Excelitas Technologies X-Cite TURBO User manual

X-Cite®TURBO User Guide

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Excelitas Canada Inc. 2016
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ...............................................................................................................................5
2Safety.........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Glossary of Symbols ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 6
3Getting Started...........................................................................................................................8
3.1 System Components ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 System Layout............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Installation/Set-up ......................................................................................................................11
4Operation –Manual Control .....................................................................................................14
4.1 The Basics.................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 SpeedDIAL Menu and Settings.................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 SpeedDIAL Menu Structure.................................................................................................16
4.2.2 LCD –Display Screen Brightness and Color Settings........................................................... 17
4.2.3 Hand –Display Screen Orientation ..................................................................................... 17
4.2.4 Info ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2.5 Srvc –Service Data..............................................................................................................18
4.2.6 Err........................................................................................................................................ 19
5Operation - External Control .....................................................................................................19
5.1 USB/RS-232 .................................................................................................................................19
5.1.1 Driver Installation (automatically via internet)...................................................................19
5.1.2 Driver Installation (via ZIP file)............................................................................................20
5.1.3 Verify Installation & Get COM Port Number....................................................................... 20
5.1.4 Software Developer’s Kit (SDK)...........................................................................................21
5.1.5 Commercial Software Support............................................................................................ 21
5.1.6 Grouping Controls / Compatibility Mode ........................................................................... 21
5.2 TTL & Analog ...............................................................................................................................22
5.2.1 TTL Input Specifications ......................................................................................................22
5.2.2 TTL Signal and LED Status....................................................................................................22
5.2.3 Analog Input Specifications................................................................................................. 22
5.2.4 Analog Signal and LED Power Setting .................................................................................22
5.2.5 DB25 Pin-Out....................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Tips for Specific Use Cases ..........................................................................................................23
5.3.1 Simultaneous Control to produce White Light Mode –USB .............................................. 23
5.3.2 Simultaneous Control to produce White Light Mode –TTL&Analog..................................23
5.3.3 Ring Buffer / TTL Sequencing Mode....................................................................................24
5.3.4 Controlling with X-Cite XLED GUI ........................................................................................24
6Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................24
6.1 Error Messages............................................................................................................................25
6.2 Failure to Power Up .................................................................................................................... 26
6.3 Low Illumination Intensity .......................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Other Potential Symptoms & Questions..................................................................................... 27
7Routine Care and Maintenance.................................................................................................27

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7.1 General........................................................................................................................................ 27
7.2 Cleaning - Exterior Surfaces ........................................................................................................ 27
7.3 Cleaning - Optical Surfaces .........................................................................................................27
8Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................29
8.1 General........................................................................................................................................ 29
8.2 Electrical...................................................................................................................................... 29
8.3 Environmental –Operating Conditions ...................................................................................... 29
8.4 Environmental –Transport and Storage Conditions...................................................................29
8.5 Input/Output (I/O) Connections .................................................................................................30
8.6 Output Stability...........................................................................................................................30
9Regulatory Compliance.............................................................................................................30
9.1 Product Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility.................................................................... 30
9.2 CE Marking ..................................................................................................................................31
9.3 FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 31
9.4 WEEE Directive............................................................................................................................ 31
9.5 China RoHS.................................................................................................................................. 32
10 Warranty & Repairs ..............................................................................................................32
10.1 Warranty Terms .......................................................................................................................... 32
10.2 Returning equipment to Excelitas...............................................................................................33
11 Contact Information..............................................................................................................34
11.1 General........................................................................................................................................ 34
11.2 Technical Support and Service.................................................................................................... 34
11.3 Accessories and Replacement Parts ........................................................................................... 34
Table of Figures
Figure 1 Front and Rear Panel Connections................................................................................................. 9
Figure 2 SpeedDIAL ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3 LED and Dichroic Internal Layout .................................................................................................10
Figure 4 Filter bracket ................................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 5 Correct position for fully inserted X-Cite LLG and LLG with A and B insertion lines.................... 13
Figure 6 SpeedDIAL Display –Turning LED ON/OFF...................................................................................15
Figure 7 SpeedDIAL Display –Adjusting Intensity...................................................................................... 15
Figure 8 Device Manager, COM Port Listing .............................................................................................. 21

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1Introduction
Meet X-Cite TURBO - a powerful, color switching LED source, with six channels and excitation filtering
capabilities, for fluorescence applications. Delivering light through a liquid light guide, X-Cite TURBO
delivers superior optical power and exceptional field uniformity to the specimen with the broadest
spectrum of fluorescence excitation through manual, PC and TTL control. With LEDs rated to 15,000
hours and no lamps or modules to replace, X-Cite TURBO offers simplicity and convenience to
researchers and instrument developers, allowing them to focus on their experiments instead of
equipment maintenance.
