SCHOTT EasyLED Series User manual

EasyLED
User Manual
Distribution in the UK & Ireland
Lambda Photometrics Limited
Lambda House Batford Mill
Harpenden Herts AL5 5BZ
United Kingdom
E: [email protected]
W: www.lambdaphoto.co.uk
T: [phone]
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Operating instructions
EasyLED Series
Status: March 2016

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Contents
1. System description ....................................................................... 3
2. System overview ............................................................................4
3. Important information .....................................................................5
4. Start-up procedure and operation ................................................ 7
5. Maintenance ................................................................................ 13
6. Technical data ............................................................................ 13
7. Spare parts and accessories ......................................................... 15

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1. System description
The EasyLED Series is an illumination system using white LEDs, specially developed for the
field of stereomicroscopy, in industrial and laboratory applications.
The series comprises:
xRinglight / Ringlight Plus (A)
xTransmitted Light Stage (B)
xSpot Illumination / Double Spot Illumination (C)
Notice:
The systems Ringlight / Ringlight Plus, Transmitted Light Stage and Spot Illumination /
Double Spot Illumination are available separately and can be operated separately as well.
Instructions on how to control these systems are provided in the corresponding section of
these operating instructions (Ringlight / Ringlight Plus, Transmitted Light Stage) and in a
separate document (Spot Illumination Plus), respectively.
State-of-the-art technology has been applied to integrate high brightness LEDs with control
electronics in the head of the Ringlight and Transmitted Light Stage illumination units and in
the Spot Illumination / Double Spot Illumination.
The product line is distinguished by its particularly easy and ergonomic operation.
Running on direct current, the EasyLED system is ideally suited for use with digital cameras.
It supports continuous dimming and comes with a separate power switch, which means that
brightness settings can be stored. As the LEDs emit a neutral white light (approx. 5,600 K), it
is possible to capture images with exceptional colour fidelity.
One power supply unit with wide range input (F), which can be used in the 100-240 V voltage
range, powers Ringlight, Ringlight Plus and Transmitted Light Stage, respectively, and is
supplied with clip-in connectors, making operation worldwide possible.
A black anodised metal housing and effectively designed heat sinks keep the LEDs cool and
provide for a lifetime of over 50,000 hours.
Suitable adapters allow for using the EasyLED Ringlights / Transmitted Light Stage in
combination with stereo microscopes made by all major manufacturers.
In addition, suitable polarising filters and colour filters as well as protection glasses and
diffusers are available for relevant applications (see point 7 of these operating instructions).
The SCHOTT EasyLED Series combines supreme quality with extraordinary design.

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2. System overview
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To avoid unnecessary strain on the object by illuminating with visible light, reduce the
brightness and duration of illumination to the absolute minimum level required!
The instruments may be operated only with the power supply unit specified by SCHOTT and
only within the designated mains voltage range. Otherwise, trouble-free operation and
conformity with applicable standards cannot be guaranteed!
The illumination units have been designed for operation in dry and dust-free interior rooms
only!
The system must not be used in explosive areas!
Safe disconnection from the power supply is only guaranteed by pulling out the mains plug!
When setting up, dismantling and converting the system, always switch off the instruments
and pull the power plug!
Never open or dismantle power supply units or illumination units. Refrain from performing
any technical modifications. Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or by its
authorised customer service agencies.
Please ensure that every user of the system has quick access to these operating
instructions!
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by failure to obey these instructions.
Notes on operating the Transmitted Light Stage:
The transmitted light stage has been developed for operation in a microscope stand or in
another metallic heat sink.
If the transmitted light stage is operated without the heat sink, the metal housing can heat up
to approx. 50°C. However, the diffuser disc and the specimen field do not heat up to the
same level.
While causing an unpleasant sensation, the housing temperature mentioned above does not
impair technical safety. The operation of the illumination is not affected in any way.

