Start Up
1. Install the lamp module (see side 2).
2. Install the light guide (see below).
3. Plug the unit into a properly grounded AC outlet.
4. Turn on the Power switch at the front of the unit.
5. The lamp will automatically strike when power is turned on to the unit.
The LAMP indicator will be illuminated.
6. Allow the lamp to warm up (approximately 90 seconds). During the
warm up period the LED display and indicators will flash.
Installing the Light Guide
1. Remove the protective end caps from the light guide
2. Insert the light guide into the light guide port on the rear panel until it
seats with a positive click.
3. Insert the light emitting end of the light guide into the collimating
adapter
after it has been installed on the microscope.
Setting the Display Mode
The X-Cite 120 PC will display 3 modes: Timer Mode, Intensity Mode and
Lamp Hour Mode.
1. When the display is in Timer Mode, the four digits are displayed with
the “.” (decimal) located to the left of the furthest right digit. The
number shown will indicate the exposure time in seconds and tenth of
seconds (XXX.X).
2. When the display is in Intensity Mode, only three (3) digits are
displayed ( XXX ). The three digit number shown will indicate the
setting in percentage.
3. When the display is in Lamp Hour Mode, the four digits are displayed
with the flashing “.” (decimal) located to the right of the furthest right
digit. This shows the accumulated number of hours the lamp has been
on. (XXXX.)
4. Press the front panel MODE button to cycle through the display modes.
Setting the Exposure Time
1. Set the system to Timer Mode (XXX.X) by pressing the Mode button.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the exposure time by 1/10
sec.
3. For coarse adjustments, press and hold the UP or DOWN button to rapidly
increase or decrease the exposure time.
Setting the Intensity Level
1. Set your X-Cite 120 PC to Intensity Mode ( XXX ) by pressing the Mode button.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to increase or decrease the light output. The % of
iris opening displayed will vary between 0, 12, 50, 75 or 100 each time the UP
or DOWN button is pressed. (Note: No light will be emitted if 0% is selected)
3. Press the START /STOP button to open the shutter. The OPEN indicator will
illuminate.
Warning: UV light and high levels of visible light will be emitted from
the end of the light guide !
4. For coarse adjustments, press and hold the UP or DOWN button to rapidly
increase or decrease the light output.
5. Press the START /STOP button to close the shutter. The OPEN indicator will turn
off.
Running a Timed Exposure:
1. Set the system to Timer Mode (XXX.X).
2. Press the START /STOP button. The shutter will open and the exposure time will
begin to count down. When the exposure time has elapsed to zero, the shutter
will close.
Running an Exposure with No Timer:
1. Set the system to Intensity Mode ( XXX ).
2. Press the START /STOP button. The shutter will open. The shutter will remain
open until the START /STOP is pressed again.
Using the Footpedal / Remote Device (Rear Panel: 3.5mm Jack)
1. Depressing the footpedal, or providing a momentary contact closure, provides
the same function as pressing the START/STOP button. The shutter opens as
per the current mode (Intensity, Timer or Lamp Hour) of the unit.
