Spectra X LE User Manual 062414
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1. 7 _ C 24VDC 5A SPECTRA X YYY 2 28 30VDC 7 9A SPECTRA X YYY SZ or Input Power Requirements SPECTRA X X YYY SZ Warm up Period Protection IP Rating of XO Sound Level Sound Level at 1 meter lt 65db A Connectivity RS 232 USB TTL Warranty 36 months parts and labor SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 11 8 Connectors 8 1 TTL Input Connector lumencor This connector is used to enable disable each source and select between the GRN YEL excitation filter Definition Red Green Cyan leal Blue UV respectively low true enables 1 2 3 11 12 13 Excitation Filter Select 15 Green Yellow Vin H gt Green Vin L gt Yellow DC Characteristics VCC 5 0V Viow max 1 5V Vinign Min 3 3V llow 0 5mA lihigh 1 0uA VCC 5 0V Viow max 1 5V Vinign Min 3 3V llow 0 5mA lihigh 1 0UA CE RE DB15HD connector Pin Definitions 8 2 RS 232 Connector This port conforms to standard RS 232 Interface Protocol Definition 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 ma RXD TXD DTR DSR RTS DB9 Connector Pin Definitions 8 3 Dosimetry Monitor Connector optional DC Characteristics VCC 5 0V Vilow max 0 8V Vihigh Min 2 4V liow 0 5mA linigh 1 0UA 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 5V2. USB to RS232 cable Download the zip file for the SPECTRA GUI from http Avwww 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 If the PC does not recognize the FTDI device in the cable then you must run the FTDI driver installer CDM20814_Setup exe 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 Expand PORTS COM amp LPT to see which COM port is assigned to the USB to Serial SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 8 lumencor Comm 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 3 2 TTL Interface The purpose of the TTL Interface is to provide the en
3. frequency is proportional to the power of the light being measured SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 12 lumencor 9 Declaration of Conformity The presence of the CE Mark on a product means that this instrument has been designed tested and certified compliant to all applicable European Union CE regulations and recommendations Manufacturer Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 United States of America Product Names SPECTRA 3 7 light engine SPECTRA X light engine and SPECTRA S light engine Model Numbers SPECTRA V XXX YZ SPECTRA X V XXX YZ and SPECTRA S V XXX YZ Year mark affixed 2010 Type of Equipment Photo optical apparatus for illumination in research clinical and laboratory use We declare under our sole responsibility that the SPECTRA light engine identified with the C mark conforms to the following directives and regulations CB Scheme IEC 61010 1 2001 CE Declaration of Conformity EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC ROHS Directive 2002 95 EC REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization of Chemicals Regulation Directive 1907 2006 T V SUD America NRTL Listing UL 61010 1 R 2008 10 TUV SUD America Canadian Listing CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 R 2009 TUV SUD America European License EN 61010 1 2001 June 23 2014 Claudia B Jaffe Ph D Executive Vice President 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 USA SPE
4. CTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 13 lumencor 10 Warranty The SPECTRA family of light engines is backed by a 36 month warranty An extended warranty option is available extended warranties must be purchased in advance of receipt of goods or within 60 days of the light engine delivery SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 14
5. CTRA X Instruction Manual 6 lumencor 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 232 port or by a 3 party laboratory software program via the TTL port The GUI provides a quick and easy way to control your new light 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 lumencor 24 30V 7 9A MONITOR Rear Panel of SPECTRA light engine SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual T lumencor 3 1 GUI Installations Installation instructions follow for GUI control of the SPECTRA Connectivity between the computer and your SPECTRA can
6. 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 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 serial communications Generally this is COM If you are unsure which one that is 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 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
7. d 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 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 Dosimetry Monitor Connector optional 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 9 lumencor 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 E x D z A K F O D Q 0 Q 2 is Q x 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 s
8. lumencor umencor www lumencor com _ TITAN TTT AH lat SERRA NS EE Document Number 52 10060 Rev A 222 TT Een EE Lumencor Inc SPECTRA Light Engine nstruction Manua lumencor 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 CB Scheme IEC 61010 1 2001 CE Declaration of Conformity EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC T V SUD America NRTL Listing UL 61010 1 R 2008 10 TUV SUD America Canadian Listing CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 R 2009 TUV SUD America European License EN 61010 1 2001 Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 T 503 213 4269 www lumencor com Document Number 52 10060 Rev A SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual lumencor 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 C
