Olympus BX3M-PSLED User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction manual is for the power supply for LED BX3M-PSLED.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with
the use of this product, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before
operating this product, and always keep this manual at hand when operating this product.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future
reference.
Power supply for LED
BX3M-PSLED
Optical Microscope Accessory

In accordance with European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, this symbol indicates that the
product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.
Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country.
NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated
in a commercial environment. This product 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.
Operation of this product in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the product.
This product is a part of the system product which complies with the CE marking.
Please refer to the instruction manual of your system product for the safety instructions related to the CE marking.
For Korea only
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Introduction...............................................................................................................................................1
Safety precautions..............................................................................................................................2
1 Nomenclature of respective portions...........................................................................7
2 Operation procedures................................................................................................................8
1Turning ON the main switch.........................................................................................................................................................8
2Adjusting the brightness..................................................................................................................................................................8
3 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................9
4 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................10
5 Assembly................................................................................................................................................11
6 Proper selection of the power supply cord ...........................................................14
Table of Contents

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Contents of instruction manuals
This instruction manual is for power supply for LED BX3M-PSLED. For usage in combination with microscope, refer to the
instruction manual for your microscope.
The power supply for LED BX3M-PSLED is a control box which is used to control LED light source installed on the
microscope.
Introduction

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If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
product may also be damaged. Always use the product according to this instruction manual.
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION : Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the product or other property.
TIP
: Indicates the useful knowledge or information for use.
CAUTION - Installation of the product -
Install the product on a sturdy, level table or bench.
If you install the product on an unstable table or a tilted table, the product may drop and you may get injured.
Safety precautions

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CAUTION - Electric safety -
Always use the power cord provided by Olympus.
If the proper AC adapter and the power cord is not used, the electric safety and the EMC (Electro-Magnetic
Compatibility) performance of the product cannot be assured.
If no power cord is provided, please select the proper power cord by referring to the section “Proper selection of the
power supply cord” at the end of this instruction manual.
Always connect the ground terminal.
Connect the ground terminal of the power cord and that of the power outlet. If the product is not grounded, our
intended electric safety and EMC performance of the product can not be assured.
Do not use the product in close proximity to the sources of strong electromagnetic radiation.
Proper operation may be interfered. The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the
product.
Remove the power cord in case of emergency.
In case of emergency, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power cord connector on the product or from the
wall power outlet. Install the product at the location where you can reach the power cord connector or the wall power
outlet at hand to remove the power cord quickly.

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Do not look directly at the light from the LED light source for a long time.
The LED built in the LED lamp house (separately available) is basically eye-safe. However, do not look directly at the
light from the LED lamp house for a long time, since it may cause damage to your eyes.
If the laws or regulations for workers health and safety have been established, follow them when using the
microscope.
Do not look directly at the light coming out from the objective or the specular reflection light from the
specimen.
Do not look directly at the light coming out from the objective for a long time, since it may cause damage to your
eyes.
Do not expose your skin to the light coming out from the objective for a long time.
If your skin is exposed to the light coming out from the objective for a long time, you may get burned.
CAUTION - Protection of electrick shock -
CAUTION - LED (light emitting diode) -
Keep the power cord and cables sufficiently away from the lamp housing.
If the power cord and cables contact a hot area of the lamp housing, they could melt and cause electric shock.

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The following symbols are placed on the product.
Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the product in the safest possible manner.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the cautions given after this symbol
or in the instruction manual.
Indicates that the main switch is ON.
Indicates that the main switch is OFF.
When caution labels are dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for replacement or inquiries.
CAUTION - Safety symbols -

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Handling precautions
1. Wipe the portions with a dry soft cloth.
If the dirt cannot be removed by dry-wiping, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent and wipe the dirty
surface with it.
Do not use the organic solvents because they may deteriorate the coated surface or plastic parts.
2. Before disposing of this product, be sure to follow the regulations and rules of your local government.
NOTE
Maintenance and storage
·This product is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid subjecting it to a sudden or severe
impact.
·Never disassemble any part of the product. Otherwise, failure could be caused.
·Do not use this product in areas where it may be subjected to direct sunlight, high temperature and/or
humidity, dust or vibrations.
(For the conditions of operating environments, see “3 Specifications” on page 9.)
·Before attaching or detaching the LED lamp house (separately available), set the main switch to (OFF).
NOTE

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As to attaching procedures to the microscope and other units, refer to the instruction manual of dedicated system.
1Nomenclature of respective portions
BX3M-PSLED
Brightness control knob
LED cable connector
AC adapter jack
Main switch
:ON
:OFF

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2Operation procedures
a
b
1Turning ON the main switch
2Adjusting the brightness
Set the main switch ato (ON).
Turn the brightness control knob bclockwise to increase the
brightness of the illumination.

