Prior Lumen200 User manual

Lumen 200/S/Pro™1
Lumen200/Lumen200S
Lumen200Pro
User Manual v1.2

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
1.1 Important Safety Information 4
1.2 Safety Precautions 6
1.3 Shipping/Storage Precautions 8
SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 9
2.1 Lumen 200/S/Pro Specification 9
2.2 Lumen 200 9
2.3 Lumen 200S 9
2.4 Lumen200Pro 9
2.5 Liquid Light Guide Information 10
SECTION 3 LUMEN200 11
3.1 Identifying your System 11
3.2 Installing your System 12
3.2.1 Installing the Bulb 12
3.2.2 Connecting to the Microscope 15
3.3 Starting up the Lumen200 16
3.4 Working with the Lumen200 16
3.5 Shutting Down the Lumen200 17
3.6 When to Change the Bulb 17
SECTION 4 LUMEN200S 18
4.1 Identifying your System 18
4.2 Installing your System 19
4.2.1 Installing the Bulb 19
4.2.2 Connecting to the Microscope 22
4.2.3 Connecting your Lumen200S to a PC 23
4.2.3.1 Install the USB-Com port for Lumen200S in Windows 7 23
4.2.3.2 Install the USB-COM port for Lument200S in WindowsXP 23
4.2.4 Connecting your Lumen200S to an OptiScan or ProScan System 27
4.3 Starting up the Lumen200S 28
4.4 Working with the Lumen200S 28
4.4.1 Using a Lumen200S as a standalone Light Source 29
4.4.2 Using a Lumen200S with a PC only 29
4.4.3 Using a Lumen200S with a PC and OptiScan/ProScan Controllers 29
4.4.4 Using a Lumen200S with TTL Inputs 29
4.5 Shutting Down the Lumen200S 30

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4.6 When to Change the Bulb 30
4.7 RS232 Command Set for Lumen200S 31
4.7.1 General Commands for the Lumen200S when connected to a PC 31
4.7.2 General Commands for the Lumen200S when connected via 32
SECTION 5 LUMEN200PRO 33
5.1 Identifying your System 33
5.2 Installing your System 34
5.2.1 Installing the Bulb 34
5.2.2 Connecting to the Microscope 37
5.2.3 Connecting your Lumen200Pro to an OptiScan or ProScan System 38
5.2.4 Connecting your Lumen200Pro to an Prior PCI Controller 39
5.3 Changing Filters in the Filter Wheel 40
5.4 Starting up the Lumen200Pro 42
5.5 Working with the Lumen200Pro 43
5.5.1 Using a Lumen200Pro as a standalone Light Source 43
5.5.2 Using a Lumen200Pro with a PC only 43
5.5.3 Using a Lumen200Pro with a PC and OptiScan/ProScan Controllers 43
5.6 Shutting Down the Lumen200Pro 43
5.7 When to Change the Bulb 44
5.8 RS232 Command Set for Lumen200Pro 45
5.9 Error Codes 51
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 53
6.1 Alarms and Warnings 53
6.2 Troubleshooting 54
SECTION 7 REPLACEMENTS PARTS 57
SECTION 8 RETURNS AND REPAIRS 58

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SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 Important Safety Information.
•Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
•Keep this manual in a safe place as it contains important safety information and operating
instructions.
•Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety and operating
instructions located either on the product or in this User’s Manual.
•Do not expose the product to water or moisture.
•Do not expose the product to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
•Do not expose the product to open flames.
•Do not allow objects to fall on or liquids to spill on the product.
•All of the Lumen variants are class 1 and must only be connected to a power outlet which
provides a protective earth (ground).
•Connect the AC power cord only to designated power sources as marked on the product.
•Make sure the electrical cord is located so that it will not be subject to damage.
•Always disconnect power from product before connecting the components
together.
•Use only the power supply cord set provided with the system for this unit,
should this not be correct for your geographical area, contact your supplier.
•Do not in any way attempt to tamper with the product, doing so will void the warranty, and
may damage the system. This product does not contain consumer serviceable components, all
repairs or services should be performed by Authorised Service Centres, contact your local
dealer for details.
•Ensure that the ventilations slots in the controller case are free from blockages.
•WARNING: - Hg-LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY, Manage in Accord with Disposal Laws.

