Welch Allyn Solarc Light Source - User Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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System Description and
Operation
The Welch Allyn Solarc Light Source is used to supply high
quality, white light for video and optical illumination systems.
1. Verify the power switch is in the OFF position ( ).
Place the light source on a smooth, hard, level surface
with at least 3” air clearance between the light source
and any solid objects. Plug the power supply outlet
connector to the light source power input
(see Figure 1)
and then plug the power supply into an appropriately
rated power outlet (refer to Section 4, Electrical
Specifications).
2. Turn the light intensity control knob to the minimum
position (see Figure 1) . Plug the fiber optic bundle into the
light port and connect the distal end to the instrument.
3. Turn the power switch to the ON position ( ).The lamp
will take 10 - 15 seconds to complete the warm-up cycle.
4. Set the light intensity knob to the desired level (see
Figure 1) .
5. Turn the unit OFF when not in use.
Note For proper lamp performance, verify the fiber optic
bundle is plugged in at all times.