Sutter Instrument Lambda HPX-L5 Operation Manual

Lambda HPX-L5

High-Power LED Light Source System

(Air Cooled with Liquid Light Guide)

Operation Manual

Rev. 1.03 ((20161130)

One Digital Drive

Novato, CA 94949

Voice: 415-883-0128 Web: www.sutter.com
Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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Copyright © 2016 Sutter Instrument Company. All Rights Reserved.

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DISCLAIMER

The Lambda HPX-L5 is a high-power LED illumination or light source device. The purpose
of the system is to be an illuminator for microscopes. No other use is recommended.

This instrument is designed for use in a laboratory environment. It is not intended, nor
should it be used in human experimentation or applied to humans in any way. This is not a
medical device.

Unless otherwise indicated in this manual or by Sutter Instrument Technical Support for
reconfiguration, do not open or attempt to repair the instrument.

Do not allow unauthorized and/or untrained operative to use this device.

Any misuse will be the sole responsibility of the user/owner and Sutter Instrument Company
assumes no implied or inferred liability for direct or consequential damages from this
instrument if it is operated or used in any way other than for which it is designed.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Electrical

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 Operate the Lambda HPX-L5 using 110 – 240 VAC., 50-60 Hz line voltage. This

instrument is designed for use in a laboratory environment that has low electrical noise
and mechanical vibration. Surge suppression is recommended at all times.

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Fuse Replacement: Replace only with the same type and rating:

2 Amp, 250V, 5 x 20mm, Time Delay fuse (EIC 60127-2)

(Example: Bussmann GDC-2A or S506-2A (RoHS))

A spare fuse is located in the power input module.

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire-related Injury

 Always use the grounded power supply cord set provided to connect the system’s

power adapter to a grounded/earthed outlet (3-prong). This is required to protect you
from injury in the event that an electrical hazard occurs.

 Do not disassemble the system. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Electromagnetic Interference

To comply with FDA and CE electromagnetic immunity and interference standards; and to
reduce the electromagnetic coupling between this and other equipment in your lab always
use the type and length of interconnect cables provided with the unit for the interconnection
of its components (see the Technical Specifications appendix for more details).

Operational

Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may damage this device.

 Operate only in a location where there is a free flow of fresh air on all sides.

NEVER ALLOW THE FREE FLOW OF AIR TO BE RESTRICTED.

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 This instrument is designed for operation in a laboratory environment (Pollution Degree

I) that is free from mechanical vibrations, electrical noise and transients.

 DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT THE LQUID LIGHT GUIDE BETWEEN

THE HPX-L5 AND MICROSCOPE ADAPTER (OR THE ADAPTER FROM THE
MICROSCOPE) WHILE POWER IS ON.

 Operate this instrument only according to the instructions included in this manual.
 Do not operate if there is any obvious damage to any part of the instrument.

 Do not operate this instrument near flammable materials. The use of any hazardous

materials with this instrument is not recommended and, if undertaken, is done so at the
users’ own risk.

Do not operate if there is any obvious damage to any part of the instrument. 

Avoiding Physical Injury while Powered up and Emitting Light

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE OUTPUT OF THE LIGHT
APERTURE OF THE HIGH-POWER LED IN THE CONTROLLER,
THE CONNECTED LIQUID LIGHT GUIDE, OR THE ATTACHED
MICROSCOPE ADAPTER! Always direct the output of the light
aperture into the microscope using the appropriate adapters,
directed away from anyone’s eyes, and not directed toward any
reflective surface.

WARNING

 INFRARED AND ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION: The infrared and ultraviolet

radiation generated by this lamp can cause significant skin burns and eye damage.

Other

 Retain the original packaging for future transport of the instrument.
 Sutter Instrument reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
 This device is intended only for research purposes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISCLAIMER ..........................................................................................................................................3

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................3

Electrical ..................................................................................................................................................3

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire-related Injury.............................................................................. 3

Electromagnetic Interference ................................................................................................................3

Operational .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Avoiding Physical Injury while Powered up and Emitting Light ......................................................4

Other ........................................................................................................................................................4

1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................7

1.1 Features Summary ........................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Description......................................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Technical Support.............................................................................................................................8

2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................9

2.1 Unpacking.......................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Installation Instructions ..................................................................................................................9

2.3 Configuring Input and Output TTL Logic...................................................................................11

2.3.1 TTL IN to TTL OUT Logic (Switch 1) ..................................................................................12