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•WARNING: The method in which the lamps are disposed of must comply with the local rules
& regulations for disposal of hazardous materials. Lamps may be return to Prior Scientific
providing they are return in their original packaging.
•Before replacing a fuse, DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY.
•Ensure that the mains switch / IEC socket/ mains plug is easily accessible to allow the unit to
be switched off.
Warnings:
•Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp
used in this product.
•Always make sure the light guide is properly inserted into the collimator which
is firmly attached to the microscope using the adaptor provided and into the
Lumen 200/Pro, before turning on the power to the unit.
Caution:
•Never look into the emitting end of a light guide. The light could severely
damage the cornea and retina of the eye if the light is observed directly.
Appropriate eye shielding must be used at all times; clothing should be used to
protect exposed skin.
•Never place the end of an emitting light guide near skin as this may result in
burning and damage to the skin.
•Never place the end of an emitting light guide near a flammable substrate as
sufficient power is emitted from the light guide to ignite flammable substances.

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1.2 Safety Precautions.
The Lumen 200 has protection features built in to avoid unintentional expose to UV radiation. In
addition to this protection, please observe the following safety instructions.
Definitions of Labels:
Warning read instructions to determine possible hazard.
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay
particular attention to sections containing this symbol.
Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic
protection may be impaired.
Warning surface may be Hot
Warning UV Output
Danger Electrical Shock hazard.

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Monitoring of the unit manual operation:
The level of energy supplied is sufficient to ignite flammable substances. During
operation the unit must be attended at all times by a qualified operator. The unit
must not be left unattended while left on. If an operator leaves the work area of the
unit, the lamp power must be switched off.

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1.3 Shipping/Storage Precautions.
•NEVER SHIP THE UNIT WITH THE BULB INSTALLED.
•Always use the original packaging for shipping and storing purposes.
Unpacking and Inspection
•Carefully unpack the unit and retain packaging to return equipment for servicing.
•If the equipment appears damaged in any way, return it to sales outlet in its original packaging.
No responsibility for damage arising from the use of non-approved packaging will be
accepted.
•Ensure all items and accessories specified are present. If not contact your local sales outlet.
Lumen 200 Standard Contents:
Lumen 200, Liquid Light Guide, Adaptor for specific microscope, Lumen 200 Bulb, Power Cord,
Hex key.
Lumen 200S Standard Contents:
Lumen 200S, Liquid Light Guide, Adaptor for specific microscope, Lumen 200 Bulb, Power Cord,
Shutter cable, RS-232 cable, USB cable, Hex key.
Lumen 200Pro Standard Contents:
Lumen 200Pro, Lumen 200/Pro Manual, Liquid Light Guide, Adaptor for specific microscope,
Lumen 200 Bulb, Power Cord, Two Filter Wheel Cables, Shutter cable, Filter Wheel tool, Hex key.

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SECTION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Lumen200 /S /Pro Specification.
Power: Universal integral Power Supply: Input 110-240V, 50/60Hz
Use within ambient temperature range: 18-28 oC.
Required clearance: 100mm minimum.
2.2 Lumen200.
The Lumen200 version of the Lumen series is a stand-alone standard unit and is furnished with a
manual 6 position shutter, (0, 10, 25, 50, 75,and 100%). The Lumen200 contains a 200 Watt Metal
halide bulb which is temperature controlled. The bulb is self-aligning and is coupled via special
optics to the liquid light guide, which transfers the light to the microscope. For each major make of
microscope an adaptor is available to connect the liquid light guide to the microscope.
2.3 Lumen200S.
The Lumen200S version of the Lumen series contains an integrated high speed shutter that can be
controlled via the shutters ports of Prior ProScan and OptiScan controllers, USB, RS2323 or TTL.
It can also operate as a stand-alone standard unit and is furnished with a manual 6 position shutter,
(0, 10, 25, 50, 75, and 100%). The Lumen200S contains a 200 Watt Metal halide bulb which is
temperature controlled. The bulb is self-aligning and is coupled via special optics to the liquid light
guide, which transfers the light to the microscope. For each major make of microscope an adaptor
is available to connect the liquid light guide to the microscope.
2.4 Lumen200Pro.
The Lumen200Pro version of the Lumen series contains a 6 position filter wheel and an advanced
shutter (0-100% in 1% increments). The filter wheel and shutter require an external controller, it is
recommended that this is either the Prior ProScan, PCI card, or the OptiScan II that will control
these accessories. The Lumen200Pro contains a 200 Watt metal halide bulb which is temperature
controlled. The bulb is self-aligning and is coupled via special optics to the liquid light guide,
which transfers the light to the microscope. For each major make of microscope an adaptor is
available to connect the liquid light guide to the microscope.
NOTE: To have manual control of the filter wheel, shutter and light attenuation of the

