CoolLED pE-800 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
pE-800
8-channel LED illumination
This guide should provide some basic information on the setup and operation of the CoolLED
pE-800 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-800 order will include a pE-800 Light Source, Power Supply and Mains Power
Cable for the specified region of use.
Your order may also include items such as a Liquid Light Guide, pE-Universal Collimator,
Microscope Adaptor or additional accessories.
For further information about any of these components please see the full pE-800 User
Manual or the pE-Universal Collimator User Manual.
2. Fitting the Light Guide to the pE-800
Remove the protective caps from the
light guide and insert one end fully
into the Light Source. Ensure that
the grub screw is fully loosened to
avoid any obstruction.
Once fully inserted, gently tighten
the grub screw to secure the light
guide in place.

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3. Connecting the Power Supply & USB cable
Insert the power supply
connector into the Light
Source. Ensure that the
connector is correctly
oriented, with the flat of the
connector casing facing up.
Insert the USB cable into the
Light Source. Ensure that the
connector is correctly
oriented, with the top side of
the USB connector casing
facing up.
4. Fitting to the Microscope
Attach the light guide to the microscope, either directly or using appropriate collimating
optics. If using the CoolLED pE-Universal Collimator, please see the pE-Universal Collimator
User Manual for full details of attaching to the microscope and optimising the light output.

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5. LightBridge Operation Overview
The LightBridge allows the full control of the pE-800. Any of the eight installed channels can
be operated at the same time.
The irradiance level for each of the channels can be adjusted by typing in the textbox, using
the arrow buttons next to the irradiance figure or by adjusting the irradiance slider.
To operate the channels, they must be put into a selected state by clicking in the relevant
checkbox.
Clicking on the ON/OFF button will cause any channel in the selected state to illuminate at
the defined irradiance.
Installed
wavelengths
Mode of Operation
Channel irradiance
percentage
Channel
selected
state
ON/OFF
button
pE-800
LightBridge
status