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4. Start-up procedure and operation
Ringlight
Insert the barrel connector (1) of the power supply (F) into the DC socket provided on the
ringlight (A). The plug connection of the power supply is interchangeable for the EU, UK, US
and AU. The plug connection needs to be connected to the mains supply (100-240 V AC, 50-
60 Hz).
Attach the ringlight (A) to the microscope objective by tightening both thumb screws (2) so
that the green control light (4) is facing the user. The inner diameter of the ringlight (A) is 66
mm. Suitable adapters to connect objectives with other diameters are available (see point 7
of these operating instructions).
Switch on the ringlight by flicking the switch (3) and set the required brightness by adjusting
the thumb wheel (5). The green indicator light (4) will be on when the instrument is switched
on.
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Ringlight Plus
Attachment to the microscope objective, the power connection, on/off switching and
brightness adjustment do not differ from the basic version. See the description in the
“Ringlight” section above.
Additional functions:
The EasyLED Ringlight Plus has an additional function for controlling segments, which
makes it possible to regulate the LED ring as individual segments, each with 12 LEDs, using
a “jog dial” switch (6). This control lets the user achieve full-circle, semi-circle, quarter-circle
and two quarter-circle illumination as well as rotations in both directions.
Setting up segment mode:
With each press of the “jog dial” switch (6) the illumination switches from full-circle mode to
semi-circle mode to quarter-circle mode to two quarter-circle mode and back to full-circle
mode. When first switched on, the ringlight always starts in full-circle mode.
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mode
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illumination
(ringlight)
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illumination
(light line)
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circle mode
oblique incident bright
field illumination
(e.g. gooseneck)
Two quarter-
circle mode
oblique bilateral
incident bright field
illumination
(e.g. dual gooseneck)
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Manual rotation:
Each see-sawing of the “jog dial” switch (6) to the right rotates the illuminated LED circle
segment in 1/8 circle steps to the right.
Each see-sawing of the “jog dial” switch (6) to the left rotates the illuminated LED circle
segment in 1/8 circle steps to the left.
Automatic rotation:
When the “jog dial” switch (6) is pressed and held (for more than 2 seconds) to the right, the
illuminated LED circle segment begins to automatically rotate in 1/8 circle steps to the right.
When the “jog dial” switch (6) is pressed and held (for more than 2 seconds) to the left, the
illuminated LED circle segment begins to automatically rotate in 1/8 circle steps to the right.
The automatic rotation stops as soon as the “jog dial” switch is switched arbitrarily.
“Jog dial” switch
Pressing =
Adjustment of
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the left
See-
sawing =
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the right

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Transmitted Light Stage
Insert the barrel connector (1) of the power supply (F) into the DC socket provided on the
Transmitted Light Stage (B). The plug connection of the power supply is interchangeable for
the EU, UK, US and AU. The plug connection needs to be connected to the mains supply
(100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz).
Position or attach the Transmitted Light Stage (B) in the notch provided on the microscope
stand so that the green control light (9) is facing the user. The basic version of the
Transmitted Light Stage (B) has a diameter of 84 mm. To connect stands with different notch
diameters, Transmitted Light Stages with correspondingly matched adapter feet are available
(see point 7 of these operating instructions).
Switch on the Transmitted Light Stage (B) by flicking the switch (8) and set the required
brightness by adjusting the thumb wheel (7). The green indicator light (9) will be on when the
instrument is switched on.
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5. Maintenance
The system EasyLED Series is maintenance-free.
To clean the outside of the components, use a soft dry cloth or commercially available plastic
cleaning cloths.
The use of cleaning agents, alcohol or any other type of chemicals is not permitted.
6. Technical data
Properties Values
General information
Type description EasyLED Ringlight, Ringlight Plus
Dimensions (OD x H, ID) mm 114 x 29, 66
Type description EasyLED Transmitted Light Stage
Dimensions (OD x H) mm 84 x 16
Relative humidity* % up to 31°C ambient temperature:
85%
31°C to 40°C ambient temperature:
linearly decreasing to 75%
Air pressure* hPa 800 ... 1,060
Transport and storage
Temperature °C
Rel. humidity %
Air pressure hPa
-20 ... +70
10 ... 95 (non-condensing)
500 ... 1,200
Electrical information
Operating voltage, frequency 100 - 240 V ~
50/60 Hz
Rated instrument voltage V 12 DC
Rated instrument current . A
Power consumption VA
max. 0.5
max. 6
Protection class - power supply unit
II
Diodes High Power LED
Average lifetime of LEDs … h 50,000 (luminous flux drop to 70%)

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Lighting information
Type description EasyLED Ringlight
Max. light intensity lx 90,000 (at a working distance of 75 mm)
Type description
Max. light intensity lx
Type description
Max. luminance cd/m²
Colour temperature K
EasyLED Ringlight Plus
140,000 (at a working distance of 65 mm)
EasyLED Transmitted Light Stage
12,000
approx. 5,600
Approvals
EMC emission class
CE (power supply unit CE, UL, PSE)
B
The right is reserved to make changes in the design and supplied items within the scope of
on-going technical development.
7. Spare parts and accessories
Transmitted Light Stage Ø 84 mm, incl. controller and power supply 600400
Filters Polarisation filter for spot system, rotatable 600600
Polarisation filter system for ringlight (polariser and analyser) 400550
Polarisation filter attachment for transmitted light stage 158500
Colour filter for spot, red 600650
Colour filter for spot, blue 600660
Colour filter for spot, green 600670
Colour filter for spot, yellow 600680
Diffuser for ringlight 400570
Protection glass for ringlight 400560
Accessories Power supply, 12 V for ringlight and transmitted light stage 600920
Adapters designed to establish a connection to various microscope objectives and
stands are available on request.

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Manufacturer's address:
SCHOTT AG
Lighting and Imaging Division
Otto-Schott-Strasse 2
55127 Mainz
Tel. + 49 (0) 6131 / 66 - 0
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Distribution in the UK & Ireland
Lambda Photometrics Limited
Lambda House Batford Mill
Harpenden Herts AL5 5BZ
United Kingdom
E: [email protected]
W: www.lambdaphoto.co.uk
T: [phone]
F: [phone]