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Lumen200Pro you must have a ProScanIII and a PS3J100 interactive joystick. The ProScanII
and Optican can only control these features via software.
2.5 Liquid Light Guide Information.
Liquid light guides have a limited lifetime, independently of whether they are stored or in use.
However, lifetime may vary depending on climatic conditions. Cold and humid environments will
extend lifetime, hot and/or dry environments will shorten it. Though the outstanding UV
performance will not markedly degrade during usage, we recommend that the light guide is
replaced in advance of the expected lifetime of expiration. Final degradation is generally caused by
the formation of bubbles in the liquid, and optical output may then drop very rapidly.
Approximate lifetime: 4 years
Suggested replacement time: 3 years
Figures based on 23oC and 60% humidity.
General usage temperature range:
Min +5oC/41oF
Max: +30oC /+86oF
Should the temperature limits be exceeded the likely damage is the formation of bubbles inside the
liquid. These may be reabsorbed if the light guide is stored at room temperature for several days.

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SECTION 3 Lumen200
3.1 Identifying your system.
The Lumen200:
Alarm reset
Button
Display
Power Switch
Manual Shutter
Control
Liquid Light Guide
connection
Liquid Light Guide
Collimator
Microscope Adaptor
Protective
cap
Quartz
window
Fig 1 - The Liquid Light Guide Fig 2 – Lumen Collimator & Adapter
Microscope Adapter
Focus Locking Ring
Light Guide
Locking Nut

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3.2 Installing your system.
3.2.1 Installing the Bulb
Required equipment:
Lumen 200, Hex Key, Prior LM200B1-A Bulb
Warning:
•Only use Prior LM200B1-A bulbs, failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
•Do not touch the inside of the reflector of the bulb.
•The bulb is delicate, handle with care.
Instructions:
1. Do not connect the unit to the mains supply. (If the Lumen200 has been previously switched
on, wait for 30 mins to allow bulb to cool).
2. Find a flat surface and place the Lumen200 upside down on the surface.
3. Unscrew the four Hex screws and remove the panel, as indicated in Figure 3 below.
Figure 3 - Bulb Housing.
Hex Screws

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Remove bulb from Carton :
a. Open top of Carton
b. Remove V-shaped Cardboard Holder
c. Push Cardboard Flaps back
d. Lift bulb out of carton.
4. Turn the bulb so that the cables and connector hang down into the bulb chamber. Plug the
brown connector on the bulb into power socket in bulb housing; ensure it is pushed firmly
into position.
5. This will orientate the bulb with the PCB and data connector socket facing upwards (Fig 6).
6. Locate the bottom of the bulb (as indicated in Fig 5 into the groove in the bottom (lamp
house clamp (Fig 4) of the lamp housing.
Lamp Spring
Data Connector
Power Socket
Bottom Locating
Groove
Lamp Spring
Restraint
Fig 4 - The Bulb Housing Internals

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Figure 4.1d: Lumen Bulb.
7. Lift the spring towards the bulb, as you do so the bulb will be pushed into the correct
position, click the springs all the way into the Lamp Spring Restraints. (see Fig 6).
Fig 6: Lamp Spring Restraint.
8. The bulb is now firmly held vertically in place.
9. Plug Data connector into its socket on the PCB.
10. Replace the bulb housing cover and replace the four hex screws.
Data Connector
Power Connector
Lamp Spring
Lamp Spring
Restraint
Bottom of the Bulb
Fig 5 - The LM200B1-A Bulb

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3.2.2 Connecting to the Microscope
Once the bulb is installed (see section 3.2.1), the Lumen200 is ready to be connected to the
microscope.
1. Place the Lumen200 in a safe location and ensure none of the fan outputs are obstructed.
2. Unpack the liquid light guide from the foil packaging and remove both plastic caps from the
light guide. Note: It is important to remove the caps before connecting to the light guide to
avoid damage on power up.
3. Unscrew the connector on the front of the Lumen200, and insert the Light guide.
a. Ensure the light guide is fully inserted into the Lumen200, the light guide should be
inserted by 58mm.
4. Tighten the connector unit resistance is felt, the light guide is now firmly held in the
Lumen200 connector.
Data Connector
Fig 7 - The Data Connector

