® Light Source ® Operating Manual REF LB-24
CONTENTS System Symbol Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 System Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Lamp Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv CONTENTS Solarc Light Source
Operating Manual 1 System Symbol Descriptions Caution: Consult accompanying documentation Caution: Hot Surface Caution Hazard Warning Lamp On Lamp Off Light; Lighting; Illumination Intensity Bright Light Storage Humidity Transport Temperature Alternating Current Direct Current MAX Manufacturer Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Solarc Light Source 2 Warnings and Precautions WARNING RISK OF SHOCK. Do not operate the Solarc Light Source without a lamp installed. Disconnect power before attempting to change lamp. WARNING Only qualified personnel should make electrical inspections and repair of the Solarc Light Source. WARNING The high intensity light at the front of the Solarc Light Source and at the tip of the fiber optic bundle will create high temperatures and bright light.
Operating Manual 3 System Description and Operation The Solarc Light Source is used to supply high-quality, white light for video and optical illumination systems. 1. Plug the power supply into a grounded AC receptacle. The power switch should be in the OFF position . If your Solarc Light Source has the light intensity control option, turn it to the minimum position (Figure 1). Plug the fiber optic bundle into the light port and connect the opposite end to the equipment being used. 2.
Solarc Light Source 4 Caution LAMP MAY BE HOT. Allow lamp to cool before handling. Recommended lamp cooling time is a minimum of 10 minutes. Caution Do not operate device without the cover in place. Operate in the horizontal position only. To Replace the Lamp 1. Turn the Solarc Light Source off ( ) and unplug the power cord from both the wall outlet and the rear of the unit. 2. Remove the five screws from the Solarc Light Source using a #2 philips head screwdriver. Pivot the cover to expose the lamp.
Operating Manual 5 Figure 3. Inside the Light Source Retaining Latch Retaining Spring Lamp Base 32 Lamp Connector 5. Replace with Welch Allyn replacement lamp AL - 1824 only. DO NOT touch the lamp or the interior reflective surface of the lamp. Skin oils on the lamp will cause premature lamp failure. Only hold the outside of the reflector or the base of the lamp. Remove any grease or fingerprints with a clean Qtip moistened with alcohol. Do not leave any lint on the lamp. 6.
Solarc Light Source 6 Dispose of the lamp according to local, state, and federal laws. Cleaning 1. Turn the Solarc Light Source off ( ) and unplug the power cord from both the wall outlet and the rear of the unit. 2. Wipe the external surfaces clean with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water. DO NOT IMMERSE. 3. Wipe the power cords clean with a cloth dampened with mild soap and water. DO NOT IMMERSE. DO NOT RECONNECT WET. 4. DO NOT plug the power source into a wall outlet until it is thoroughly dry.
Operating Manual 7 Environment Operating: Temperature: Humidity: 41° F to 104° F (5° C to 40° C) 0 to 95% rh Storage: Temperature: Humidity: Atmospheric Pressure: -10° F to 140° F (-20° C to 49° C) 30 to 75% rh Mode of Operation: Continuous Safety System Classification: Class II 700 hpa to 1060 hpa System Pollution Degree: 2 Installation Category: II Electrical Ratings Power Supply Rating Input: Output: 100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A max 12 V , 3.
Solarc Light Source 8 Illumination System Lamp: Welch Allyn Solarc Lamp # AL - 1824 Color Temperature: 5500 K Lamp: 60 Volts / 24 Watts Lamp Life: 24 Watt: 500 hours Dimming System: Manual Shutter (Light Intensity Control) Patents Welch Allyn Solarc lamps are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: 5,083,059; 5,117,154; 5,138,228; 5,144,201; 5,539,273, 5,420,477.
Operating Manual 9 Warranty Welch Allyn warrants the Solarc Light Source, when new, to be free of defects in material and workmanship and to perform in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications when subject to normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase from Welch Allyn or an authorized agent. Welch Allyn will either repair or replace any components found to be defective or at variance from the manufacturer’s specifications within this time at no cost to the customer.
Solarc Light Source 10 can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Material No. 708364 Rev. B Welch Allyn Lighting Products Division 4619 Jordan Road PO Box 187 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0187 Tel: +1 315 685 4347 Fax: +1 315 685 2854 www.walamp.
