Microscope Bulbs
Micro-Optics maintains an extensive inventory of microscope and fiber-optic bulbs, including hard-to-find bulbs for older instruments. Our prices are among the lowest in the industry, especially on mercury vapor bulbs for fluorescence microscopy. We carry bulbs by: Osram, Ushio, Phillips, and GE.
Below are a few light sources that we carry ideal for use with fiber optic bundles and ring lights:
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Schott ACE Light Source |
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Standard Features
- Zero to full intensity
- Heavy duty, grounded metal housing.
- 115 or 230 input voltage versions available.
- IR interference filter for cool illumination.
- Full illumination on .60” active diameter input.
- Solid state dimmer control.
- Interchangeable Modulamp® Units offer 2 positions to maximize individual lamp efficiencies.
- Choice of three, 150 watt halogen lamps - EJA, EKE, and DDL for intense, uniform illumination.
- Built-in thermal shut down.
- Quiet rear exhaust.
- CSA approved to UL spec, CE compliant.
- Stackable with retractable handle.
- Low housing temp - slightly above ambient.
- Detachable IEC cord.
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Schott KL 200 |
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The KL 200 is a compact, easy-to-use, 20-Watt light source with small space
requirements but big performance. The KL 200 has an attractive modern
design and is manufactured using top-quality materials. The KL 200’s ease of
operation underlies its professional quality, exceptional illuminating objects
perfectly.
The brightness of the 20-Watt light source can be controlled in three stages.
When stage 1 is used the light reflector bulb can expect to render a service
life of 10,000 h, at stage 3 the service life is around 300 h. At this stage a
color temperature of 3200 K is achieved, making it ideal for use with artificial
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Schott KL 1500 LCD |
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Compact and cost-effective, with outstanding design and excellent function
and performance parameters – these are the main features of the KL 1500 LCD.
Display for color temperature and operating modes, electronic and mechanical
light control, as well as new maximum light level are just a few of the
special advantages of this light source.
Constant light flux output is maintained independent of fluctuations in the
supply voltage network (±10%).
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Monolux MA341101 LED Ring Light |
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I.D.: 54mm; O.D.: 104mm
Height: 26mm. Designed for SZ series microscope
LED SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply: AC 90-240V 50/60Hz
Output voltage: DC 18-24V
Current: 0.5A Max.
Power consumption: 6W Max. |
If you will be replacing the bulb yourself please read the statement below which may prove useful.
If the bulb is halogen or DC Arc Lamp type, DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS with your bare hands when installing bulbs. Use the plastic bag it comes in to install the bulb. DO NOT jar or bump or run your scope in an environment that has excessive vibration. Turn your scope off if you do not need it on. Some bulbs have a rated life of only 100 - 200 hours so if you use your scope full time, be prepared to use bulbs.
Halogen bulbs in microscopes and fiber optic light sources can also have problems if the socket is worn out; i.e. the connection cannot sink enough heat away from the bulb and/or the electrical connection is weak. If your scope is an old workhorse who's starting to eat bulbs, check the bulb socket out for poor contact and discoloration of the contact. The bi-pin type bulb should push stiffly into the socket. If not, or if it wobbles around excessively, the socket is too old and needs replacement. |