This product is intended for use in fluorescence illumination. It allows researchers the ability to excite
fluorescence in samples being studied and characterize their location or behavior.
Excelitas Technologies Corp. is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized
solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of customers. X-
Cite, formerly of Lumen Dynamics (which was acquired by Excelitas Technologies Corp. in November
2013) offers the Life Science and Analytical Instrumentation market a broad range of innovative lamp
and LED fluorescence illumination and measurement solutions. Recognized as the industry standard in
research microscopy, X-Cite also provides solid state LED technologies to instrument manufacturers, and
combines maximum optical performance with flexible design, as well as best-in-class manufacturing
quality and lead time.
Excelitas recommends reading this manual to discover all the features available in X-Cite TURBO.
Thank you for choosing X-Cite!

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2Safety
2.1 Glossary of Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
CAUTION - Risk of danger: consult accompanying documents
WARNING –Eye damage may result from directly viewing
ultraviolet light. Protective eye shielding and clothing must
be used at all times.
WARNING –UV light hazard.
IEC 60825-1: Safety of laser products –
Part 1: Equipment classification and
requirements: 2014-05
WARNING –Class 1 laser product.
Input/Output Signals
Input Signal
CAUTION –Hot surface
2.2 Safety Precautions
Please observe the following safety precautions at all times during operation and maintenance of this
product. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or property damage.
1. UV emitted from this product. Avoid eye and skin exposure to unshielded product. Do not look
at operating lamp/LED. Eye injury may result.
2. Never look into the light emitting end of the light guide. 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.
3. Always make sure the light guide and microscope adapter (if applicable) are securely attached to
the microscope prior to turning on power to the unit. This will minimize the risk of exposure to
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4. Always use this product with the external power supply and power cord set provided. Ensure
the external power supply cord is connected to a grounded 3-pin outlet only. Any substitution of
these components will invalidate regulatory certification of this product and may impair
operating safety.
5. Disconnecting of main supply source is done by putting the on/off button in the off position and
unplugging the power cord.
6. It is recommended that ONLY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL perform any testing or repairs
of this unit. If servicing the unit, disconnect the external power supply before opening the
cover of this unit. All cover screws must be replaced prior to applying power to the unit, or
safety of the unit will be impaired. Note that opening the cover and/or altering the unit in any
way may void the warranty (see section 10 for more details).
7. Monitoring the unit during manual operation
The level of UV and visible energy supplied by this product is sufficient to ignite flammable
substances. During manual operation, the unit must be attended at all times by a qualified
operator. The unit must not be left unattended while turned on. If an operator leaves the work
area of the unit, the power switch must be turned off.
8. Monitoring the unit during automated operation
The level of UV and visible energy supplied by this product is sufficient to ignite flammable
substances. Therefore, when the unit is operated unattended in an automated environment, an
alarm function must be provided by the user to indicate a malfunction in the associated
equipment used.
9. Should this X-Cite unit be used in a manner not specified by Excelitas, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
10. This unit is designed for bench top use only! Always ensure that the unit is placed on a hard,
stable surface, ensuring that ventilation openings are not obstructed. Any obstruction of these
openings could result in a possible over-heating condition.
11. To clean the exterior of the unit, use a slightly dampened cloth and a simple water/ detergent
solution only. Avoid the optical surfaces and lenses. Cleaning of optics should only be attempted
by qualified personnel using appropriate fluids and lens paper.

