabling The Beep Sound

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts 2.4.4 Enabling or Disabling the Beep Sound Select whether to sound a beep during operations. Press the MENU button to view the MENU screen. Press the SELECT button (or turn the SELECT illumination control dial) and select BEEP. Press the illumination control dial to enable or disable the beep sound.
  • Page 25: Assigning A Function To The Fn Button

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts 2.4.6 Assigning a Function to the Fn Button Select a function to be assigned to the Fn button. Press the MENU button to view the MENU screen. Press the SELECT button (or turn the SELECT illumination control dial) and select FN.
  • Page 26: Operation From Nis-Elements

    How to use NIS-Elements In NIS-Elements, the LED control dialog box is used to control the fluorescence LED illumination system. The displays for the SYNC/ASYNC modes can be switched using the D-LEDI Configuration screen. ■ SYNC mode ■ ASYNC mode...
  • Page 27: Operation When The Ti2 Series Is Connected

    Chapter 2 How to Use the Parts Operation When the Ti2 Series Is Connected This product has a CONTROL connector for connecting to the Ti2-E. By connecting to the RMT connector of the TI2-CTRE controller for Ti2-E by using a dedicated cable, you can control this product from a tablet on which the Ti2 Control application is installed.
  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    If a problem that is not listed in this manual occurs or if a problem that occurred is not resolved by taking action as described, disconnect the power cable of the device, and then contact your nearest Nikon representative.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Storage Of The Product

    Chapter 4 Maintenance and Storage of the Product Chapter 4 Maintenance and Storage of the Product Maintenance and Storage of the Product This chapter describes how to maintain and store the product. Maintaining the product in an improper manner may affect its performance. Maintain this product according to the instructions described in this chapter.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Main Body Exterior Parts And The Remote Control Pad

    • Before placing the dust-proof cover, turn off the power switch on the microscope main body (set it to the “O” side) and wait until the D-LEDI cools down (approximately 30 minutes). Periodic Inspections (Charged) Periodic inspections (charged) are recommended in order to maintain the performance of this product. For...
  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Assembling And Connection Of The System

    Applicable microscopes and epi fluorescence attachment Biological microscope Epi fluorescence attachment Ti2-E, Ti2-A, and Ti2-U TI2-LA-FL-2 EPI-FL module Ts2R-FL TS2R-F-AFL-2 D-LEDI adapter Ni-E and Ni-U NI-FLEI-2 Epi fluorescence attachment CI-FL-2 Epi fluorescence attachment Ci-E, Ci-L, and Ci-S D-FL-2 U-EPI fluorescence attachment...
  • Page 32: Attaching The Product To An Epi Fluorescence Attachment

    Chapter 5 Assembling and Connection of the System Attaching the Product to an Epi Fluorescence Attachment Attach this product to an epi fluorescence attachment that has a mount compatible with this product. Optical axis is on Decide the mounting orientation. the upper side.
  • Page 33: Connecting The Remote Control Pad

    Tighten the screws on both sides of the connector REMOTE CONTROL firmly to prevent the cable from becoming TRIGGER disconnected during operation. MENU SELECT D-LEDI R-R-NEc-SD-LEDI 830001 MADE IN JAPAN 4N75 TOKYO JAPAN INSPECTION EQUIPMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 34: Connecting Cables

    For details on how to use the Ti2 Control application, refer to the instruction manual of the Ti2 Control. Restriction on the assignment to function buttons on the Ti2-E main body D-LEDI actions cannot be assigned to function buttons and switches on the Ti2-E main body connected to the D-LEDI using the D-LEDI Ti2 connection cable.
  • Page 35: Connecting An External Trigger Generation Device (Trigger Connector)

    REMOTE CONTROL provided. TRIGGER External trigger The pin layout of the TRIGGER connector is as generation device shown below. D-LEDI R-R-NEc-SD-LEDI 830001 MADE IN JAPAN 4N75 TOKYO JAPAN INSPECTION EQUIPMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 36: System Configuration Diagram

    ER Ams erwe eshu terda m, ispa d The Neth 101, erlan ds NIS-Elements (PC) D-LEDI Ni-E main body • Contact arm (NIE-CAM) • Motorized fluorescence cube turret (NI-FLT6-E) Remote control pad • Control box A (NI-CTLA) 5.5.2 Ni-U + NI-CTLB System Configuration...
  • Page 37: Ti2-E System Configuration

    Econ omic Tripo lis EUR OPE Area : 100, Burg B.V. ENT S 1076 ER Ams erwe eshu terda m, The Neth ispa d 101, erlan ds NIS-Elements (PC) D-LEDI Remote cable Remote control pad Wi-Fi Ti2 Control (Tablet device)
  • Page 38: Other Microscopes

    1076 ER Ams erwe eshu terda m, ispa d The Neth 101, erlan ds D-LEDI NIS-Elements (PC) • Ti2-A main body • Ci-E main body • Ti2-U main body • Ci-L main body Remote control pad • Ts2R-FL main body •...
  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Specifications

    This chapter describes the specifications and rating of this product. Principles of Operation The D-LEDI fluorescence LED illumination system controls on/off and brightness operations of four LEDs of different wavelengths to provide the light for an illumination device or microscope through the light-emitting hole.
  • Page 40: Performance Properties

    Chapter 6 Specifications Performance Properties Fluorescence LED illumination system LED main wavelength Four types (385 nm, 475 nm, 550 nm, and 621 nm) Supports simultaneous/individual illumination control and individual adjustment Optical multiplexing Built-in dichroic mirror method Mounting section for the Dedicated mount: 28 mm-diameter, 13 mm-deep, with an anti-rotation epi fluorescence...
  • Page 41 Applicable fluorescence filter cubes Model name C-LED385 Fluorescence filter cube C-LED470 Fluorescence filter cube C-LED525 Fluorescence filter cube C-LED625 Fluorescence filter cube Main specifications Dedicated for D-LEDI; supports each wavelength of the LED illumination system. Refer to “1.3 Recommended Fluorescence Filter Cubes.”...
  • Page 42: Ac Adapter

    Chapter 6 Specifications Safety standards Applicable standards • CE Marking • Low Voltage Directive • EMC Directive • C-UL-US Listed • FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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