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News Release from: Olympus Life Science Europa | Subject: FluoLED Fluorescent LED Light Sources
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 23 August 2007
Olympus displays scope of fluorescent
LED range
Olympus is offering a range of LED sources for all fluorescent work, from entry level single colour units to advanced high speed multi-colour systems
The Olympus LED light source range offers the right illumination solution, even for 'in field' fluorescence LEDs now offer users an alternative to arc burners since they have lifetimes in excess of 10,000 hours, much longer than even the most advanced arc burner system
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 16 Jul 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Further extending this application area is the ability to power the LEDs by battery or even solar power ensuring that fluorescence microscopy can be conducted 'in field' where samples are fresh.
The FluoLED system is available in three versions, all of which attach directly to the microscope to provide transmitted fluorescence, without removing the ability to perform normal brightfield illumination: The FluoLED EasyBlue (480nm) provides a single wavelength of fixed intensity for the most cost efficient solution.
The FluoLED Single provides users with the capability to use one of seven interchangeable LED cassettes from 365nm (UV) to 630nm (Red) and control the intensity of the light.
The FluoLED MultiFluo enables up to three of the interchangeable LED cassettes to be installed and controlled on the microscope at once via a three channel electronic driver.
The PrecisExcite is a peerless LED fluorescence light source, featuring the specially developed, proprietary LED array modules (LAMs) as well as a cooling system.
These enable it to attain intensities not possible on other systems and help to significantly increase the stability of the illumination provided.
The LAMs are easily interchangeable and enable up to three different wavelengths to be used at once.
The output from the PrecisExcite is designed for reflected light microscopy and provides an even illumination across the entire field of view.
The use of LEDs means that there is little need for intensity filters since the advanced electronic control system enables intensity control from 0-100 percent in 1 percent steps.
The PrecisExcite can be controlled in two ways.
The remote control pod provides simple button functionality along with a clear screen.
For a more integrated system, the PreciseExcite can be fully controlled via the Olympus cell family of software programs that enables fast on/off switching and wavelength changes in less than 10ms. Request a free brochure from Olympus Life Science Europa ...
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