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3Getting Started
3.1 System Components
This X-Cite system contains the following components:
1. X-Cite TURBO unit (Model no: XT600-T), LEDs and dichroics are installed
2. SpeedDIAL Manual Controller
3. External Power Supply and Power Cord
4. Microscope Adaptor (if ordered)
5. Accessories Box, containing:
a. Quick Start Instruction Sheet (User Guide and Software download are available on
Excelitas website: http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-TURBO.aspx)
b. Hex Tools (Allen Keys), 3mm and 0.05 inch
c. Set screws (6) for filter brackets
d. USB Cable
e. Light Guide
f. TTL/Analog Trigger Cable, DB25 to 12 x BNC
g. Safety Precautions Booklet
If any components are missing or appear damaged, please contact Excelitas immediately.

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Figure 1 Front and Rear Panel Connections
Figure 2 SpeedDIAL
Light
Guide
Port
Filter
Access
(on side)
TTL / Analog
USB
SpeedDIAL
ON/OFF
Power
(DC Input)
“up” / “down”
buttons
Rotating Dial
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3.2 System Layout
X-Cite TURBO unit contains the following LED wavelengths:
The LEDs (black numbers) and the dichroics (white numbers) that combine them are positioned as
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 LED and Dichroic Internal Layout
LED Position
LED Center Wavelength
Useable Wavelength Range
1
385nm
375nm –400nm
2
430nm
410nm –450nm
3
475nm
460nm –495nm
4
525nm
500nm –520nm
5
575nm
525nm –610nm
6
630nm
615nm –660nm

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3.3 Installation/Set-up
1. Unpack
a. Carefully unpack the unit and accessories from the shipping carton.
b. When unpacking the light guide (liquid or quartz fiber), take care not to bend sharply or
kink.
2. Installing Excitation Filters (if using)
Note: 25mm mounted Excitation filters are not supplied with the system.
Important: Ensure that main unit is powered OFF before attempting to install filters
a. Remove the filter access panel with the 3mm hex tool. Note that the access panel is
holding the filter brackets in place –if work surface is not level, the brackets may begin
to slide out on their pins once the panel is removed. You may prefer to lay the system
on its side for filter installation/exchange.
b. Refer to Figure 3 to determine location of specific LEDs.
c. Slide out the relevant filter brackets by grasping the black “tabs”.
d. Place 25mm mounted filter in the bracket in the correct orientation advised by the filter
manufacturer.
e. Tighten a set screw at the bottom of the bracket.
f. Over a clean surface, turn filter bracket over to ensure the filter is firmly installed.
g. Repeat for any additional filters being installed.
h. Reinstall the filter bracket(s) by aligning the holes with the locator pins, and gently
sliding the bracket all the way in.
i. Reattach the filter access panel.
Figure 4 Filter bracket
3. Install the Microscope Adaptor (if applicable)
a. Remove the protective wrap from the Microscope Adaptor, being careful not to touch
the lens surfaces.
Set screws
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a. Insert the flange portion of the Microscope Adaptor into the light port on the
microscope, and secure it using the hardware provided on the microscope. (Refer to
relevant microscope user manual for complete instructions on mounting a standard epi-
fluorescence lamphouse.) General guidelines:
i. Carl Zeiss –Tighten the hex fastener on the side of the light port with the 3mm
Hex Tool.
ii. Leica - Tighten the hex fastener on the side of the light port with the 3mm Hex
Tool.
iii. Nikon –Line up the “notch” with the pin on the microscope fitting, hold the
adaptor firmly against the light port, and twist the collar to lock the components
together.
iv. Olympus - Tighten the hex fastener(s) with the 3mm Hex Tool. Depending on
the model, there may be one (1) fastener on the side, or two (2) fasteners
located at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions.
4. Install the Light Guide
a. Remove the red plug from the light guide port located on front fascia.
b. Remove the red caps from the ends of the light guide.
c. Insert the larger end of the light guide into the light guide port. For X-Cite TURBO, the
light guide must be inserted up to the “B” line printed on the grey ferrule, see Figure 5.
