Operator`s manual

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CHRISTIE DIGITAL SYSTEMS 6-1
August 7, 2003
6. OPERATING THE SLC
6.1. SAFETY REVIEW
WARNING
Do not install, operate, maintain, or repair the SLC Xenon Lamp
Console unless you have read Section 2, are familiar with the safety
precautions, and have followed all warnings and instructions.
• Never look directly at the Xenon lamp.
Serious and permanent eye damage can be caused by the ultraviolet radiation of the lamp.
Under no condition should the console be opened except as described in Section 7,
below.
• Do not open the lamp compartment for at least ten minutes after switching the lamp
off.
• Always wear authorized protective clothing when opening the lamp compartment or
handling an unprotected lamp.
• Turn off the breaker at the building AC power distribution panel before entering
the console.
6.2. STARTING AND OPERATING THE SLC
Before starting the lamp, check the rated lamp operating current. The rated lamp operating
current is found on the lamp data sheet in the box in which the lamp is shipped.
1. Verify that DC Power ON/OFF Switch (Item 7 in Figure 6-1) is in OFF position.
2. Energize all AC power to console. Pilot lamp (Item 6 in Figure 6-1) will light.
The power supply should not energize until the DC Power ON/OFF Switch is
switched ON.
3. Set current adjust on power supply (Item 6 in Figure 4-1) to medium position.
4. Verify that lamphouse cooling is operating. Interlock ready light (Item 5 in Figure 6-1)
should be ON, indicating that interlock circuit is closed.