Lumen Dynamics™ Light Sources for Fluorescence Microscopy
X‐Cite® 120LED Fluorescence Microscopy Illumination System
The X‐Cite® 120LED delivers LED illumination with no compromise. It offers superior optical power and exceptional field uniformity at the specimen level with the broadest spectrum of fluorescence excitation. Suited to multi-day time-lapse experiments, with LEDs guaranteed for 25,000 hours and no lamps or modules to replace, X‐Cite 120LED offers simplicity and convenience, allowing the researcher to focus on experiments instead of equipment maintenance.
An innovative thermal management design allows direct coupling to the microscope, providing maximum power without adding mechanical vibration. An electronic shutter provides fast, sub‐millisecond operation enabling extreme precision in vibration-sensitive imaging experiments.
The X‐Cite 120LED provides for control via leading imaging software such as MetaMorph®, MetaFluor® or iVision‐Mac™, or via TTL signaling, or manually via the speedDIAL. Instant LED on/off capability minimizes photobleaching and phototoxicity while offering ultra-fast software control and TTL triggering.
With zero mercury disposal and low energy consumption, the X‐Cite® 120LED is a highly efficient, environmentally‐friendly solution that can adapt to any system configuration including microscopes from all major manufacturers.
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| High Power LEDs | Efficient fluorophore excitation |
| Broad Spectrum | Excitation of a variety of fluorophores |
| Excellent Field Uniformity | Reliable image data |
| Instant ON/OFF (electronic shuttering) | No warm‐up, no vibration from mechanical shuttering |
| Several Control Options | Manual, USB, TTL, third‐party software |
| Direct Coupling | Maximum light transmission to sample |
| LED Technology | Long‐life, stable, reliable, maintenance‐free |
| Unmatched Thermal Management | Vibration‐free imaging |
| Simple Operation | Fingertip control, no training required |
| Less Toxic Waste | No mercury disposal issues |
Specifications
| Includes | Lamp module, liquid light guide, microscope adaptor, software CD, foot pedal, USB cable, grounded and shielded power cord, user guide, quick start guide |
| Wavelength Range | 370–700nm |
| Power Supply | Universal input 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| LED ON/OFF Response Times | |
| TTL | 50 µs |
| USB | 1 ms |
| Control | |
| Manual | speedDIAL (1% increments) |
| TTL compatible | BNC input |
| Software | RS-232 commands (SDK available), or USB |
| Dimensions | |
| powerCUBE | 8.4×6.8×10.2″ (213×173×260mm) (Height by Width by Depth) |
| LED Head | 4.6×3.5×6.5″ (116×90×166mm) (Height by Width by Depth) |
| speedDIAL | 2.3×3.1×4.4″ (59×80×112mm) (Height by Width by Depth) |
| Weight | |
| powerCUBE | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |
| speedDIAL | 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg) |
| Certifications | CE Marked; Certified to IEC, Canadian and US Standards; RoHS2 compliant |
| Warranty | |
| LEDs | 25,000 hours |
| Other components | 1 year, parts and labor |
X‐Cite and Intelli‐Lamp are registered trademarks of Lumen Dynamics Group Inc., Mississauga, Ontario.