[Note: If using an X-Cite 3mm or 5mm light guide with only one “insertion line” on the
grey ferrule, this line will be 20mm away from the light guide port.]
d. Insert smaller end of the light guide into the Microscope Adaptor (or light guide port on
the microscope/imaging instrument). Ensure that light guide is fully inserted and lock in
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Figure 5 Correct position for fully inserted X-Cite LLG and LLG with A and B insertion lines
5. Check Position of the Equipment
a. The X-Cite unit should be positioned to avoid sharp bends and strain on the light guide.
This applies to both liquid and quartz fiber light guides. Ideally, the unit should be
positioned so that:
i. The light guide has as few bends as possible.
ii. Bends have the largest bend radius possible.
iii. There is some slack in the light guide.
b. To avoid overheating the LEDs and other electronics, ensure all air vents on the side
panel of the unit are clear of obstruction and have ready access to room temperature
air. Recommended clearance is 20cm (8 inches).
c. If installing the unit within another imaging instrument, the air vent side should be
placed against an outside panel with venting to allow fresh air to be drawn into the
system.
d. Note that the main power switch is located on the rear panel of the unit. The unit
should be placed so that the switch is convenient for the operator to access.
6. Connect speedDIAL to main unit
a. Important: Ensure that main unit is powered OFF before attempting to connect
speedDIAL, or damage to the device may result.
b. Insert the mini DIN plug into the “speedDIAL” port on the rear of the unit. Ensure the
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force the connector –this can damage the pins. If connector does not insert smoothly,
stop and check for bent pins.
c. Place speedDIAL next to the microscope, or another easily accessible location.
7. Connect USB (if using)
a. Insert “B” (square) end into the “USB” port on rear of the unit.
b. Insert “A” (flat) end into an available port on the computer.
c. Note: For best performance, use the supplied USB cable (or one of equivalent quality
and length), and plug directly into the computer. Using a USB hub or longer USB cable
than the one supplied may result in intermittent communication errors.
8. Connect TTL/Analog Trigger Cable (if using)
a. Insert DB25 end into the port on rear of the unit. Tighten fasteners with flat head
screwdriver.
b. Connect BNC cables to appropriate signal generating device. BNC connectors are
labeled with TTL and Analog channel numbers.
9. Connect AC Power
a. Connect Power Supply: Insert the 4-pin connector on the cable into the power port on
rear of the main unit. Ensure that the orientation is correct, or else damage to the pins
may result. The arrows on the plug should be on the right (i.e. at the 3:00 position).
b. Connect Power Cord: Connect female end of the power cord to AC port on the power
supply. Connect male end to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
c. For safe operation, use only the power cord supplied or one with an equivalent rating.
4Operation –Manual Control
4.1 The Basics
1. Start the unit
a. Flip the rocker switch on rear of the main unit to turn X-Cite system on.
b. The system will have a brief initialization period (approximately 5 seconds). The
speedDIAL display will show “X-Cite” during this time.
c. When the display shows LED positions 1 and 2 with their intensity setting (a number
from 5 to 100 for LEDs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; a number from 10 to 100 for LED 5), it is ready to
use.
d. Note: If speedDIAL will be used for manual control, it must be connected before turning
system on. SpeedDIAL can be damaged if it is plugged into, or unplugged from, the
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2. Illuminate a specimen
a. Press the “up” and “down” buttons until the arrow is pointing to the desired LED
channel (1 to 6).
b. Click the dial (shutter button) on speedDIAL to turn on/off the excitation light. A dot will
appear beside the LED channel numbers that are ON. (See Figure 6 –LED 1 is off, LED 2
is on at 100% intensity.)
c. To turn all LEDs ON/OFF at once, move arrow to “All” at the bottom of the list. Click the
dial. Note: All function is controlled from speedDIAL, if using the command line all
on/off control, the speedDIAL all on/off status will not correlate.
