BioLite™ Xe MultiSpectral Light Source Installation and User Instructions UVP, LLC 2066 W. 11th Street Upland, CA 91786 Phone: (800) 452-6788 Fax: (909) 946-3597 Ultra-Violet Products Ltd. Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate Nuffield Road, Cambridge CB4 1TG UK Phone: +44(0)1223-420022 Fax: +44(0)1223-420561 Web Site: www.uvp.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 2 Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................3 System Components ...................................................................................................................................................4 Specifications .............................................................................................
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 3 Introduction The BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source is a 150 watt xenon light source designed for use with select UVP Advanced Imaging Systems. The unit features a closed optical path to tightly control the output spectrum, allowing consistent and repeatable measurements with superior signal to noise. The BioLite Xe features a six position dimmer permitting variable intensity, and the integrated filter wheel accommodates up ® to eight excitation filters.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 4 System Components Refer to the packing slip and schematic shown below for specific parts and components included with the BioLite MultiSpectral Light Source.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 5 Output Spectrum The graph below displays the spectral emission curve for the xenon arc light source within the BioLite, without filtering: Xenon Light Source Sunlight Safety Information WARNING: The device will overheat if the fan outlet on the back of the BioLite is blocked. WARNING: The xenon bulb becomes very hot with use. Do not open the bottom access panel while the BioLite is running or without allowing it to cool down.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 6 Setup Instructions BioLite MultiSpectral Light Source Setup 1. Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the unit and the other end to a power outlet. Connect the USB cable to the BioLite and the other end to an available port on the computer. USB Cable Power Cord 2. Position the BioLite to the left of the darkroom. Excitation Filter Installation Filters are installed in a metal black casing from the UVP factory.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 7 Epi Light Guide Installation (BioSpectrum®) 1. Remove the epi light covers at the top of the darkroom. Stopper Fiber Optic Cable Epi Light Guides 2. Remove one stopper at the left side of the darkroom. 3.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 8 Epi Light Guide Installation (GelDoc-It®2/TS2 and ChemiDoc-It®2/TS2) 1. Remove one stopper at the left side of the darkroom. 2. Remove any existing plates or screws from the mounting bracket so that the epi light guide bracket appears as follows: 3.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 7. 9 Remove the rubber cap from the input side of the fiber optic trunk and plug the cable into the left port on the BioLite unit. Plug the Fiber Optic Cable into the left port Fiber Optic Light Table (Transilluminator) Installation 1. Remove one stopper at the left side of the darkroom. 2. If the imaging system already contains a transilluminator, unplug and remove the transilluminator. 3.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 2. 10 The lamp assembly will have a wire coming from each end of the xenon bulb. One wire has a male connector on the end and the other wire has a female connector. Attach the male connector from the lamp to the female connector from the BioLite Xe unit, and vice versa. CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS OF THE BULB! Attach the Male and Female Connectors 3.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 11 Using the Light Source 1. Set the power switch on the front of the system to the ON (I) position. 2. Use the VisionWorksLS “BioLite” module (shown below) to adjust the various BioLite settings: a. Filter: Select the desired excitation filter position from the dropdown menu. b. Light Engine: Turn the BioLite bulb on or off using the radio buttons (note that the BioLite’s green power switch must be in the ON position to use the lighting controls).
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 12 Fiber Optic Lighting Selector Light Source Switch Light Intensity Switch Filter Position Switch a. Fiber Optic Lighting: Press this button to select either Epi or Transillumination lighting. Note that both epi and transillumination cannot be used simultaneously. b. Light Source: Press this button to turn the xenon light bulb on or off. When the bulb is on, the lower indicator light to the left of the switch will glow red.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 13 Service Procedures Bulb Replacement The BioLite Xe xenon light bulb is a lamp assembly which includes a mounting plate and bracket. The assembly is installed through the bottom of the unit as shown: Light Bulb Bracket Mounting Plate 1. Unplug the power cable and USB cable from the back of the BioLite Xe and allow the bulb at least ½ hour to cool. 2. The lamp assembly will have a wire coming from each end of the xenon bulb.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 5. 14 Plug the power cable into the receptacle on the back of the BioLite Xe and the other end into a power outlet. Return Procedure A Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from UVP Customer Service before returning any product. See “Technical Support” below for contact information. Replacement Parts and Accessories To order accessories or replacement parts for the BioLite MultiSpectral Light Source, contact UVP’s offices.
BioLite Xe MultiSpectral Light Source 15 Technical Support UVP offers free lifetime technical support on all of its products and software. Should you have any questions regarding the product’s use, operation or repair, contact UVP’s offices at the locations below, or visit www.uvp.com.
