SOLA Solid State Light Source
SOLA light engine provides white light output for excitation of DAPI, GFP/FITC, YFP, Cy3, mCherry, Cy5 and spectrally similar fluorescent clusters.
Data Sheet
| Features | Details |
| Sources | 4, 5 or 6 solid-state sources operating simultaneously to produce white light |
| Wavelengths | 360-680 nm with violet and near-IR options |
| Output Power | ~3 W (SOLA). ~3.5 W (SOLA FISH.) -4 W (SOLA U-nIR and SOLA V-nIR) [1] |
| Power Stabilization | Onboard photodetector and feedback system for active output power stabilization |
| Light Delivery | Built-in output adapter for 3 mm diameter liquid light guide (LLG) with safety interlock. LLG (2 m length) included with all orders |
| Manual Control | Light output switch (front panel) and plug for foot pedal accessory (rear panel) |
| Electronic Control | Light output on/off and linear intensity control (0-100%, 1% increments [2]) via USB serial connection [3]. Electronic shutter via TTL input to rear panel BNC |
| Control Pod | Optional control pod (83-10007) connects to the light engine USB port and controls output on/off and intensity settings |
| Power Requirements | 120 W, 24 VDC, 5 A. Power supply and cord included with all orders |
| warranty | 24 months |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 12.5 cm x 26.3 cm x 16.3 cm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
Notes [1] White light output at distal end of 3 mm diameter LLG. [2] Recommend operating range 5-100%. [3] USB
connection cable included with all SOLA light engines.
Description
I. Overview
Lumencor's new collectionSOLALight Source is the market leader in modern solid-state lighting for microscopy and other life science applications. Why put up with the limitations of classic arc lamps when you have a reliable, technologically superior alternative for your microscope? Eight years after the introduction of the SOLA light source, and with thousands of light sources in use, Lumencor has further enhanced the SOLA light engine product line by adding active light output stabilization, full linear intensity control, and electronic control interfaces to all models.
The four SOLA light engine models are distinguished primarily by the different spectral distributions of the outputs.The SOLA light source provides a white light output that can exciteDAPI, GFP/FITC, YFP, Cy3, mCherry, Cy5Fluorescent clusters similar to the spectrum. In the SOLA FISH source, the output in the 475-600 nm region is red-shifted and can provide theSpectrumGreen™, SpectrumRed™The SOLA V-nIR and U-nIR sources offer the broadest spectral coverage, including near-infrared (nIR) output for excitation of fluorescent fluxes such as Cy7 and ICG, as well as other applications requiring strong biological tissue penetration.
SOLA Light Engine Features
Source: Multiple solid-state light sources operating simultaneously to produce white light.
Output: 3~4 W (depending on model). White light output, 3mm liquid light waveguide transmission (LLG). All models are equipped with a reliable light output stabilization mechanism.
Wavelength range:
380-680 nm (SOLA, SOLA FISH)
380-760 nm SOLA V-nIR
350-760 nm SOLA U-nIR
Warm-up time: 1 second
Light Conduction: 3 mm diameter liquid light guide; includes LLG and microscope collimator sold separately
Easy to install: pre-calibrated, no maintenance required
Control Interface: USB connector for remote control via light engine control box or host. BNC input port for TTL activation of electronic shutter. Manual On/Off, Foot Pedal Plugs
Power Requirements: 120 watts, 24 volts DC, 5 amps
Weight: 3.6kg
Size: 125mmX263mmX163mm
Warranty: 24 months
III. References
SOLA Light Engine Configuration