Figure 6 speedDIAL Display –Turning LED ON/OFF
3. Adjust intensity
a. Press the “up” and “down” buttons to the LED to be adjusted.
b. Turn the dial to adjust intensity - clockwise to increase, counter-clockwise to decrease.
intensity is updated in real time) (See Figure 7 –LEDs 1 and 2 are both OFF, LED 1 is set
to 100%, LED 2 is being set to 42%)
c. Repeat steps b and c for any other LEDs requiring adjustment.
d. The dial is speed sensitive –turning slowly will allow adjustments in smaller increments,
turning quickly will increase the step sizes.
e. Intensity can be adjusted in 1% increments from 5% to 100%. (Note: 5% is the minimum
for LED 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6; 10% is the minimum for LED 5)
Figure 7 SpeedDIAL Display –Adjusting Intensity
NOTE: If the LEDs are Locked via PC, the “Lock” symbol will show to the right of “All”. Unit can only be
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4.2 SpeedDIAL Menu and Settings
In addition to the intuitive intensity adjustment and illumination ON/OFF control, speedDIAL has several
advanced settings and control options.
To access the main menu, press and hold the dial 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 exit the setting adjustment, click the dial.
To exit the menu system at any time, press and hold the dial for one (1) second, or select Exit at
the bottom of the menu list.
Note: Setting changes will take effect immediately during selection. However, for the first five (5)
minutes, the new settings are not saved for restoration after power cycle. If the X-Cite unit is powered
down during this time, settings will revert back to their previous values. To ensure that new settings will
be remembered, wait at least five (5) minutes after the last settings adjustment before powering down
the unit. “Up” and “down” buttons are disabled in the speedDIAL menu and settings.
4.2.1 SpeedDIAL Menu Structure
LCD
Dim
Brig
Color
Exit
Hand
Info
LED1
oHour, Wave, FWH, WLR,
Temp, Max
LED2 to LED6
(same as LED1)
Exit
Srvc
SN
S/W1
S/W2
Spd (no function in X-Cite Turbo)
Exit
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4.2.2 LCD –Display Screen Brightness and Color Settings
In the LCD sub menu, the time before the backlight is turned off (the backlight will turn back on
with a movement of the speedDIAL), the backlight on the display screen can be turned on/off,
set to a different brightness level, or set to a different color.
a. Select the “LCD” option from main menu.
b. To adjust LCD display backlight time out:
i. Select “Dim” and scroll through the time out options, which are: Off and 1 thru
999 seconds in 1 second increments. “Off” will turn off the backlight timer (i.e.
backlight will always be on).
ii. Click dial to return to “LCD” menu.
c. To adjust LCD brightness:
i. Select “Brig” and scroll through % brightness settings until the desired level is
reached. To turn backlight off, set level to 0%.
ii. Click dial to return to “LCD” menu.
d. To change LCD color:
i. Select “Color” and scroll up /down through the options until desired color is on
LCD.
ii. Click dial to return to “LCD” menu.
e. Select “Exit” to go back to the main menu, or press and hold dial to return to the home
screen.
4.2.3 Hand –Display Screen Orientation
In this menu, the LCD orientation can be rotated 180°. This allows operators to use speedDIAL
on the left or right side of the microscope without blocking the view of the display with their
hand.
a. Select “Hand” option from main menu.
b. Turn dial to toggle between “Right Hand”and “Left Hand” operation. Note that the
screen will flip while adjusting this setting.
c. Click dial to return to the main menu.
4.2.4 Info
In this menu, information specific to each LED may be found. This includes total hours
accumulated on the LED, center wavelength, full width half maximum of each LED, useable
wavelength range and temperature.
a. Select “Info” option from the main menu.
b. Scroll through the LED list and click on the “LED#” of interest.
c. To obtain the LED “in use” hours:
i. Select the “Hour” menu option.
ii. LED “hours of use” will be shown in one (1) hour increments from 0 to 999
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format will change to “1.0k hours”, and increments will increase to 100 hours
(e.g. 1142 hours will display as “1.1k hours”). The precise hour-by-hour data will
continue to be available via USB communication.
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
d. To obtain center wavelength information:
i. Select the “Wave” menu option.
ii. Center wavelength will be shown as “###”, units are nanometres.
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu
e. To obtain full width half maximum information:
i. Select the “FWH” menu option.
ii. Width will be shown as “##”, units are nanometres.
