Light sources and ballasts for microscopy

Microscopy is an indispensable part of science, medicine and industry. To achieve the best results, the right choice of lighting for each application is crucial.

Application in microscopy

Are you examining tiny components or researching the smallest structures and looking for a powerful and reliable light source for your microscope?

We offer you a complete portfolio of lighting solutions in the UV-VIS range, from the compact LED light NANO as a halogen replacement to the ultra-fast 8-channel LED light source “MultiLux” with integrated emission filters for the most demanding fluorescent applications. In addition to our modern, long-life LED light sources, we also continue to offer mercury AC short-arc lamps and ballasts for mercury DC and halogen lamps. Depending on the product, our light sources are coupled to your microscope either directly on the stand or via a light guide.

We round off our range of services for microscopy with suitable microscope adapters, light guides and replacement illuminants and an in-house service
and inspection offer for your light sources and ballasts.

Products in microscopy

LQ-LED 8

8-channel LED fiber light source for kerr microscopy, with freely selectable channels

LH LED 100

1-channel VIS LED light source for microscopy

LED PICO

Compact LED light source for a wide range of applications – from UV-A to VIS

LED NANO

Very compact, ready-to-use high-performance LED VIS light source

LED MULTILUX

8-channel LED fluorescence light source – simultaneous and separate control with switching times from 1 μs

LED MAGNA

Compact, high-performance, 2-channel LED fluorescence light source, ready to use, triggerable up to 100 kHz

HXP 120

120 W mercury AC short arc reflector lamp for fluorescence applications in microscopy

EB Series 04

Electronic ballast for Hg, Xe and mixed gas discharge lamps up to 100 W

Suitable accessories

Do you need accessories? Of course, we offer a wide range of accessories for our products. Whether light guides, replacement lamps, microscope adapters or others.

Microscopy illumination

Illumination is one of the most important components in microscopy, as it has a direct influence on image quality and the visibility of details. Different microscopy techniques, such as light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and dark field microscopy, require different illumination solutions to achieve the best results.

High-quality light sources

High-quality light sources are essential for precise and detailed imaging. In classic light microscopy, a halogen or LED lamp is often used to ensure uniform illumination. In fluorescence microscopy, specially tuned UV light sources or LEDs are used to excite fluorophores and provide high-resolution images.

Customizable lighting

Adjustable lighting is crucial to achieve the right brightness and contrast settings. The illumination must be adapted to the respective sample and the microscopy mode. Some microscopes offer advanced control systems that allow the light intensity and illumination angle to be adjusted to achieve the best possible results.

Lighting technologies for special applications

In dark-field microscopy or phase-contrast microscopy, special lighting techniques are used to make thin samples or cells visible. These techniques require precise light control to maximize the contrast and detail of the sample without overexposure or scattering.

Power supply

The power supply is also a critical factor in microscopy, as microscopes and their accessories must be constantly supplied with power to ensure their functionality and precision. A stable and reliable power source helps to ensure that microscopy analyses can be performed without interruption and with the highest accuracy.

Stability of the power supply

Microscopic devices, especially digital cameras, LED lighting units and special drives, require a stable power supply. Fluctuations in voltage or power failures can impair the performance of the microscopes and lead to faulty images. A constant and regulated power supply ensures trouble-free operation and precise measurements.

Redundancy and emergency power supply

In highly specialized areas such as medical microscopy or research, it is important that microscopes continue to work reliably even during power failures. Redundant power supplies or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) guarantee that the microscope can continue to operate even in the event of a sudden failure without losing valuable data.

Energy efficiency

Microscopes and their illumination units regularly require a constant supply of energy. By using energy-efficient LEDs and modern power supply systems, energy consumption can be reduced, which not only helps to reduce operating costs but also extends the service life of the appliances.