SpectraX LE User Manual
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1. 4 Spectral Output The spectra of the most commonly requested light engine outputs colored bands are shown below along with a 75W Xenon trace grey and a 120W metal halide lamp output brown Other outputs are available upon request Relative Spectral Power mW nm Wavelength nm 5 Routine Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Remove any built up dust or accumulation on the air intake ports A vacuum may be used to remove debris so that a steady supply of air is available for cooling It is recommended that these dust filters be cleaned by a gentle suction device at least every 6 months and more often in dusty or smoke filled environments There are no user replaceable components or sub assemblies in SPECTRA 6 Customer Support T 503 505 6985 E les decker lumencor com W htto Avwww lumencor com support software_control M Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 U S A SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 7 Product Specifications The SPECTRA must be operated and stored within the environmental conditions specified Specification Detail Temperate n C Operating and non operating O to 80 relative humidity non condensing Attitude U Dimensions LxWxH 11 0 x 7 0 x 4 0 in 27 9 x 17 8 x 10 2 cm Lifetime gt 3 10 000h hr 24VDC 5A SPECTRA X YYY Z 28 30VDC 7 9A SPECTRA X YYY SZ or SPECTRAX naa TT Input Power Requirements Warm up Period up P2. 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC CB Scheme CE Declaration of Conformity TUV NRTL Listing TUV Canadian Listing TUV European License 10 Warranty The SPECTRA family of light engines is backed by a 36 month warranty SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 12
3. engine You will have the ability to turn each source within the unit on off adjust the power of each source independently from off to full power switch between the GREEN and YELLOW excitation filters and also cycle through all sources automatically at a frequency chosen by the user Refer to the photo below of the rear panel for the location of the various connectors _ Rear Panel of SPECTRA light engine SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 6 hurmerncor 3 1 GUI Installations Installation instructions follow for GUI control of the SPECTRA Connectivity between the computer and your SPECTRA can be accomplished one of two ways either using a RS 232 straight thru cable or using the optional USB to RS232 adapter cable Both methods are covered below GUI Installation and Operating Instructions using RS 232 straight thru cable Download the zip file for the SPECTRA GUI from http Awww lumencor com software_control html Unzip the file and run setup exe to install the SPECTRA GUI Connect the RS 282 cable between the PC and the SPECTRA Connect the power supply to the SPECTRA Toggle the power switch on the rear panel to the ON 1 position The green LED next to the switch should light Run the GUI by going to the Program Menu and selecting LLE Controller In the GUI select COMPUTER mode In the COM pulldown menu select the COM port assigned to serial communications Generally this is COM 1 If you ar
4. to Serial Comm Port and select that port in the GUI The PC should now have control of each color channel in the SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual T lurmencor SPECTRA You will have the ability to turn each color ON or OFF and adjust the intensity of each individually THIS STEP IS REQUIRED TO RE ESTABLISH THE COMMUNICATION LINK WHENEVER THE SPECTRA LIGHT ENGINE IS POWER CYCLED OR WHENEVER THE GUI IS STARTED 3 2 TTL Interface The purpose of the TTL Interface is to provide the end user with a more predictable means in terms of timing of enabling disabling each individual light source in the LE This is accomplished via the parallel port on a PC Merely Connect the Lumencor supplied TTL cable between the PC and the TTL port on the rear of the SPECTRA The integration and set up of the 3 9 party laboratory software is very application specific and beyond the scope of this document For programming information visit the Lumencor website at htto Avww lumencor com software_control html and download the SPECTRA TTL Interface Specification Contact support if you need more assistance 3 3 Monitor Connector Dosimeter This connector provides a means for monitoring the output of the internal Dosimeter that is measuring the relative power output of the selected light source in the unit The connector accepts a standard BNC connector Lumencor does not supply a cable SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 8
5. Lumencor part no 29 1001 1 SPECTRA ships with one output adapter included with the unit The user may choose from one of the following Output Adaptor Lumencor Part No Liquid Light Guide 82 10012 Nikon TI 82 10011 SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 4 The SPECTRA X has a feature that other SPECTRAs in the family do not removable optical excitation filters There are fixed in the SPECTRA and SPECTRA S The filters are installed in individual holders which the user can access once the top cover retained by two thumb screws is removed Refer to the photo below SPECTRA X with removable filter holders SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual When setting the SPECTRA up for use be sure to place the unit on a hard surface and avoid blocking or restricting airflow at the air inlets or exhaust ports on the enclosure Restricting the airflow will cause the unit to operate at elevated temperatures and will result in decreased product life and or premature failure Position the unit in such an orientation that allows unrestricted access to the DC power connector In an emergency you may need to disconnect power to the unit quickly The SPECTRA can either be controlled by a Lumencor supplied GUI via a RS 232 port by the Lumencor Remote Control Accessory RCA via the RS 282 port or by a 3 9 party laboratory software program via the TTL port The GUI provides a quick and easy way to control your new light
6. e unsure which one that is then go to Control Panel then System then the Hardware tab Select Device Manager to see the hardware profile Expand PORTS COM amp LPT to see which COM port is assigned to the Communications Port and select that port in the GUI The PC should now have control of each color channel in the SPECTRA You will have the ability to turn each color ON or OFF and adjust the intensity of each individually THIS STEP IS REQUIRED TO RE ESTABLISH THE COMMUNICATION LINK WHENEVER THE SPECTRA LIGHT ENGINE IS POWER CYCLED OR WHENEVER THE GUI IS STARTED GUI Installation and Operating Instructions using USB to RS232 cable Download the zip file for the SPECTRA GUI from http Awww lumencorcom software_ control html Unzip the file and run setup exe to install the SPECTRA GUI Connect the USB to RS 232 cable between the PC and the SPECTRA Connect the power supply to the SPECTRA Toggle the power switch on the rear panel to the ON 1 position The green LED next to the switch should light Run the GUI by going to the Program Menu and selecting LLE Controller In the GUI select COMPUTER mode In the COM pulldown menu select the COM port assigned to USB to Serial communications If you are unsure which one is correct then go to Control Panel then System then the Hardware tab Select Device Manager to see the hardware profile Exoand PORTS COM amp LPT to see which COM port is assigned to the USB
