Excelitas Technologies X-Cite mini+ Series User manual

X-Cite®mini+: Quick Start Guide SIDE 1
Warning –Refer to Safety Precautions Booklet 035-00636R for all safety precautions prior to use.
User Guide 035-00587R download: https://www.excelitas.com/product/x-cite-mini-compact-led-illumination-system
Applies to X-Cite mini Series models: XTMS, XTML, XT120Lm
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
Printed in Canada
Refer to user guide for more details.
035-00692R Rev. 1
SETUP
Unpack
1. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from shipping carton.
2. When removing the LED Head and miniCUBE from the carton, ensure that
both components are supported and there is always some slack in the
cable. Do not use the cable as a “handle”.
Install the Microscope Flange
1. Remove protective cap from LED Head.
2. Align the mounting holes and dowel pins on the Microscope Flange and the
LED Head. Do not touch the lens in the Microscope Flange.
3. Attach the Microscope Flange using the Hex Tool and three (3) fasteners
provided.
Install on Microscope
1. Position the equipment. Do not kink or bend cable. Ensure adequate
clearance for ventilation around miniCUBE.
2. Connect LED Head to microscope light train. Verify that the LED Head is
oriented with the arrow label (rear side of the LED Head) is pointing up.
3. Connect speedDIAL cable to “remote” port on miniCUBE.
4. Connect AC power to properly grounded outlet.
MANUAL OPERATION
1. Flip rocker switch to turn unit on.
2. When display shows “x%”, it is ready to use.
3. Click speedDIAL to illuminate a specimen.
4. Turn speedDIAL to adjust intensity.
REGULATORY (refer to user guide for complete details)
Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
The X-Cite mini+ 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 :
https://www.excelitas.com/product/x-cite-mini-compact-led-illumination-system
CE Marking
Council Directive 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
Council Directive 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
Council Directive 2012/19/EU WEEE Directive
Council Directive 2011/65/EU RoHS
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 3 or 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 flange type
Check microscope beam path,
filters, apertures, shutters,
objectives
speedDIAL
Double-click turns off LED
Increase delay in the speed
(Spd) setting
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
TTL
TTL does not trigger unit
Enable TTL mode
TTL response time is longer
than usual
Verify that timeout settings are
appropriately set
UV
Excitation
No DAPI signal is visible, all
other fluorophores are fine
Unit is in “UV Off” mode
Enable “UV On” mode
WEEE Directive China RoHS RoHS FCC

SpeedDIAL Quick Reference Guide SIDE 2
Warning –Refer to Safety Precautions Booklet 035-00636R for all safety precautions prior to use.
User Guide 035-00587R download: https://www.excelitas.com/product/x-cite-mini-compact-led-illumination-system
Excelitas Canada Inc.
2260 Argentia Road Mississauga ON L5N 6H7
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-668-8752
www.excelitas.com
SpeedDIAL Home Screen
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 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
Favo
Favorite Intensity Setting
-Double-click jumps to preset intensity level
Int
Select favorite intensity level
Enbl
Enable or disable this feature
Spd
Adjust delay time between clicks
(defines “double-click”)
TTL
TTL Mode Control
-Required for TTL triggering
Enbl
Enable or disable this mode
Time
Define a timeout setting (recommended)
UV
UV Mode (Model XTMS / XTML only)
-Set UV excitation to ON/OFF
Hand
Display Screen Orientation
-Rotate display screen 180°
Srvc
Service Data
-Embedded software versions, serial number, LED
hours, system temperatures
LED ON
TTL Mode
Enabled
speedDIAL Locked
(via Computer)
LED Power Level