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5. Locate the collimating lens supplied to attach the light guide onto the microscope, loosen
the screw on the back of the collimating lens. Firmly push the light guide into the hole
ensuring it has reached it end stop and tighten the screw.
6. The Lumen is supplied with a collimating lens specifically designed to fit your microscope,
the supplied collimating lens will only fit the specified make of microscope.
7. The illumination can be optimized by focusing the beam by adjusting the distance between
the fibre tip and the microscope by unscrewing the collimator. The silver locking ring and
then be used to fix the collimator into the optimum position (see Fig 2).
3.3 Starting Up the Lumen200
Warning:
•Do not power up the Lumen200 without the light guide attached to both the Lumen200
and microscope.
•Only power up the Lumen200 when it is installed on a level surface.
1. Ensure the light guide is attached to both the Lumen200 and microscope.
2. Connect the power cable to the Lumen200.
3. Switch the Lumen200 power switch on.
4. Allow approximately 5 minutes for light to reach operational temperature.
5. Do not power down the unit within 10 mins of power up. This may reduce the effective
lifetime of the bulb.
3.4 Working with the Lumen200
The Lumen200 is a manual light source. Attenuation of the light can be achieved by use of the
manual shutter control knob on the front of the unit. Illumination can be set to 0%, 10%, 25%,
50%, 75% or 100% (Fig 8). Turning the knob to the left increases the intensity and turning to the
right decreases intensity.

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3.5 Shutting down the Lumen200
The following warnings apply as damage to the bulb may result if instructions not followed.
Warning: Do not shut the unit down within 10 minutes of powering up the unit.
Warning: After shutting down the unit, allow 10 minutes before re-powering up or changing the
bulb. Failure to do so is likely to result in damage to the bulb.
3.6 When to Change the bulb
The Lumen200 Bulb is installed with a timer chip which counts the hours that this specific bulb has
been activated. Once the bulb reaches the recommended lifetime of 2000 hours, an alarm will
sound on the Lumen200. It is recommended that the bulb is changed at this point.
This alarm can be silenced using the button situated to the left of the display panel on the front of
the lumen. Once a bulb has reach 2000 hours the alarm will sound on power up of the Lumen200
until the bulb is changed.
Manual Shutter
Control knob
Fig 8 – Intensity Control Knob

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SECTION 4 Lumen200S
4.1 Identifying your system.
Fig 9 - The Lumen200S:
Fig 10 - The Lumen200S Side Panel
Alarm reset
Button
Liquid Light Guide
socket
Display
Power Switch
Power Socket
Power Socket
Lamp On/Off
TTL connector
Shutter
connector
USB Socket
Fuse Sockets
Shutter TTL
connector
RS232
Connector
Manual Shutter
Control

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4.2 Installing your system.
4.2.1 Installing the Bulb
Required equipment:
Lumen200S, Hex Key, Prior LM200B1-A Bulb
Warning:
•Only use Prior LM200B1-A bulbs, failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
•Do not touch the inside of the reflector of the bulb.
•The bulb is delicate, handle with care.
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the Lumen200S from the mains supply, (If the Lumen200S has been previously
switched on, wait for 30 mins to allow bulb to cool).
2. Find a flat surface and place the lumen upside down on the surface.
3. Unscrew the four Hex screws and remove the panel, as indicated in Figure 11 below.
Fig 11- Bulb housing.
Hex Screws

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Remove bulb from Carton :
a. Open top of Carton
b. Remove V-shaped Cardboard Holder
c. Push Cardboard Flaps back
d. Lift bulb out of carton.
4. Turn the bulb so that the cables and connector hang down into the bulb chamber. Plug the
brown connector on the bulb into power socket in bulb housing; ensure it is pushed firmly
into position.
5. This will orientate the bulb with the PCB and data connector facing upwards.
6. Locate the bottom of the bulb (as indicated in figure 13 below) into the groove in the
bottom (lamp house clamp Figure 12) of the lamp housing.
Figure 12 - Bulb Housing Internals.
Lamp Spring
Data Connector
Power Socket
Bottom Locating
Groove
Lamp Spring
Restraint