9. nput is not intended to be driven by a video signal Attention NE PAS raccorder un cable vid o au port d activation d entr e TTL Bien que le connecteur puisse para tre compatible cette entr e n est pas con ue pour tre contr l e par un signal vid o Caution DO NOT set liquids on the light engine Spilled liquids may damage your light engine SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual A lumencor Attention NE PAS placer de liquide sur la source lumineuse Les liquides renvers s peuvent endommager la source lumineuse 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 Attention NE PAS laisser tomber la source lumineuse Elle contient des composants optiques en verre suscepti bles d tre endommag s ou d salign s par le choc r sultant d une chute sur une surface dure 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 AVIS DE NON RESPONSABILITE Lumencor d cline toute responsabilit pour les blessures corporelles ou les dommages au produit r sultant d une utilisation du SPECTRA autre que celle pr vue et du m pris total de toutes les mesures de s curit et mises en garde affich es 3 Installati
10. on 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 10003 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 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 3 mm Liquid Light Guide 82 10012 1 mm Optical Fiber 82 10018 0 2 mm Optical Fiber 82 10073 SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 5 lumencor The SPECTRA X has a feature that other SPECTRA light engines in the product family do not removable optical excitation filters These 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 SPE
11. onformance 10 Warranty SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 2 lumencor 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 spectrally 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 SPECTRA X 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 po
12. or porelles Caution Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 3 lumencor Attention d clarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles d endommager le mat riel Safety Items Mesures de s curit 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 24 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 The equipment is required to be supplied by a DC power source that has been assessed to meet the requirements of a limited current circuit per clause 9 3 of IEC 61010 1 Connect the AC power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety earth ground terminal Avertissement NE PAS utiliser une alimentation lectrique non homologu e est conseill d utiliser l alimentation lectrique externe fournie par Lumencor avec les sources lumineuses SPECTRA Il est possible d utiliser une autre alimentation lectrique continue 24 V 5 A avec la source SPECTRA standard pas de sorties simultan es ou une autre alimentation lectrique continue 24 30 V 7 9 A avec les sou
13. rces SPECTRA X et SPECTRA S sorties simultan es toutefois il est imp ratif qu elle pr sente une protection de sortie contre les surintensit s car entr e d alimentation du SPECTRA ne comporte pas de fusible Le mat riel doit tre aliment par une source d alimentation continue qui a t d clar e conforme aux crit res d un circuit d energie limit e en vertu de la clause 9 3 de CEI 61010 1 Brancher le cordon lectrique sur une prise de courant prot g e par une borne de terre 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 Avertissement NE PAS regarder directement la sortie de la source lumineuse L intensit lumineuse de cette source est sup rieure celle de la majorit des appareils d clairage disponibles dans le commerce et est con ue pour un raccordement direct a un microscope ou autre appareil de bioanalyse 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 ne contient aucune pi ce r parable et l ouverture de son bo tier a pour effet d annuler la garantie Caution DO NOT connect a video cable to the TTL input enable port Although the connector might look compatible this i
14. upply 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 Opening the light engine enclosure will void the manufacturer s warranty 6 Customer Support For technical support of the SOLA SE Il light engine please contact Lumencor by phone at 503 213 4269 or through email at techsupport lumencor com Support information can be found on Lumencor s website at htto Awww lumencor com support software_control SPECTRA SPECTRA S and SPECTRA X Instruction Manual 10 lumencor Any light engine return to Lumencor for technical support requires a manufacturer s issued return material authorization RMA number An RMA number must be issued before returning a unit to Lumencor Write to techsupport lumencor com to request an RMA number Units that are returned to Lumencor without an RMA number will not be received It is the customer s responsibility to properly package and safely ship products to Lumencor RMA units should be be shipped to Lumencor Inc 14964 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 U S A 7 Product Specifications The SPECTRA must be operated and stored within the environmental conditions specified Specification Detail Temperature wm Aud ss S S Dimensions LxWxH 11 0x7 0x4 0in 27 9 x 17 8 x 10 2 cm w
15. wer 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 Precautions et mises en garde A few simple practices will ensure trouble free operation for the life of the light engine Les quelques regles simples suivantes permettront d assurer un fonctionnement fiable pendant toute la dur e de service de la source lumineuse Safety Instructions 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 Instructions de s curit Veiller a lire et respecter toutes les instructions de s curit fournies AVANT d utiliser le nouveau SPECTRA afin d car ter les risques d incendie de d charge lectrique de blessure corporelle et de possibles dommages ou d faillance de la protection offerte par l appareil Conserver toutes les instructions de s curit Safety Definitions D finitions relatives la s curit Warning Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury Avertissement d clarations qui identifient des situations ou des pratiques susceptibles d entra ner des blessures c
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