CoolLED pE-300 Series User manual

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pE-300 Series
Quick Start Guide
This guide should provide some basic information on the setup and operation
of the CoolLED pE-300 Series Illumination System.
Before operating this product please read and observe the advice given in the
safety section of the full User Manual.
For more detailed information on the full range of options and functions
please see the full User Manual.

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1. Contents
A typical pE-300 Series order will include the parts shown. A microscope adaptor that was
specified when ordering will be fitted to the pE-300 Series Light Source. A mains power
cable for the specified region of use shall also be included (not pictured).
2. Fitting the Light Source to a microscope
Attach the Light Source to the port of the microscope. (The Light Source can be installed
at a different orientation if required).
pE-300 Series
Light Source
pE-300 Series
Control Pod
pE-300 Series
Power Supply

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3. Connecting the Control Pod and power supply
Connect the pE-
300 Control Pod
cable to the light
source. Ensure
the correct
orientation of the
connector by
aligning the two
red dots.
Insert the power
supply connector
into the Light
Source.
Insert the mains
lead connector
into the power
supply.
Insert the mains
plug into an
appropriate
socket and switch
on.

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4. Control Pod operation
When the system is powered up the Light Source shall be in the “Off” state. Pressing the
select buttons will allow you to select or deselect different channels. The selected state shall
be indicated by a shaded intensity bar on the Control Pod display. Pressing the “On/Off”
button will allow all channels in the selected state to be turned on. Channels that are in the
“On” state are indicated by a solid intensity bar. The intensity control buttons allow you to
increase (+) or decrease (-) the intensity of a channel.
On/Off
status
Channel
intensity (%)
Channel Values
On/Off
button
Intensity
control
buttons
Channel
selection
buttons
Mode button (allows
pod display & system
info to be viewed)
A pE-300white Control Pod is shown in the image above. The controls available will vary slightly depending on the
version of pE-300 Series Illumination System being used.

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5. Optical adjustment
To optimize the
Light Source set
up a sample that
covers the entire
field of view.
Loosen the
thumbscrew and
slide the adjuster
back and forth
whilst viewing the
sample.
Once you achieve
maximum
brightness with
an even
illumination
secure the
position by
tightening the
thumbscrew.
Example of the effect of the adjustment on the sample
Light Source adjustment
too far in
Light Source adjustment in
optimal position
Light Source adjustment
too far out
Thumbscrew
Pull post back
and forth to
make
adjustments