SPECTRA X Light Engine
Lumencor’s Spectra X Light Engine is a robust, versatile and ultra-fast LED light source for fluorescent microscopy.
It combines six independent monochromatic sources (380-680 nm, extendable to 780 nm) with interchangeable filters, delivered in a compact housing. With switching times of the order of 10 µs and power of up to 500 mW per channel via a 3 mm liquid guide, it offers flexibility and performance comparable to an optical bench, while remaining very easy to use.
Features of the SPECTRA X Light Engine
- Six solid-state LED sources, independently operable with NIR option
- Interchangeable bandpass filters (7 supplied, can be added)
- Ultra-fast switching (~10 µs), much faster than a mechanical filter wheel (~100 ms)
- Power per channel: ~50-500 mW via liquid guide, 20-200 mW via 1 mm optical fibre
- Control via GUI, TTL, RS-232, USB, Ethernet or dedicated box
- Compatible with all microscopes via liquid guides or fibres, no alignment required
- 24-month warranty, over 20,000 h of service life
Technical specifications of the SPECTRA X Light Engine
Caractéristique | Valeur |
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Sources | 6 independent solid-state LEDs (UV-Violet, Blue, Cyan, Green-Yellow, Red, NIR optional) |
Spectral range | 380-680 nm standard, up to 780 nm with NIR |
Optical power | ~50-500 mW/channel (3 mm guide); 20-200 mW (1 mm fibre) |
Filters | 7 belt loops included, mounted on interchangeable paddles |
Switching time | ≈10 µs via TTL or commands |
Control interfaces | TTL, RS-232, USB, Ethernet + box or GUI |
Intensity control | Yes via GUI, TTL/on-off via external hardware |
LED lifetime | > 20,000 h, 24-36 month warranty |
Cooling | Air-cooled via fan |
Dimensions (W×D×H) | ~280 × 190 × 110 mm |
Weight | ~4.5 kg |
Power supply | 220 W, 24 V DC (9-10 A) + AC 100-240 V |
Applications
- Fast multi-colour microscopy, calcium imaging & voltage-sensitive dyes
- Multiplex IHC (up to 6-7 colours)
- Photostimulation, optogenetics requiring ultra-fast switching
- Environmentally-friendly replacement for traditional arc lamps (no mercury)
Documentation
Brochure
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