7. eriod L Less than 1 minute than 1 minute SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 10 8 Connectors 8 1 TTL Input Connector This connector is used to enable disable each source and select between the GRN YEL excitation filter Definition DC Characteristics VCC 5 0V Vilow Max 1 5V Vinigh min 3 3V llow O 5MA lihiga 1 OLIA wa l VCC 5 0V Pa wl Filter Select 15 Green Yellow e He reen Le o Vilow max 1 5V Vinigh min 3 3V llow 0 5mA llihiga 1 OLIA Re DB15HD connector Pin Definitions Red Green Cyan Teal Blue UV respectively low true enables 1 2 3 11 12 13 8 2 RS 232 Connector This port conforms to standard RS 232 Interface Protocol Definition DC Characteristics VCC 5 OV 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 Beene Seren ie Oana DB9 Connector Pin Definitions 8 3 Dosimeter Connector Monitor This connector is a standard BNC connector located on the rear panel It is used to read the internal dosimeter by connecting to a scope or frequency counter It outputs a square wave O 5V frequency is proportional to the power of the light being measured SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 11 9 Declaration of Conformance Manufacturer Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the SPECTRA Light Engine conforms to the following directives and norms EMC directive
8. lumencor umencor SPECTRA Light Engine Instruction Manual Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 T 503 213 4269 F 503 536 6741 www lumencor com hurmerncor Emissions Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of EMC directive 2004 108 EC These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Safety Certifications 2006 95 EC CB Scheme CE Declaration of Conformity TUV NRTL Listing TUV Canadian Listing TUV European License SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Precautions and Warnings 3 Installation and Operating Instructions 4 Spectral Output 5 Routine Maintenance and Trouble Shooting 6 Customer Support 7 Product Specifications 8 Connectors 9 Declaration of Conformance 10 Warranty SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual lurmencor 1 Introduction The Lumencor SPECTRA family of light engines SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRAX are designed for laboratory use by bioanalytical researchers and or developers of life science instrumentation The SPECTRA all models provides 3 4 5 6 or 7 spectral
9. ly discrete bright controllable light outputs directly to a sample or in the case of fluorescence microscopy to the objective Each of the colors is produced by an independent module that has been optimized to produce a precise set of wavelengths This manual covers all SPECTRA models SPECTRA X YYY ZZ or SPECTRAX X YYY ZZ X denotes the number of colors YYY denotes a unique customer code and ZZ denotes option and revision The first Z variable indicates a standard SPECTRA if it is blank or a color mix or simultaneous output SPECTRA or SPECTRA X if it is an S The second Z denotes the revision level Any reference to SPECTRA in this manual shall apply to all SPECTRA models unless noted otherwise The light sources within the SPECTRA are controlled by software either via a serial interface RS 232 or USB to a computer running a Lumencor supplied GUI or via a TTL interface to a computer running a third party microscopy software application The user can enable or disable each source independently and change the intensity of each source independently The only manual control is a power switch on the rear panel to turn on off the power into the unit A green power indicator on the rear cover is lit ON when the power supply is connected to the SPECTRA and the power switch is in the on position 2 Precautions and Warnings A few simple practices will ensure trouble free operation for the life of the light engine Safety Instructi
10. ngine enclosure will void the manufacturer s warranty Caution DO NOT connect a video cable to the TTL input enable port Although the connector might look compatible this input is not intended to be driven by a video signal Caution DO NOT set liquids on the light engine Spilled liquids may damage your light engine Caution DO NOT drop the light engine It contains glass optical components that could be damaged or misaligned by the shock produced by a drop onto a hard surface DISCLAIMER Lumencor shall not be liable for injury to the user or damage to the product resulting from the SPECTRA being used in a way for which it was not intended and in complete disregard for all posted safety precautions and warnings 3 Installation and Operating Instructions The SPECTRA family of light engines all ship with the following list of standard components 1 SPECTRA light engine configured with five six or seven channels colors The particular excitation filter configuration within the unit will be noted on a label affixed to the bottom of the unit 2 A 24V 5A power supply Lumencor part no 27 10002 ships with SPECTRA X YYY Z and a 28V 7 9A power supply Lumencor part no 27 10008 ships with SPECTRA X YYY SZ 3 A6ft AC power cord for the power supply for North American customers Lumencor part no 29 10002 for UK customers Lumencor part no 29 10004 and for European customers Lumencor part no 29 10005 4 AUSB to RS232 cable
11. ons Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new SPECTRA Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in fire electrical shock or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment Please save all safety instructions Safety Definitions Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury Caution Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment Safety Items Warning DO NOT use an unapproved power supply The Lumencor supplied external power supply is recommended for use with the SPECTRA light engines Alternate 24VDC 5A power supplies may be used for the standard SPECTRA no simultaneous outputs or alternate 28 30VDC 7 9A power supplies may be used for SPECTRA X and SPECTRA S simultaneous outputs but it is imperative that it has output over current protection as the power inout of the SPECTRA is not fused Connect the AC power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 3 hurmerncor Warning DO NOT stare into the output of the light engine The brightness of this light source is higher than most commercial lighting fixtures and is intended to couple directly into a microscope or other bioanalytjcal instrument Caution DO NOT open the unit There are no serviceable parts inside and opening the light e
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