2.3.2 LED On/Off State Control by TTL IN (Switch 2) ................................................................ 12

2.3.3 LED On/Off State while Transitioning Between LED Switch Positions ON and TTL

(Switch 3)............................................................................................................................................12

2.3.4 Firmware and Lambda HPX Model (Switch 4) .................................................................... 13

3. OPERATIONS...................................................................................................................................15

3.1 Indicators .........................................................................................................................................15

3.1.1 Status Display...........................................................................................................................15

3.2 Controls............................................................................................................................................15

3.2.1 Power Switch ............................................................................................................................15

3.2.2 LED Control Switch.................................................................................................................16

3.2.3 ANALOG-IN Control Switch..................................................................................................16

3.2.4 INTENSITY (PWM) Control Knob .......................................................................................16

3.2.5 CURRENT Control Knob .......................................................................................................16

3.3 Connectors ....................................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.1 Liquid Light Guide Connector................................................................................................17

3.3.2 ANALOG-IN BNC Connector ................................................................................................17

3.3.3 TTL-IN BNC Connector..........................................................................................................17

3.3.4 TTL-OUT BNC Connector .....................................................................................................17

3.4 Fault Conditions .............................................................................................................................17

4. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................19

4.1 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 19

APPENDIX A. LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................................................................21

APPENDIX B. ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................23

4.3 High-Power LED Assemblies ........................................................................................................23

4.4 Microscope Adapters.......................................................................................................................23

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4.5 TTL Triggering ...............................................................................................................................23

APPENDIX C. FUSE REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................25

APPENDIX D. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................27

INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................29

TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1. Lambda HPX-L5 indicators, controls, and connectors...................................................... 7

Figure 2-1. Liquid light guide installation. ............................................................................................ 10

Figure 2-2. Lambda HPX-series left-side panel removed for access to configuration DIP switches.11

Figure 2-3. Configuration DIP switch bank as viewed head on and top-down.................................. 12

Figure 3-1. Locations of individual indicators, controls, and connectors on the Lambda HPX-L5

controller.................................................................................................................................. 15

Figure 3-2. Status display. ...................................................................................................................... 15

Figure 4-1. Power entry module and fuse location on the rear panel of the Lambda HPX-L5

controller.................................................................................................................................. 25

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Features Summary

VIBRATION-FREE COUPLING VIA LIQUID LIGHT GUIDE

DIMMING VIA PWM OR CURRENT CONTROL

LONG STABLE LAMP LIFE

FRONT MOUNTED CONNNECTORS FOR EASE OF ACCESS

TTL AND ANALOG CONTROL

INTEGRAL SHUTTERING

1.2 Description

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Figure 1-1. Lambda HPX-L5 indicators, controls, and connectors.

The Lambda HPX-L5 is liquid light guide coupled version of the Lambda HPX high-output
LED light source (illuminator). The liquid light guide allows for LED cooling via an internal
heatsink with a whisper fan, thus requiring less maintenance than the liquid-cooled direct­mount version. Designed around a single 90W 3mm LED die, the Lambda HPX-L5 provides
light output comparable to a 150W xenon arc lamp when using the same liquid light guide.

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The Lambda HPX-L5 is optimized for coupling to an optional 5mm liquid light guide, and off­the-shelf microscope adapter. The HPX is expected to retain 95% of its original output at
5,000 hours, and 80% after 10,000 hours.

Because LEDs exhibit color shift with current change, the Lambda HPX was designed to dim
the LED using either PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) or current control. PWM control is
generally preferred for most applications as it allows the LED to run cooler. PWM switching
is at 28 KHz, high enough for use with most high speed cameras. For those with applications
intolerant of any pulsed output, dimming via current control is also available. PWM and
Current control are conveniently monitored and manually controlled via the display and
control knobs on the front panel of the MPX-L5. Integral shuttering time is 10 microseconds
to turn on and off. TTL input and output allows for triggering from either software or
directly from another device such as a camera or digital I/O board. PWM can also be
controlled externally via analog input. Active temperature monitoring insures that the LED
life is maximized.

Light output is in the visible spectrum from 400-729 nm. Special order units are available
with 630, 530, 460, and 405 nm wavelength specific LEDs. A two-channel system with any
combination of wavelengths can be configured by combining a Lambda HPX and Lambda
TLED/TLED+.

1.3 Technical Support

Sutter Instrument Company at no charge provides unlimited technical support to our
customers. Our technical support staff is available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00
PM (Pacific Time) at [phone]. You may also e-mail your queries to [e-mail].
Furthermore, as this manual is currently under construction, if there are any areas that you
feel should be covered in detail we would like to hear from you.

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