The SPECTRA X Light Engine provides six independently controllable, tunable light sources spanning the visible spectrum from 360–780 nm. Each SPECTRA X Light Engine comes equipped with a set of eight optical bandpass filters, providing the capacity to refine and tune the source outputs to meet evolving experimental requirements. The filters are user-exchangeable and are installed in removable paddles. The process of replacing one excitation filter with another in the SPECTRA X is as straightforward as it is in a filter wheel. On the other hand, the color switching speed delivered by the SPECTRA X (0.1 ms) is vastly superior to that of a filter wheel (50 ms). In live cell microscopy applications where milliseconds are critical, this can be a decisive advantage. The SPECTRA X now features an advanced control system built around an onboard microprocessor which provides advanced control and monitoring functions in addition to basic control functions of light source selection, on/off switching and output intensity adjustment. Technical Informations Sources 6 solid-state sources operating independentlyOutput Spectral Range 360–780 nmExcitation Filters Filters for DAPI, CFP, GFP/FITC, YFP, TRITC/Cy3, mCherry/Alexa Fluor 594, Cy5 and Cy7 includedSerial Ports Ethernet, USB, RS232. Source on/off and output intensity control, performance metrology, diagnostics and configuration settingsTTL On/off trigger for each source plus global shutter via accessory breakout cableSpeed Maximum 5 kHz channel switchingOutput Power ~125-700 mW power per excitation band through a 3 mm dia liquid light guideLight Delivery 3 mm dia liquid light guide and microscope collimating adapter sold separatelyPower Requirements 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz. DC power supply (220 W, 24 V/9.2 A) and AC cord includedDimensions (W x L x H) 145 mm x 340 mm x 203 mm (5.7 in x 13.4 in x 8.0 in)Weight 8.7 kg /19.1 lbsWarranty 24 months Documentation and Software SPECTRA X Light Engine (2023) Manual(opens in new window) SPECTRA X Light Engine GUI Installer(opens in new window) SPECTRA X Light Engine GUI Instructions(opens in new window) SPECTRA X Light Engine Data Sheet(opens in new window) Spectra X Filter Set Recommendations Featured Applications Diagnostic Testing(opens in new window) Histopathology(opens in new window) Intravital Imaging(opens in new window) Microscopy(opens in new window) Optogenetics(opens in new window) Phototherapeutics(opens in new window) If upgrading from a Mercury Lamphouse this item will require a Collimator \ Adapter (Sold Separately) Product manufactured in the USA
