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
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