EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES X-Cite TURBO LaserLED Hybrid User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES
Table of Contents
X-Cite® TURBO: Quick Start Guide
Warning Refer to Safety Precautions Booklet 035-00636R for all safety
precautions prior to use.
User Guide 035-00601R download: http://www.excelitas.com
SETUP
Unpack
- Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from shipping carton.
- When unpacking the light guide take care not to bend sharply.
Install the Microscope Adaptor (if applicable)
- Remove protective wrap from adaptor.
- Insert the flange portion of the Microscope Adaptor into the light port on the microscope, and secure it using the hardware provided on the microscope.
Connections and Positioning
- Remove red caps from light guide. Insert large end into light guide port on unit (up to “B” line). Insert small end into microscope light guide port (or adaptor), and secure it with hardware provided.
- Position the equipment. Ensure adequate clearance for ventilation around unit, and slack in the light guide.
- Connect speedDIAL cable to “remote” port on main unit.
- Connect USB cable to ports on main unit and computer. (For Windows 7/8.1, USB driver will install via internet after unit powers up, see user guide for additional information.)
- Connect external power supply (AC/DC switching adaptor) to main unit.
- Connect AC power to properly grounded outlet.
MANUAL OPERATION
- Flip rocker switch on rear of the main unit to turn X-Cite system on.
- When speedDIAL display shows LED channels 1 and 2 with their intensity setting, it is ready to use.
- Press “up” and “down” buttons until the arrow is pointing to the desired LED channel (1 to 6).
- Click speedDIAL to illuminate a specimen.
- Turn the dial to adjust intensity – clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease.
REGULATORY
(refer to user guide for complete details)
Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
The X-Cite TURBO has been tested and found to comply with product safety and
electromagnetic compatibility requirements. For a complete list of tests and
for certification details, please contact your X-Cite representative or visit
Excelitas website: http://www.excelitas.com.
The X-Cite TURBO is classified as Class 1 laser product according to IEC
60825-1: Safety of laser products Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements: 201405 and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. This class is
eye-safe under all operating conditions. This class includes all lasers or
laser systems which cannot emit levels of optical radiation above the exposure
limits for the eye under any exposure conditions inherent in the design of the
laser product. There may be a more hazardous laser embedded in the enclosure
of a Class 1 product, but no harmful radiation can escape the enclosure.
CE Marking
|
- Council Directive 2014/35/EU
- Council Directive 2014/30/EU
- Council Directive 2012/19/EU
- Council Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863
| Low Voltage Directive
EMC Directive
WEEE Directive
RoHS
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WEEE Directive|
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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
(refer to user guide for complete details)
| Category | Symptom | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Error messages | Error 1 (High Temp.) | Turn off, let cool; check |
clearance around vents
Error 2 to 5 (Internal)| Turn off, restart
Error 6 (Low Temp.)| Allow unit to warm to room temperature and restart
Intensity| Low output intensity| Check speedDIAL settings Check light
guide position Check adaptor type
Check microscope beam path, filters, apertures, shutters, objectives
speedDIAL| New settings forgotten when unit is shut down| After changing
settings, wait at least five minutes before
shutting unit down
Dial does not scroll through the menu| Turn dial in the opposite direction
“Lock” icon on display, speedDIAL not responding to manual control| Send
“unlock” command via computer OR power down unit and restart
X-Cite TURBO contains the following LED wavelengths:
| LED # | Center λ (nm) | Useable λ range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385 | 375-400 |
| 2 | 430 | 410-450 |
| 3 | 475 | 460-495 |
| 4 | 525 | 500-520 |
| 5 | 575 | 525-610 |
| 6 | 630 | 615-660 |
SpeedDIAL Home Screen
****(a dot appears beside the LED channel numbers that are ON)
SpeedDIAL Menus and Settings
- To access the main menu, press and hold the dial (shutter button) for one (1) second.
- To navigate the menus, turn the dial to scroll through the options. An arrowhead will indicate the currently selected menu option, click the dial to make a selection.
- To adjust settings, turn the dial. To select a setting and return to sub-menu, click the dial.
- To exit menu system at any time, press and hold the dial for one (1) second.
SpeedDIAL Menu
(refer to user guide for complete details/instructions)
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| LCD | Display Screen Brightness and Color Settings |
| Dim | Backlight timeout (off = backlight always on) |
| Brig | Screen brightness (0% = backlight off) |
| Color | Screen color |
| Hand | Display Screen Orientation |
– Rotate display screen 180°
Info| Information specific to each LED
Hour| Total hours accumulated on the LED
Wave| Central Wavelength
FWH| Full width half maximum band size
WLR| Usable wavelength range
Temp| Current LED temperature
Max| Maximum allowable LED temperature
Srvc| Service Data
SN| Unit serial number
S/W1 or S/W2| Embedded software version numbers
Spd| (No function in X-Cite Turbo)
Err| Display error conditions specific to each LED or the system In
general.
– No error: “0” will be displayed.
WARNING: Never look at operating LED! The light could severely damage the cornea and retina of the eye if the light is observed directly. Eye shielding must be used at all times as well as clothing to protect exposed skin Refer to user guide for more details.
Excelitas Canada Inc.
2260 Argentia Road Mississauga ON L5N 6H7
Tel: 1-905-821-2600 Toll Free:
1-800-668-8752
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