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
f. To obtain wavelength range information:
i. Select the “WLR” menu option.
ii. Due to space limitations on the LCD, wavelength range will be shown as two
alternating values “###-”and “###”. The delay between screen views is
approximately one second. Units are nanometres.
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
g. To obtain current LED temperature:
i. Select the “Temp” menu option.
ii. Current temperature will be shown in degrees Celsius.
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
h. To obtain maximum allowable LED temperature:
i. Select the “Max” menu option.
ii. Maximum allow allowable temperature will be shown in degrees Celsius. (Note:
should the “Temp” value ever equal or exceed the “Max” value during
operation, the LED will be turned off and an Error condition will result.)
iii. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
i. Select “Exit” to go back to the main menu, or press and hold dial to return to the home
screen.
4.2.5 Srvc –Service Data
In the Service menu, information specific to each X-Cite unit can be found. This includes unit
serial number, embedded software versions for main unit and speedDIAL. Tech Support
personnel may request some or all of this information during a support call.
a. Select “Srvc” option from main menu.
b. To obtain the unit serial number:
i. Select the “SN” menu option.
ii. Serial number of the unit will be shown.
iii. Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
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i. Select the “S/W1” or “S/W2” menu items. The software version numbers will be
shown in the format X.X.X.
ii. Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
d. “Spd” – no function in X-Cite Turbo
4.2.6 Err
In the Error menu, error conditions specific to each LED or the system in general can be checked.
Tech Support personnel may request some or all of this information during a support call.
a. Select “Err” option from main menu.
b. Scroll to find the “LED#” of interest or “Sys” for the system/unit in general. Click to
select.
c. A numerical error code will be displayed. If no error condition is present, “0” will be
displayed. Refer to section 6.1 for definition of the error code numbers.
d. Click dial to return to previous sub menu.
e. Select “Exit” to go back to the main menu, or press and hold dial to return to the home
screen.
5Operation - External Control
5.1 USB/RS-232
This X-Cite unit is a USB device which operates at USB 2.0 speeds of 12Mb/s and does not use a USB to
RS-232 adapter. However, the X-Cite will appear as a COM port in Device Manager, and is functional as
a COM port for programming purposes. This is done for legacy program support and ease of integration.
A virtual COM port driver must be installed to enable Windows communication via the USB port. For
computers running Windows which are connected to the internet (and running an OS that Microsoft
supports windows updates for), the driver will install automatically. For manual installation, the driver
is available as a software download from the Excelitas website. Note that administrator privileges may
be required to install drivers on your computer, in which case you may need to contact your IT
department for assistance.
5.1.1 Driver Installation (automatically via internet)
For these instructions: internet is required, Windows 7 prompts are listed
a. Ensure X-Cite unit is powered off.
b. Ensure X-Cite unit is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
c. Ensure computer is connected to internet.
d. Power on X-Cite unit.
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i. If the dialogue box reports that Driver installation was not successful, click on
Get Details.
ii. Click on option to Change Settings to Automatically search Windows for
drivers. Confirm Yes, do this automatically, and save changes.
f. A second dialogue box will confirm successful installation and provide a COM port
number. Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.
5.1.2 Driver Installation (via ZIP file)
For these instructions: download the driver ZIP file from the Excelitas website
http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Product/X-Cite-TURBO.aspx
a. Ensure X-Cite unit is powered off.
b. Ensure X-Cite unit is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
c. Prepare the driver files by extracting and saving the files into a folder on desktop (or
another easily accessible location).
d. Power on X-Cite unit.
e. The “new hardware found” wizard will appear. Select No to search Windows update for
the software. Click Next to continue.
f. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) to locate the driver and click
Next. Select Include this location in the search: and browse to the location on your
hard drive where unzipped files were saved in step c. Click Next.
g. Wait for installation to complete. Click Finish.
5.1.3 Verify Installation & Get COM Port Number
a. Open the “Device Manager” utility on the computer.
b. “X-Cite LED (XT600 Series)” will be listed under “Ports (COM & LPT)”.
c. Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.