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3Specifications
Item Specification
Rating Main unit: input: 5 V / 2.5 A
AC adapter: input: 100-240 V 50-60 Hz 0.4 A output: 5 V 2.5 A
Power consumption 5.3 W, 17.2 VA
Cooling system Natural circulation air cooling
The number of controllable
LED system 1 system
Brightness adjustment Adjustment by the knob
Current value of maximum brightness: 700 mA
Dimensions and weight 43(W) x 111(D) x 85(H) mm 360g
Operating environment
· Indoor use
· Altitude: Max. 2,000 meters
· Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
· Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C (88 °F) (without condensation)
In case of over 31 °C (88 °F), the relative humidity is decreased linearly through 70% at 34 °C (93 °F),
60% at 37 °C (99 °F), and to 50% at 40 °C (104 °F).
· Supply voltage fluctuations: Not to exceed ±10% of the normal voltage.
· Pollution degree 2 (in accordance with IEC60664-1)
· Installation/Overvoltage category : (in accordance with IEC60664-1)

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4Troubleshooting
Depending on how you use, the performance of this power supply for LED may not be exhibited, though they are not
failure. If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed.
If you cannot improve the phenomena after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus for assistance.
Phenomena Cause Remedy Page
a) The illumination does not light.
Cables are not connected firmly. Connect them firmly. 11
b) The illumination flashes on and
off.
c) Though the brightness control
knob is rotated, the illumination
does not become brighter.

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5Assembly
·Before connecting or disconnecting cables, set the main switch to (OFF) and unplug the power cord
from the outlet.
·Cables are vulnerable when bent or twisted. Never subject them to excessive force.
·Connect the connectors in the correct orientation paying attention to the shape of the connector.
NOTE
LED lamp housing Power supply for LED
BX3M-PSLED
LED cable

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ab
Insert the AC adapter plug afirmly in the AC adapter jack bof the
power supply for LED.
When inserting or removing the AC adapter plug, hold the
plug and insert straightly.
1
NOTE
Insert the power cord connector cin the connector dof the AC
adapter.
2
c
d
2

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e f
3
Connect the power cord plug eto the power outlet f.
For the safety purpose, connect the power cord plug last.
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If no power supply cord is provided, please select the proper power supply cord for the product by referring to “Specifications”
and “Certified Cord” below:
Caution : In case you use a non-approved power supply cord for Olympus products, Olympus can no longer warrant
the electrical safety of the product.
125 V AC (for 100-120 V AC area) or, 250 V AC (for 220-240 V AC area)
6 A minimum
60 ˚C minimum
3.05 m maximum
Grounding type attachment plug cap. Opposite terminates in molded-on IEC
configuration appliance coupling.
Voltage rating
Current rating
Temperature rating
Length
Fittings configuration
Specifications
A power supply cord should be certified by one of the agencies listed in Table 1 , or comprised of cordage marked with
an agency marking per Table 1 or marked per Table 2. The fittings are to be marked with at least one of the agencies
listed in Table 1. In case you are unable to buy locally the power supply cord which is approved by one of the agencies
mentioned in Table 1, please use replacements approved by any other equivalent and authorized agencies in your
country.
Table 1 Certified cord
6Proper selection of the power supply cord

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Country Agency Certification mark Country Agency Certification mark
Argentina IRAM Italy IMQ
Australia SAA Japan JET, JQA,
Austria ÖVE Netherlands KEMA
Belgium CEBEC Norway NEMKO
Canada CSA Spain AEE
Denmark DEMKO Sweden SEMKO
Finland FEI Switzerland SEV
France UTE United
Kingdom
ASTA
BSI
Germany VDE U.S.A. UL
Ireland NSAI

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Table 2 HAR flexible cord
Approval organization
Printed or embossed
harmonization marking (May be
located on jacket or insulation of
internal wiring)
Alternative marking utilizing
black-red-yellow thread (Length
of color section in mm)
Black Red Yellow
Comite Electrotechnique Belge (CEBEC) CEBEC <HAR> 10 30 10
Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker
(VDE) e.V. Prüfstelle <VDE> <HAR> 30 10 10
Union Technique de I´Electricite´ (UTE) USE <HAR> 30 10 30
Instituto Italiano del Marchio di Qualita´ (IMQ) IEMMEQU <HAR> 10 30 50
British Approvals Service for Electric Cables
(BASEC) BASEC <HAR> 10 10 30
N.V. KEMA KEMA-KEUR <HAR> 10 30 30
SEMKO AB Svenska Elektriska
Materielkontrollanstalter SEMKO <HAR> 10 10 50
Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik (ÖVE) <ÖVE> <HAR> 30 10 50
Danmarks Elektriske Materialkontroll (DEMKO) <DEMKO> <HAR> 30 10 30